This comic actually took how Shadow's been acting out of character for the past few games and made a good justification for it? Wow. Didn't think it was possible.
Anyone can be taking out of character and make good justification for it. Every sonic character that’s a hero has every reason to go evil. A villain can become emotional, shadow can and Eggman can.
@@elite4149 Eggman’s just insane, there’s literally no justification. Edit: I still partially agree with this statement (that he's mentally unstable), but I do think Eggman has motivations beyond "I hate that hedgehog!".
@@TomatoAddict Shadow's character is kind of incosistent. In Sa2 he was a villain that tried to kill everyone, but despite his mission he still had a kind nature. Shadow was originally an introverted loner who had a kind and caring nature. He had a huge ego until sonic humbled him and he became less cockier. And despite how cold he can be sometimes he deeply cared about his friends and the people around him. However when shadow the hedgehog came out he was portrayed as an edgelord that hated everyone and everything, he only cared about himself, he sees everyone as below him especially sonic, and he doesn't give a shit about his friends. This version ruins the complexity and subtlety of his original character and a lot of people hated it. Since then he kinda flipped flopped between both personalities depending on the game you play, but the more recent games favored the latter personality and tried to turn him into vegeta without the good writing. He got better in forces and team sonic racing which nearly made him be like his old self, but whenever he is on screen with a rival he becomes an asshole.
@@ezronco.8671 the justification for Shadow the Hedgehog was that he *literally* forgot his character development. That was the central plot point of Shadow The Hedgehog; trying to figure out who he was.
Wow, just, wow. Everyone always talks about an emotional Sonic, which would be fair, but no one talks about emotional Shadow. I mean, he’s been through so much, and still finds a way to go on. It would be more than understandable for him to have a breakdown. Poor guy.
This is what we mean when we say we want a more mature story. Let them show weakness, actual emotion. Not just the plastered on smirk and brooding. Sonic himself has been through more adventures than anyone else. There's no way he doesn't have some sort of regret or experience that sticks with him in a bad way. Let them struggle. Let them have sudden outbursts of emotion, let the dam break. That's when you see who they truly are
I have an aching suspicion that you are right on the money about Sonic potentially having some regrets of his own from some of his previous adventures, particularly in some of the newer comics. Even though it was not shown often in the comics, it was clear during the zombot arc that Sonic 100% thought the whole outbreak was at least partially his fault. In issue 23, he nearly has a nervous breakdown after confronting Eggman about the whole situation, not being able to comprehend why his longtime foe went as low as he did during the storyline, and almost lets his feelings get the better of him long enough to become a full zombot. There is also the example from Sonic and the Secret Rings in which he was unable to save his companion for the majority of the game from being killed right in front of him, causing him to fall into anger and despair, going so far as to enter his Darkspine form.
Its possible after all as Jeff Fowler is a Shadow fan. I hope Sonic and Shadow come to an understanding. Say Sonic discovers Shadows past on the GUN file in the movie and it reminds him of how he lost Longclaw the Owl that raised him since he was a baby. Seeing Maria die and seeing shadow being sent to earth would remind Sonic of his trauma from the past. Sonic would probably try to fight Shadow to an understanding and try to convince him to not end mankind out of revenge.
That’s exactly what I thought when I saw this! I’m really hoping for an emotional Shadow moment in Sonic 3, and for him to not be perceived as an edgy jerk.
1:21 is a reason why I relate to Shadow the most. I do break down like he does because like he said. I’m so tired of everything, even my self. That’s how I feel everyday, but I push on for others like he does. I might look unapproachable, but deep down I’m just a broken person who still has a heart to care for others, and having ptsd. It’s just like being reminded of what happened to me, and how it can make me break down. Such an amazing character, and comic.
I think I know why Shadow had this emotional breakdown: Shadow always pushes himself to defend the world because of the promise that he made to Maria. But all he wanted was Maria to live, to be happy, and to enjoy life just like everyone else. And he feels responsible for Maria's death and thinks that she would still be alive if Shadow wasn't created in the first place. And he is even fed up with people reminding him that he has to be the one to pay for Maria's death. And he's tired of everything that he had to be put through, including himself. And it does hurt. And even Sonic, Shadow’s arch-rival, understood that. Shadow is the most tragic antihero *EVER!* Hope Paramount does justice to Shadow by making him tragic. So, in a nutshell, Shadow is still grieving over the loss of Maria. You can see and hear him grieve. He's still on the path of healing.
But he doesn't always have to stay that way he could just go up to sonic and his friends and have fun time being with them. I am sure that there is something shadow enjoy's doing or talking about.
I really do hope something like this happens in the next Sonic movie. It would be a perfect way to transition Shadow and Sonic's rivalry into a relationship where they respect each other. I think having it near the climax of the movie would be really impactful, especially since the audience would be used to Shadow's cold and reserved personality by then. Watching such a strong person breakdown would really hit people in the gut, and I would want it to be enough so that you'd want to cry. Idk, its probably unlikely but it would be a nice way to expand why Shadow is the way he is.
If this happened I would be pleasantly surprised. It would definitely make for a great climax and transition to respect between the two. It would be very impactful.
THIS... this is how these characters should be written. Real emotion, real conversation. Not this disconnected meta bullshit they've been pushing for the past decade.
@@Osio1000_5 This seems like overdramatic fanfic writing, Sonic wouldnt yell at his friends for not being able to help, he would understand them immediately and be calm. The series is better than this. I can say too, this comment of yours tells me a lot about yourself. But I won't, because it doesn't. Judging is stupid
@@Breakaway-ic5gj well, everyone has a breaking point, especially with how much of a dickhead Shadow is recently. Also I think you're treating a kids franchise about a one-eyed 90's stereotype a bit too seriously...
@@Osio1000_5 Only in the American content of the 90s was Sonic a stereotype. And you say I'm taking it too seriously while being disappointed that the series isn't as full of angst as the video. You just talk kinda big for somebody who's guessing or misinformed. And if you think about it, most superheroes are just buffed up guys in tight spandex, everybody takes them seriously. What's wrong with Sonic, when he just looks cooler than em imo, and part of his original idea was that he's serious, his og game comes with a motivational quote.
I just cried so hard...I feel really bad for Shadow...He is the best character and I understand him... It's really cute on Sonic's side to support Shadow... Shadow, you are the king, you are strong, we are with you🤧🖤❤
Hot damn! This was intense! To see Shadow just throw his pride away and cry into Sonics arms shows his humanity and pain hes felt for so long. I have never seen Shadow cry once in any media. Maria was Shadows only friend on the ARK. He grew attached to her like that was basically his Mother like figure.
it's been 5 months but he did shed a single tear in adventure 2 after finding out maria's true wish.. and i think i have also seen panels of him crying in the archie comics but i never read them so i cant confirm for sure.
This is so deep and overwhelming. Shadow and Maria both really deserved better. His backstory is probably one of the most heartbreaking cartoon backstories that I’ll probably carry with me for the rest of my life.
This voice acting was just like a whole other thing, Voice acting was so good I actually felt for shadow. this should be in a movie, this could be in the sonic movie 3, it’s just so good it’s like I actually felt shadow’s pain, Amazing job as always
......... This is why I watch dubs. They remind me not only why I love this franchise, but also why I thought of doing voices myself. My priorities have shifted a bit as I've gotten older, but maybe I can make space for this because I do genuinely love it. Keep up the awesome work!!!
Shadow, for all intents and purposes, has PTSD he's never been able to process and a loss he's never been able to properly grieve. He's a very proud and introverted person, and he's, I think, afraid of letting others in, because of how much Maria's death hurt and he knows that, if so inclined, Eggman could easily rip away what little he has left. Sonic is not a therapist, nor is he even close to properly equipped to help Shadow out with his emotions. But, he IS Shadow's friend. And I fully believe that, given the chance, he would HAPPILY help Shadow as much as he can.
Oof, that was…Heartbreaking. Poor Shadow. 😔😢 Also, that would be a pretty good explanation to why he was acting so angsty and edgy for the last couple of years. Shadow’s not an edgelord, he just pushes everyone else away from him because he’s tired of being reminded that he has to protect the world just like Maria wanted him to do. But he didn’t want that, he only wanted her to live, to be happy. And he blames himself for her death so much that he becomes more and more aggressive towards others and stops caring about them. Even his closest friends… Seriously, Poor Shadow. 😔😢😭💔
I hope they do this is an official game. Kirk Thornton can finally get the chance to sound better and improve his Shadow voice and give him more emotion than just pure angsty hate.
Seriously imagine if they did something like this in a game. That would literally change everything. It would be such a cool way to make shadows character interesting again. But the sega mandates say no! Because Shadow can only be Vegeta now.
@@ayobeemo8117 Shadow has the soul of Maria a caring young girl who was gunned down brutally. The only reason Shadow was evil because she was taken away from him. Sure is a bit socially awkward considering he lived on the ark and was asleep for a long time. But he even respects Sonic at the end. I dont know why everyone thinks he hates Sonic. (Also his ark in SHadow the hedgehog is the exact same ark in Sonic Heroes)
it would be so cool if they did something like this to pull shadow's character out of the vegeta limbo he's been stuck in, but man I don't think it would ever happen T_T
Poor Shadow. I understand this hurts him a lot to see Maria gone in fact anyone can feel this way if they lost a love one or anyone dear and precious to them. I would feel the same
The emotion for Shadow he did amazing and yes I cried when he cried bc I do care for Shadow and about Maria she does not deserve to be murdered why did she got shot by soldiers since she didn’t do anything wrong she’s not a threat to anyone I wish she lived more
Me too Shadow love Maria so much And Sonic he cared about shadow he treated him like a brother I always dreamed and believed Shadow and Sonic are like brothers
Here! Just take my heart, why don't you! Seriously though, this was exceptional. Oh my... I can't even explain how phenomenal you guys did. The emotion was so real. Thank you!
I would honestly love to see a scene like this in the third Sonic movie. Shadow's backstory is so tragic and dark, it's need to be treated with the seriousness and respect it deserves.
@@tlhalefomosupye6795 the way this sad comic is and what shadow says to sonic about how he is sick of people reminding him that it's his fault maria died etc, it sort of makes me think of a scene from Steven universe with amethyst and pearl where amethyst tells pearl that she is tired of being reminded of things about the kindergarten that makes her hate herself even more, mentions that she never asks to be made and thinks she's some kind of mistake I feel like if the sad comic scene was in the sonic the hedgehog movie 3, shadow would probably say to sonic angry, frustrated and upset about he never asked to be created/made in the first place and would think he was a mistake too ^^💦
Sense the mandates of Shadow are going down, we can probably get this. Honestly, with the correct writing, Kirk Thornton make Shadow sound more jaded and natural.
To Shadow...Sonic's here, his friends are here, we're here. You're not alone. You must feel so guilty and ashamed and wish you never been born but Maria would have wanted you to live life. Sonic and his friends and us are here every step of the way. So let them and us heal the pain and wounds. I known the scars of the past won't go away but it can heal over time. Sonic and his friends and us care about you Shadow the Hedgehog. I know it hurts but the important thing is that...WE'RE HERE FOR YA.
That emotional breakdown Shadow had was understandable-Sonic LITERALLY brought up Maria, almost as if to use her to make Shadow do what Sonic wanted him to do. Maria was like a sister to him, and he’s always thinking about her, and how her death is his fault. Shadow has a lot of trauma; talking about it is hard. This comic is so real for that 😭🖤❤️
The part he says he is tired of everything even himself i just know how it feels this just reminds me why i love him so much i can relate to him ^^ i loved the voices and comic btw :)
This is how you do breakdown perfectly this is masterpiece this explores shadows mental state how he feels about Maria’s death it’s so shocking of him breaking down crying usually he’s does not cry like this and the acting top notch. Usually fanfiction is a cringe. He and has no effort but this perfect. This is how you do a fan fiction right there. And the build up of his emotion. What I’m trying to say this is masterpiece
From the voice acting to the comic just all around wow and well done! We seriously need more gradual adaptation to this friendship of Shadow and Sonic to be canon it’s sad when people and creators forget how complex his character is besides just a brooding and edgy boy and it would show so much more if there was depth in his character of change and his friendship with Sonic.
The fact I was able to pull out some genuine emotions from folks will always make me so genuinley stoked to be doing this kinda thing. Thank you for the kind words!
Landy and Trev really did such an amazing job for their Sonic and Shadow voices!!! I'm just shocked and in tears on their performances there. Great job everyone! The anger in Sonic's voice, and the pain from Shadow's voice really struck me there. 💙🖤🙏
Shadow's voice is so actually good in this, it almost sounds like the VA is fully being the character, rather than just "pretending", like i see in most dubs. Its really good, well done!
I like when 2 rivals/friends understand each other and help each and that sonic understands shadows pain makes me cry now....feel bad about shadow alot..
Most of the people in the fandom don't understand his pain and take him seriously except very few people here in the comments. I understand him and know how hard it is. (I had a depression phase and had a first taste in real sadness.) Losing someone you're close to is never easy and for some people, it can leave a scar that won't ever go away. Aw, now I wanna hug him!!! 🖤❤️😭
Honestly I would have love to see shadow break down in one of the games it would have been so out of character and people would have loved to see that shadow isn’t just an emotionless hedgehog. It would have honestly gave him more deep character development. (I hope in sonic 3 they make something similar to him breaking down)
Sonic Frontiers tackled Sonic's relationship with Team Sonic, and I think if the next game tackles his relationship with team dark, that'd be awesome, and having a moment like this as well would be even better
My idea. Sonic would notice how vulnerable Shadow actually is deep down and uses his edginess as a shell to make himself look tough in front others. Shadow is dealing with a lot of self loathing and fear of what he could become in the future. I think Kirk Thornton has the potential to play a jaded and weary Shadow.
Aww Shadow it's gonna be okay dear Maria would be so proud of you no matter what. And your creator would be too. Note to self never make Shadow really angry.
@@travel_tubeair7182 Even still I know Maria and Gerald would be so proud of Shadow doing his purpose to defend the world helping people. And defected Black Doom of course.
THIS is what Sonic Team doesn't understand about Shadow. He's not just edge for the sake of edge. He's hurt and trying to cope with each day as best he can...
holy shit, you guys are so good on showing emotion! i felt the pain and guilt of shadow just in this 1 minute video, it's just so freaking good, keep up with the awesome work!
Amazing voice-acting on your part, my good sir. And I commend your choice of comic to give voice to. A lot of people here are saying it, and I agree. Seeing Shadow have a breakdown is be a fresh take on a repeated tale, and Sonic comforting him in the 3rd movie would be a great way to show how Sonic has matured while being with Donut Lord and Pretzel Lady, and would make Shadow more than just a one-sided character, more than just the stereotypical emo that everyone seems to make him out as. It could also be a great opportunity to show different sides of Shadow if he interacts with Tails or Knuckles while he heals. A movie doesn't always have to have a big bad guy fight at the end or some crazy event that could mean someone's death. This 3rd movie could be a great chance to show the transition from childhood to adulthood, whether naturally or traumatically, and how you don't have to be alone during the hard parts of it all.
Damn…this was really powerful the voice acting syncs really well the panels very on point u can feel the emotions in this brought instant tears and chills to me 10/10 👏 🔥!!
Imagine if sega made a game where it had a cutscene involving something like this. It would explain why Shadow has been acting differently for so long.
Damn. I just found this. You nailed this. It actually drew emotion and a couple of tears from me. Well done. As someone who battles depression, when he said, "I'm so...tired." That just hit me...straight in the soul
... Oh My word. This is good writing. And acting to boot. This feels like it was written with the intention of reminding the audience not to bring up Maria too many times. Because like Shadow says here, it just reminds him of what led up to her death.
This should've been Shadow's character development in the games. There is the one part in Sonic X where he hears the name "Maria" he gets PTSD from it.
I really think Shadow needs happiness and peace in his life, trust I know how it feels too lose someone, I blame myself even though people told me that it wasn't my fault, but I keep blaming myself when I lose someone in my life, I just don't want too lose the people I cared about
The creator of the comic really should be proud of this masterpiece! Raw emotion on game characters is so rare now that it’s a goldmine to come across. And do we even need to mention the acting? Like this is possibly the best emotional comic on the fandom!
Poor shadow he wish that he was not created because he say that if he was not creating probably Maria would still alive probably he wish that he was not creating but it was not shadow fault that Maria got killed when shadow start to cry sonic went to help him it really show that sonic really care about shadow even though they fight a lot they still care each other
This comic actually took how Shadow's been acting out of character for the past few games and made a good justification for it? Wow. Didn't think it was possible.
Anyone can be taking out of character and make good justification for it. Every sonic character that’s a hero has every reason to go evil. A villain can become emotional, shadow can and Eggman can.
@@elite4149 Eggman’s just insane, there’s literally no justification.
Edit: I still partially agree with this statement (that he's mentally unstable), but I do think Eggman has motivations beyond "I hate that hedgehog!".
New to franchise-how has he been acting out of character recently?
@@TomatoAddict Shadow's character is kind of incosistent. In Sa2 he was a villain that tried to kill everyone, but despite his mission he still had a kind nature. Shadow was originally an introverted loner who had a kind and caring nature. He had a huge ego until sonic humbled him and he became less cockier. And despite how cold he can be sometimes he deeply cared about his friends and the people around him. However when shadow the hedgehog came out he was portrayed as an edgelord that hated everyone and everything, he only cared about himself, he sees everyone as below him especially sonic, and he doesn't give a shit about his friends. This version ruins the complexity and subtlety of his original character and a lot of people hated it. Since then he kinda flipped flopped between both personalities depending on the game you play, but the more recent games favored the latter personality and tried to turn him into vegeta without the good writing. He got better in forces and team sonic racing which nearly made him be like his old self, but whenever he is on screen with a rival he becomes an asshole.
@@ezronco.8671 the justification for Shadow the Hedgehog was that he *literally* forgot his character development. That was the central plot point of Shadow The Hedgehog; trying to figure out who he was.
Wow, just, wow. Everyone always talks about an emotional Sonic, which would be fair, but no one talks about emotional Shadow. I mean, he’s been through so much, and still finds a way to go on. It would be more than understandable for him to have a breakdown. Poor guy.
I like this comic dub because Sonic is like a brother to Shadow.
And If Sonic and his friends die
of old age, he is the only one who cant die
Well atleast he has silver in the future :’)
its literally a F I C T I O N A L character
@@notxavier762 Yeah?
@@notxavier762
Sooo?
This is what we mean when we say we want a more mature story. Let them show weakness, actual emotion. Not just the plastered on smirk and brooding. Sonic himself has been through more adventures than anyone else. There's no way he doesn't have some sort of regret or experience that sticks with him in a bad way. Let them struggle. Let them have sudden outbursts of emotion, let the dam break. That's when you see who they truly are
I have an aching suspicion that you are right on the money about Sonic potentially having some regrets of his own from some of his previous adventures, particularly in some of the newer comics. Even though it was not shown often in the comics, it was clear during the zombot arc that Sonic 100% thought the whole outbreak was at least partially his fault. In issue 23, he nearly has a nervous breakdown after confronting Eggman about the whole situation, not being able to comprehend why his longtime foe went as low as he did during the storyline, and almost lets his feelings get the better of him long enough to become a full zombot. There is also the example from Sonic and the Secret Rings in which he was unable to save his companion for the majority of the game from being killed right in front of him, causing him to fall into anger and despair, going so far as to enter his Darkspine form.
Well said!
This was so sad. You can feel all the emotions so strongly. Nothing but praises for all the great voice acting.
Yes ❤😢
Sonic hug Shadow
To me Sonic and Shadow are like brothers
Sonic and Shadow, having a heart to heart. 😢
I hope "eventually" we get something like this for the 3rd movie.
Gosh, I would LOVE it
PLEASE MAKE IT HAPPEN
Its possible after all as Jeff Fowler is a Shadow fan. I hope Sonic and Shadow come to an understanding. Say Sonic discovers Shadows past on the GUN file in the movie and it reminds him of how he lost Longclaw the Owl that raised him since he was a baby. Seeing Maria die and seeing shadow being sent to earth would remind Sonic of his trauma from the past. Sonic would probably try to fight Shadow to an understanding and try to convince him to not end mankind out of revenge.
@@somedudewhodraws9377 That's literally my idea for the story
That’s exactly what I thought when I saw this! I’m really hoping for an emotional Shadow moment in Sonic 3, and for him to not be perceived as an edgy jerk.
@@waterlilly8399 Yeah.
1:21 is a reason why I relate to Shadow the most. I do break down like he does because like he said. I’m so tired of everything, even my self. That’s how I feel everyday, but I push on for others like he does. I might look unapproachable, but deep down I’m just a broken person who still has a heart to care for others, and having ptsd. It’s just like being reminded of what happened to me, and how it can make me break down. Such an amazing character, and comic.
I think I know why Shadow had this emotional breakdown: Shadow always pushes himself to defend the world because of the promise that he made to Maria. But all he wanted was Maria to live, to be happy, and to enjoy life just like everyone else. And he feels responsible for Maria's death and thinks that she would still be alive if Shadow wasn't created in the first place. And he is even fed up with people reminding him that he has to be the one to pay for Maria's death. And he's tired of everything that he had to be put through, including himself. And it does hurt. And even Sonic, Shadow’s arch-rival, understood that. Shadow is the most tragic antihero *EVER!* Hope Paramount does justice to Shadow by making him tragic. So, in a nutshell, Shadow is still grieving over the loss of Maria. You can see and hear him grieve. He's still on the path of healing.
That would be a good explanation for why he was written poorly lately
And he finally cries.
@@avenger3272 I kindly agree .
But he doesn't always have to stay that way he could just go up to sonic and his friends and have fun time being with them. I am sure that there is something shadow enjoy's doing or talking about.
So, basically this whole comic of what Shadow already just said in the video.
I really do hope something like this happens in the next Sonic movie. It would be a perfect way to transition Shadow and Sonic's rivalry into a relationship where they respect each other. I think having it near the climax of the movie would be really impactful, especially since the audience would be used to Shadow's cold and reserved personality by then. Watching such a strong person breakdown would really hit people in the gut, and I would want it to be enough so that you'd want to cry. Idk, its probably unlikely but it would be a nice way to expand why Shadow is the way he is.
@Sin Dude, you read in my mind
This needs to be shown to Paramount and SEGA
PLEASE I WOULD LOVE THAT
I think this will be the ending of Sonic movie 3 we’re shadow team up with Sonic and his friend to fight metal Sonic and shadow will made Maria proud
If this happened I would be pleasantly surprised. It would definitely make for a great climax and transition to respect between the two. It would be very impactful.
THIS... this is how these characters should be written. Real emotion, real conversation. Not this disconnected meta bullshit they've been pushing for the past decade.
The good thing is Frontiers kinda tried doing that.
@@sonicbattleplayer5762The fact that "kinda tried" is the best you could say really tells me a lot about the game itself AND the whole franchise.
@@Osio1000_5 This seems like overdramatic fanfic writing, Sonic wouldnt yell at his friends for not being able to help, he would understand them immediately and be calm. The series is better than this. I can say too, this comment of yours tells me a lot about yourself. But I won't, because it doesn't. Judging is stupid
@@Breakaway-ic5gj well, everyone has a breaking point, especially with how much of a dickhead Shadow is recently. Also I think you're treating a kids franchise about a one-eyed 90's stereotype a bit too seriously...
@@Osio1000_5 Only in the American content of the 90s was Sonic a stereotype. And you say I'm taking it too seriously while being disappointed that the series isn't as full of angst as the video. You just talk kinda big for somebody who's guessing or misinformed. And if you think about it, most superheroes are just buffed up guys in tight spandex, everybody takes them seriously. What's wrong with Sonic, when he just looks cooler than em imo, and part of his original idea was that he's serious, his og game comes with a motivational quote.
I just cried so hard...I feel really bad for Shadow...He is the best character and I understand him...
It's really cute on Sonic's side to support Shadow...
Shadow, you are the king, you are strong, we are with you🤧🖤❤
Sonic is always there when anyone needed him the most.
Hot damn! This was intense! To see Shadow just throw his pride away and cry into Sonics arms shows his humanity and pain hes felt for so long. I have never seen Shadow cry once in any media. Maria was Shadows only friend on the ARK. He grew attached to her like that was basically his Mother like figure.
it's been 5 months but he did shed a single tear in adventure 2 after finding out maria's true wish.. and i think i have also seen panels of him crying in the archie comics but i never read them so i cant confirm for sure.
He even shed a tear at the end of Shadow Generations
@@SakuraNozomi Well to be fair I said this way before that game was even announced
This is so deep and overwhelming. Shadow and Maria both really deserved better. His backstory is probably one of the most heartbreaking cartoon backstories that I’ll probably carry with me for the rest of my life.
This voice acting was just like a whole other thing, Voice acting was so good I actually felt for shadow. this should be in a movie, this could be in the sonic movie 3, it’s just so good it’s like I actually felt shadow’s pain, Amazing job as always
Bruh... That hit deeper than it should... I feel so bad about Shadow. Great job everyone! 💕
Same
i agree, that deeper than i that it was going to be
😭😭😭
......... This is why I watch dubs. They remind me not only why I love this franchise, but also why I thought of doing voices myself. My priorities have shifted a bit as I've gotten older, but maybe I can make space for this because I do genuinely love it. Keep up the awesome work!!!
I’m almost in tears…You’re guy’s performance is absolutely amazing it’s unreal. Thank you so much for this dub.
10/10 voice acting skills, brought an invisible tear to my eye. I felt this in my soul. Amazing work!!
Shadow, for all intents and purposes, has PTSD he's never been able to process and a loss he's never been able to properly grieve. He's a very proud and introverted person, and he's, I think, afraid of letting others in, because of how much Maria's death hurt and he knows that, if so inclined, Eggman could easily rip away what little he has left.
Sonic is not a therapist, nor is he even close to properly equipped to help Shadow out with his emotions. But, he IS Shadow's friend. And I fully believe that, given the chance, he would HAPPILY help Shadow as much as he can.
SEGA: What? Character development? Depth? Psh. Nah.
Sonic Fans: Fine. We'll do it ourselves.
"You can't rely on anybody these days you gotta do everything yourself"
-Heath Ledger
You can say that again.
LET THEM BE HAPPY, SHADOW!
Oof, that was…Heartbreaking. Poor Shadow. 😔😢
Also, that would be a pretty good explanation to why he was acting so angsty and edgy for the last couple of years. Shadow’s not an edgelord, he just pushes everyone else away from him because he’s tired of being reminded that he has to protect the world just like Maria wanted him to do. But he didn’t want that, he only wanted her to live, to be happy. And he blames himself for her death so much that he becomes more and more aggressive towards others and stops caring about them. Even his closest friends…
Seriously, Poor Shadow. 😔😢😭💔
I hope they do this is an official game. Kirk Thornton can finally get the chance to sound better and improve his Shadow voice and give him more emotion than just pure angsty hate.
That’s not the point of Shadow’s character. He moved on from his past entirely in StH
Seriously imagine if they did something like this in a game. That would literally change everything. It would be such a cool way to make shadows character interesting again. But the sega mandates say no! Because Shadow can only be Vegeta now.
I disagree. This is out of shadow's character and he already had bis resolve in his game Shadow The Hegdehog
@@ayobeemo8117 Shadow has the soul of Maria a caring young girl who was gunned down brutally. The only reason Shadow was evil because she was taken away from him. Sure is a bit socially awkward considering he lived on the ark and was asleep for a long time. But he even respects Sonic at the end. I dont know why everyone thinks he hates Sonic. (Also his ark in SHadow the hedgehog is the exact same ark in Sonic Heroes)
Pfft… “No mOre sHaDow nOw! oNly vEgeTa!”
it would be so cool if they did something like this to pull shadow's character out of the vegeta limbo he's been stuck in, but man I don't think it would ever happen T_T
And Vegeta isn’t even what they’re thinking of anymore 😖
Poor Shadow. I understand this hurts him a lot to see Maria gone in fact anyone can feel this way if they lost a love one or anyone dear and precious to them. I would feel the same
I really love how well Shadow was voiced in this, I think the acting here is spot on!
The emotion for Shadow he did amazing and yes I cried when he cried bc I do care for Shadow and about Maria she does not deserve to be murdered why did she got shot by soldiers since she didn’t do anything wrong she’s not a threat to anyone I wish she lived more
Me too
Shadow love Maria so much
And Sonic he cared about shadow he treated him like a brother
I always dreamed and believed Shadow and Sonic are like brothers
@ hello there👋
Here! Just take my heart, why don't you!
Seriously though, this was exceptional. Oh my... I can't even explain how phenomenal you guys did. The emotion was so real. Thank you!
I would honestly love to see a scene like this in the third Sonic movie.
Shadow's backstory is so tragic and dark, it's need to be treated with the seriousness and respect it deserves.
Amen to that.
@@tlhalefomosupye6795 the way this sad comic is and what shadow says to sonic about how he is sick of people reminding him that it's his fault maria died etc, it sort of makes me think of a scene from Steven universe with amethyst and pearl where amethyst tells pearl that she is tired of being reminded of things about the kindergarten that makes her hate herself even more, mentions that she never asks to be made and thinks she's some kind of mistake
I feel like if the sad comic scene was in the sonic the hedgehog movie 3, shadow would probably say to sonic angry, frustrated and upset about he never asked to be created/made in the first place and would think he was a mistake too ^^💦
Hey OP
This is the type of scene between sonic and shadow in a game!
This helps establish our love for shadow! This is the shadow we want!
Sense the mandates of Shadow are going down, we can probably get this. Honestly, with the correct writing, Kirk Thornton make Shadow sound more jaded and natural.
This just proves hands down how much shadow cares about Maria.
Absolute cinema.
To Shadow...Sonic's here, his friends are here, we're here. You're not alone. You must feel so guilty and ashamed and wish you never been born but Maria would have wanted you to live life. Sonic and his friends and us are here every step of the way. So let them and us heal the pain and wounds. I known the scars of the past won't go away but it can heal over time. Sonic and his friends and us care about you Shadow the Hedgehog. I know it hurts but the important thing is that...WE'RE HERE FOR YA.
He was created not born
@@Almaxleonardo2 But the message is still the same
Omg that voice of shadow and sonic were perfect, good job everyone n.n
That emotional breakdown Shadow had was understandable-Sonic LITERALLY brought up Maria, almost as if to use her to make Shadow do what Sonic wanted him to do. Maria was like a sister to him, and he’s always thinking about her, and how her death is his fault. Shadow has a lot of trauma; talking about it is hard. This comic is so real for that 😭🖤❤️
THE EMOTION!!!! It really captures how they both feel in the situation and its wonderful! So sad yet so good. Well done to the actors!👏👏👏👏👏
Finally some emotion from Shadow. I love it. My boy has suffered so much.
The part he says he is tired of everything even himself i just know how it feels this just reminds me why i love him so much i can relate to him ^^ i loved the voices and comic btw :)
Holy crap, the voice actor for Shadow did a REALLY good. The way his voice cracked while crying was just perfect.
AAAAAA-
this hit me hard! It's just so heartwarming!
Poor shadow. He misses maria and I know it.
This is happens sometimes for me on dubs like these,when the emotions are really strong it really gets to me,Jeez your guys are REALLY good!
My god the emotion in the voices, it made this dub so sad yet so good! Great job 👏😔
Dude, this was very professional. I almost feel like crying myself!
You guys did so good to capture the real emotions of this! I'm moved!
This is how you do breakdown perfectly this is masterpiece this explores shadows mental state how he feels about Maria’s death it’s so shocking of him breaking down crying usually he’s does not cry like this and the acting top notch. Usually fanfiction is a cringe. He and has no effort but this perfect. This is how you do a fan fiction right there. And the build up of his emotion. What I’m trying to say this is masterpiece
Im crying…the voices, the drawing, the story…..its..its perfect!!! This is gorgeous 😭
From the voice acting to the comic just all around wow and well done! We seriously need more gradual adaptation to this friendship of Shadow and Sonic to be canon it’s sad when people and creators forget how complex his character is besides just a brooding and edgy boy and it would show so much more if there was depth in his character of change and his friendship with Sonic.
No cus shadows voice actor literally did a perfect job voicing shadow and the emotions of what he was feeling…i even ended up tearing up.
The fact I was able to pull out some genuine emotions from folks will always make me so genuinley stoked to be doing this kinda thing. Thank you for the kind words!
Landy and Trev really did such an amazing job for their Sonic and Shadow voices!!! I'm just shocked and in tears on their performances there. Great job everyone! The anger in Sonic's voice, and the pain from Shadow's voice really struck me there. 💙🖤🙏
MY HEART!! I CAN'T!! THE RAW EMOTION!!!
Shadow's voice is so actually good in this, it almost sounds like the VA is fully being the character, rather than just "pretending", like i see in most dubs. Its really good, well done!
I have PTSD so I find Shadow really relatable. Every day I try to not get upset but it’s hard.
I like when 2 rivals/friends understand each other and help each and that sonic understands shadows pain makes me cry now....feel bad about shadow alot..
Most of the people in the fandom don't understand his pain and take him seriously except very few people here in the comments. I understand him and know how hard it is. (I had a depression phase and had a first taste in real sadness.) Losing someone you're close to is never easy and for some people, it can leave a scar that won't ever go away. Aw, now I wanna hug him!!! 🖤❤️😭
Honestly I would have love to see shadow break down in one of the games it would have been so out of character and people would have loved to see that shadow isn’t just an emotionless hedgehog. It would have honestly gave him more deep character development. (I hope in sonic 3 they make something similar to him breaking down)
Not to mention, This might improve Kirk Thorton’s Shadow after sounding like an angsty Batman for years.
Man, that was top notch! I was about to tear up because the level of acting hit all the right notes!
That was a gut wrenching comic dub
hOLY! THIS IS SO GOOD! Damn! I wish there'll be an animatic or animation of this, the acting and the comic in general is so emotional!
I legit almost cried when shadow gets emotional. I feel really bad for him, i wanna give him a hug.
Same
He really needs one
Yeah, me too
After finally realizing his good side somewhere, I would probably hug him as well.😔😭
I’m so sorry, Shadow. Really I am.
The voice work is incredible, the art wonderful, god this is amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
OMFG!! THIS IS SO BLOODY GOOD!!! ITS SO EMOTIONAL! I ABSOLUTLY LOVE IT, THE ACTING IN THIS IS ASTONISHING!!!
Sonic Frontiers tackled Sonic's relationship with Team Sonic, and I think if the next game tackles his relationship with team dark, that'd be awesome, and having a moment like this as well would be even better
My idea. Sonic would notice how vulnerable Shadow actually is deep down and uses his edginess as a shell to make himself look tough in front others. Shadow is dealing with a lot of self loathing and fear of what he could become in the future. I think Kirk Thornton has the potential to play a jaded and weary Shadow.
This is so underrated! I’m deeply inlove with this
Perfect dub of shadow.... I was crying with him 😭
This is enough to make a person cry
This never fails to bring me to tears but that just proves how much effort was put into the voice acting, This what I call art
This is amazing!! I feel so bad for Shadow
Aww Shadow it's gonna be okay dear
Maria would be so proud of you no matter what.
And your creator would be too.
Note to self never make Shadow really angry.
Or sad
@@travel_tubeair7182 Yeah that too.
I feel bad for Shadow he shouldn't be all grumpy like this.
@@travel_tubeair7182 Even still I know Maria and Gerald would be so proud of Shadow doing his purpose to defend the world helping people.
And defected Black Doom of course.
Anyone else here after Shadow Generations?
I've read this comic before and dang you guys did a really good job portraying the emotions here
Omg you nailed it on the voice acting awesome job to the actors
Shadows been through so much. Also, top tier voice acting 10/10
This is the real Shadow. A real person, not just an edge lord. A REAL person
Holy hell the voice actor for shadow sounds great (Sonic as well). The way he pulled it off when shadow broke down actually had me in the feels.
i wouldn’t have cried if i didnt find this relatable. great comic :,)
You and Shadow and me both.
Sonic, you big jerk. You gone & made him cry now. Ya happy with yourself? *hugs & comforts poor Shadow*
Poor Shadow... 😢
10/10, love this very much.
THIS is what Sonic Team doesn't understand about Shadow. He's not just edge for the sake of edge. He's hurt and trying to cope with each day as best he can...
Dang bro... these are some award winning actors right here
Oh wow, the voice actors did an amazing job on this. Shadow's emotions feel so raw.
The voice acting in this one is so perfect! I can feel the emotions that they have through the acting~ 🥺💙❤️🖤
holy shit, you guys are so good on showing emotion! i felt the pain and guilt of shadow just in this 1 minute video, it's just so freaking good, keep up with the awesome work!
This is beautiful! It's very well dubbed. Love it!
who’s here after watching Sonic movie 3
not me... But I watch this Because Someone make an audio with this...
but i really want to watch the Movie, but I'm Broke😢😢😢
I had to come back to this comic dub after watching, now i have double emotional damage
I STILL HAVENT SEEN IT YET!!! 😭
Amazing voice-acting on your part, my good sir. And I commend your choice of comic to give voice to.
A lot of people here are saying it, and I agree. Seeing Shadow have a breakdown is be a fresh take on a repeated tale, and Sonic comforting him in the 3rd movie would be a great way to show how Sonic has matured while being with Donut Lord and Pretzel Lady, and would make Shadow more than just a one-sided character, more than just the stereotypical emo that everyone seems to make him out as. It could also be a great opportunity to show different sides of Shadow if he interacts with Tails or Knuckles while he heals. A movie doesn't always have to have a big bad guy fight at the end or some crazy event that could mean someone's death. This 3rd movie could be a great chance to show the transition from childhood to adulthood, whether naturally or traumatically, and how you don't have to be alone during the hard parts of it all.
Damn…this was really powerful the voice acting syncs really well the panels very on point u can feel the emotions in this brought instant tears and chills to me 10/10 👏 🔥!!
Imagine if sega made a game where it had a cutscene involving something like this. It would explain why Shadow has been acting differently for so long.
After shadow generations this
Makes so much sense
Damn. I just found this. You nailed this. It actually drew emotion and a couple of tears from me. Well done.
As someone who battles depression, when he said, "I'm so...tired." That just hit me...straight in the soul
... Oh My word. This is good writing. And acting to boot.
This feels like it was written with the intention of reminding the audience not to bring up Maria too many times. Because like Shadow says here, it just reminds him of what led up to her death.
This should've been Shadow's character development in the games. There is the one part in Sonic X where he hears the name "Maria" he gets PTSD from it.
I really think Shadow needs happiness and peace in his life, trust I know how it feels too lose someone, I blame myself even though people told me that it wasn't my fault, but I keep blaming myself when I lose someone in my life, I just don't want too lose the people I cared about
I feel like this is something that should happen in sonic 3
Trev has got to be one of my favorite fan voices for Shadow. He's so good!
Wow im speechless😢😢😢 Paramount take notes. This is how i want part of sonic 3 to be
1:31 Shadow, It’s okay. *hugs him* Ya se mi amor. (I know, my love) 💕💕💕
Sonic… That was very nice of you to comfort Shadow.❤️🥹
This comment actually made me cry even more 🥹
Oh this hurts. Terrific job, everyone 😭💕
0:47
Shadow: I ALWAYS-
My brain: COME BACK
I can't explain how much I *love* the voice acting in this dub 😄
This is perfect Sonic storytelling. And the voiceover work? Perfect!
Write something like this into the next Sonic game and you've just saved Shadow
Best comic dub ever. It’s 2024 but it’s still the best.
The creator of the comic really should be proud of this masterpiece! Raw emotion on game characters is so rare now that it’s a goldmine to come across. And do we even need to mention the acting? Like this is possibly the best emotional comic on the fandom!
Poor shadow he wish that he was not created because he say that if he was not creating probably Maria would still alive probably he wish that he was not creating but it was not shadow fault that Maria got killed when shadow start to cry sonic went to help him it really show that sonic really care about shadow even though they fight a lot they still care each other