Many have requested that my "Nazo Unleashed" trilogy be compatible with iPods. Well I too have always wanted this, so here you go!

Sonic Nazo Unleashed Stage 1

Sonic Nazo Unleashed Stage 2

Sonic Nazo Unleashed Stage 3

Now, about some other things..

Can you teach me how to draw/make a movie?

Sorry, I can't simply "teach" someone how to make a movie like that. I can give you tips about specific techniques and effects, but please do not just ask me "how to make a movie". Newgrounds has a plethora of great tutorials that can help the newest flash artists out there. Besides, if I can learn on my own, I'm sure anyone can :D

Any future movies coming from you?

Well I am NOT going to do my own Sonic movie any time soon. I plan to make an original series, preferably action and an separate off-and-on comedy dealing with current events.

Oh, part 2 now has a redrawing of Nazo in one scene, if you care about that kind of stuff. I'm surprised how much I improved from the time I started part two.

If you came here for links to music/voices/the FAQ, go here: http://chakra-x.newgrounds.com/news/po st/26939


Some have asked me to draw Shadic in his Super Form, since he never appeared in the movie. I've always wanted to do this, so look at him here!

http://chakra-x.deviantart.com/art/Sup er-Shadic-66771788

I may draw normal Shadic one day, and some "screen shots" of what-if sequel to Nazo Unleashed. Those will probably be far between, because like I have said, I want to display more original, non-Sonic stuff.

Which brings me to the second part of this post: Sonic Fan Characters. When I was younger, I think a drew a couple of pictures of what-if Sonic characters, just for the hell of it. Now, I am seeing people create complete back stories, move sets, and relation ships. They either take one character and just recolor them, give them clothes, etc, or make there own hedgehog design. This is a pet peeve of mine.

Now my "Nazo" series may seem to contradict this, but let me explain. Nazo was not completely designed by me; I took an unknown image and wanted to base a movie on what I thought it would be. I purposely had no character development so I wouldn't distort the Sonic continuity too much (such as 'permanent' fan characters, bizarre couples, etc). When you have a temporary villain, it's different from creating a sibling of Sonic or some other kind of permanent ally. Nazo was just another adventure for Sonic to take on through my creativity.

I see nothing wrong wondering "I wonder what would happen if Sonic had a brother?" or "I wonder if this happened to ______ and ______?", but I've seen people have a strong passion for their characters. While I am proud of the way I portrayed Nazo, I don't necessarily have a passion for him.

I am also not saying "Don't make fake Sonic characters!!"I'm saying don't base your all your time passion, and creativity on one. For example, a kid might tell me about his Sonic fan character "Spike the Hedgehog". The kid says he has a Super form, hyper form, light form, dark form, and mega form, and travels in to the past to hang with Sonic. This kid loves his character!

But this, to me, is annoying. When people love their characters so much that they must tell me/other people about it, why not just make a completely new character? No hedgehog, just your own imagination. Forget about Chaos Emeralds, anthropomorphic hedgehogs, and the whole Sonic universe. If you want to dedicate your ideas/talents to Sonic, but want to make a character that is so radically different from the Sonic universe, then I suggest make your own.

Then again, this is just my opinion. If you like making Sonic fan characters, go ahead, but if you are going to go as far as to PM me your idea of a character (AND even ask me to draw/animate them)just for the sake of someone hearing it, then just consider applying your creativity to something more original.

There is a difference between a hypothetical situation and distortion.

First let me thank all who enjoyed and respected my movie. I read every review, but I do no reply to all because I think saying "Much Thanks!" for each review is a tad redundant. I've got many similar questions and comments, and I really hope people turn to this FAQ before sending me a PM.

What is the title of that music score?

The entire soundtrack is listed in the credits in order.

Where can I download the music?

http://www.soahcity.com/music/index.ph p
Most of the music comes from "SONIC THE HEDGEHOG" (Next-Gen) and Sonic Adventure 2.

Where can I get those Sonic voices?

The archive where I originally got all the voices seems to be permanently down. However, I have compiled a n abridged "Starter Pack" of sounds. It's not all of them, but I'll get the job done. Lines that I personally edited for my movie are not included (Super Sonic's Yell, Knuckles saying 'bastard', etc).

http://rapidshare.com/files/56395798/S onic_Starter_Voices.zip

Where can I get those DBZ sounds?

http://rapidshare.com/files/70022596/D BZ_Sounds.zip

http://esf-world.gamers-desire.de/22/S ounds_and_Soundpacks.html

(download the mod for the main soundpack)

I saw the secret ending. Will you be making a sequel?

No. I am done with large scaled Sonic movies for now. I want to make something more original, with human characters that I can call my own. I may make a drawing or two depicting what would have happened, but no flash.

Since you're done your movie, mind making one for me/helping me with one?

No, I'm sorry I can't. Not only will I not have time to meet your deadline because of school, I want a break from flash labor. Also, I really do not like working on a flash that is someone else's idea. I prefer to make what I want to make, and at my own pace, by myself.

Was that Mario and Luigi holding up rings?!

Haha, yep. In this order: Mario, Luigi, Blaze, and Silver.

Regarding Fan Characters

I don't have a problem with people telling me about their fan characters. I guess I act as a creativity outlet that is just compressed in their imaginations :D. But, I suggest moving away from Sonic fan characters if you plan on making a movie/comic/fanfiction about him/her. Don't try to build an in-depth character for an already existing franchise.

Yes, I suppose Nazo is a bit of a fan character, but I took an unknown (but official) image and used that as my foundation to make a temporary villain. People come and tell me about these Super forms and new forms of emeralds, but if you are going to stray that far from the Sonic universe, why not make your own?

You ripped off/referenced DBZ

In the disclaimers it states that the movie ranges from "slight to heavy" DBZ influences. If you saw that, it shouldn't be a problem, or else you would have close the window.

What annoys me, is that people think certain techniques should only stick to DBZ. The thing with Sonic and Dragonball Z, is that they are NATURALLY similar. Sonic just spin dash anymore, and no one wants a movie like that. DBZ did fusion, ok. So. Should only DBZ do fusion? Should only DBZ shoot gigantic energy beams? Why? The Matrix isn't the only movie that does bullet time.

The story to Nazo Unleashed was not based on Dragonball Z. As I stated before, the "negative energy over time manifesting into Nazo" idea was formed way back in th planning stages of "The Power of Nazo", right before I saw the Evil Dragon Saga of Dragonball GT. Perhaps I am confabulating and I WAS inspired by GT. Let's say I DID get the idea from DB GT So? Who cares? Doesn't it make sense that the negative energy build up in the Chaos Emeralds would do something horrible? I got the "negative energy" thing from Sonic Adventure anyway.

The "Ball v.s Beam" struggle was originally planned for the "Power of Nazo", before I saw "Broly the 2nd coming". However, when I did that scene in part 3, I did use that that DBZ movie for tips. I believe I am one of the few to actually have someone PUNCH someone into an energy beam.

The fighting style in within context of the Sonic universe. I bet even the energy blasts could be done (Chaos Spear anyone?). Sonic and DBZ go well together. Deal with it. It's not Dragonball Z with Sonic characters. It's just reminiscent of the fighting style.

You traced/copied the whole movie.

This is just ridiculous. I draw Sonic the way I draw Sonic. Not like the Sonic X (though I like their style of shading). Sonic X tries to look like the official art, and so do I. I'm pretty sure there are bound to be similarities.

To think that I found enough images, to not only cover 24k frames, but to animate the more original characters such as Perfect/Hyper Nazo and Shadic, is completely irrational and unfounded.

Here is a list of pictures and animations I DID copy though.

Nazo Unleashed Part 1:

None

Nazo Unleashed Part 2:

I took an animation from the Sonic X intro with Super Sonic and Super Shadow fighting, and drew over it with Super Sonic and Nazo

When Nazo blocks Super Sonic's kick to hit him in the gut was from a Dragonball Z clip.

The majority of Super Shadow's melee scenes were drawn over 2 Dragonball Z clips. Though I copied the choreography rather than the art.

Nazo Unleashed Part 3:

The wave animation when Nazo transforms was traced from a DBZ clip.

E-123 Omega was traced from a 3D picture

It's SUPER SHADOW NOT HYPER SHADOW

You are wrong if you think it's "Hyper Shadow". There is no opinion. There is no "you think what you think, I think what I think", no, there is only one name. Why is this so important? Not only is is a misnomer, but it's factually incorrect.

"Hyper" and "Super" are too different forms. "Super" comes from the Chaos Emeralds, "Hyper" comes from the Super Emeralds (except for Tails, who is Super Tails). Super Sonic and Super Shadow call their forms "SUPER forms". Why would Shadow be "Hyper Shadow" when he refers to his form as a "Super Form". Why would his name be different form Super Sonic, Super Silver, and Super Tails? Because he's a slightly different color? No.

The ONLY instances of "Hyper Shadow" were in cheat/tips sites. You know. The same sites that just copy what the other has I mean, they said if you unlocked all emblems in Sonic Adventure 2, you could play as any character you want (including Super Sonic and Super Shadow) in any stage.

What in the world gave you the idea of "Hyper Shadow"?

My movie uses SUPER Tails, not TURBO Tails

My movie is based around the games. When Tails transformed, he is "Super Tails", from Sonic 3 and Knuckles. It even says "Super Tails" when you get all of the Super Emeralds.

"Turbo Tails" is ONLY found in the comics, which my movie is not based on. He has a cape and what not, which I think is weird.

Hopefully that handled all your queries.

THANK you Tom Fulp for the speedy reply! After that, the dimensions were too big, so I had to edit it. But FINALLY, it is out! Phew! I need some Kool-Laid...I'll update with an FAQ shortly.

Hey I have a movie idea! Could you make it for me?

Noooo, no no no. I am taking a break from big flash movies and I couldn't get motivation for work for OTHER people for no money.

Will there be another "Nazo Unleashed" movie?

Nope. This ended the "Nazo Unleashed" trilogy. Years after, I may come back to do a spin off, after I have improved my animation skills and have some time. And I still have to be interested in Sonic. Though, I may not.

But...After the credits I Saw-!

Shh! I'll let your imagination think what's happened :D

Any further works I can see from you?

Well I may submit school projects that I think Newgrounds will like, but no more big movies from me. I may start a series, with short 5 minute episodes with original characters, but don't be expecting THAT anytime soon.

But, I may do flashes just because I have a message. I always wanted to make on these little "console wars", or maybe parody a movie or 2.

I need help with my flash movie!!

Erm, I can't walk you through. I may make an animation tutorial though, since there are plenty of FLASH tutorials for you, so much that you don't need my help.

8/31/07-Huh...Why is Part 3 now lower than Part 2 and 1? In a matter of days, it has dropped almost 30 points.

Yep! That's right! There is only one problem. The filesize is over the limit, so I have to send it to Tom so he can raise my file limit. That may get done today or in th next couple of days. Keep an eye out on the portal today and the rest of this week, because I don't know when he'll respond. Last time, I got an email back within a day.

The movie is 16 minutes long and 15 mbs big. For those with slower connections, I've made a preloader that should kill some time for you.

Once it is out, I will make another news post with an faq of some sort.

Ok, I am literally in the middle of the final show down. Not the FIGHT. I'm done that. The showdown. Maybe in a week or 2 it will be DONE. However, I made a mistake last year by submitting near Clock Day, which floods the Portal with flashes, a lot of which are good. So to avoid the traffic, I plan to release Part 3 sometime AFTER August 15th 2007. This gives me time to make a nice menu, preloader, and polish it a bit. Then my WHOLE summer wouldn't be flash :(.

Now, some nice information for those who have been patient.

-Shadic IS in the movie. "Chaos Unification", I'm calling it.
-He is NOT over powered this time around.
-Nazo actually has a motive for destroying the earth, besides "just cuz he's evil!!"
-A "Hyper" form of the Light Speed attack appears
-More DBZ influences :P
-Shadic's new "Chaos Wind" makes a little appearance
-Tails and Knuckles will make frequent appearances in part 3.
-Shadow gets PISSED. Dare I say, more pissed than Dark Super Sonic? You be the judge :X
-Angel Island has been graphically redesigned
-Some new photoshop auras have been included.

Just a liiiiiittle bit longer!

Bigass thanks to Newgrounds for this sexy revamp of Newgrounds. Yall never stop trying to improve :D!

Now...This blog is very helpful to yall that keep up with my movies. "Sonic: Nazo Unleashed" is still scheduled for a Summer release. Chance are, around August, depending how much frames must be drawn for the final scene. Right now, I have to finish this combo of Nazo's, and then there will be less strenous drawing until the last final battle. It's so freaking close, that I'm starting to get impatient.

Regarding the red Hedgehog, that his "Perfect Nazo". Originally, I had it as "Chaos Nazo", but "Perfect" makes much more sense after seeing the effects of the chaos emeralds with "Perfect Chaos"