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The series was directly based on Chris's comic. Several voice actors were recruited (it is unclear whether or not they were paid) to read lines straight from the comic. It heavily used his artwork and applied motion effects and limited animation to it, but without Chris's permission. Geno monetized the project through his Patreon.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/@genosamuel2.1/community ([https://archive.fo/QY9js archive])</ref> | The series was directly based on Chris's comic. Several voice actors were recruited (it is unclear whether or not they were paid) to read lines straight from the comic. It heavily used his artwork and applied motion effects and limited animation to it, but without Chris's permission. Geno monetized the project through his Patreon.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/@genosamuel2.1/community ([https://archive.fo/QY9js archive])</ref> | ||
On 7 [[December 2024]], Geno posted a short video of himself editing the beginning of the first episode.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPWfg5NlAm8</ref> On 13 [[April 2025]], Geno posted a trailer for the series, then on 20 April, he uploaded "Episode 1: Sonichu's Origins",<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oJLLPSMeZE</ref> acknowledging Chris with "Written & Drawn by CHRISTIAN WESTON CHANDLER" in the end credits. This was followed by "Episode 2: Genesis of the Lovehogs" on 3 May.<ref>https://youtu.be/OlUDkPHWZEA</ref> | On 7 [[December 2024]], Geno posted a short video of himself editing the beginning of the first episode.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPWfg5NlAm8</ref> On 13 [[April 2025]], Geno posted a trailer for the series (the series intro), then on 20 April, he uploaded "Episode 1: Sonichu's Origins",<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oJLLPSMeZE</ref> acknowledging Chris with "Written & Drawn by CHRISTIAN WESTON CHANDLER" in the end credits. This was followed by "Episode 2: Genesis of the Lovehogs" on 3 May.<ref>https://youtu.be/OlUDkPHWZEA</ref> | ||
Chris then made a copyright removal request to YouTube due to the videos using content from his comic ''[[Sonichu 0]]'', which was granted and resulted in the episodes being taken down and a copyright strike placed on Geno's channel. Geno has commented that Chris had a case due to him using Chris's artwork, and he claimed the series would not be continuing, noting episode 3 was finished, 4 nearly so, and voicework had been completed through 6.<ref>[[Official CWCki Server chats#Termination of Sonichu: The Animated Series]]</ref> A few hours later, Chris made a statement confirming the legitimacy of the strike:<ref>[[May 2025 social media posts#Geno Samuel copyright strike]]</ref> | Chris then made a copyright removal request to YouTube due to the videos using content from his comic ''[[Sonichu 0]]'', which was granted and resulted in the first two episodes, along with the trailer intro video, being taken down and a copyright strike placed on Geno's channel. Geno has commented that Chris had a case due to him using Chris's artwork, and he claimed the series would not be continuing, noting episode 3 was finished, 4 nearly so, and voicework had been completed through 6.<ref>[[Official CWCki Server chats#Termination of Sonichu: The Animated Series]]</ref> A few hours later, Chris made a statement confirming the legitimacy of the strike:<ref>[[May 2025 social media posts#Geno Samuel copyright strike]]</ref> | ||
{{quote|Hey, everyone. As some of you are aware, I have, indeed, personally struck down #GenoSamuel 's recent animations based from my books. I had felt [[Carpetbaggers|ill will]], as I was not personally consulted with nor involved in that project. Not to mention that he did not include links to my [[Etsy]] and [[Cwclight]]. In any event, had I been contacted, I would have considered collaborating with him and lend my voice for Sonichu Prime and Chris Chan. That remains a possibility, though. Regardless, I did feel like after the success of the documentary series, this endeavor would not have netted him the views he desired, as it does not recapture that metaphorical lightning in a bottle he had before. It is a shock, as others have experienced, when one's content or even channel gets taken down. I've been there before when my websites were hacked into and needed to be taken down, so I do empathize. ⚡💙⚡}} | {{quote|Hey, everyone. As some of you are aware, I have, indeed, personally struck down #GenoSamuel 's recent animations based from my books. I had felt [[Carpetbaggers|ill will]], as I was not personally consulted with nor involved in that project. Not to mention that he did not include links to my [[Etsy]] and [[Cwclight]]. In any event, had I been contacted, I would have considered collaborating with him and lend my voice for Sonichu Prime and Chris Chan. That remains a possibility, though. Regardless, I did feel like after the success of the documentary series, this endeavor would not have netted him the views he desired, as it does not recapture that metaphorical lightning in a bottle he had before. It is a shock, as others have experienced, when one's content or even channel gets taken down. I've been there before when my websites were hacked into and needed to be taken down, so I do empathize. ⚡💙⚡}} | ||
Revision as of 20:51, 5 May 2025
Sonichu: The Animated Series (no relation to the prior series by Spazkid) is a cancelled animated series by Geno Samuel which infringed on Chris's work and was taken down by YouTube after Chris submitted a copyright complaint. The trailer and two episodes had been uploaded at the time.
The series was directly based on Chris's comic. Several voice actors were recruited (it is unclear whether or not they were paid) to read lines straight from the comic. It heavily used his artwork and applied motion effects and limited animation to it, but without Chris's permission. Geno monetized the project through his Patreon.[1]
On 7 December 2024, Geno posted a short video of himself editing the beginning of the first episode.[2] On 13 April 2025, Geno posted a trailer for the series (the series intro), then on 20 April, he uploaded "Episode 1: Sonichu's Origins",[3] acknowledging Chris with "Written & Drawn by CHRISTIAN WESTON CHANDLER" in the end credits. This was followed by "Episode 2: Genesis of the Lovehogs" on 3 May.[4]
Chris then made a copyright removal request to YouTube due to the videos using content from his comic Sonichu 0, which was granted and resulted in the first two episodes, along with the trailer intro video, being taken down and a copyright strike placed on Geno's channel. Geno has commented that Chris had a case due to him using Chris's artwork, and he claimed the series would not be continuing, noting episode 3 was finished, 4 nearly so, and voicework had been completed through 6.[5] A few hours later, Chris made a statement confirming the legitimacy of the strike:[6]
| “ | Hey, everyone. As some of you are aware, I have, indeed, personally struck down #GenoSamuel 's recent animations based from my books. I had felt ill will, as I was not personally consulted with nor involved in that project. Not to mention that he did not include links to my Etsy and Cwclight. In any event, had I been contacted, I would have considered collaborating with him and lend my voice for Sonichu Prime and Chris Chan. That remains a possibility, though. Regardless, I did feel like after the success of the documentary series, this endeavor would not have netted him the views he desired, as it does not recapture that metaphorical lightning in a bottle he had before. It is a shock, as others have experienced, when one's content or even channel gets taken down. I've been there before when my websites were hacked into and needed to be taken down, so I do empathize. ⚡💙⚡ | ” |
Later that day, Geno evaded the takedown issue by turning to Twitter, where he premiered Episode 3.[7]
Credits
Note: Pseudonyms for voice actors were permitted on the project.
| Episode | Directed, Edited, Animated, Music by | Written & Drawn by | Starring | Public release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1: Sonichu's Origins | GENO SAMUEL | CHRISTIAN WESTON CHANDLER | COUGAR MACDOWALL as Sonichu SIR REAL as Christian MAC KURO as Rosechu COUGAR MACDOWALL as Sonic DAIKAIJU ZILLA as Kel FRANK LOUIS as The Narrator |
20 April 2025 |
| Episode 2: Genesis of the Lovehogs | GENO SAMUEL | CHRISTIAN WESTON CHANDLER | COUGAR MACDOWALL as Sonichu MAC KURO as Rosechu DAIKAIJU ZILLA as Kel SIR REAL as Christian GENO SAMUEL as Advertiser GENO SAMUEL as "kissing sounds" |
3 May 2025 |
| Episode 3: Sonichu vs. Naitsirhc | GENO SAMUEL | CHRISTIAN WESTON CHANDLER | COUGAR MACDOWALL as Sonichu SIR REAL as Christian/Naitsirhc MAC KURO as Rosechu DAIKAIJU ZILLA as Kel FRANK LOUIS as Narrator |
5 May 2025 |
| N/A | GENO SAMUEL | CHRISTIAN WESTON CHANDLER | N/A | N/A |
External links
- Sonichu: The Animated Series | Episode 1: Sonichu's Origins
- Sonichu: The Animated Series | Episode 2: Genesis of the Lovehogs
- Sonichu: The Animated Series | Episode 3: Sonichu vs. Naitsirhc
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/@genosamuel2.1/community (archive)
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPWfg5NlAm8
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oJLLPSMeZE
- ↑ https://youtu.be/OlUDkPHWZEA
- ↑ Official CWCki Server chats#Termination of Sonichu: The Animated Series
- ↑ May 2025 social media posts#Geno Samuel copyright strike
- ↑ https://x.com/genosamuelgeno/status/1919555649316508051 (archive)