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The chili dog (チリドッグ, Chiri doggu?) is an object that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a food product consumed on earth (and in other dimensions), which is made and sold by several parties. It is perhaps best known as the favorite food of Sonic the Hedgehog.[1]

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Description

As the name suggests, the chili dog is a generic name for a jumbo frank served in a bun and topped with some sort of meat sauce with chopped onions and a spicy substance known as jalapeños chili.[1][2] However, some versions of chili dogs may not have spice to their chili.

Game appearances

Sonic Advance 3

While the chili dog did not make an actual appearance in Sonic Advance 3, the Japanese strategy guide mentions that Sonic loves chili dogs.[3][4]

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood

At the end of the end credits of Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, Sonic suggests going out for chili dogs to Tails, who happily agrees.

Sonic Unleashed

In the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 version of Sonic Unleashed, chili dogs appear as additional content. In this game, it is mentioned that Sonic loves chili dogs and that they are is his favorite food.[2][5]

In gameplay, the chili dog can be purchased from every Shop besides the Eggshop for fifty Rings, except for Traveling Salesman Wentos who sells them for either twenty, fifty or one hundred Rings at random. Chili dogs can be given to Chip (who finds them too spicy for his personal tastes despite deeming them good) to contribute to the "BFF's" or to Sonic for the "Hungry Hungry Hedgehog" Achievements/Trophies. When consumed by Sonic, the chili dog will give him thirty EXP.

Sonic Unleashed features an additional number of chili dog variants. In Eggmanland, the Eggshop sells a black chili dog named the Egg Dog, which neither Chip nor Sonic find appetizing. In each Town Stage, there is also a Don Fachio hotdog stand which offers a number of missions. Clearing these missions awards Sonic with a special chili dog unique to its location, which is made by the local Hot Dog Vendor. These chili dogs gives Sonic extra EXP when consumed. In addition, there are several Achievements/Trophies in the game featuring the chili dogs:

Name Badge Description Exotic Toppings Cleared all hot dog stand missions in Mazuri. Fried Clam Roll Cleared all hot dog stand missions in Adabat. Gyro with Relish Cleared all hot dog stand missions in Apotos. Hard Boiled Cleared all hot dog stand missions in Eggmanland. Iced Hotdog Cleared all hot dog stand missions in Holoska. Kebab on a Bun Cleared all hot dog stand missions in Shamar. Ketchup and Mustard Cleared all hot dog stand missions in Empire City. Pig in a Blanket Cleared all hot dog stand missions in Spagonia. Sausage Fried Rice Cleared all hot dog stand missions in Chun-nan.

Sonic and the Black Knight

In Sonic and the Black Knight, Sonic was having chili dogs when Merlina the Wizard summoned him to the world of Camelot. Catching his two chili dogs after falling into Merlina's world, Sonic ate one of them before defeating the surrounding Knights of the Underworld while throwing his last chili dog around. When Merlina teleported them away from King Arthur though, Sonic's last chili dog got blown away, much to his disappointment.

In gameplay, the chili dog (in this game written as chilidog[1]) is one of the collectibles in the game. Its profile describes it as Sonic’s favorite, complete with jalapeños.[1]

Stats

No : 79

: 79 ID Point Price : 4

: 4 Rarity Level : 2/10

: 2/10 Item Type : Food

: Food Location: Camelot Castle

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing

In Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, it is stated under Sonic's profile that he likes chili dogs.

Sonic Generations

In Sonic Generations, chili dogs were served at Sonic's birthday party. Sonic himself was given a wrapped chili dog from Tails as a present. Right after taking his first bite, however, Sonic's chili dog was blown away by the Time Eater. After defeating the Time Eater, time was reset to when Sonic's chili dog was blown away, allowing him to finish it while it was still warm.

Sonic Forces

In Sonic Forces, chili dogs were briefly mentioned after Sonic beats Zavok's replica, where he taunts the felled Zeti to "bring some chili dogs next time."[6]

In Episode Shadow, Rouge the Bat makes a small reference to chili dogs when describing Shadow and Omega's similarities, saying that the two "go together like chili and hot dogs".[7]

Team Sonic Racing

In Team Sonic Racing, Sonic mentions wanting to have a chili dog when he, Tails and Knuckles considered joining Amy's picnic.

In other media

Comics

Sonic the Comic

In the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions, chili dogs are said to be one of Sonic the Hedgehog's favorite foods. When the global power blackout hit Mobius, chili dog production was put on hold until they could be restored to the market.

Archie Comics

In Sonic the Hedgehog comic series published by Archie Comics, chili dogs were a food product on Mobius. In his spare time, Sir Charles Hedgehog would run a small restaurant called Chuck's Chili Dogs. Sonic the Hedgehog would also become a vivid fan of chili dogs, often eating them for snacks and main meals.

Following the Super Genesis Wave, chili dogs remained as Sonic the Hedgehog's favorite food.

IDW Publishing

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by IDW Publishing, the chili dog is known as Sonic's favorite food.

Animation

Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog

In the Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog television series, chili dogs are a prominent food product served on Mobius. The favorite food of Sonic and Tails, the two of them were seen eating almost nothing else during the show's run.

Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)

In the Sonic the Hedgehog television series, chili dogs are prominently featured as Sonic the Hedgehog's favorite food. It is also one of the few foods being served in Robotropolis.

Sonic Underground

In Sonic Underground, chili dogs are prominently featured as Sonic the Hedgehog's favorite food. Sonia the Hedgehog is also known to eat chili dogs made with tofu.

Sonic Boom

In the Sonic Boom television series, the chili dogs are a recurring fast food item that is eaten by many characters, including Sonic the Hedgehog.

Sonic Mania Adventures

In Sonic Mania Adventures, Sonic, Tails, Mighty and Ray had some chili dogs after finishing their latest adventure. During their celebration picnic dinner party, Tails manages to choke a bit on one single piece of his chili dog.

Sonic the Hedgehog (film)

In the Sonic the Hedgehog film, Sonic discovers a platter of chili dogs while running in bullet time, and promptly devours all six. He later mentions this occurrence to Tom after arriving at the motel, quizzically stating "I think it was called a chili dog?".

Merchandise

A chili dog accessory came with the Ultimate Classic Sonic action figure made by Tomy in 2018. After the premiere of "Metal Mayhem", a T-shirt of Tails with a chili dog was available to purchase from Sega Shop.

Trivia

Sonic the Hedgehog's fondness for chili dogs is something that originates in western territories, first established in the animated series, Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog . Even before that, the earliest canon reference to Sonic's enjoyment of hot dogs (rather than the more specific chili dogs) was in Sonic the Comic #5, where Sonic is having three hundred hot dogs as a part of his breakfast. In the years since, the chili dog has been established as Sonic's favorite food in just about every Sonic -related media, eventually making its way into the games' canon as well. This makes the chili dogs an interesting (and somewhat rare) example of a staple from the comics and cartoons "bleeding" into the main series games.

. Even before that, the earliest canon reference to Sonic's enjoyment of hot dogs (rather than the more specific chili dogs) was in #5, where Sonic is having three hundred hot dogs as a part of his breakfast. In the years since, the chili dog has been established as Sonic's favorite food in just about every -related media, eventually making its way into the games' canon as well. This makes the chili dogs an interesting (and somewhat rare) example of a staple from the comics and cartoons "bleeding" into the main series games. In the Sonic the Hedgehog Play-a-Sound book, the plot is that Sonic is racing Robotnik in a scavenger hunt to win 6,000,000 Mobiums, which he says he will donate to charity. In the end, he wins the money and spends it all on chili dogs instead.

Sonic X is the only show to date where chili dogs do not make an appearance. However, a hot dog does make a small appearance in "How to Catch a Hedgehog", which was served to Sonic by Amy while he was stuck running in a giant hamster wheel.

is the only show to date where chili dogs do not make an appearance. However, a hot dog does make a small appearance in "How to Catch a Hedgehog", which was served to Sonic by Amy while he was stuck running in a giant hamster wheel. A commercial for Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games features an alternate ending where Sonic apparently ordered a chili dog. [8]

features an alternate ending where Sonic apparently ordered a chili dog. During 2012 Tokyo Joypolis re-opening, Sonic the Hedgehog was promoting Chili Dog serve food at the mega-arcade with the cost of 300 yen.[9]