The eight stars that reside in the sky...
...that can be seen only by those who possess true strength...
He set out on a journey in search of these stars.
They call him a...
...Virtua Fighter!
One close look at you...
...my destiny shouts at me.
In the bustling city, the energy comes alive.
Don't turn away, accept it.
Throw away the faded map.
And laugh, be carefree and positive.
Toss a coin, tempt fate...
Get the whole world involved.
Lured in by the stars...
Set out towards the unknowns of tomorrow.
With only your smile to depend on...
That's right, Hot Wild Vision, my heart flies.
No matter how far the sky may be.
Knock Wild Vision, and exalt you...
...until the day I can hold you in my arms.
In Chinatown in the Greater Los Angeles area...
...a martial arts organization known as Koenkan has total control.
Pai, the daughter of the head of Koenkan, Lau Chan, had escaped to LA...
...but had been caught and held captive under the...
...orders of the Koenkan's Vice Master, Ryu Kaorun.
The young man who came to her rescue...
...is versed in the legendary martial art of Hakkyoku Ken.
His name was Akira Yuki.
Cry of the Heart
I'm so sorry.
We're sold out of dumplings, grilled items, mixed vegetables, everything.
How about fried rice then, how hard could that be?
Well, the thing is...
I did promise to let you eat for free...
...but, with you eating like this everyday...
...l'm finished.
I will go bankrupt!
It's delicious!
Too delicious!
I'm so glad that I met you in this town.
I can feel your love in your cooking, Pops.
It's full of the goodness of life!
Akira...
I am truly blessed, getting to eat such delicious food!
To think that my cooking could touch someone's heart...
Somebody go buy more rice, now!
And I don't mean a measly five or ten pounds, buy the whole store!
Yes, sir!
Let me out!
Open the door!
Hey, cool it!
Keep it down!
What's the point of escaping if I'm going to be locked up like this?
This is no better than the Koenkan.
Keep your voice down!
If the Koenkan guys find you, they'll take you away again.
I don't care!
I promised myself I'll beat them with my own hands!
So...
Look, I know how you feel.
But please, just keep it down for a while.
Let me out, let me out of here!
Maybe she's hungry.
People get irritable when they're hungry.
Want some?
Oh stars, I see stars...
I can't take this anymore!
I'd rather be chased by those Koenkan guys...
...than be haunted by the memories of garlic dumplings!
Oh no, my dumplings!
Look what you did to my dumplings!
Oh, the sunshine feels so good!
Stop!
Hey, stop!
I said to stop!
Wait, you...
Hey!
There's nothing to be afraid of, Wei.
All we're asking is for you to be our practice partner, like always.
C'mon, help us out.
Yeah, we're friends, aren't we?
Okay, me first.
The basic technique of Koenkan...
...successive punches!
I'll do the elbow jab, then!
New deathblow technique, Raigeki Sho!
How'd you like that!
Are you all right?
U-Uh-huh.
What do you think you're doing?
W-What else, practicing martial arts.
Yeah right!
Is this what they teach you at the Koenkan?
Ganging up on one person is what you call bullying!
Hey Wei, were we bullying you?
Go on, tell them.
I wasn't being bullied, we were...
...just practicing...
W-What are you talking about?
You were being bullied!
It's okay, please leave me alone!
B-But...
See, it's like he says.
So please, don't interrupt our practice session...
...you old bag!
Old bag?
Who are you calling an old bag?
If you want to practice that badly, I'll take you kids on!
Come on, I'm ready when you are!
Stop crying, boys don't cry!
Man, where'd she go anyway?
No, one more time!
No, not like that.
Stand over your hips!
Okay...
Yeah!
How many times do I have to tell you?
You're never going to get strong at this rate.
You don't want to be bullied, do you?
You want to be strong, don't you?
There we go, that's my man!
Practice a lot, get real strong...
...and make those bullies regret what they've done to you!
And then what?
Akira!
What are you doing here?
So you get strong...
...but they'll get even stronger, and they'll come get you.
Then we'll just have to get even stronger and fight back!
Constant refinement is the core of martial arts!
But if your opponent takes out a gun, you're finished.
W-What are you trying to say?
I can teach you a foolproof technique.
A foolproof technique?
Uh-huh.
Look carefully, this is the special secret technique...
Hakkyoku Ken secret technique...
Run for your life!
Go!
Hey!
Pops!
Pai, you have to lay low.
You are really in a lot of danger.
But, Akira...
He'll come back when he gets hungry!
Please!
So, what do you think of my foolproof technique?
Just run if you find yourself in a bad situation.
Then you won't get hit, right?
B-But...
...if I run away, I'll be in even more trouble the next time.
Then shout!
Yell "It hurts" or "I'm scared" as loud as possible.
Because those bullies don't know how much it hurts.
So you gotta let them know.
That it hurts real bad to get beat up.
But if you practice running fast, they can't catch you, right?
Come on, let's go sweat some more.
Okay!
Are you sure?
You're sure this is the girl who was with Wei?
Yes, sir!
Master Yan.
Pai Chan, I'm not letting you get away this time!
I'm counting on you, Tiger!
Secret technique of Hakkyoku Ken?
Why are you teaching a wimpy kid to run?
Hey Pops, where's my second helping of fried rice?
Hey, are you listening?
I'm listening.
You run because you're weak.
It's better than getting beat up.
Encouraging a kid like that to fight is like telling him to go get himself beat up.
You are...
What?
...the worst!
W-What is this?
I'm sorry, Pops told us to...
What?
Please understand Pai, it's all for your sake.
He's right, just calm down and think about it.
Why don't we have some fried rice, huh?
Shut up!
Dear!
Mom!
Hey Kid...
Has the cat got your tongue?
What's wrong, say something.
Citizens of this town, we apologize for the racket that is being caused.
I know you must be surprised to find a boy hanging from a tree.
Rest assured that we Koenkan have no intention of harming you.
We are only doing this because...
...we want a certain person to come out of hiding.
Pai Chan!
If you hear me, please come out immediately.
We will let this boy go in exchange.
You are the only one who can save him!
I've got to go tell Pops.
W-What did you say?
So, he's saying that if Pai wants to save Wei, she needs to come out.
Hush!
Keep your voice down, it will be trouble if Pai hears you!
I heard you.
Pai!
They're calling for me, right?
I've got to go then.
Wait a second.
There's no guarantee that they'll let Wei go even if you go out there.
I'll just have to snatch him back then.
All by yourself?
Of course!
I'll fight them alone if I have to.
You run all you want, but stay out of this.
P-Pai!
Here I am, Yan!
Playing your dirty tricks like always, huh?
Now let Wei go!
Not just yet.
This boy is still of much use to me.
Just as I thought...
I can't have you running out on me during the long journey back to Hong Kong.
Fine, then I've got to get him back by force!
Tiger!
Tiger, you're not to harm her.
You two!
Y-Yes, sir!
Hit Wei.
B-But...
Come on, do it!
Hurry up, this is an order!
What was that?
You consider yourself a member of Koenkan?
I said hit him, hit him!
You too!
That's right, hit him some more!
Sorry!
I'm sorry!
Pai Chan, as long as you resist, the boy will keep suffering.
Give yourself up, Pai Chan.
It's no use putting up a fight.
Yell Wei, yell.
Yell?
That's right, yell.
"No!", "I'm scared"...
Cry out as loud as you can!
N-No.
It hurts...
I don't want to hurt anymore.
Wei...
No!
Please don't hit me!
That a boy, Wei!
A-Akira...
Y-You're from the other day!
One should neither bring harm to themselves, nor others...
...this is the guiding principle my martial art is based on.
But, it doesn't apply to those who have gone astray!
Since you have no discipline, I'll have to set you straight!
Here goes!
Stop him!
You two!
Don't just stand there, keep hitting him!
N-No!
What?
No, I don't want to do this anymore!
Me neither.
No more!
Why, you brats!
Tiger!
You're finished!
Die!
Above you, look out Akira!
Take this!
Byakko Soshoda!
Byakko Soshoda is an attack where you leap in front of the enemy, and...
...thrust him away with both arms.
It's a high level technique of Hakkyoku Ken.
With the weight of the entire body placed into the strike...
...the damage to the enemy is unfathomable.
I'll get you for this!
We did it Wei, and we did it together!
Thanks.
By the way, what do you want to do with these two?
Wanna give them a punch each?
Yeah, get them back for all the times they beat you up.
Well, Wei?
Nah, I don't thinks so.
Because getting hit hurts...
...and nobody likes pain.
I'm sorry.
I won't do it again, I'm really sorry!
I'm sorry!
You were great, Wei.
You took it real well.
Getting a little teary, aren't we?
Shut up!
Why don't you learn to feel for others too?
Oh, I wonder who taught you that to begin with?
Ensei Ken secret maneuver!
...just like stupid Akira!
Stars, I see stars...
I want you to know the most beautiful me.
I love only you.
Rain in the city, like a water color painting...
As though you can see through my wet T-shirt straight into my heart.
I gave you a vague reply.
But I want to hear it from your lips...
How to love...
...and how to be loved.
Awaken me with your kiss.
So I can change while living in a dream.
The Next Episode
Hey there, I'm Akira!
I went to this neighboring town for a steak eating contest.
But I found out that even this restaurant is run by the Koenkan.
And on top of it all, a snooty race car driver tries to pick a fight with me.
Forget it, I don't want to fight you.
The next episode of Virtua Fighter, "Sibling Martial Art Team."
If you've got no discipline, I'll have to set you straight!