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.
Akira was enraged when he saw the Koenkan raid Manpuku restaurant.
Following Akira and his friends' example...
...people finally built the courage to fight back against the evil Koenkan.
Akira challenged Yan Weimin to a one-on-one duel.
Defeated, the evil cloud of Yan and the Koenkan withdrew from Los Angeles.
And the time came for Akira and his friends to embark on a new journey...
In Search of the Stars
He's so lazy that I still can't believe he even does martial arts.
Oh yeah, and who was it that just got rescued by Mr. Lazy?
Gimme a break.
I was just a little off guard, you see...
Alexander's really taken a liking to Akira...
Well, they do make a good pair...
Jacky, straight ahead!
You jerk!
This is the skill of a professional car racer!
Oh, sure...
Are you all right back there?
Fine, fine...
...I think...
I can't believe it, he's still asleep!
By the way Jacky, where are we headed?
New Las Vegas!
That's where my next race is.
But at this rate, we won't get there until tomorrow.
I guess we'll have to camp out in the desert.
New Las Vegas
Yan...
...my orders were to capture Pai Chan and to bring her back to Hong Kong.
But you still haven't done so, what's going on?
W-well, quite the opponent has entered the picture.
Is this the fierce opponent you're referring to?
T-This is...
So you just turned around and ran away.
No, I never...
You're an embarrassment, getting defeated by a kid like him...
Lee, check this guy out immediately, and think up a strategy to get him.
Yes, sir!
These moves are...
...Hakkyoku Ken, are they not, Sir Ryu?
Right.
How extraordinary for a Japanese person to use Hakkyoku Ken.
Yes...
His level of Kung Fu seems quite high...
And this is Jeet Kune Do.
Eva, check this out for me, will you?
Yes sir, Ryu.
And now, you, Weimin.
Yes...
I'll give you one more chance.
R-Really?
I don't know how to thank you for your generosity.
Generosity?
You couldn't be more wrong.
Koenkan is the absolute best.
I wouldn't think one of ours would come limping home...
...after being defeated by the enemy.
Listen, Akira...
Once we get to New Las Vegas, you're getting off there, understand?
Oh, come on, Jacky...
You've got to be blunt with dimwits like him.
We've already lost one sponsor.
We can't afford to take care of a free loader like him!
But if we're going the same way, it wouldn't hurt to give him a ride.
Hey Akira, where are you headed?
Akira, I'm sorry, I...
If you're not gonna eat that, can I have it?
Can't you think of anything but food?
Hey, what do you think you're doing?
I don't really have a set destination, I go where my heart tells me to...
That's so like you, Akira...
Then why are you even on a journey?
Why not?
I'm not making trouble for anyone.
Yes, you're causing us a lot of trouble!
If you don't have any purpose, you should just stay home!
Jacky!
Yes...
But you must've had some reason to set out.
Well, it's not that I don't have a reason...
Go on, tell us.
Come on!
It was about a year ago...
I entered a martial arts tournament.
At first, I just wanted to try out my moves, but...
I kept winning...
...and I won the first place.
I got hooked, so I started entering all sorts of tournaments...
...and won just about every title.
I realized that I was stronger than everyone else.
I was satisfied, thinking that I had reached the pinnacle of martial arts.
Yeah, yeah, so you're strong, we get it...
Jacky!
But what does that have to do with your journey?
The stars...
The stars started to disappear...
Stars?
Stars...
Please, let me through...
Grandpa...
Yeah, Grandpa was the one who taught me Hakkyoku Ken.
Grandpa!
Did you see that?
I did it!
Akira...
Can you still see the stars?
What?
I see, you can't see them, can you?
I guess that's all you're worth after all.
H-Hey, Grandpa, what are you talking about?
Aren't you happy for me?
Why?
Why can't you be happy for me?
I see, so your eyesight went bad, and that's why you couldn't see the stars.
The stars Grandpa meant...
The stars I used to see were different.
The moment you seek only strength...
...and stop seeing your opponent as flesh and blood...
You lose sight of the stars...
That's a sign that your heart has lost its purity.
The stars cannot be seen by clouded eyes...
Martial arts is not to be used to control others.
It is to be used to live in unity with Nature.
Akira...
Can you see the stars?
Can you see the eight stars up there in the sky?
But it's still daytime.
Look harder.
I can see!
I can see them, I can see the eight starts!
Good...
Eight stars in broad daylight?
It must've been a UFO or something.
I've never seen anything like that.
Me neither.
Once more...
I want to see the stars one more time...
One more time...
Akira Yuki...
A Japanese man who uses Hakkyoku Ken...
Jacky Bryant and Sarah Bryant...
They're both great fighters...
The sister in particular...
Hey Jacky, how are you going to enter the race without a sponsor?
Drivers are always looking for good sponsors...
...and sponsors are always looking for good drivers.
My skills will get me through!
I'll check your race out when we get to New Las Vegas then.
What, why do you have to follow me around?
The wheel!
God, you are a pain.
What's your problem?
Haven't you heard of a saying "A chance meeting means beware of fire."
You mean "Even a chance meeting is part of fate."
Y-You sure are smart, Pai!
Are you sure you are Japanese?
Look, there it is.
That's New Las Vegas!
Yahoo!
Amazing!
What a hick...
Akira Yuki, you are not getting past here alive!
Gangs?
The worst...
Hey, let's have some fun with them.
Don't Jacky!
Don't worry.
That's...
Yan!
Jerk!
Don't let them get away!
Yan knew we were coming!
They never learn!
There's a Koenkan branch in New Las Vegas too.
Are you serious?
Stop the car, Yan is after me.
It's my problem, and I'll deal with it myself.
No!
What?
Like I said...
I came to New Las Vegas to enter a race, this is a perfect warm up.
Here goes!
Got a taste of a pro racer?
See, we've arrived safe and sound in New Las Vegas!
How dare you...
You'll pay for this!
I won't let them get away!
This isn't good.
I guess campers aren't cut out for car chases after all...
"Got a taste of a pro racer?"
A professional should know the limits of his machine.
Look who's talking.
Just who do you think brought you here?
Stop it, Jacky!
Oh, what a cute puppy!
Come here.
What's the matter, are you lost?
Do you want to come with us, too?
Pai, what are you going to do if we get attacked again?
Besides, we've got Alexander with us...
But he's so cute.
Looks like he's male...
Shut up!
My face is not a fire hydrant!
Wait!
Come back!
Don't let him get to you!
Don't call him back if you're not going to keep him.
I don't intend to keep you either.
Jacky!
That's...
It can't be!
T-The puppy!
Akira!
Stop!
Akira Yuki...
Die!
Akira!
Why you...
That was close.
Are you all right?
If you stay with us, you'll get into all sorts of trouble...
...so go on home.
Why you...
How dare you make a fool of me!
Koenkan is the most powerful martial arts group!
There is no way an accomplished fighter like me would...
...be defeated by someone as lowly as you!
I'll teach you a lesson!
Akira!
It doesn't bother me if you come after me...
But...
...I will not tolerate meaningless killing!
People should neither bring harm to themselves, nor to others.
This is the guiding principle of my martial arts.
But this does not apply to those who have gone astray!
Since you lack discipline, I'll have to set you straight.
Here goes!
Don't underestimate me, punk!
I cannot be defeated by you...
I am Yan Weimin...
...a high ranking practitioner of Koenkan!
Shut up!
Don't you make light of this!
Akira!
No, don't...
This is a death match between the two.
You can't see them, can you?
I guess that's all you're worth after all.
Grandpa...
Akira!
I'll finish you!
Tetsuzanko!
Tetsuzanko is a technique that if used within close range has the power to...
...reverse the course of the battle no matter how bad the odds may be.
I-I lose...
Go ahead, kill me!
Kill you?
I'm not fighting to kill!
Get lost!
Home of Hagure, Japan
I've been waiting for you...
I have a job for you.
Yan, it's me.
There is no place on earth you can hide.
I wonder if he's okay...
He did it!
Hey!
My hot dog!
Hey Akira!
Get away from Sarah!
Don't touch her!
What are they doing?
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 I'm Akira.
So, we're sitting watching Jacky in his stock car race...
...but suddenly this guy Lee from the Koenkan picks a fight with me.
What, Jacky is in an accident?
The next episode of Virtua Fighter, "In the Shadow of Battle."
Lee, it'll be at least 10 years before can even think of beating me!