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.
New Las Vegas, city of desires...
Just as Jacky's race was getting exciting...
...Lee from the Koenkan appeared and challenged Akira to a duel.
In the meantime, a mysterious man sabotaged Jacky causing an accident.
Luckily, Jacky was unhurt.
However, Sarah was the true target of this scheme...
...and was kidnapped by a mysterious man.
The Destined Twosome
Why?
Why does Sarah have to get kidnapped?
Jacky, do you have any idea who it might be?
Does your father have enemies?
He's not like that!
He doesn't have enemies.
Akira!
You got into a fight with a strange man, didn't you?
Oh yeah, he came out of nowhere and insisted on fighting me for no reason.
He said that he's the leader of the Koenkan branch here.
Is that true?
Then maybe...
You think the Koenkan have her?
That jerks!
They planned it all...
I'll show them!
Yes!
Where are you going?
To the Koenkan!
She's not here.
Diversion tactics...
Let's go, hurry!
Okay!
So, tell me.
What's going on?
Why the Koenkan?
Think about it, who else would do something as low as this?
How dare those Koenkan jerks use Sarah to get to me!
You really think so?
Positive!
I'm coming for you, Sarah!
Oh, you've already finished your job?
I'm impressed.
Where should we make the swap?
I'll leave that up to you.
You name the time.
Very well, I'll be right over then.
The money has been wired to the account as instructed.
Okay then, I'll see you soon.
The package I've been waiting for is finally here...
Let's go.
Turn left there.
Do you really think the Koenkan did it?
You are so hard headed!
Who else would do something like this?
What is it?
Got someone else in mind?
Alexander!
What?
How's a flying squirrel gonna kidnap Sarah?
Well, I noticed that he hasn't been around.
Why don't you just keep your mouth shut, okay?
Hey, in front of you, Jacky!
Look, how many times...
Jacky, watch out!
I tried to warn you.
Just shut up, will you?
Where on earth are they headed?
It doesn't matter, just don't lose them.
Alexander?
You are the...
No, let me go!
Please, let me go!
Why?
You saved my life.
That was because...
Who are you?
I am...
I had to use the sleep needle, forgive me...
...I didn't mean to hurt you...
Come on, let's go.
Okay!
You really think Sarah's here?
Definitely!
O-Okay...
There they go...
Oh, it's you.
What, you are hungry?
No?
You know what, I'm kinda busy right now...
Jacky and Pai just charged into the Koenkan, so I need to...
What?
What's wrong?
Huh?
You've got a big red bump on your tail!
I'm just kidding.
I know it's a ring.
But where'd you get this?
Sarah!
This is Sarah's...
Do you know where Sarah is?
Where's she?
Jacky...
Thank you for letting me know, Alexander.
This'll take us to Sarah in no time.
You're...
We're gonna end this once and for all!
You're relentless, aren't you?
Sarah!
Y-You...
Are you worried about the girl?
No.
I just did what I was told.
Hold it!
You are...
What're you going to with Sarah?
Hurry, go!
Hold it!
You hold it!
We're not done yet, Akira Yuki!
I don't have...
...time to play...
...Kung Fu...
...with you!
Hou Ken!
Hou Ken is not originally a Hakkyoku Ken maneuver.
It is a basic strike from a form called Keiri Ken.
However when combined with a powerful Hakkyoku Ken move, Shinkyaku...
...its power is beyond imagination.
That man...
Chief, that guy's hanging onto us.
Shake him off.
No way!
She's nowhere in sight...
If it's not them, who could it be?
Let's go!
Yes!
Come on, Sarah, where are you?
Where did Akira go at a time like this?
Akira!
Gotcha!
Give it to me!
The pool!
Akira!
Hurry!
Yes!
They're gone, your boss is cold hearted, isn't she?
Hey, is Sarah on that helicopter?
I see, you want to drown, huh?
Y-Yes, she's on it!
Where are they taking her?
T-To the research lab...
Where?
Near Salt Lake!
Salt Lake?
You better tell me what they're going to do to Sarah there, or...
Who's there?
Hold it!
Are you from the Koenkan, too?
No...
Then who are you?
What's with that outfit of yours?
Are you the one who kidnapped Sarah?
Indeed.
Why?
I do as I am ordered.
This time, I was asked to kidnap the girl.
Then what are you doing here, you fulfilled your orders, didn't you?
I want to fight with you.
Here goes!
He's fast!
Akira!
Akira, are you all right?
Wait...
W-Who are you...
I am...
...10th generation Hagakure clan, Kagemaru.
Kagemaru...
We'll meet again, sometime...
Akira!
What happened, Akira?
I lost to him...
Who?
Akira...
No!
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
Sarah, where have they taken you?
In order to find out who kidnapped Sarah...
...I turn to the butler of the Bryant family for help.
And then I discover something shocking...
I'm not your enemy!
The next episode of Virtua Fighter, "A Sad Past."
No one comes between me and Sarah!