Interview: Yuji Naka (2004-01) by Sega.com
From Sega Retro
This is an unaltered copy of an interview of Yuji Naka, for use as a primary source on Sega Retro. Please do not edit the contents below. Language: English Original source: Sega.com (archived) |
Sega.com: When Sonic and his friends sit down to eat after a long hard day of chasing Dr. Eggman, what do they like to eat? Yuji Naka: They probably eat McDonald's® hamburgers, I suppose? And I think they will get a complete line-up of Happy Meal® premiums. Sega.com: We get a whole lot of letters on this one: Do you think Sonic and Amy Rose will ever get married? Yuji Naka: There will be hardly be any chance, I bet. Amy will continue to pursue Sonic all the time, but Sonic will not ever get married. I think so, because I cannot picture the image of Sonic that he is married and has his children! Also, I feel it is a more Amy's style to always chase Sonic. Sega.com: Is Sonic excited about being on all of the platforms in Sonic Heroes? What about it thrills him the most? Yuji Naka: Of course he is excited, because more people than ever before will enjoy his game. He seems thrilled to be able to run on the various platforms! Sega.com: What is Sonic's favorite thing to do in his free time? Yuji Naka: ...I feel certain that he is running somewhere, because he loves running. Sega.com: Sonic sure is busy -- how many hours of sleep does he need per night? Yuji Naka: Hmm, I suppose he sleeps the ordinary eight hours a night or so, because unless he sleeps well, lack of sleep will affect his run... Sega.com: Did Sonic have a hand in changing Dr. Robotnik's name to Dr. Eggman for the United States games? If so, was he trying to make fun of his nemesis? Yuji Naka: To tell the truth, his name has not changed. Robotnik is his real name and Eggman is a common name taken after his shape. Possibly, it may have been Sonic, who uttered this alias for the first time! I feel, though, Sonic uses this name affectionately, rather than trying to make fun of him. Our thanks to Yuji Naka and Sonic for taking the time to answer our questions!