Sega Rosso

Credits

Background

Sega Rosso was a major development studio owned by Sega between 2000 and 2003. The company was well known for creating the Initial D: Arcade Stage series and Cosmic Smash. The company eventually went defunct in 2003 when it merged with Sega's other division, Hitmaker.

Logo (October 2000-2004)

Logo: On a white background, a curve forms the letter "S" as it begins to zoom out of position. Another curve forms the letter "R" as it merges with the "S", as other curves also form as they surround the two letters and black "sparkles" form the word "Sega Rosso" while "created by" zooms into position. The logo then "flashes" white into a still product of the logo with the trademark symbol. After a few seconds, the logo splits apart as it fades to black.

Variants:

• On most games, such as Cosmic Smash, Initial D: Arcade Stage 2 and Initial D: Special Stage, the logo is still.

Technique: Most likely 2D animation.

Music/Sounds: A "squeal" sound with "twinkles" along with a 3 note synth tune, ending with a whoosh sound as the logo is formed. Everything is sync with the logo.

Music/Sounds Variants:

Availability: Seen on games such as Cosmic Smash, Soul Surfer, as well as the first three Initial D: Arcade Stage games.