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.
During Jacky's race in New Las Vegas.
Sarah was kidnapped by a mysterious man...
Alexander led Akira to Sarah, but it was too late...
...and Sarah was taken away in a helicopter.
Akira discovered that Sarah was taken to a research lab in Salt Lake.
As Akira set out to rescue her, a mysterious ninja appeared before him.
For the first time in his life, Akira experienced the bitterness of defeat.
A Sad Past
Y-You...
Akira!
Akira, what happened?
Are you all right, Akira?
Did you have a bad dream?
A dream...
That guy was so strong...
I've never come across anyone so strong.
Are you upset that you lost?
Oh man...
Grandpa's gonna be mad.
That's why I lost sight of the stars.
You mean the eight stars?
Yeah...
I've got a long way to go.
One day I realized I was too hung up on winning and losing.
I let myself think that I was stronger than anyone else.
Even now I just start thinking that way, without even realizing it.
I know I shouldn't think like that...
...but I can't help it...
I can't help thinking that I want to beat him!
10th generation Hagakure Clan, Kagemaru...
At this rate, I'll never be able to see the stars.
Akira...
Hey, where's Jacky?
He's making a phone call.
He's trying to get information on the lab Sara was taken to.
That's right, Sarah!
We've got to go rescuer her!
But, how is he going to investigate?
Beats me...
This is Jacky.
Is Thomas there?
H-Hello, Master Jacky!
You sound well!
I've been so worried about you since you left...
Keep it down Thomas, I don't want Dad to hear this.
Do not worry.
Mr. Bryant left for Washington today to attend a government party.
He said he saw you in New Las Vegas.
Look, I don't have time to chat.
I want you to do me a favor.
What is it?
Check out all the research labs around Salt Lake...
...and do background checks, too.
It should be a cinch if you use our information network.
Be careful, not a scratch!
She's valuable material.
Yes, ma'am.
Where are you going?
Back to New Las Vegas to get Chris, the guy who fell off the helicopter.
That won't be necessary.
I'll get the Koenkan to take care of him.
Take care of him?
So, how did it go, Jacky?
W-What are you doing?
Hey, what's all this about?
What has gotten into you all of sudden?
What's going on, Jacky?
You're quite a little actress, you sure had me fooled.
Fooled?
What do you mean?
Sarah is taken to a lab in Salt Lake called Durricks research lab.
They're financed by the Koenkan.
The Koenkan?
The Koenkan kidnapped Sarah after all...
But weren't they after Pai?
It was all an act!
An act?
I don't know why, but it was Sarah they were after all along.
That's why she's been hanging around with us.
What?
Everything makes sense now!
You said the Koenkan were after you, but you were one of them!
You've been deceiving us!
Isn't that right, Pai Chan?
I was totally shocked at first too.
I couldn't believe it.
I understand the correlation between Durricks research lab and the Koenkan.
But I just don't believe that the Koenkan is an ordinary dojo.
On the surface, the Koenkan appears to be a normal dojo...
...but in reality it is a lot like the Mafia.
Their headquarters is in Hong Kong, but they have branches all over the world.
The brain of operation is called Lau Chan.
Lau Chan!
Lau Chan is your father, isn't he?
Pai Chan!
Pai...
Answer me, Pai!
You were after Sarah all along, weren't you?
What do you want with her?
Why did they kidnap her?
Yes, Lau Chan is the head of the Koenkan and I am his daughter.
But you have to believe me, I have nothing to do with the Koenkan!
Because...
Because I despise Lau Chan from the bottom of my heart...
China, Shantung
My father is the master of martial arts.
He made me learn Ensei Ken since I was a little girl.
Ensei Ken is an ancient Chinese martial art from Shantung, China.
But Ensei Ken didn't satisfy my father.
The more he mastered it, the more he became...
...aware of Ensei Ken's weaknesses.
My father began to explore the long forbidden branch of Ensei Ken...
...called Koenken.
Because Koenken was so powerful, it had been banned by the Emperor.
But that didn't stop my father nor his hunger for ultimate strength...
...and he pursued the forbidden martial art.
He was consumed by this obsession with martial arts.
He didn't even notice when Mother became ill.
Daddy!
Mommy's...
Daddy, Mommy's in trouble!
She's in pain, she's gonna die!
Don't bother me!
Daddy!
Pai, your mother is...
I swore then that I would never forgive Father, never!
I swore that I would make him pay for letting her die like that!
Thank you, Alexander.
Then why are the Koenkan guys after you?
Maybe her father wants you to come back, so he could apologize.
No.
Father's trying to marry me to his disciple...
...Ryu Kaorun.
Ryu Kaorun?
Because of Ryu, the Koenkan has expanded all over the world.
Father values Ryu and his skills, he even wants Ryu to be his successor...
But in order to do so, I need to marry him.
What's going on here, Eva?
Explain it to me.
I thought we both needed Pai Chan.
Sarah Bryant is a splendid specimen.
Her mental capacity, power of judgment, and martial arts skills...
She surpasses Pai Chan, all around.
Besides, isn't it better for you that Pai Chan isn't the guinea pig?
There are some pretty tough tests involved.
You wouldn't want her to be damaged, would you?
Are you jealous?
Perhaps...
All right, I'll let it go this time.
But I don't want you making decisions on your own anymore.
I understand, Master Ryu.
I'd like to inform you that Sarah Bryant has woken up.
Okay.
Then let's start the experiments.
Where am I?
Jacky!
Akira?
Where...
Where is everybody?
Let's start the experiment, bring in the dummies.
Yes, ma'am.
Okay Sarah Bryant, show us how strong you are.
Begin the experiment!
Beginning experiment.
Start up the dummies.
Damage to the dummy is 764.
Just as I expected.
792...
826!
914!
Splendid, Sarah Bryant!
Jacky, help!
Jacky, Akira!
Of all places to run out of gas...
You should've filled it up in New Las Vegas.
Like we could have...
Thank you both for believing me.
I don't believe you 100% yet...
But what good will it do if I doubt you now?
Our priority is to get to Salt Lake...
But first, we need to find a gas station.
The car and I both need fuel.
See?
You need a refill too?
Look, finally, a gas station!
All right!
Food, food, food!
Hey Akira!
Hold it, Akira!
That guy is hopeless...
Well, Pai, you wait here.
I'll go get some gas.
Oh, I'll go with you.
That's all right.
It's hot, stay here and rest.
Thank you...
What's the matter, Akira?
There's no one here, and no food either.
Wow, they have vending machines for gas in America.
It's called self-serve.
Don't you know anything?
Maybe there's a hamburger vending machine somewhere...
All you think about is food, isn't it?
What's taking them so long?
We've been looking for you, Pai Chan.
Lee!
Where did you...
Better not move, little lady.
I can't afford to screw up anymore.
See, if I'm going to live, I need the dead bodies of you and Akira Yuki.
Dead body?
What do you mean?
I wonder...
Alexander!
It's no use!
Why don't we just sit back and enjoy the show?
Fireworks with 100 gallons of gasoline!
Akira!
Jacky!
I did it!
Akira!
Jacky!
Come on, you're next.
Alexander!
What the...
A man of the martial arts using explosives?
You'll pay.
Akira, Jacky!
People should neither bring harm to themselves nor to others.
This is the guiding principle of martial arts.
But it does not apply to those who have gone astray!
Since you lack discipline, we'll have to set you straight.
Here goes!
Die!
Ensei Ken is no match for Koenken!
Are you all right?
So we meet for the third time...
...and the last time!
Die!
Akira!
Taitori Senkyaku!
Akira, he's going to kick!
Doppo Choshitsu!
Doppo Choshitsu is a Hakkyoku Ken kick that requires agility.
This devastating knee kick draws its strength from...
...a spring like action that can only be executed by highly trained legs.
When delivered properly, its power is immeasurable.
It's a miracle that you two escaped the explosion alive.
When you see the numbers on the gas pump going down...
...you know something's wrong.
By the way, how far until the next town?
About 20 miles.
20 miles, that's over 30 kilometers, right?
I can't go on, I'm completely out of fuel.
Stop whining and push.
Sarah's waiting for us.
Let's go!
Get up!
I'm hungry, I'm starving!
Shut up, c'mon, get up!
No.
Can't we eat lunch first?
Push if you want to eat!
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.
We're headed to Salt Lake where Sarah is being held hostage.
But along the way, we get chased by a small town sheriff.
What?
We're outlaws?
The next episode of Virtua Fighter, "Wanted."
What kind of punk are you to be calling us outlaws?
Wait a minute, if the sheriff's an old fogy, that makes us the punks.