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, Pai, Sarah and Jacky embarked on a trip.
Destination, New Las Vegas.
That night, Akira revealed the reason behind his journey.
The search for the eight stars that can only be seen by the pure of heart.
Just as they were approaching New Las Vegas...
...Yan appeared and challenged Akira to a final match.
But Yan was defeated easily.
Who knows what awaits Akira and his friends at their next destination?
In The Shadow of Battle
Hey Jacky, do I really have to wear this?
Yes, you do.
This is a formal event for the car race.
Or would you rather skip dinner?
No...
Then just accept it.
Now matter how dorky you look, at least they won't kick you out.
It bothers you that much?
Yeah, how am I going to eat in this?
I don't know.
Hey Sarah!
You're beautiful.
Your hair, your dress...
No, you are perfect!
Stop exaggerating, Jacky.
Am I wrong, Akira?
Pai!
Don't be shy, come on out.
Fantastic!
Come on Jacky, you're embarrassing me.
You've really transformed yourself.
I can't believe this is that loud and obnoxious Pai Chan.
This must be what they mean by "fine feathers make fine birds".
Come on, let's go.
After all my compliments...
That was supposed to be a compliment?
You really don't have a clue.
What did I do?
So, show us what a professional ninja is all about...
...Mr. Kagemaru.
Sarah Bryant...
I wonder where Akira is?
Miss...
May I have this dance?
Hold it.
May I?
Please dance with me!
Please!
I'm sorry, but I have a previous engagement.
Wow, get a load of this...
Everything looks so delicious!
Let's try one of these...
Delicious!
Just the kind of food you'd expect of a five star hotel...
Here goes!
What is it, Alexander?
You want me to crack it?
Okay, give it here...
There!
Back to this...
Another one?
Haven't you had enough?
Sarah?
What's up?
Well...
Um, you see...
Uh, well...
Will you...
...dance with me?
What?
Dance?
I can't dance!
Yes, you can, I'll lead.
Please?
Let's go.
I wonder where everyone is?
That Akira!
What's so funny?
I'm sorry, but...
But what?
Nothing!
That Akira...
But I've got to admit, Sarah is beautiful.
Hey miss!
You Oriental Flower, let's dance!
...and we could have coffee together in the morning...
Cut it out!
M-More...
Enough already!
But why?
In order to get to Pai Chan, that Hakkyoku Ken guy must be defeated.
Yan was defeated by him but I am not like Yan...
Hold your horses, Lee Coleman.
Our target is Pai Chan, not Akira Yuki!
Master Ryu, are you implying that I am not capable of defeating him?
No, that's no it.
But this is an order.
Do not fight Akira.
Don't worry Lee, you'll get your chance to fight him to your heart's content.
Thanks.
What's up, Pai?
You're popular.
Nothing really...
I just had to put a drunk in his place...
I've learnt my lesson...
You may look different, but you still act the same as always.
Well, it's your fault to begin with.
Me?
Jacky!
Sarah!
Father!
Mother!
Long time no see, Sarah...
You look well.
Yes.
Oh Sarah...
The only daughter of the Bryant family isn't wearing a bit of jewelry.
There, much better.
Sarah, you've become even more beautiful.
Have you found yourself a nice young man?
Oh Father...
How's work?
Almost too good.
I don't even have time to make movies.
Jacky!
Sarah, I'm leaving...
Jacky...
Jacky, you still haven't changed your mind?
I don't see why I should.
How long do you intend to be infatuated with racing?
Take over for me at the foundation.
You can do much more good for the world...
You're the same as ever.
Your way of thinking is always right, and everything else is wrong!
You don't understand a thing!
I don't want to abandon my destiny as a racer...
That's all there is to it.
Jacky!
Hold it, Jacky.
Please, Father...
Sarah!
I'm sorry Father, but we're doing just fine...
I guess he has his share of problems too.
I see, Jacky and Sarah are from the Bryant family...
Well duh, their last name is Bryant.
Jeeze, you are so ignorant...
The Bryant's are one of the richest families in the world.
Leisure business, railroads, space projects, public works...
They're involved in almost everything you can think of...
Which means, those two are super rich.
I guess so.
Then why...
Yeah, why would he want to be a racer...
No, I was thinking...
...they could afford feed us a little better.
Is that all you ever think of?
Is that bad?
What's wrong, Akira?
I just had this feeling that someone was watching us...
Must be my imagination.
Should we go?
What?
We're going back to the hotel already?
Then have at least one dance with me.
No way, why me?
You danced with Sarah.
But Sarah's not like you, she's quiet.
What did you say?
Stock Car B1 Class, Tournament three, New Las Vegas Grand Prix!
On this beautiful day...
...here at the New Las Vegas race track, 40,000 fans are...
...waiting for the race to start.
The pace car has gone into the pit.
It's starting time.
Number 26, Jacky Bryant is coming up, full speed from the rear.
I'm going to stand on that awards platform today!
In the lead is last year's champion, Mac Spenser.
He's through the corner, heading towards the main stands.
And right behind him is Jacky Bryant.
All right, I got him!
Go Jacky!
Go for it!
Come on Jacky!
Jacky!
Jacky catches up to Mac at the second curve!
But as last year's champ, Mac is not gonna make it easy!
Damn!
So close!
Ah, he almost made it...
They're all three together...
That guy would be a pain...
Akira Yuki!
Perfect timing.
Move!
What's your problem?
I don't care about the order!
I'll take on Akira Yuki, and take Pai Chan back to Hong Kong.
Then Master Ryu will...
Mac Spencer completely blocked Jacky, and will not let him through.
Whatever will you do, Jacky?
Damn!
You!
Here comes Jacky!
He's catching up to Mac along the back straightaway.
Here goes!
Both of them keep their feet glued to the pedal!
Wow Jacky's blowing his opponent's technique away!
Jacky is in the lead!
Yes!
He's in the lead!
Right on, Jacky!
Keep it up!
Where are you going?
This is getting good...
Uh, well, you see...
The bathroom...
Gees.
You better hurry up, or the race will be over!
Yes, ma'am!
I'm Lee Coleman from the New Las Vegas branch of the Koenkan.
How dare you make fools of us!
I didn't mean to make fools of you.
I'm not like Yan.
This time, you're going down.
Enough already...
I've never done anything to you.
Maybe you haven't, but I've got plenty against you.
Damn, my tires are losing their traction.
But I can't afford to go back to the pit.
Looks like Mac is changing his strategy to get Jacky!
And the champ has a good chance of overtaking the lead!
No way!
W-What happened?
Oh my God!
Jacky got himself back on course, but other car crashed into him!
Jacky!
Are you Sarah Bryant?
Yes...
Jacky Bryant is seriously injured.
We're taking him to the hospital, we'd like you to come along.
Yes, of course.
Hurry.
I'll find Akira and catch up to you.
Okay!
Jacky!
Alexander!
I've got to hurry...
How is my brother?
His life's not in danger, is it?
Don't worry, he doesn't have a scratch on him.
What do you mean?
I made sure he wouldn't get hurt too badly.
You mean...
Yes, exactly...
Miss Sarah Bryant.
What's this?
Spring Blossom technique.
Sweet dreams.
Hey, hold it, will you?
I want to go see what's going on over there!
That's no concern of mine.
Akira, what are you doing, Jacky's in trouble!
Gotcha!
Senpuga!
Akira!
Pai!
This is how you do...
...Senpuga!
Senpuga!
Senpuga is a spin kick aimed at the opponent's upper body.
It is the most diverse of all foot techniques in Chinese martial arts...
...and is also a fundamental Ensei Ken technique.
The more the kick is executed with the tip of the toes...
...the greater the damage it incurs to the opponent.
Using Kung Fu you haven't mastered will just get you hurt.
Pai, we've got to go find Jacky!
Yes!
H-Hold it.
It's not over yet...
Can't you see we have an emergency?
Some other time.
Jacky!
And I was so close...
Why would I spin out there?
Jacky!
Hey, you're not hurt at all?
What, did you want me to get hurt?
But just a while ago, someone came to get Sarah...
...to go to the hospital because you'd been hurt.
What?
Jacky...
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
Hi, I'm Akira.
During the commotion of Jacky's accident, someone kidnapped Sarah.
Pai and Jacky think the Koenkan have something to do with it.
Hey, you, dressed in the black ninja outfit, who are you anyway?
The next episode of Virtua Fighter, "The Destined Twosome."
Hey, you Ninja, how can you kidnap a lady and...
...still claim to be a martial artist?