Heavy Shinobi


 * You may be looking for Eggrobo.

The Heavy Shinobi (ヘビーシノビ) is an antagonist that appears in Sonic Mania. He is an enhanced version of the Eggrobo created by Dr. Eggman who serves as a member of the Hard-Boiled Heavies.

Appearance
The Heavy Shinobi has a similar design to an Eggrobo, but its modeled after a ninja attire. His middle torso is green with a yellow triangular cross-pattern on the front, which is secured with a metal lining. He bears yellow cross pattern cuffs on his wrists and ankles, along with circular ball joints on where his shoulders, elbows and knees would be located. His knee ball joints are spiked. The Heavy Shinobi also bears a long dark green scarf.

Battle
In the gameplay of Sonic Mania, the Heavy Shinobi serves as a boss at the end of Press Garden Zone Act 2.

Boss guide
The Heavy Shinobi will arrive into the boss arena with a wide slash and attempt to catch the player off guard. It attacks by using its sword to freeze the characters or by throwing Asterons as exploding shurikens. To defeat the Heavy Shinobi, he must be interrupted during his jumps, which stuns him and allows him to be hit. Eight hits will dispatch the Heavy Shinobi.

Trivia

 * The Heavy Shinobi uses sound effects from The Revenge of Shinobi.