Which pink hedgehog debuted in Sonic CD?

Amy Rose is the pink hedgehog who debuted in Sonic CD. The 1993 Sega CD platformer introduced both Amy Rose and Metal Sonic to the Sonic series.

Amy appears on Little Planet, where she follows Sonic and is captured by Dr. Robotnik’s new creation, Metal Sonic. Her debut design included a headband and distinctive trainer shoes, elements associated with Sonic CD artist Kazuyuki Hoshino and director Naoto Ohshima.

A common mix-up comes from the North American game manual, which incorrectly referred to Amy as Princess Sally, a separate character from the Sonic television series. Amy was also briefly called “Rosy the Rascal” in early previews. Sonic CD itself is notable for its time-travel system, which lets players explore past, present, and future versions of its zones.

Amy later became one of Sonic’s most recognizable recurring characters, often depicted with her Piko Piko Hammer and strong affection for Sonic. Her debut therefore predates later appearances in games such as Sonic Adventure and the modern Sonic animated productions.