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Sonic Movie 3 Sonic and Shadow dynamic conversation… spoilers ahead!

So I think a lot of us can agree the dynamic between Sonic and Shadow in this movie was great. Of course there was the discourse at first, Shadow being frustrated at first was understandable, same thing with Sonic when Tom was hurt. And then they came to a mutual respect on the moon. After the moon scene we even see them be playful with each other. “Don’t tell me you’ve got a catchphrase.” And “Just try to keep up” with a smile on Shadow’s face. It reminds you of what Sonic and Shadow used to have back in the day, a mutually respectful feeling towards each other and a fun rivalry where both loved the banter and competition.

My question is what are they doing to do to Sonic and Shadow’s relationship after this? We know Shadow is alive and they will inevitably meet again. In the games, the next time Shadow and Sonic see each other again after SA2, they still held that same wonderful dynamic. But with Sega’s current depiction of their relationship, I worry. Now-a-days, Shadow pretends to barely tolerate Sonic, dislikes working with him, while Sonic commonly teases him and seems to be the only one who enjoys the banter.

With how things in the movie ended off, Sonic and Shadow happily fighting alongside each other in an almost playful way; spinning around each other, bantering, smiling… I can’t imagine them going back to “the more you talk, the harder I want to hit you.” Even though that’s kinda how Shadow and Sonic’s video game relationship seems to be now.

If my theory is correct that Shadow shows up halfway through, possibly towards the end of Sonic 4 to help fight Metal (probably either Neo or Overlord at that point), I really hope they keep their demeanor towards each other positive. Sure, Shadow can be more serious, as usual, but please please Sega don’t make Shadow act like he’s frustrated to be working with Sonic.

SONIC MOVIE 3 THEORY AND ANALYSIS TIME

So, in this picture we see with Shadow, pre Maria incident, his eyes are gold. It’s after she dies that his eyes turn red with rage. I like to think his eyes have stayed red since with this rage.

Now in this short scene where we see him say “what?” His eyes are starting to go back to gold. What I believe is that in that scene, someone, more than likely Sonic, will say something that reminds Shadow of something Maria said. I can imagine him having a flashback, him stopping in his tracks. “What?” He says, his tone softer than usual. He’s remembering Maria’s wish. What she really wanted. That’s why his eyes are changing back.

By the end of the movie, I can imagine his eyes staying like this, the inner part gold, a reminder of who he once was and showing a softness to him. But the red will always be there, that rage now a part of him.