Shadow being nice for about 5 minutes and 26 seconds

[@majorian9406]

The moment where he jumps out of the way to get Rouge out of the line of fire in Heroes despite having no recollection of her is a very underrated moment to Shadow’s true character

[@ShadowDante7]

Indeed. A very important moment

[@arzfan29]

He was literally created specifically to cure diseases, he was always meant to be good, amnesia kinda reset him to how he was before maria's death

[@sinavalon1321]

I'd just assumed he saved her just because she opened his pod and rescued him. That was his way of saying thanks.

[@storminormin3419]

@@sinavalon1321 He saw someone on the other side of the glass pod, hand at the controls, and someone else pointing a gun at her 😭😭 I just now noticed the parallels

[@Noahmediacorner]

@@ShadowDante7imagine Wario became friends with Mario in Mario movie 2 since Wario is Mario rivals

[@PinkWolfieLove]

Sonic Prime did him justice but he got so little screen time.

[@rickyronny4019]

Agreed. Sonic Prime understood who Shadow was. He’s a serious individual who may seem aggressive but is really just trying to keep his world save.

[@andreaesmeraldahernandezag6752]

I think he will be shown more in season 3. I assume that because of the trailer.

[@lyndonluquin4091]

​@@andreaesmeraldahernandezag6752 Boi, do I have a story for you! 😅

[@shadowedvortex2099]

@@andreaesmeraldahernandezag6752Sadly he was stuck in a damn hole for most of the whole season.

[@rafagamer5915]

​@@shadowedvortex2099 😑😤😠😡🤬

[@Emandaman4015]

Y’know, how I see Shadow is this: Shadow isn’t an edgy guy who just wants to be mean to everybody. He’s a calm, collected, serious, a bit blunt, and righteous guy who’s just happens to be recovering from trauma and it’s just taking him a long time to get through that darkness He’s also a gruff but seasoned veteran who’s been through a lot

[@Inferno144]

Well, he is older then the whole cast. 50 and then some.

[@ssgbros.6382]

I see the same thing in Shadow

[@RyomenSukuna-t1n]

So you summoned me...

[@Abner-gu3ve]

Exactly

[@jamiegioca9448]

Well, he is an edgy guy, but not rude just for the sake of it

[@Razsor97]

Despite what we each may think about Sonic ‘06, I think we can all agree that the way Shadow was portrayed was him at his absolute best

[@ShadowDante7]

Agreed

[@mutantsandmemes]

Definitely

[@sonicthehedge]

Honestly I don't think Sonic 06 is that bad of a game as make it out to be. Yes, Sonic and Princess relationship should of been a Friends ones instead of Romantic. Yes, Load time and glitches are bad. But looking at the good parts, you are looking at Sonic Adventure 3. Serious and deep story, Good Level Design (proven by P06), and honestly the cutscenes were great for the time. It was an extremely early PS3/Xbox 360 title but great step up from the PS2/Xbox. Kinda do like they are acknowledging 06, like 2011 Generations was still up to debate but this year, 2024 Sonic Generations remake confirms 06 did happen

[@CherylMasonGaming]

@@sonicthehedge while i do like some bits about sonic 06, such as shadow's portrayal and silver, the game really was as bad as people said it was. 06 was so bad it nearly killed the entire franchise - if any other game series put out a game like sonic 06, it would without a doubt be the last game from that series. project 06 is great and definitely worth playing but it doesn't change that sonic 06 is almost completely irredeemable.

[@sonicthehedge]

@@CherylMasonGaming P-06 is proof that it is redeemable. Hell even Shadow Generations is proof with Kingdom Valley on almost everyone's favorite level in the game. It's not only because the game devs for Shadow Gens did a great job on remaking the level but it's also because the level was already well-designed with fun, unique ideas to begin with. Sonic 06 isn't a bad game in terms of game design. It's a terrible game because it's badly optimized and terrible controls.

[@redbeast795]

Shadow isn't really an edgelord, he's a hero who's like an introvert that many kids can relate and further more he does care about people and his friends, he just has a hard time displaying his emotions, and no matter what Shadow the Hedgehog will always be my favorite Sonic character ❤️🖤

[@ShadowDante7]

Exactly man! I completely agree with you and I’m glad that you understand! Shadow will always be my favourite Sonic character too, and in fact my favourite video game and fictional character of all time! ❤️🖤 People really misunderstand his character so much, I wish people truly knew what Shadow is actually supposed to be…he’s not an edgelord antihero. He’s an emotional, shy, quiet, introverted, tragic flawed hero. He’s a true hero with a kind heart deep down. Shadow is a perfect example of chaotic good! So many kids that are like me can relate to Shadow a lot and that’s why I love him! I just wish SEGA nowadays continued making him the way he was in 06

[@Epic11705]

He’ll always be my favorite too; hard on the outside, soft inside

[@Morbius-Tension]

Someone finally said it

[@JBJSWORLD]

Shadow is the ultimate life form extreme

[@emmanuelharris6445]

Yes. I definitely totally agree with you. Shadow is someone I too can relate as well also. In fact, I had someone who was like Maria Robotnik but different though who sadly died from Cancer last year in 2022. Her named was Brandi Smith. She was a really good, sweet, caring, & kind hearted person who cared about people even me too as well & was my Bestfriend. I’m forever sad she’s gone & not with me anymore but I will never forget about her & made a promise I would never forget about her even till the very end of the day for me. Shadow though will always also be my most favorite Sonic Character in all of Sonic Adventure Video Games History till I’m back dead again from the very beginning after I came back to Life at Henry Ford Hospital back in 1996. 5 years later before Shadow would be first introduced in “Sonic Adventure 2” back in 2001. Both Me & Shadow are basically just alike but different races & with different personalities. I will always look up to Shadow & not just him though but Sonic too as well along with Sliver, Espio, Tails, Knuckles, & other Male Characters I just love them all the most. Forever True Legends in my own eyes till this very day for me once again

[@kraikein]

Shadow the Hedgehog is the Batman of the Sonic Universe, dark and brooding on the outside, but incredibly compassionate and thoughtful on the inside.

[@ShadowDante7]

Exactly!

[@VictoryArtz]

BOOM!

[@ytchannelJ1]

Exactly

[@derekmaullo2865]

​@@ShadowDante7 Jason Todd is edgy

[@reedtheracco0n]

​​@@ShadowDante7its more of an another universe who is never going to cross sides with the main one or any universe in general, unlike the universe of classic sonic

[@mr.incredivenom]

Literally I hate Sega for making Team Dark not look like friends anymore.

[@ShadowDante7]

Ikr? It’s stupid

[@kaeyaalberich7226]

Same tbh.. Team Dark was the absolute best

[@bottomtext593]

Team Dark had the 2nd best chemistry (After Team Chaotix ofc)

[@zoff.him1]

@@bottomtext593sure even tho the chaotix have not been relevant after heroes

[@knuckson8304]

"I hate sega for not making team dark feel like friends" >Forces literally making them feel like friends Counting spinoffs or side games shouldnt count as different people tend to work on these, If characters being out of character in Rush didnt stop people from enjoying that game why does it stop this fandom now

[@TheAlphazoneYT]

1:10 06 Shadow is the best Shadow. That game did many things wrong but the characterization was far from one of them. It was in 06, that Shadow’s character development truly peaked.

[@angryboi595]

Fr I miss 06 Shadow 😭

[@Termina2018]

Agreed.

[@laylikeschips5153]

Along with Archie shadow

[@jacksoncaswell2.0]

@@angryboi595 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpqsd3-vf6h_oJIfeature=shared well it looks like they’re bringing 06 shadow back in a since in the new prime season

[@angryboi595]

@@jacksoncaswell2.0 I will say, I do like Prime Shadow, he’s probably my fav character in the show. He’s way better than Post-Generations Shadow

[@tenshiginakuch2388]

Sonic 06 had a lot of issues, but it was the best Shadow has ever been. "If the world chooses to become my enemy, I will fight like I always have!"

[@lunarribbon917]

Bruh I'm literally getting dejavu and chills, this sounds so similar to what Zero says from Megaman Zero 4 "I never cared about justice, and I don't recall ever calling myself a hero... I have always only fought for the people I believe in. I won't hesitate... If an enemy appears in front of me, I will destroy it!"

[@alicesacco9329]

Maekawa sees Shadow under this light. He is the one who described Shadow as 'subtle and pure'. Izuka is the one who sees Shadow as an edgelord without any good qualities.

[@aslightlystablefootsoldier9838]

I just realised all the three hedgehogs have a meaning Sonic is living it big in the present Shadow is stuck haunted in the past Silver hopes for a brighter future

[@ShadowDante7]

Yep. It’s so cool

I wouldn't say Shadow is stuck in the past anymore. After the Shadow Game I think he finally accepted who he truly was!

[@ShadowDante7]

@ exactly

[@KamiKazeD]

Meanwhile in shadow the hedgehog the game : Shadow : this is who i am

[@michaelsarmiento3057]

What about Amy Rose? What is Amy Rose's meaning.

[@Abner-gu3ve]

People gotta remember that Shadow ain’t edgy. He’s had a traumatic past that’s shaped him into the cold distant person he is today. He’s not the most social but is a cool guy when you get to know him

[@ShadowDante7]

Exactly

[@TheAutisticCapricorn811]

And that is high praise indeed 💯💯

[@LilXancheX]

Nah, because even with his memories lost, he was still an asshole, when he was fighting for himself In shadow the hedgehog. He was selfish, and only changed when he learned the truth about Maria…

[@wellingtonafonsodecarvalho9842]

​@@LilXancheX he acted as a selfish and bad person because of his trauma and misrenembering Maria's promise

[@Abner-gu3ve]

@@LilXancheX yeah cuz that game is ass. Nothing more than that. The game was just ass

[@EvelynL.1112]

The best characterization of Shadow is when he's acerbic, anti-social, and ruthless but shows his selfless, caring compassionate side every now and then.

[@Abner-gu3ve]

Agreed

[@Josuh]

First time reading the word "acerbic" damn

[@m.a.ddragon939]

That’s part of what makes the new shadow dark beginnings shorts so good I think

[@otaku-san1945]

@@m.a.ddragon939 They're trying to bring back the shadow we knew before, I've already noticed it in the game and in the mini-series

[@gamingawesomeness222]

@@m.a.ddragon939 that line “you may have trouble expressing it, but I know you care” hit home to so many people, but it’s so true for who shadow is

[@alternatelifee]

Hate it or not, 06 had great characterization and this was the last time shadow has had this much personality in a game for a long time

[@zekeram129]

Griffith is easily my favorite Shadow voice. It's way more interesting for Shadow to be, as opposed to being loud with a touch of nasally, quieter and more soft-spoken. On top of being great for his characterization, it also works as a great contrast to Sonic's tendency to speak loud and proud.

[@Mistyfoot27]

And he can definitely make shadow sound intimidating when he needs to

[@jaylenanderson5864]

It’s crazy because he voiced both sonic & shadow in this & bodied their roles. Still believe he was the best va for them both.

[@alicesacco9329]

I prefer David but Jason is not bad.

[@mutantsandmemes]

Yeah, Jason is my favourite VA for both Shadow and Sonic tbh

[@JDog2656]

Pretty sure he was born the way he is, but what happened on the Ark only made it worse. Being a down of the Black Arms doesn’t do him any favors

[@inesatt1313]

The way he cared about Emerl and how he treated him as person more than a machine is a truly a rare display of his soft,compassionate and understanding nature

[@orangesticker8027]

You know what would really be cool? If Sonic and Shadow acted more like friends or even brothers in the future games. They've done a lot together, it's only natural for them to be close.

[@ShadowDante7]

Yeah I wish they would develop a more Goku and Vegeta like relationship

[@orangesticker8027]

@@ShadowDante7 exactly

[@Abner-gu3ve]

Nah I disagree. Sonic and Shadow do not have to be friends to have a mutual respect for each other

[@fightingmedialounge519]

They really haven't spent the time together to really see each as brothers.

[@fightingmedialounge519]

​​@@ShadowDante7 what your asking for is pretty Sega has been trying to do for the past decade. With less than desirable results.

[@magenta_mer-goat86]

Let’s face it, the entirety of ‘06 is Shadow being nice!

[@ShadowDante7]

Pretty much. He was a true hero in this game!

[@tetsuyatsurugi9250]

And Soniic and Tails R later

[@m4nty451]

Yep, especially kicking Silver in the bak of the head

[@magenta_mer-goat86]

@@m4nty451 Because Silver attacked him and tried to kill Sonic.

[@Wano-Kuno]

@@m4nty451honestly silver deserved that

[@TheOscarGamer_]

4:43 Look at Shadow's pupils. I had no idea that there was a difference between the real and the fake one

[@SuperNicktendoEntertainment]

Kinda nice that the fake looks more lifeless

[@awkwarddrawings]

Shadow actually sounds soft spoken I never thought he was like that in the beginning. Recent sonic games give off the impression he’s always been this edgy broody dangerous being. It’s actually great to see shadows always been compassionate even if he hides and his voice showcases him being cool and collected which has always been in character for him

[@magikalie]

He's an example of someone who grew from pain rather than self destructing.

[@magikalie]

He's an example of someone who grew from pain rather than self destructing.

[@Evanader_]

This is why shadow became my favorite character, because he showed me that the quiet type can be heroes too (I was a quiet and shy kid)

[@ShadowDante7]

Same. I’ve always been an introvert so it makes me relate to Shadow

[@itsjusteddie7384]

0:58 Always thought this moment was underrated, Mephiles gets released because Shadow chose to save Rouge.

[@davebrown2056]

And now that The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is out, we can add Shadow trying to buy Amy concert tickets for her birthday (and agreeing to accompany her to said concert despite the music not being his cup of tea), and helping Sonic to rescue Amy and Tails. Anyway, thanks for compiling this video. I can show it to people on social media who claim Shadow never acts like this.

[@ShadowDante7]

You are welcome 👍

[@ookittythelittlecatoo8880]

I swear shadow was my first and TILL THIS DAY my all time favorite character ever He’s literally the reason I got so invested in story telling and character building I can’t stand ANY of the new directions sega had took shadow on it’s literally soul crushing to me Out of all the characters in this franchise he feels the most genuine and you REALLY get invested in all of his relationships and interactions with other characters I love him so much it’s unbelievable❤️🖤 . . and DONT gets me started on team dark “not being friends”/“having baseness only relationship” And how some people just rolled with it like it doesn’t destroy shadow’s whole characters ark💀💔

[@ShadowDante7]

Shadow is indeed the coolest fictional character EVER and will always be!

[@aquilliusranger2137]

It’s like how Starscream was treated in Armada as a tragic hero only to end up being serialized as a shallow, one note cowardly betrayer, absolute travesty indeed.

[@Ender41948]

The direction he's going now is pretty sick.

[@drunkenvampire4179]

Shadow is considered to be a tragic hero, especially with what happened in the past with Maria. I love how he slowly develops as a character and keeps his promise to his beloved friend. After everything that happened he fights for what is right and that’s what makes him so likeable. Shadow is an amazing character 🖤

[@DARKNESSUUU]

People often forget that the writing of Shadow The Hedgehog was neccesary to tie Heroes and 06 together. Realistically speaking, just because someone says they will stop thinking about the past, it doesn't mean they can let go instantly. The game opens up with Shadow literally asking himself why he is still haunted by his past. The song:"Never turn back" also gives reference to this with the verse:"I take one step forward and two steps back. Got a 100000 pounds sitting on my back". This is the trauma and burden that he still carried. It was only after defeating Black Doom that he could truly let go and move on. '06 adds to this development by giving Shadow a heroic medley when he appears or makes an important decision. It's brilliant writing!

[@LightningBlaze03]

Honestly I lost interest in the story of the Sonic games after 06. It’s like what are they even doing with the plot anymore, smh.

[@AFeralTrout420]

Agreed

[@cjjccj9]

5:17 I was happy when Shadow smiled

[@joshir0-i2y]

0:26 Shadow just cried😮

[@platinumpowerranger7941]

This is why I view this version of Shadow and the 2010's variant as separate characters.

[@alicesacco9329]

In many aspects they're the opposite. I think the trait I notice most in early Shadow is his melancholy. He also was quite mischievous (mainly toward Sonic and it worked because Sonic back then was short tempered, Shadow was not) and sometimes very youthful and fun. He was always subtle, he seemed almost detached but he was not. He was somewhat insecure and fragile. He was thoughtful but also very stubborn, that made him difficult do deal with even if he was not grumpy. All his traits were very balanced. Edgelord Shadow seems content overall. He's not half as smart as the original Shadow and can be a troublemaker. He is selfish and not fun at all and I would gladly see him thrown in the Sun.

[@joshuadesousa6668]

5:14 Shadow being impressed by the rookie was actually amazing to me

[@ShadowDante7]

Same

[@hihi-nm3uy]

It annoys me whenever I see people call Shadow a grim anti-hero, or someone who ‘picks right and wrong when it suits him’. This video reassures me.

[@windy3935]

Oh so you disagree with the anti-hero label as well? Does that mean you also don't find Batman a suitable comparison? (2 questions)

[@ch1lpe]

Ik you didn't ask me but I'll answer however. An anti-hero is someone who lacks conventional heroic qualities; traits as optimism, loyalty, idealism, courage, and morality; they may perform heroic acts but not for heroic reasons. I think that's anti-Shadow's character. He may not be optimistic but he certainly is very loyal, especially to Maria, and to Team Dark. To me, his idealism forms in, funnily enough, how ambitious he was in fulfilling Maria's promise to which he thought was destruction of the world but the moment he remembers her true promise, his first course of action is to save the world. He's very courageous and sacrificed himself to save the world, and need I say about 06? "If the world chooses to be my enemy... Then I'll FIGHT like I always have!" Another trait of his idealism is how he still works under G.U.N after what they did 50 years ago, he forgave them because he saw they changed. He believes in the goodness of people. But I also believe he's less optimistic than Sonic and works with them to keep an eye on G.U.N should they become a threat. And his morality, well, he's a very moral character. Even before his memory restoration, he saved Rouge first time when he remembers how he lost Maria in SA2 despite not sharing a close relationship then in 06 he chose to save Rouge's life over sealing Mephiles. He's a badass black hedgehog who looks scary and serious, and started out as the main villain but beneath the rough exterior is a true softie at heart who lost his only friend tragically and wants nothing more than to let her soul rest easy by fulfilling her promise. I think you should look at his design and focus on the white fur, they kind of resemble a white heart with spike-y edges, perhaps to symbolise his nature? I dunno ;) As for Batman, I think he's most similar to Batman from The Animated Series. I think he's the most compassionate Batman and he's also a favourite. Idealistic and ambitious, practical, serious, rugged, but ultimately kindhearted. 😊 tldr: Not an anti-hero; kinda like Batman, yeah.

[@hihi-nm3uy]

@@windy3935 An anti-hero is either someone who does the right thing for the wrong reasons, or a hero who lacks heroic qualities. Shadow isn't an anti-hero, because he does the right things for the right reasons, and does has heroic qualities. Shadow is someone who selflessly sacrifices himself for the sake of others constantly. It isn't just for Maria; he does it for Team Dark, and frequently shows concern and worry for people like Sonic. He's cocky and headstrong, but he backs down and evaluates his decisions fairly frequently. Earnestly, his behaviour in a lot of his prominent roles seems more Herculean than anything else. Someone who uncomplainingly accomplishes great tasks, for the sake of some greater idea.

[@BlurBlizzard]

​@@hihi-nm3uy he's not a hero though. He does what he thinks is right but will go through any length to get to it.

[@hihi-nm3uy]

@@BlurBlizzard Believe me, I've been here for a very long time. The problem is that he literally never does that, and that's the issue. Shadow always does the right thing for the right reasons, and he always goes as far as is necessary. In 06, he helps everyone out, and fights selflessly, even if the world would turn against him. In both Rivals games, he is fighting to help protect someone he thinks needs saving. Even in Forces, he is just trying to help everyone out. He never oversteps his means in canon material, and is explicitly heroic and somewhat more approachable than otherwise. Shadow is only really an 'anti-hero' in Sonic X, and the (dubiously canon) IDW Comics, wherein both he repeatedly makes 'good' decisions at the cost of other people's well-beings. Outside of those material, he is absolutely not an anti-hero.

[@lancesans1466]

this is only time we see shadow being soft instead of depressed and dark

[@alicesacco9329]

I think he is always slightly sad. That aura never fully leaves him (I'm talking about his original characterization, not the edgelord) but he is also fun, likeable, so his sadness doesn't ruin him.

[@JackHole10000]

@1:14 Mephiles, you have no idea. Shadow forgave them for far, far worse.

[@LuigiXP]

despite his edgyness he can still be a nice guy sometimes

[@ShadowDante7]

He’s not really edgy tbh that’s just what SEGA wants to make him nowadays. Deep down he’s nice, and I prefer this side of him

[@Wariotime-23o]

And to think, 2010 was the start of the kid friendly sonic

[@sugamamaproud9810]

Dude! He been a nice guy, what talking about?🙄😑😒

[@RyomenSukuna-t1n]

As I said, "Fulfilling Maria's promise is all that matters"

[@Sebo994]

@@RyomenSukuna-t1ndo you still think taking candy from a baby is okay you disgusting black creature Just kidding shadow ur my favorite coolest hedgehog

[@InnocentSweetie123]

I really love Shadow’s characterization in the older games; he’s like the Batman of the Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise. He’s cold and brooding, but underneath it all, he’s caring, kind, and heroic. He might be Sonic’s arch-rival, but I believe he also considers Sonic a friend, and cares for him, based on various interactions they’ve had.

[@joseluissifuentes8639]

Funny considering that DC and Sonic are crossing over and Shadow is now Batman

[@Ultimodestructico]

Sonic 06 Shadow is peak development

[@ShadowDante7]

Agreed

[@erikperez4829]

0:33 they way shadow runs here will never not be funny 😂😂😂

[@Moon_Light67x]

Fr he's got a goofy sprint animation 😂

[@WrinkledPaper674]

With Ian Flynn being the head writer, and with the Sonic Generations and Shadow, this is a chance to redeem Shadows Character

[@theaboveaveragefangirl]

His depiction in The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog would fit nicely here!

[@ShadowDante7]

I haven’t played it but I heard it was good!

[@sognarlydood4581]

0:33 I died when shadow took off runnjng

[@sognarlydood4581]

My bad I meant running 😭😭

[@Inactivechannel-r6]

Goofy run 😭

[@jayr7529]

I burst out laughing

[@mandyb7277]

He’s like John sturgis from young Sheldon.

[@knucklepilled]

that one cartoon run sfx

[@rainbowtoyfunrandomess1982]

Shadow may be a little edgy at times, but he also has a caring side especially to his friends like Rouge and Omega from Team Dark. And even though Shadow and Sonic fight sometimes, they'll have each other's backs no matter what happens and it's so sweet he's going to keep his promise to Maria of protecting Earth and everyone in it. Plus I relate to Shadow and Knuckles being introverts.☺️👍

[@caity_strophic]

i love that most of the nice moments of shadow were from sonic 06 XD us fans were really ripped from what could have been sonic 06

[@ShadowDante7]

Ikr? Exactly! He was perfect in 06. One reason I actually love 06

[@caity_strophic]

@@ShadowDante7 yeah, if it wasnt for the glitches it wouldve been a good game!

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa790]

* raises finger * Shadow wasn't being very nice to Mephiles by rejecting him! He was just being The Good Guy.

[@ShadowDante7]

That’s a fair point. But I suppose good fits in with the point of this video too

[@EN_les]

maekawa was always pretty passionate about making shadow a character that cares deeply for others, even if he doesn't express it verbally. when someone needs help, he acts and acts quick, and is hesitant to accept when he can't

[@rawsonreich]

Shadow the Hedgehog has been my favorite Sonic character he is on of the best Anti hero ever in my opinion

[@ShadowDante7]

Same here!

[@jay-yi9im]

Shadow just a traumatized individual that’s all honestly our poor hedgehog just needs a hug and someone to talk too

[@bigbrozues5003]

I hope Shadow is in the next main sonic game

[@ShadowDante7]

Me too

[@bigbrozues5003]

​and they better get his character right.

[@CTC6921]

Well

[@twilight_potato]

'sonic x shadow generations' I do believe we've been blessed (assuming they get him right)

[@sapphirewingthefurrycritic985]

4:35 I prefer the new line from Sonic and Shadow generations. "On your feet." That is more of a Shadow line. Showing Sonic respect and Shadow's own brand of encouragement.

[@funandlala]

0:10 I love the way he delivered this line ♡

[@psychicuterus1339]

Shadow is actually cool. Imaging Sega letting its writers do their job and make him awesome again Also I need more tender moments with Rouge, they're besties Edit: 4:36 ok I've never played Generations so this was a delight to watch!

[@FuzHammer]

The fact that 90% of this video is 06 gives some hindsight into why Sega pushed back against Shadow being nice to anyone... That's so fuckin annoying

[@ShadowDante7]

Shadow in 06 was by far one of the best parts of the entire game

[@dontbecomelgbt]

Personally, i like him this way

[@Mugen2024]

does not make sense

[@bardthenascarfanaticdragon]

1:35 Poor Shadow. He sounds quite remorseful.

[@ShadowDante7]

@@bardthenascarfanaticdragon he clearly didn’t want to leave Omega there

[@ssgbros.6382]

This is the Shadow I ultimately miss since Sonic Prime and the Pontiac & Graff Era of Sonic. I hope that Shadow comes back in Sonic 3.

[@Abner-gu3ve]

It’s possible. The 2020’s have been a renaissance age for Sonic where all the characters are gradually returning to their original selves

[@ageves8487]

Shadow just has his own way of doing things, he cuts straight to the point, and stops at nothing until he fulfils his objective in the most efficient way possible. He can be either flexible, or extremely uncompromising, depending on the situation, and any new information that may yield a more satisfactory result. He's got a very "the end justifies the means" lense, but not to fault. He has been shown to have a sense of morality when it counts.

[@AccelerateHedge]

We need this Shadow back.

[@senbamii]

The way he said “it’s still me shadow” it sounded like he was sad a bit

[@ShadowDante7]

Of course he was sad. He was thinking about the memories of his best friend. He loved Maria with all of his heart

[@stark5546]

the last time Shadow really shined and had an important role was in Sonic 06... I don't think we realize it.

[@awesomegirl5190]

1:58 I'm Shadow. Shadow the Hedgehog.

[@bardthenascarfanaticdragon]

This is Shadow's true personality.

[@ShadowDante7]

@@bardthenascarfanaticdragon of course

[@Myself_here]

Shadow is the Batman of the Sonic series 💯

[@ianoliver2224]

“If the world chooses to become my enemy, I will fight like I always have.” I love that quote because it really shows how much Shadow believes in doing good, justice, and fulfilling Maria’s wish. Even if the world hasn’t been particularly kind to him, he will not dare turn his back on the world, and he will fight through hell and back to protect everyone!

[@ShadowDante7]

@@ianoliver2224 that’s our boy 🖤❤️

[@Nstephens14]

It’s one of the ultimate reasons he’s my favorite

[@Hyp3rSonic]

Yes 👍

[@jeanlsmrio]

You forgot “if the world chooses to become my enemy, I will fight like I always have”

[@RyanTheDark]

Forces aside who relies on the post 2010 Sonic, this is the real Shadow the Hedgehog. The one who is antisocial, distant, and would be around to protect the world whenever Sonic needs assitance or is unavailable. He's not just a more serious Sonic or a villain but someone who is conplex. Sonic 06 was not the best game, but that concept they did with Shadow should have been used more. Shadow and Rouge's friendship? Shadow and Amy's friendship? Expand on it! You built on something there. Even Shadow and Cream could have worked as friends like Sapphira Luna did. Shadow and Sonic could even have quippy sessions where the former is exasperated with his antics but understands that he has a good heart and Sonic helps him let people in.

[@jinxyjangle]

Insert all of the Shadow 2005 Hero Route.

[@starmars5]

OH MY GOSH, HE'S CRYING IN THE AMY SCENE, I NEVER KNEW

[@udon9099]

Shadow managing to hold on to all that good inside him throughout all his trauma makes him my favorite Sonic character. He’s such a great foil to Sonic’s more carefree do gooder kind of attitude, they’re both cool but shadow just brings his own spin while managing to be a different kind of relatable. As Shadow would say about himself, he’s the coolest.

[@ShadowDante7]

He sure is the coolest!

[@ItsMeFern2019]

Shadow is genuinely one of my favorite characters of all time. He's been done dirty by Sega before, being made out like an edgy stereotype, but man does it bring me so much joy that their bringing back his true self in the new game and Sonic 3. He's an actually a super well written, nuanced character with so much depth. His struggles with expressing his emotions, and his character arc as he works through his conflicting feelings, memories, and trauma and discovers who he really is and allows himself to start healing and making connections again always touched my heart since I was a kid. There's something really special about him and his story and I just love him so much man.

[@ShadowDante7]

Couldn’t agree more

[@quadmaxx4829]

shadows voice actor in shadow the hedgehog and sonic 06 is peak I wish the new VA got that soft but deep voice the same

[@ribottostudio]

Shadow certainly can be vicious, and cold and cruel. Case in point in Sonic X when he tried to kill Cosmo after finding out she was an UNWITTING (key point there) Metarex Spy, when he was willing to hurt Chris a full on child while Chris was trying to convince him to save humanity, and his overall disdain towards humanity shows us this. HOWEVER his disdain towards humans which actually is called misanthropy doesn't come from out of nowhere, considering human beings killed Maria, a child while he was helpless to watch. Shadow's complexity comes from his trauma, which sadly isn't explore because of Sega's mandates. And it's because of those mandates that cause this hedgehog to suffer. BUT thanks to Sonic Prime he seems to have been completely righted, all that's missing is his friends Rouge and Omega. He glanced at her in her stuck timeloop state, so maybe that's a hint to him being allowed to have friends? Here's hoping. But there's always more to this hedgehog than people realize. He's not an edgelord, he's an introvert, yet he knows when to work with others. He can be kind, yet harsh, he can be swift and severe yet sympathetic and collected. His duality is why he's such a fascinating character, and it's high time he gets the respect he deserves from Sega and the fans.

[@ShadowDante7]

Well Sonic X is not canon but yeah sorta. Shadow was bad at first and willing to genocide humans. However he’s changed since then and become a much better person

[@ribottostudio]

@@ShadowDante7 Even if he doesn't want to admit it lol

[@ShadowDante7]

@@ribottostudio exactly lol

[@alicesacco9329]

In Sonic X shadow is more bold and straightforward in everything, including showing affection (through touch language too). Game Shadow was way more subtle and cool headed.

[@p0tatah]

0:55 rouge: OH NO IM A BAT BUT I WONT FLY CUZ PLOOOOT-

[@ShadowDante7]

Lol

[@georgeshaw4017]

@@ShadowDante7Can’t Bats not fly upside down?

[@ShadowDante7]

@@georgeshaw4017 I’m not sure

[@mediokay508]

Team Dark might have joined forces for selfish reasons, but they became real homies over the years. Rouge and Omega are probably the only people who Shadow might admit to caring about.

[@ShadowDante7]

@@mediokay508 I do think Shadow does genuinely care about and respect others too, but I think Rouge and Omega are the only ones he’d truly consider friends.

[@mediokay508]

@@ShadowDante7 I agree. I just think Shadow wouldn't be caught dead calling someone like Sonic his friend, regardless of how well and often they work together.

[@ShadowDante7]

@@mediokay508 yeah, Sonic and Shadow definitely aren’t friends, more like friendly rivals, but they do respect each other and have each other’s backs. People compare Sonic and Shadow’s relationship to Goku and Vegeta’s, but the difference there is that Goku and Vegeta actually are friends (even if Vegeta might not admit it). I do however think that if one of them were to die, they’d at least show some grief over it.

[@JeremyLendoye7621]

You already know whats gonna happen when Shadow puts his hands down

[@catrakitten]

Thankfully, Sonic Prime brought us the stoic, feisty, serious, level-headed Shadow back.

[@boomgirlbucko]

I love how most of this is Sonic 06, proof that he was best written in _that_ game. You may not like the story or the glitchy gameplay, but you gotta admit that when it came to character writing, it was peak. We got the best villain from that game. (The only character that ruined it was Elise, although I will admit her story was well written... but that kiss man... It just... tainted it all)

[@ogfortify7674]

They better not mess him up in Sonic Movie 3. Also those first two clips made me laugh way harder than they should have

[@MarsitheDeceptihog]

Takashi Lizuka said that he wants to make sure that Shadow was portrayed right for the movie.

[@JakeThehedgehog-m1x]

​​​@@MarsitheDeceptihog ian Flynn better get this character right in shadow generations or I will be disappointed because even though to be fair I like how he potrayed sonic and other characters in IDW he didn't exactly do a great job with shadow...this man better proves himself with shadow generations

[@WanderingNerd21]

​@@JakeThehedgehog-m1x That Dark Beginnings clip seems to be promising

[@AnnStyle]

Just found this now. The best part is when u realise most of this is 06.

[@ShadowDante7]

Yep lol

[@madanakoppisetti153]

Despite the rivalry he has with Sonic, Shadow is really close friends with him.

[@eltonsstuff]

You can see the minute the soul from the series drains away.

[@ShadowDante7]

Fax

[@Pufftarot]

"You've got thissss Sssssonic" is great, and I love it

[@disneyknightspadilla1406]

2:03 one of the most rare games that they don’t face each other like always. Sonic: thanks shadow I owe you one. Shadow: go to Elise, silver is mine. I’ll make him dealt with those mysteries myself.

[@damienoerther6087]

You made the right choice, Shadow the Hedgehog.

[@Gamex-Frontiers]

Shadow is the Batman of Sega’s Sonic, except the fact that he has powers.

[@matt13r1]

Shadow - John Wick

[@Gamex-Frontiers]

The video title should’ve been: Shadow being a loyal friend for 5 minutes and 26 seconds.

[@ShadowDante7]

True. I guess it could also be titled “Shadow being a good person”

[@Gamex-Frontiers]

@@ShadowDante7that too.

[@mutantsandmemes]

0:54 8 year old me lost her shit when she saw Shadow slide and catch Rouge all smooth like that. I used to watch the entirety of the Sonic 06 cut scenes JUST for Shadow and Rouge's interactions lol

[@ShadowDante7]

Do you ship them? I mean I don’t mind the ship, but I’m personally not really that much of a character shipper fan. But I love their friendship either way

[@mutantsandmemes]

@@ShadowDante7 I ship them yeah, but I'm also not against their platonic relationship. And besides, if they ever became canon I wouldn't want them to be all lovey-dovey as I like the relationship the way it is in '06 and comics; mutual respect between 2 people, who are able to confide in one another and be themselves with each other. The most them being canon would grant is more affectionate teasing from Rouge and potentially a cheek peck. Shadow would remain mostly the same as he already smiles more when he's around Rouge.

[@ShadowDante7]

@@mutantsandmemes yeah, I could actually picture something like that

[@LBFOXKITTY]

Why did the “You’ve got this, Sonic.” From Shadow sound so squeaky?! It caught me off guard- 😅

[@RoxasMark]

I find it hilarious that there wasnt a single Shadow The Hedgehog-The Video Game moment in this compilation.

[@horrifiedxeclipse]

My favorite character of all time 🥰

[@ShadowDante7]

Mine too!

[@thedragonskull1065]

You see this? This is how Shadow is meant to be. He’s not an edge lord or an Antihero, he is a hero who has his own ways of fighting evil. He cares about those around him (most of all Rouge and Omega) And although he and Sonic have their differences he respects him as a fellow saviour and is willing to lend a hand should anyone ask for it.

[@ShadowDante7]

Exactly

[@bun3030]

4:36 dude was already having a rough day

[@belazy4097]

4:47 the real Shadow delivers 1 800 kick in th3 head to the fake one, love that part. Good to clear up a misunderstanding too

[@SonicFan147]

I'm praying that Shadow will have this attitude in the third movie

[@gyroist]

Shadow at his core is a good guy and if you don’t understand that then you just don’t get his character 😭-He has his moments but overall he is a hero who strives to do good, that moment where he saves Rogue speaks volumes

[@TheHatGuy1500]

Scanning Shadow's Personality: Tough, Ruthless, & Serious.

[@Son_Joe_Productions]

I’m really happy Sega is listening to the fans and it’s giving Shadow the respect he deserves, and not just a dark edge-lord.

[@AdamSelvig]

Shadow is a hero not a edgelord not a anti hero not a villain

[@ShadowDante7]

I agree

[@tjpat209]

3:55 "Certainly, it might have been possible..... If he was still alive." My favorite scene of Shadow. He shows how much he truly respects and values Sonic as an ally and friend right here, and shows how much he's grown since him and Sonic were sworn enemies in SA2 when he was first introduced.

[@ShadowDante7]

@@tjpat209 they got each other’s backs, that’s for sure

[@ascendingarscente]

Let’s not forget that towards the end of his own game, Shadow vowed to leave the past behind which even lead him to become a G.U.N. agent with Rouge, the same organization that took away his best friend. This is either a huge contradiction or a huge highlight of his strength as a character.

[@ShadowDante7]

It shows how much he’s grown as a character

[@JDog2656]

Partly because Abe (GUN commander) and him both resolve to do better after everything that happened. Best way to do that is work for the same team. Besides, the people in charge 50 years ago aren't there now. Both will make things right

[@vinegar3617]

His writing was so fucking strong in 06 compared to the rest of the game

[@IanNBF]

06 has the best character writing of the 3 Adventure-style games

[@_-drowsy-_]

0:34 it was such a lovely moment and then that RUN 💀