i think that the foreshortening on the first pic isn't working so well, it really looks like tiny arms. I would add a light outline on the arm in front of his leg for readability purposes.
i'm not so sure about the anatomy either, especially the kneeling leg. looks weird
the bottom one is good though, nice colors on both pixel arts
i'm not so sure about the anatomy either, especially the kneeling leg. looks weird
the bottom one is good though, nice colors on both pixel arts