In the end, Shadow refused to aid him and decided to put an end to his biological father and his "offspring" after learning of his true plans.[37]. Shadow is sharp-witted, always on edge, and has a strong sense of purpose, willing to accomplish his goals by any means. He is an anthropomorphic black hedgehog/Black Arm hybrid and the arch-rival of Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic Rivals 2 (PlayStation Portable) United States instruction booklet, pg. Character Description Edit. Likewise, when the GUN Commander finally confronts him with his own memories of Shadow's nightmarish creation, Shadow agrees to face judgment if he was indeed responsible for the ARK massacre 50 years ago. Fur [10][11][12] While his ultimate goal is to protect the world from danger,[10] he dislikes humanity,[13] and once he has set a goal, he does whatever it takes to accomplish it. There is only one way to find out, and that is to take this great quiz! Their rivalry has developed over time and is now more friendly,[30] yet still fiercely intense as Shadow thinks that Sonic is his rival in all aspects of his life.[31]. Shadow did state in Sonic Battle that he is the only one who can use the true power of the Chaos Emeralds. In Shadow the Hedgehog, after Sonic suggested some "friendly competition," Shadow bluntly rejected his offer. Amy demands his name when she realizes that he is not Sonic, but Shadow continues to glare at her quietly. Shadow the Hedgehog is a fictional, anthropomorphic black hedgehog from the Sonic the Hedgehog series and the arch-rival of Sonic the Hedgehog. — Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic Battle. They were made for each other—and approximately one billion people between the ages of 12 and 34. Professor Gerald's granddaughter, Maria Robotnik, is by far the one person that made Shadow the happiest. Shadow and Knuckles have not interacted much, but at times they are either allies or rivals. In Shadow the Hedgehog, Shadow is able to transform into Hero Shadow with the use of positive chaos energy, whenever his mind is fueled by thoughts of justice. Shadow the Hedgehog (シャドウ・ザ・ヘッジホッグ, Shadō za Hejjihoggu?) Japanese voice actor(s) The idea for Shadow originated during the development of the original Sonic Adventure in 1998, with Iizuka and Maekawa ensuring he would be a subtle, "cool" character players could care about. Game appearances Ultimate (cameo)Team Sonic RacingSonic RacingMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020Sonic at the Olympic Games (2020) Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (2012), Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009), Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2007), Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (2008), Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood official website, https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Shadow_the_Hedgehog?oldid=2305386, White gloves with black and red-tongued cuffs. is a fictional character from the expansive Sonic the Hedgehog series. soldier during the raid on the ARK. Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2) North America instruction booklet, pg. David Humphrey (2001-2004)Jason Griffith (2005-2010)Kirk Thornton (2010-present) Browse through and read or take shadow the hedgehog stories, quizzes, and other creations . [43] Nintendo Life's Mark Reece similarly felt Shadow's levels successfully adapted the Sonic formula to 3D. Miles "Tails" Prower and Shadow were at first enemies in Sonic Adventure 2 because Shadow was impersonating Sonic and got him thrown in jail at Prison Island. Everyone thought you died during that horrible incident... but I rescued you with one of my robots. "You might look like me but I know you're just a fake." Appearances A less frequent technique that Shadow uses is the Black Tornado, in which Shadow jumps into the air and creates a black whirlwind by circling a particular spot at high speeds, which can throw his opponents into the air or blow away armor and weapons. In addition, Shadow also has excellent skills when it comes to driving or piloting all forms of vehicles, from militaristic war machines to advanced racecars. While Shadow and Maria formed a strong bond, the government deemed him a threat. Shadow has incredible resilience to damage, being able to survive otherwise fatal situations even by the standards of superhuman creatures, making him nearly indestructible. When Tails won the fight Shadow warned him that he would be back again to get Emerl, but Rouge showed up and told Shadow to go back to Night Babylon. In all his encounters with Mephiles in Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), who attempted to make Shadow turn on humans by showing how they would persecute him in the future, Shadow refused to listen and remained steadfast to protect them. Shadow declines and the story ends with Rouge still trying to convince Shadow to join her in hunting for the remaining cards. Shadow has since featured in numerous entries in the franchise, including a self-titled spin-off game in 2005. [70], This article is about the character. As part of shaping his subtle character, Maekawa envisioned Shadow would refer to himself using the more humble Japanese pronoun boku (僕). which further displays her positive outlook on the black hedgehog and her general optimism. [9] In fact, Takashi Iizuka said that they maintained the mystery around the character of Shadow the Hedgehog and had wanted to feature him in his own game since he was introduced. As an antihero, Shadow has good intentions but will do whatever it takes to accomplish his goals, putting him at odds with series protagonist Sonic the Hedgehog. He nearly sacrificed his life at the end of Sonic Adventure 2 to save Earth and helped Silver uncover the truth of the Solaris Project, after saving Sonic from him, in Sonic the Hedgehog (2006). Shadow threatened Tails that he would have to give Emerl up or else they would fight for him, Tails admitted that he admires Shadow's spirit but would not give up in a fight. Attire He's an anthropomorphic hedgehog/black arm hybrid and the arch-rival of Sonic.Shadow was created as the "Ultimate Life Form" (究極生命体 Kyūkyoku Seimeitai?) Maria and Shadow watching the earth together. Physical description Nintendo DS. Maria begging Shadow to help those aboard the ARK. Shadow and E-123 Omega beginning a fight in Sonic Heroes. is a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He was also quite enraged when he found out that the Marauders had been hurting Omega and helped him to get revenge. Rouge The Bat is one of Shadow's friends (in her mind). Within the Sonic series' fictional universe, Shadow the Hedgehog is an immortal being created by Professor Gerald Robotnik through genetic engineering as part of an experiment to cure his granddaughter Maria from a deadly illness. 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