I like the composition of the piece, but the conflicting sizes between the pixels on Jack's facial features and the shadow are detracting from the piece and feels unnecessarily rough.

Thank you! the truth, the shadow of the face, the color and that the lighting according to the sword is from left to right, so I felt that the side shadow would be more faithful to the design.

I hear the song in my head now. I have to say that I enjoy the different pixel sizes. Why the shadow on the face breats the pattern? To look smoother?

Hi thanks! the truth was the most difficult thing was to make the katana, however simple it may seem if it was the most complicated of the whole design. Thank you very much the truth.

Nice work! I used to watch this show some 18 years ago when I was little. I like the swoard with the Aku's reflection, nice touch!