Shadow monster sprite

Does it looks better like this?

It looks a lot better like that.

The only thing I would change (and I say this fully aware that I might be nitpicking, so take it with a grain of salt) is the sword. Shadow doesn't use swords in the game; he uses kunai and other short ninja knives. I realize that would require you to redo the whole sprite, but we all strive for accuracy here. Lol.

Also, if you were going to make this into a fight, wouldn't you have to make an Interceptor sprite as well?