REAL Character Profile - Cream the Rabbit & Cheese

CHARACTER INFORMATION

Name: Cream & Cheese

Nicknames: N/A

Race: Rabbit and Chao
(Speculation: If you choose to get technical, Cream is probably a simple domestic lop-eared rabbit. Cheese is a Neutral Chao.)

Gender: Cream is female, Cheese is male

Age: Cream's age is 6, Cheese's is unknown

Date of birth: Both unknown
(Cream's DOB is generally confirmed as December 19th, since that was the first release of her first video game. However, it is not canon to the video game storyline, as her true DOB is unknown. If you find it necessary to add her DOB nonetheless, December 19th would be the most ideal choice.)

Birthplace: Both unknown

Height: 70 centimeters (2 feet and 3 inches)
Cheese is 40 centimeters tall (1 foot and 3 inches)

Weight: 12 kilograms (26.4 pounds), Cheese's weight is unknown

Physical techniques:
(1). Spin Attack
Description: While in locomotion, Cream can curl down and take on a fetal position, rolling along the ground as a ball at a very high speed and rate of torque, meant primarily for breaking through barriers, or destroying enemies.
In-game debut: Sonic Advance 2, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, 2002

(2). Spin Jump
Description: Also referred to as the "spinball jump," Cream is able to leap into the air and curl into a spinning, tightly compacted ball of destruction which can destroy enemies and break barriers.
In-game debut: Sonic Advance 2, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, 2002

(3). Spin Dash
Description: Originally named the "Super Spin Dash," Cream is able to curl down and begin revving up, taking on a diagonally pivoted, ovular shape. Once unleashed, Cream blasts forward in an acceleration roll of high speeds that also has some limited airborne capability, meant to break barriers or mow down enemies.
In-game debut: Sonic Advance 2, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, 2002

(Aside from being able to trash any badnik he wants, Cheese has no special physical techniques)

Abilities and aptitude:
(1). For a 6 year old rabbit girl, Cream certainly knows how to keep up with the guys of the Sonic cast with high speed and knowledge of the common techniques (ie Roll, Spinball Jump, and Spin Dash).
(2). Can flap her two large ears and fly, however, she can't stay elevated nearly as long as Tails. Her distance makes up for it, though.
(3). Cream's chao, Cheese, is perhaps one of the most unique chao there are. He can fly at a speed fast enough to keep up with its rather speedy friend of a rabbit, not to mention has a body made of steel! Cream's most useful and powerful method of offense is calling for, or just hurling Cheese right at the opponent, and the impact is usually highly destructive.

Hobbies and talents:
(1). Has good cooking, decorating, and all around at-home-care skills, more than likely thanks to her mother.
(2). Talented with many types of Extreme Gear.

Weaknesses:
(1). Not the ideal fighter.
(2). Highly sensitive.

Physical Appearance:
- Buff fur with orange markings around her eyes, head, and on the tip of her ears
- White muzzle and light pink inner ears
- Chestnut brown eyes
- 2 thick, triangular tufts of fur extruding out from the bottom sides on the back of her head
- Large, lopped ears that hang behind her heard
- Small brown and shiny nose
- Circular, fluffy tail
Cheese:
- A pastel, light blue in color
- Yellow accents at the tips of his head, hands, feet, and tail
- Bulb-shaped head
- Dark blue eyes
- A floating, yellow pom-pom ball at the tip-top of his head that changes appearance corresponding to his emotions
- Pink, butterfly-like wings
- Small, circular tail

Attire:
- A pair of white gloves with gold cufflinks
- A vermilion dress with white a white v-point collar
- A cobalt duel-flap tie
- Vermilion and yellow shoes with gray, shiny soles (could be made of steel and rubber)
- White socks
- Cheese only wears a simple red bowtie

Items & weapons:
- Her chao, Cheese, seems to be a hell of a weapon! Cheese will put his own health on the line by recklessly hurling himself directly at Cream's opponent.

Vehicle(s): N/A

Personality details: Cream was brought up with the highest care as if she was royalty. Although she is not at all spoiled, she is very naive and is always new to things, which causes her to be a little short on attention. But it is definitely made up for by her very sweet, good-mannered disposition. She minds her manners no matter what situation, even offering a polite curtsy before attacking Eggman! She is very charitable, very loving, but at the same time very sensitive and rather childish. She is prone to burst into tears over something stupid like stolen candy. But this is a very meager disadvantage in comparison to how courteous and polite she is; liking no more than being happy and seeing others the same way. Don't threaten her loved ones, though, becuase this rabbit will dish out pwnage is need be. Cheese is a very loyal Chao and is always ready to help Cream in battle. If Cream is upset, so is Cheese. In case you're keeping score, that's not a good thing.

Historical biography:

           Like a very large majority of the Sonic cast, Cream's past is very vague and intangible. Before she met Sonic, it seems Cream grew up and was raised by her mother, Vanilla. She was brought up like a princess and was cherished by her mother like any only child. This caused her to be rather immature, yet also gave her the manners of a true mademoiselle. And always at her side is her faithful chao, Cheese. Cream brings Cheese wherever she goes and considers him as more of a true, equal friend than just a pet.

           Cream & Cheese's addition to the cast came about as the result of a tragic event, as Cream's mother, Vanilla, was kidnapped by Dr. Robotnik, along with Tails, Knuckles, and even Cream herself! At the receiving end of their detainment was none other than a shell of metal, as Eggman intended to turn them all into robots and mount the Eggman Empire once and for all. Luckily, Sonic wasn't captured. So off speeded the blue blur to save his friends. The first one he happened to free was Cream and after Sonic got acquainted with Cream & Cheese (Sonic being very impressed by Cream's manners), he sped off once more to free the rest of his friends and throw a wrench into Eggman's plan.

           Cream & Cheese, however, were motivated to try to free Vanilla themselves. They eventually did manage to rescue Vanilla from Dr. Robotnik's evil clutches. But ever so stubborn, Eggman once again captured Vanilla by sucking her up in his latest doomsday device that at the time was using its cloaking device. Luckily, Sonic had obtained the 7 Chaos Emeralds, transformed into Super Sonic, defeated Eggman in outer space, and saved Cream's mother once and for all.

           Cream has since then went back to her old life, but more often than not, she is seen hanging out with Sonic & company when she isn't at home with her mom, particularly around Amy since they get along great… at least when she isn't being used as Amy's punching bag, er, boxercise partner.

Personal information:

Greatest friend(s): Vanilla the Rabbit, Chacola, Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Blaze the Cat and Big the Cat.

Other friend(s): Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, Charmy Bee and Shadow the Hedgehog.

Rival(s): N/A

Enemy(s): Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik

Likes: Cream usually likes peaceful, recreational activities such as cooking, decorating things, etc., etc. But she also enjoys picking flowers, spending time with her friends, but most of all, Cream LOVES watching TV — she can't get enough of it! She also enjoys ice cream and, despite her manners, won't share it with anyone, not even Cheese!

As for the Chao, well, if Cream's happy, Cheese is happy.

Dislikes: Seeing others unhappy, or bad feelings around her and her friends. But most of all, Cream cannot stand violence; she detests it and won't resort to it unless forced.

Favorite food(s): Ice cream.

Favorite color(s): Unknown.

Occupation: Unemployed.

Place of residence: Unknown. (From the looks of it in the last few cutscene screens from Sonic Advance 3 credits, it looks like some quaint white cottage overlooking the sea.)

GAME INFORMATION

Franchise name: Cream the Rabbit & Cheese

Original purpose: Who knows? Probably just because Sonic Team wanted to make new characters for Sonic Advance 2 and Sonic X. Cream & Cheese are just good friends of Sonic and co.

Current purpose: Hasn't changed.

Date of first promotion/presence in the industry: They're first debut was in Sonic Advance 2, released first in Japan in December 19th, 2002.

Years in service: 4 and still going…

Original Designer: Unconfirmed. Yuji Uekawa?

Design process: Unconfirmed. Cream & Cheese's design process was probably similar to how all of the others were made. Many design sketches were made and Cream and Cheese were chosen. Simple as that.

Possible design inspirations: The only obvious design inspiration for Cream & Cheese, and even her mother, are their names. Cream & Cheese is meant to emphasize the classic food topping, Cream Cheese, while her mother is named Vanilla, and Cheese's brother is named Chocola.

Prestigious design variations: 1
+ - current design
— - original design

- 1, Sonic Advance 2, 2002 — + (pictured to the left)
- 2, Sonic Riders, 2006 (image - this design is exclusive only to Sonic Riders and is not her official design)

Known Game Voice Actors:
Sonic Battle (JP): Sayaka Aoki
Sonic Battle (US): Sarah Wulfeck
Sonic Heroes (JP): Sayaka Aoki
Sonic Heroes (US): Sarah Wulfeck
Sonic Advance 3 (JP): Sayaka Aoki
Sonic Advance 3 (US): Sarah Wulfeck
Shadow the Hedgehog (JP): Sayaka Aoki
Shadow the Hedgehog (US): Rebecca Honig
Sonic Rush (JP): Sayaka Aoki
Sonic Rush (US): Rebecca Honig
Sonic Riders (US): Rebecca Honig
Sonic Riders (JP): Sayaka Aoki
Sonic and the Secret Rings (US): Rebecca Honig
Sonic and the Secret Rings (JP): Sayaka Aoki

Sonic Games they have been playable in:

(1). Sonic Advance 2 (Game Boy Advance)
(2). Sonic Battle (Game Boy Advance)
(3). Sonic Heroes (GameCube/PlayStation 2/Xbox)
       - Sonic Heroes (PC)
(4). Sonic Advance 3 (Game Boy Advance)
(5). Sonic Riders (GameCube/PlayStation 2/Xbox)
(6). Sonic and the Secret Rings (Nintendo Wii)

Sonic Games they have made an appearance in:

(1). Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut (GameCube)
       - Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut (PC)
(2). Sonic Pinball Party (Game Boy Advance)
(3). Shadow the Hedgehog (GameCube/PlayStation 2/Xbox)
(4). Sonic Rush (Nintendo DS)

Non-video game portrayals:

(1). Sonic X, made in Japan, then later dubbed for US release (Anime TV Series)
(2). Sonic X, SOA-licensed by Archie comics, based on the previously mentioned anime (Comic series)

Personal character analysis/commentary (by Nuclear Envoy):

           Cream & Cheese's transition to a mainstream Sonic character was surprisingly quick. What boosted their popularity for the most part, though, was their presence in Sonic X. In fact, Cream was originally intended to make her debut in Sonic X, but she was luckily completed for Sonic Advance 2! In fact, she may have been made to be a Sonic X-exclusive character.

           Cream & Cheese target a peculiar audience. We're talking veeeery young girls. Amy may be young, but she is centered around romance, which is why she is usually not the favorite of the prepubescent crowd (for the few there are). Cream is only 6 years old, is very well-mannered, naive to things, and sensitive. And of course her jiggly little chao of a friend is there to warm the hearts of the kids. Her cute and juvenile appearance is meant for the younglings of society. However, cute and juvenile is also a character-creation formula to attract a certain type of anime enthusiast, which are usually the ones that like Cream next to little children and 20 year old guys.

           Cream/Cheese-lovers are few and far between for the most part. Like Amy, though, it's hard to find people who dislike her. I do, though. I think Cream & Cheese were totally unnecessary. (But now she is starting to shape up since she is becoming more and more crucial to the cast.) Hey, opinions are like butts: everyone's got one… and no, mine doesn't stink. Cream is mostly just there. Yet, she isn't there since she finds it necessary to put herself RIGHT in your face with her extremely annoying, eardrum-shattering crow-screech of a voice. Now, however, the screech has evolved to a more suitable (but just as annoying) squeak.

             Regardless, when you consider the audience they are meant to target, Cream & Cheese are actually the perfect characters. Anime enthusiasts who like real cute, or must I say "kawaii" characters are also ones who should look into a fandom of this adorable little rabbit girl and her cute chao friend. They seems to have a bright future in the Sonic Universe so far. However, we can't be too sure. Fang's career was going good too. But then… well, you know how that goes.