Blaze

Blaze
Profile image of Blaze in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Full name	Blaze the Cat
Species	Cat
First appearance	Sonic Rush (2005, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) (2007, Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance	Sonic X Shadow Generations (2024, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition (2020, Super Mario franchise)
Latest portrayal	Erica Lindbeck (English; 2019-present, Super Mario-related media) Nao Takamori (Japanese; 2007-present, Super Mario-related media)

Blaze the Cat is a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, introduced to the series in Sonic Rush. She is featured in the Super Mario franchise only as a recurring playable character of the All-Around type in the Mario & Sonic series.

History

Mario & Sonic series

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Blaze is the fastest All-Around character alongside Luigi in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Her power rating is shared with Mario. The opening shows Blaze participating in 110m Hurdles. She is voiced by Erica Schroeder (credited as Bella Hudson), her original voice actress from Sonic Rush.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Blaze reprises her role in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. The opening shows her participate in Moguls and Ice Hockey. Her corresponding minigame in Adventure Tours is Move the Blocks!, where she melts ice blocks and moves character blocks to their corresponding panels.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

Blaze returns with the same role in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Her voice actress is now Laura Bailey, from Sonic Free Riders. The opening shows her at the start with other athletes, as well as competing in Synchronized Swimming and Dream Uneven Bars. There is an updated athletic wear of the Mii outfit of her. Blaze is also a non-playable character in London Party mode.

Blaze is part of the Girls group in the Nintendo 3DS version and is playable only in certain events. There is also an obtainable badge of her from the badge machine. Blaze is first seen in Story Mode with Peach, defeating some imposters to protect some Toads before saving Daisy and Amy. Blaze later destroys the fog machine at Hyde Park, which Rouge leads them too after being freed from being brainwashed, and decides to stay in Hyde Park with the other characters. Blaze later calls to support Mario, Luigi, Sonic, and Tails when they face Bowser and Dr. Eggman. Blaze is at the opening ceremony. In the bonus episodes, Blaze helps Peach, the Toads and Amy deliver invitations. Blaze challenges but loses to Amy at an Olympic Event when she asks Blaze to give Sonic's invitation personally. Some time later, after concluding that Bowser and Dr. Eggman got invitations, Blaze decides to return to the hotel but decides to go shopping with Peach, Daisy, Amy and the Toads instead.

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

Screenshot from Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games of Blaze ice-skating with Waluigi

Blaze appears again in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. She is an All-Around character.

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Blaze appears as a playable character in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. She participates in Duel Beach Volleyball during the opening.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Blaze reappears in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as a playable character. She is seen participating in 100m during the opening. She is among the characters whose outfit depends on the event. Her voice actress was changed again to Erica Lindbeck.

The arcade version added Blaze as a playable character on July 22, 2020. Here, she has good speed, above average technique, and average power.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Blaze appears as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. She grants the "Mouthful of Curry" effect, which allows the equipped fighter to breathe fire repeatedly.

Profiles and statistics

Mario & Sonic series

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

• Profile: Blaze the cat, another one of Sonic's friends, is an All-Around competitor. As her name indicates, she also possesses no small amount of speed and will be a formidable contender in events like the vault.

Stats

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Acceleration
Jumping
Technique

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

• Profile: Blaze the Cat is a Princess from another dimension and defender of the Sol Emeralds. Blaze is a veteran to the Olympic Games and returns with her flaming hot Quick Tornado ability on the Wii and DS, and Quick Slide ability on the DS.

Wii stats

Speed   Acceleration   Power   Skill

Nintendo DS stats

Speed   Jumping   Power   Technique   Stamina

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

• In-game description
  • English:
    Blaze the cat, another one of Sonic's friends, is an All-Around competitor. As her name indicates, she also possesses no small amount of speed and will be a formidable contender in events like the 4x100m Relay.

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

• In-game description
  • English:
    This feline princess hails from another dimension, where she protects the Sol Emeralds. With no obvious weaknesses, she's an intimidating opponent.

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Trophy Blaze
	Appears in: NDS SONIC RUSH NDS SONIC RUSH ADVENTURE
	A princess from another dimension and guardian of the Sol Emeralds, also known as Blaze The Cat. Blaze is calm but often seems to be dealing with some inner turmoil. She's also extremely hard on herself, and as a result, she comes across as somewhat shy. She learns to open up after meeting Sonic and his crew and can use the Sol Emeralds to become Burning Blaze.

Sticker Blaze the Cat
	Artwork from: Sonic Rush
	Effects in The Subspace Emissary: Shield Recovery +7
	Usable by: Anyone

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Trophy Blaze

3DS: Wii U:

Game(s): Both

Category: Series Related

() Appears in: DS Sonic Rush (11/2005) Sonic the Hedgehog (11/2006)

() Trophy Box: 83: Sonic & Friends

A princess charged with guarding the Sol Emeralds, Blaze comes from another dimension. She used to be a bit of a withdrawn loner— it wasn't until she met Sonic and co. that she really opened up. She can brandish fire at will, and she can use the Sol Emeralds to change into Burning Blaze. (American English)

A princess from another dimension charged with guarding the Sol Emeralds. She used to be a bit of a withdrawn loner, and it wasn't until she met Sonic and Co. that she really opened up. She can wield the power of fire at will, and can even transform into Burning Blaze by using all seven of the Sol Emeralds. (British English)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Spirit #793 Blaze the Cat
	Series/game	Sonic the Hedgehog Series
	Type	Support
	Slots	2
	Class	Advanced
	Strength / effect(s)	Mouthful of Curry
	How to obtain	World of Light (The Light Realm); Spirit Board
Spirit battle	Opponent(s)	Robin (♀)
	Conditions	Hazard: Lava Floor The floor is lava The enemy's explosion and fire attacks have increased power The enemy starts the battle with a Fire Flower
	Stage	Green Hill Zone (Battlefield)
	Song	Reach for the Stars

List of Super Mario appearances

Title	Description	Release date	System/format
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games	Playable character	2007	Wii
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games	Playable character	2008	Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Brawl	Cameo as a trophy and a sticker	2008	Wii
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games	Playable character	2009	Wii, Nintendo DS
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games	Playable character	2011	Wii
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games	Playable character	2012	Nintendo 3DS
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games	Playable character	2013	Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS	Cameo as a trophy	2014	Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U	Cameo as a trophy	2014	Wii U
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games	Playable character	2016	Nintendo 3DS
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition	Playable character	2016	Arcade
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games	Playable character	2016	Wii U
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate	Cameo as a spirit	2018	Nintendo Switch
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020	Playable character	2019	Nintendo Switch

Portrayals

• Bella Hudson (English; 2007-2009)
• Laura Bailey (English; 2011-2016)
• Erica Lindbeck (English; 2019-present)
• Nao Takamori (Japanese; 2007-present)
• Delphine Braillon (French; 2013-present)
• Tania De Domenico (Italian; 2013-present)
• Greta Galisch (German; 2013-present)
• Carmen Ambrós (Spanish; 2013-present)

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Blaze.

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  Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

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  Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

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  Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

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  Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

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  Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ブレイズ・ザ・キャット[?] Bureizu za Kyatto	Blaze the Cat
Chinese	布蕾姿[?] Bùléizī	Blaze
French	Blaze the Cat[?]	-
German	Blaze the Cat[?]	-
Italian	Blaze the Cat[?]	-
Korean	블레이즈 더 캣[?] Beulleijeu Deo Kaet	Blaze the Cat
Russian	Кошка Блейз[?] Koshka Bleyz	Blaze the Cat
Spanish	Blaze the Cat[?]	-

External links

• Blaze the Cat on Sonic Retro
• Blaze the Cat at the Sonic Wiki Zone