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, 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 and Pai saved a boy named Jimmy.
They found out that Sarah was at his house.
However, Sarah and Jimmy's sister are taken away by the men in black.
I'm Guy Krueger from the Koenkan, New York.
Sarah's at a casino...
Sarah's been chosen to fight there as part of the entertainment.
You're weaker than I expected.
Illegal Wrestling
Where could this underground Koenkan Casino be?
Alexander, can't you smell Sarah?
Even your nose can't find her, huh?
I'm exhausted.
We should return to the surface and get a map or something.
Go ahead and rest if you like.
I'll go alone if I have to.
No one is going to get in my way!
Jacky?
What?
Go if you want!
But aren't you hungry?
Don't you ever get nervous?
It's not just Sarah they took, but Jimmy's sister too!
How can you be so laid back at a...
I guess your stomach is laid back!
I'm going to go up and get some food.
You wait here.
He's gone.
The only time he is on the ball is when it comes to food.
Miss Pai?
What's Akira like?
What?
As you can see, he's a scatterbrained pig!
Why do you say that?
Why not, it's true!
She's right.
See?
Durricks research lab, Europe
What's going on?
I'm confirming that it's being delivered to Durricks research lab.
I'll continue to keep watch.
Right.
Stars?
Uh-huh.
Akira set out on a journey to find the eight stars.
What does that mean?
I guess it's a sort of soul searching.
He's searching for something other than power and strength.
I'm not sure I understand it either...
...but I think he's doing the right thing...
I just feel it.
There are people in this world who only care about...
...having power and will sacrifice everything for it.
Who's hungry?
Huh?
Is this the guy who's been giving the Koenkan such a hard time?
Jimmy!
You aren't eating at all.
If you don't eat something, you won't have any strength when you need it.
Jimmy's worried about his sister.
Somebody else's worried about his sister...
...but he doesn't have any problem gobbling down.
Jimmy, that's all the more reason to eat.
The more you eat, the more strength you'll have later.
C'mon, eat it for your sister.
It's delicious.
A star?
I never knew you could see them underground!
But...
It's coming this way!
Is it...
Oh no!
Why does this keep happening?
Who said these tracks were out of commission?
Hey, the train isn't going that fast!
In that case...
Are we really jumping onto that thing?
Of course!
You're reckless as usual.
Shut up!
Let's go!
W-Wait!
Jimmy!
Are you okay?
T-Thank you.
This will get us there in no time.
And if it's a trap?
Who cares!
It stopped.
Kind of quiet for the last stop...
A-Are we...
...going down?
We've been waiting for you.
I'm Clive Maroni, the manager of this casino.
W-Why you!
Where is she?
Where is Sarah?
No need to be so rough, sir.
Creating a scene here will only make things worse for you.
What?
Cut it out, Jacky!
It's best not to resist.
You're lucky.
We can continue this conversation in the room over there.
Akira, look!
Oh, so you've noticed.
That's our main attraction, the fighting ring.
Fighting ring?
Some people call it "illegal wrestling"...
...but what goes on here is true battle.
It will make your blood dance in your veins.
How do you find our VIP room, the other gem of this casino?
Who cares?
Where's Sarah?
The fight is about to begin.
Why don't we watch the fight first?
That's illegal!
That's horrible!
What do you think?
A great reward will be given to the winner, and death awaits for the loser.
Such simplicity, such beauty!
The fight of all fights!
Akira!
This isn't a fight.
Murder is not a martial art...
I will not accept this!
Isn't a fight for one's life the purest of fights?
And you're going to make Sarah fight in that ring?
I see you want to get the girls back...
We just want to provide our clients with the highest quality entertainment.
It's a game.
If one of you fights and wins, we will return the girls to you.
How's that?
What?
I don't think it's such a bad deal.
So which one of you is going to stand in the ring?
You bastard!
Open up!
We're not gonna fight!
It seems that you still don't understand.
See, you don't have a choice.
What a dirty trick!
Clive, are you giving me your word?
Of course.
Fine.
If it's for Sarah, I will fight!
Jacky!
I'm going to go fight in that filthy ring.
If anything happens to Jacky, Sarah will be devastated.
Akira!
Champ, it's time.
You're opponent is a Hakkyokuken expert.
A good match.
You can do whatever you please.
After all, you are the undefeated Wolf Hawkfield.
I don't care who he is.
So long as I get to fight a strong opponent.
That's the only reason I'm here...
We're counting on you.
We'll double, no, triple your prize money!
Disgusting!
And now, our main event...
A fight just for money, we're not even human beings...
In the blue corner, Akira Yuki!
And in the red corner, the formidable and undefeated...
...Wolf Hawkfield!
I bet he's in it just for the money.
I'll teach him a lesson.
People should neither bring harm to themselves nor to others.
That is the guiding principle of my martial arts.
But it does not apply those who have gone astray.
Since you have no discipline, I'll have to set you straight!
Here goes!
Are you okay, Jacky?
Where's Akira?
The fight's already begun.
That idiot!
That's Wolf.
Wolf...
You mean Wolf Hawkfield?
Akira...
He's dodging Akira easily.
Does this mean Wolf is a better fighter than Akira?
Is this it?
How disappointing.
Something's not right.
Oh no!
Take this!
What's wrong?
Akira isn't himself.
He's so angry about this fight, he's lost sight of what it's really about!
That's why, that's why Akira is...
No, Akira!
You won't be able to see the stars if you fight like that!
Don't fight like that!
No!
It's no use. No!
No matter how loud you scream, Akira can't hear you.
Yes he can.
People's feelings can't be muted by a measly piece of glass!
Pai...
I know he'll hear me.
Akira!
Please remember!
Your stars!
The stars!
Stars?
When your heart ceases to be pure, you lose sight of the stars.
That's it...
I...
Akira!
I guess there is no one who can make my blood boil after all...
That's it, I'd forgotten...
Martial arts aren't meant to be used to control others.
How could I have forgotten?
Because of my rage...
Akira!
This ring may be stained with blood...
...but his eyes aren't tainted.
This man is worth fighting with everything I have.
Y-You...
Yes, Akira is back!
Akira!
Giant Swing!
In this move, the opponent is swung around and then thrown.
It is Wolf's signature technique.
The psychological and physical damage this move causes is immeasurable.
It's over!
What the...
Daiden Hosui!
He did it, Akira won!
Akira Yuki...
It's been a long time since I've had a fight like this.
Thank you.
I'd like to fight you again.
Fair and square.
Out where the sun shines.
If I get to fight you, that's not a bad prospect.
Clive!
Now hand over Sarah and Jimmy's sister, like you promised.
What a great match!
That's quite something to beat Wolf...
Who cares!
Hurry up and give us back the girls!
Give them back!
Fine.
You slime, Clive!
I'm not done with you yet.
What will Pai and Jacky's fate be, having fallen into Clive's trap?
What awaits Akira and Sarah?
What will become of them?
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
I'm Wolf Hawkfield, known as an invincible, undefeated champ...
Wolf!
This isn't a platform for you to brag!
That's right!
We find out Jimmy's true identity and we're still trying to rescue Sarah!
Besides, this is only your first appearance!
Sorry.
The next episode of Virtua Fighter, "Beyond the Explosive Blaze."
By the way, I used to be known as...
Enough!
Sorry.