ShadowMan.EXE is a ninja NetNavi operated by Dusk that first appeared as an optional boss in Mega Man Battle Network, but has a role in the story of Mega Man Battle Network 2 and other games, as well as the anime and manga.

ShadowMan appeared in the second part of the MegaMan NT Warrior series as a hired gun of Grave to protect a virus factory hidden under NetCity. He was also hired to delete KnightMan, who was the Anti-Virus Program Princess Pride and her kingdom were working on. Having his plans foiled by MegaMan, he meets the injured FreezeMan after his battle with HeatMan. Saying he lost his worth, ShadowMan eliminated FreezeMan on the spot. In MegaMan NT Warrior Axess, ShadowMan is hired by Dr. Regal to destroy an airplane terminal, and was given Dark Chips to finish the job with MegaMan, but said he did not need them. Being overwhelmed, however, changed his mind and made him use them, exponentially increasing his power. However, being under the watchful eye of SearchMan, he had his arms blown off by the sniper, and was eventually deleted by him. In Rockman.EXE Stream, however, he is brought back to fight Duo with his operator, Dark Miyabi, using Cross Fusion. He was one of the few marked by Duo. He is later seen fighting the armies of Falzar and Gregar in Rockman.EXE Beast.

He is also seen in the 10th episode of Rockman.EXE Beast+.