All About Super Sonico

Thesis Statement: Super Sonico, a fictional character created by Tsuji Santa of Nitroplus, has grown from a simple mascot for a music festival into a multifaceted media franchise that includes music products, manga series, computer and video games, toy figurines, and other merchandise. This essay will explore the character's development, her appearances in various media, and her impact on popular culture.

Introduction

Super Sonico, a character created by Tsuji Santa for the Japanese computer and video game software company Nitroplus, made her debut appearance on October 14, 2006, as the mascot for Nitroplus' annual live music festival event "Nitro Super Sonico". Over the years, Nitroplus has expanded the character into a media franchise that includes music products, manga series, computer and video games, toy figurines, and other merchandise. An anime television series by White Fox based on the character aired in Japan between January and March 2014.

Character Development

Super Sonico is depicted as an eighteen-year-old college student with light peach skin, large red eyes, and straight light pink hair. She is always shown wearing her signature headphones on her head. Her depictions show much variation in her facial features and body proportions between the different artists, while always keeping her trademark traits; headphones, pink hair color, and large bust. She also appears as a popular gravure idol as well as the vocalist and guitarist of the fictional band First Astronomical Velocity. Sonico studies marine biology at Musasaka University and lives in Mushashino-shi, Tokyo. She is prone to sleep in a lot, often requiring help to wake up, and her favorite foods are macarons, and her bandmates refer to her as "Nico".

Appearances in Various Media

Super Sonico has made appearances in various forms of media. She has been featured in manga series such as Super Sonico SoniKoma and Sonicomi. She has also been the protagonist of computer games like SoniComi and SoniPro, where players take on roles such as Sonico's cameraman or her producer. Super Sonico has also made cameo appearances in various games, including Le Ciel Bleu, Lovesick Puppies, and Web Knight Carnival. In addition to games and manga, Super Sonico has been the subject of an anime television series titled SoniAni: Super Sonico The Animation, which aired in Japan between January and March 2014.

Impact on Popular Culture

Super Sonico's popularity has led to the creation of a wide range of merchandise, including a popular and extensive line of PVC figurines produced by well-known toy designers such as Max Factory, FREEing, Orchid Seed, and Hobby Japan. The character has also been used to promote various products and locations, including the International Exhibition Center station of the Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line and the Soni Plateau brand of beer from Nara Prefecture.

Conclusion

From her humble beginnings as a mascot for a music festival, Super Sonico has grown into a beloved character with a significant presence in various forms of media. Her popularity is a testament to the creative vision of her creator, Tsuji Santa, and the team at Nitroplus. Whether she's rocking out on stage, starring in her own anime series, or gracing the shelves of fans in the form of figurines, Super Sonico continues to leave her mark on popular culture.