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.
The casino where Sarah and Jimmy's sister were supposedly taken to...
...turned out to be where an illegal wrestling match was taking place.
Murder is not a martial art, I will not accept this!
If one of you fights and wins, we will return the girls to you.
He's so angry about the fight, he's lost sight of what it's really about!
Akira!
Please remember!
Your stars!
Beyond the Explosive Blaze
I'd like to fight you again.
Fair and square.
If I get to fight you, that's not a bad prospect.
Akira won, Clive!
Hurry up and give us back the girls!
Fine.
Pai!
Jacky!
Akira!
Clive, you and your dirty tricks!
Those two are still of much use to us.
Besides, you must know how we operate by now.
So why the surprise?
Akira!
Good job, Wolf.
It was a great match.
Although I didn't expect you to lose...
What have you done with Akira?
That's not your concern.
Now get some rest.
From now on, I will provide you with more suitable opponents.
It seems that Mr. Wolf is pretty angry.
You lowlife!
What are you going to do with us?
Now, what shall I do with you?
Well, you know where you're going, Miss Pai Chan.
But first things first...
Jimmy!
Clive, what are you going to do to Jimmy?
Run!
Hurry, Jimmy!
Thank you for trusting me, Miss Pai.
Jimmy!
You were a great help...
...Miss Pai Chan.
Jimmy?
You...
I'm Jimmy Gates.
Chairman of the Koenkan, USA.
But...
Wait!
W-What have I done?
M-Mr. Gates, sir?
Why?
Why did he step into the ring?
He could have been killed.
He stopped Jacky, who would risk his life for his sister.
Is he that sure of his martial arts abilities?
No!
He just didn't want to see Sarah devastated...
That's why!
Are you saying that it was an act of friendship?
That's right!
Ridiculous!
To risk your own life for another?
I will not accept that.
Jimmy...
There are only two kinds of people, winners and losers.
The winners get everything, and the losers lose everything.
That's why I...
Helping each other out like that makes me sick.
If one is truly strong, one does not need friendship!
I see, you are one of my father's victims.
What?
My father's twisted teachings have created such a pitiful lonesome soul.
Lonesome?
That's right.
No matter how many underlings you may have, you trust none of them.
You love nobody.
You surround yourself with people, but you're always alone.
Shut up!
Hit me!
Go on, hit me.
And you'll end up alone again!
Go on and betray everybody who believed in you!
You're quite the poet, Miss Pai.
But real life is not so pretty.
Let me show you something to prove my point.
A death match between friends, Akira Yuki and Jacky Bryant.
Akira!
Are you okay?
Yeah, but why are you helping me?
I'm not sure...
...maybe because I don't want to lose such a worthy opponent.
And...
And?
They don't understand a fighter's spirit.
They think they can buy the soul of fighting with their money.
Wolf...
There they are!
Akira!
Akira, are you okay?
Yeah...
I'm just a little tired from my fight with Wolf...
...so I had my guard down.
Where are Pai and Jimmy?
I'm sorry you did this for me, but they were taken by Clive.
I see...
Now watch very closely, Miss Pai.
And see how fragile this thing you call friendship is.
How do you like our secret VIP room?
Clive!
How dare you go back on your word!
Oh no, I'll still keep my word.
But Jacky, you need to fight too.
Who am I supposed to fight?
Akira Yuki.
No way!
I don't believe you, you've already lied to me once.
Is that so...
Jacky...
Sarah!
Jacky, help me.
Sarah!
Are you there, Sarah?
Help me, Jacky...
Jacky...
It's up to you.
That jerk!
Jacky.
Let's do it, Jacky.
Even if it's a trap...
If there's the slightest chance that it could save Sarah and Jimmy's sister...
Akira...
I'm a little too tired to fight with you...
...but if that's what they want, let's do it.
Fighting his friend for his sister, how brilliant!
But the best part is to come after the fight.
That was just a recording.
Sarah is probably somewhere in Europe by now.
So, what will it be?
Where have you taken Akira?
Hang on, Akira.
I'm coming for you and your friends, I promise.
Wolf?
W-What are you doing here?
W-What are you doing?
Run.
I've come to save you, hurry!
Save me?
That's right, you're Akira's friend.
Friend?
Now set her free!
And Akira!
Why?
Hurry, get out of here!
Why...
Hurry!
Why?
Hurry up!
Why is everybody...
Why...
I'm going to destroy everything that torments me!
Mr. Gates, sir!
Now it's your turn!
Stop!
Sarah's not here!
She's been taken to Europe!
What?
It was a trap, Jimmy is the head of the Koenkan, USA!
What?
Jimmy?
Is Jimmy really...
Oh no.
He activated the self-destruct system!
Ten minutes until this place blows!
W-What?
Run, we have to get out of here!
Let Akira and Jacky out.
You go with Pai and get everyone out of the casino.
What about you?
I'm going after Jimmy.
Be careful!
Akira! Be careful!
Pai, don't worry.
I'll get Jimmy back.
But Jimmy is...
...one of us, right?
Akira...
It's going to be okay, I promise I'll bring him back.
Trust me.
Akira!
Please evacuate!
This casino will explode soon, run everyone!
Pai, are you okay?
Jacky, we've got to get everyone out of the casino.
B-But we need to get out of here, too!
But you're the manager!
C'mon, lets go!
Right!
Jimmy...
Jimmy!
Hurry!
Get on the elevator!
Hurry, get out of here!
Stop!
Jimmy!
Jimmy, is it true that you...
Yeah, I deceived you...
So what?
You, Wolf and all of you are disgusting with your friendships...
Jimmy...
Why?
Why you don't gloat over your victory against Wolf?
And why does Wolf treat you like a friend after he lost to you?
Why?
Why, why?
You, Wolf, Pai Chan and Jacky...
You're all trying to drive me crazy with your stupid friendships!
That's why you all need to be destroyed...
...so that I can continue to be Jimmy Gates!
That's everyone.
Get in the elevator, Pai.
We're out of time.
But Akira...
He's fine, believe in him!
No, I'm staying!
Pai!
Come on!
No, let me go!
Wolf, take us up!
Akira...
Y-You hit me.
That's right, I hit you.
Not Jimmy the head of Koenkan, but Jimmy my friend.
And if that's what it takes to get you understand, I'll do it again.
Shut up!
I will never lose, the Koenkan will never lose!
Open your eyes, Jimmy!
Wake up!
Shut up!
You're all talk.
You are nothing but a weakling before me.
No...
Jimmy, you're wrong.
It's not about winning or losing.
Those things mean nothing!
We all win and we all lose...
We all suffer and we all cry...
...but...
But even so, life is worth living!
The strong, the weak, everyone!
What?
Joho Shoko!
Joho shoko is a distinctive Hakkyokuken full body attack.
This move utilizes the opponent's momentum and force.
Combined with the force of Shinkyaku, the opponent is taken down.
The power of this depends on the force the opponent's attack.
Watch out, Jimmy!
Akira!
Are you okay, Jimmy?
Why did you save me?
To live, both you and I...
Akira...
Why me?
I lost to you.
I told you.
I didn't fight you to win or lose...
...but to live.
I wanted to get to know the real you.
...to live...
Yeah Jimmy, let's live.
Akira...
Alexander!
You're okay!
Alexander!
Akira!
Pai, watch out!
Akira!
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
Akira, you're alive, right?
You can't die like this.
I haven't told you anything yet.
I haven't told you how I feel.
He's alive.
He has to be!
We have to go to Europe to fight the Koenkan and get Sarah back!
The next episode of Virtua fighter, "Little Dancer."
Akira, I have faith in you...