Ricky (Sonic)

Ricky (リッキー Rikkī?) is the name given to brown squirrels, who also are one of Sonic's animal friends. Ricky made the first appearance in original Sonic the Hedgehog. Ricky's role in many games has being captured by Dr. Eggman to power his Badniks as a energy source or being imprisoned in capsules. Ricky has brown fur, round ears, wide eyes and a thick, bushy tail.

Early on in the series, when all the animal friends were renamed by Sega of America in Sonic Bible, Ricky's gender was defined and it was reimagined as Sally Acorn. Usually sporting a pink bow, Ricky made a number of appearances in early Western media for the franchise, including Stay Sonic, the promotional comic released alongside the first game and among others. According to the Sonic Bible, Sally Acorn comes from a large family like other animal friends.[1] The character Princess Sally Acorn from Sonic the Hedgehog animated series and comics made by Archie Comics is based on Ricky, as well as Fleetway's interpretation of Sally Acorn.