Mm, I agree. The more intense shading works better for some series but not others (though I think it works for some scenes in Tsubasa. Cloney and Kurogane spring to mind, though the effect might be a bit intense for, say, Sakura)

And hey, if you like it that's what matters! In any case, your icons are always stunning, so~ ♥ Keep up the good work. :3