The name's Professor Victoria: the mysterious pink-haired lady that no one knew until now

"The Mystery of History" author has finally been unveiled after years of fandom speculation, and hints she may have significant role in the franchise's lore.

The character known as the "pink-haired woman" has now been identified as Professor Victoria, author of The Mystery of History, in a TailsTube video uploaded by SEGA on New Year's Eve.

Why it matters: The long-awaited reveal answered years of community speculation about Victoria's role in the Sonic franchise.

She famously made a surprise cameo in the debut episode of TailsTube in the lead-up of Sonic Frontiers three years ago, then suddenly reappeared in a Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie trailer late last month.

Our first look at… the mysterious Pink Hair Girl in #SonicMovie3, as seen in one of the official TV Spots. 🤔 #SonicNews
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Between the lines: Victoria's title suggests she could be a historian, archaeologist, or researcher, hinting at a larger role in future Sonic stories.

Fans speculate she could be the mysterious "Tori" who helped G.U.N. acquire Professor Gerald Robotnik's journal.

What's next: SEGA hasn't confirmed where or when she’ll appear again, but with her first named appearance in TailsTube, more details could emerge soon.