Sonic X, the new SEGA cartoon, will be aired on Fox Box on Saturday morning, alongside Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

The 52 episodes will see the blue Hedgehog transported by an accident on human inhabited planet, where he'll befriend human boy Christopher.

They'll try to stop the evil Dr. Eggman to get hold of the Chaos Emeralds, with which he could dominate the world. Sonic and Christopher will get help for their quest from Knuckles, Tails, Amy and their new friends Cream and Cheese.

Mike Fischer, vice president of marketing, SEGA of America said that "SEGA is thrilled to be bringing Sonic to another generation of fans, Our speedy blue hedgehog is a video game icon, and Sonic X captures all the excitement and thrills of his interactive adventures. Fox Box is the perfect place for this great new series."