Somari (Character)

"Yeah!"

- Somari, Somari Shorts Intro & Somari Go

Samuel "Somari" Stevie, previously sharing the same name of and being the Internet persona of his creator, Tye Hiser, is the titular character of the Somari Adventures web series originating on Butterfly: Inchworm Animation II. He got his start in his own animated series alongside his iconic group of friends in Somari Adventures, and debuted on the "big screen" in The Somari Movie. Somari is a speedy fast young boy with a heart of gold - he doesn't let anything stand in the way of him and his dreams. Somari is also known for his unhealthy addiction to soda.

Personality
Somari is a cocky, somewhat goofy, yet, kind and energetic young man. He never likes to back down from challenges but also knows when he's outmatched. He values his friends greatly and will choose them over himself whenever possible. Sometimes his naivety will get him into trouble, but his skills on his feet bounce him back up. Somari is religiously agnostic, and open-minded about many situations. It is unknown if he is heterosexual or some other gender, as his only relationship so far is with Sylvestia. His two catchphrases are "Rightio!" and "Yeah!." In the Somari & Friends comic series, Somari is notably more mischievous, wisecracking, and adventurous, much more like his original incarnation. He is also shown to know French in the comics, though it is implied to have been learned second-hand, as Somari is still canonically American in the comics.

Backstory
When Somari was young, he would play many Mario and Sonic games on his video games consoles. So much so that kids would start to call him "SoMario." Eventually he gained his nickname Somari and made two friends named Nick and Nash at school. Somari became obsessed with Sonic the Hedgehog games and wanted to imitate the character and his moves, and would try for hours in his backyard. After years of practice, he finally mastered the spin attack and was able to run really fast. Because of this, kids at his school began calling him "Red Spark." Eventually, he met two other kids named Jayden and April and also became friends with them. He then taught all of his friends his new moves and they were able to master them as well. Some years later, Somari would join the track team, and he and his friends would create a band together. Then the events of Somari Adventures (2017) would take place.

Appearance
Somari is an average looking human character with large cartoony eyes, medium length black hair, black eyes, white skin, a red short sleeve tee, black or dark grey sweat pants, and basic red running shoes (with The Somari Movie II adding white outsoles.) His classic appearance depicts him with blue jeans and black rubber shoes, with slightly smaller eyes. Sometimes Somari's eye color will differ, such as having red, blue, or even yellow irises, though this is VERY rare. Occasionally Somari will wear shorts or his pants will contain a dark blue shade. Somari will also sometimes appear with "pie eye" irises to go for a more "cartoony" look. In the Somari & Friends comic series, his eyes will glow red when fully charging his power / attacking in rage. This is the only place in the Somari series so far that this occurs.

Powers
Aside from his aforementioned spin attack, spin dash, and signature super speed, Somari can also harness the powers of the Power Stars to transform into Super Somari. Not much is known about the Power Stars as of the time of this article, though they are likely to reappear alongside Super Somari in the future.

In Night of the Werewolf, staring at the poisoned moon causes Somari to transform into his werewolf form. Despite this, he doesn't use any particular werewolf powers in the short film. At the end of the short, Somari transforms back into his normal self.

Lance
Somari and Lance are bitter enemies, with Lance showing an obvious hatred towards his younger brother, and Somari showing a cockiness and confidence towards his older sibling. Despite the two's constant back-and-forth, it is shown on some occasions that the two still have some brotherly love for each other, and a little mutual respect.

Nick
Somari and Nick are best friends and brothers from other mothers. Both boys enjoy the outdoors and physical activities. Whatever situation they are in, Somari and Nick have each other's backs. The most notable instance is in episodes 2 and 3 of Somari Adventures, where Nick caused Somari to get into a go-kart accident, injuring him severely. Despite the circumstances, Somari still forgives his friend and helps him escape from prison. In episode 11 of Adventures, Somari and Nick can be seen casually playing on scooters together. In episode 4 of Adventures and in the ending of The Somari Movie, Nick cries alongside his brother at Somari's supposed deathbed.

Nash
Somari and Nash are also best friends, and have a strong personal bond, helping each other out through tough times. The two also share a passion for the indoors and video games. Once again, the two have each other's backs, as demonstrated in episodes 4 and 10 of Somari Adventures, where in episode 4 Nash and his brother revive Somari from his young death using a 1-UP Mushroom. In episode 10, Somari helps Nash when he's sick by calling Dr. Mario to come and cure him. Just like his brother, Nash cries at both scenes of his friend's death in both Somari Adventures and The Somari Movie.

Jayden
Despite initially butting heads a bit in Somari Adventures, Somari and Jayden are good friends and like to hang out together. Jayden is also known to play the drums in Somari's band, and he also is the one who taught Somari how to skateboard. In The Somari Show, Somari and Jayden give quick passing hellos in the supermarket. Jayden is also part of Somari's army in The Somari Movie.

April
Although they don't interact in any media, they are confirmed to be good friends.

Parents
No media has ever shown Somari's parents before, and it is implied that Somari and Lance live on their own. Both boys could be emancipated, though this is not confirmed.

Sylvestia
Although they have not yet interacted in any media, they are confirmed to be in a healthy relationship.

Alex
Alex is Somari's slightly younger sibling. Despite typical sibling fights, the two get along quite nicely and have a lot of fun pulling pranks on their eldest sibling.

Creation
Somari's creation dates back to the early 2010's, with primitive drawings made by a very young Tye Hiser. Back then, Somari was just Tye himself in drawing form. Several art pieces and comics of before the days of Somari Adventures still exist today, with the condition varying from good to poor. As Hiser grew older, he gravitated more towards the Internet and wanted to start a Youtube series. This series would become Somari101594's Adventures of The Library, a live action series featuring himself (nicknamed Somari) and his friends interacting with various video game characters and items inside their local library / civic center. The idea would eventually morph into the animated series Somari Adventures and debut on the Nintendo 3DS application Butterfly: Inchworm Animation II. Somari would then go on to become his own character overtime, separate from his creator, but would still sometimes represent Tye in certain art and media. Somari's name derives from the NES bootleg of the same name, which is a portmanteau of Sonic and Mario. Despite being named after the bootleg, Hiser has to constantly remind the uninformed that the two characters are separate.

Butterfly Shorts
Somari and Lance make notable appearances in the Butterfly Shorts web series, having side roles in certain episodes and even having dedicated episodes to themselves. Somari makes notable appearances in DOGFIGHT!, Color is missing, Boat Rentails, Smile apolcalypse, and Dungeons & Doofuses. Lance makes notable appearances in Color is missing, DOGFIGHT!, and Prison Escape. Three Somari-based episodes were made by Tye Hiser for Butterfly Shorts and featured Somari. These are Somari & Son, UNO!, and Somari Meets Somari.

EricToons
A crossover episode of SegaFan91's EricToons named "The Pizzaria" features Somari and Eric working a night shift at a pizzaria called "Redfurt's Pizza." The episode references the Somari Adventures episode Truth or Dare and was the start of the modern Somari era after a lack of animation in 2019. The episode itself was created by Tye Hiser.

Armageddon! and various other animations
Armageddon! is an animation by Mysteryman, also known as Mystery Saupe on Youtube. The animation features Somari and his jetpack in a brawl with other Butterfly characters. Somari also shows up in Mysteryman's One Limited Time. animation, among other animations by various creators.

Butterfly Brawl
Somari appears alongside his brother Lance as a playable fighter in the Butterfly: Inchworm Animation II fighting game BUTTERFLY BRAWL (1.0) for Game Builder Garage, where they fight on the Mount Nick stage from ''Somari Go! Rally.''

Legacy
Although not as highly regarded as other characters / creators on Butterfly Animation, Somari is still remembered fondly by older users and enjoyed by current creators and viewers. He is still a popular character, currently being featured in MattMovies599's Dungeons & Doofuses. The most successful Somari production being 2021's The Poker Face.

Trivia

 * Somari's zodiac sign is Leo.
 * Somari's favorite soda / drink is Diet Dr. Mario, which can be read on the soda machine in the short animation "Soda."
 * According to Hiser, Somari's addiction to soda is quite unhealthy.
 * It is unknown why Somari prefers diet over regular soda, as he has no known health conditions.


 * Somari's age is inconsistent, though he is confirmed to normally be of adolescent age.
 * It is unknown if he is old enough to drive in "Food Stop."
 * Lance is confirmed to be older than him.


 * Somari's favorite song is Fireflies by Owl City.
 * In Somari & Son, Somari has a son named Charlie. It is unknown who Charlie's mother is, and if Somari is a single parent or not.
 * In Somari & Son, Somari still has his iconic shirt, though it is in terrible shape.
 * In Somari & Son, Somari has a toy head of Frank the Clown, another character of Tye Hiser.
 * Somari somehow lives on his own.
 * On the Butterfly Animation Discord server there is an emote known as "Pogmari." It's exactly what it sounds like.
 * Though not stated in any media, Somari has a small case of narcolepsy.
 * Somari's original last name was Sodason in a Somari RPG Scratch prototype before being changed to Stevie.
 * Red Spark is the internal development name for Mario & Luigi: Dream Team.
 * According to some versions of Somari's anatomy (not the one referenced in Study of the Human Anatomy), Somari has a crack in his skull from the accident during the events of The Kart Crash.
 * According to Study of the Human Anatomy, Somari's arms are rubber-hose.
 * Study of the Human Anatomy references Somari's exaggerated eyes.
 * Somari has two adult interpretations, one in Adventures of Somari and one in Somari & Son, though they could just be from different points in time.
 * Somari is canonically American.