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 arrived in Grand Paris...
...where he met a very wealthy young man named Lion.
Lion, why is the Koenkan after you?
I have no idea, I bet my old man hired them.
Lion, take care!
Akira!
You're alive, I knew it!
I knew it!
I was so worried.
Uh, well...
Sarah!
You're alive, Sarah!
A Coldhearted Reunion
T-That's...
Sarah!
You're alive, Sarah!
What's wrong?
You got shy because you haven't seen her in a while?
Wait a minute.
There's something strange about Sarah.
Sarah, what's wrong?
You've been through so much.
It's all right now.
Sarah!
Hey, calm down!
Don't you remember who I am?
Sarah!
I'll help!
Stop.
A fighting machine has no emotion.
That's right, Sarah Bryant...
Kill him, your very own brother...
...with your own hands.
Sarah, please stop!
Sarah, stop!
Pai!
Sarah!
Stop it!
Ouch...
Akira!
Sarah, it's Akira!
Have you forgotten him?
He's always hungry, thick-headed and hopelessly optimistic...
Hey now...
Attack target, Jacky Bryant.
I am Sarah, the invincible warrior.
Sarah, why?
Why you don't remember me?
We're family, why do we have to fight?
Jacky!
Die!
That's...
...Kagemaru!
I-It's Kagemaru...
You did this to Sarah, didn't you?
Back off.
This isn't the Sarah Bryant you know.
What?
Watch out!
We've got unexpected interference...
Sarah, retreat for now.
...retreat for now.
Sarah!
S-Sarah...
Sarah!
She's gone.
It's no use.
It's useless to go after her right now.
Retreat for now.
Follow me.
But why is her...
Hurry.
Uh, Akira...
Why don't you care for one?
I don't smoke, thanks.
You martial artists are not like us.
However, it appears that even experts with Koenken...
...have been outdone by my son, Lion.
I would have thought that you would capture my son with ease.
If your son would take his position as the Rafale heir more seriously...
...our job would be much easier.
I understand, thanks.
What is it?
I am sure you will receive word soon.
It seems there was a little incident at Koenkan Europe.
And for some reason, my son was there.
What?
You're late!
Why did Rafale receive information before me?
There was a lot of confusion at Gravenhaag.
It seems that a woman named Sarah defeated the bureau chief.
Sarah?
Eva, what are you doing?
Bring Lion back right away.
And take Dr. Ivanoff from the research lab with you.
It appears that her research has shown some results.
Yes sir!
His ribs are broken.
I'm surprised he didn't pass out.
Why are you doing this?
I've wanted to talk to you.
I have nothing to say to you.
Ow!
Why didn't you dodge me?
After all, I am the one who kidnapped Sarah Bryant.
I know, Akira told me.
It's because of you that Sarah...
...that Sarah...
Jacky!
That's right, it's my fault.
She had to go through all that, because of me.
All that?
Shut up, I don't want to listen to your excuse.
I'm gonna get you!
Jacky!
Jacky, there's no point fighting someone who doesn't want to fight.
Why don't you hear him out?
C'mon.
I kidnapped Sarah because I received orders from a certain place.
Yeah, you've told me that before.
That's where it all began.
You mean that research lab in Salt Lake?
Yes.
But I can't give you any more details.
That's right, you are a pro...
Professional my foot, all you do is dirty work.
Jacky!
No, it's okay, it's true.
My clan has made its living this way for generations.
Yeah, but you completed that mission, right?
So why are you still after Sarah?
That was an assignment too, it was a bit of a coincidence.
A certain French company asked me to find out what sort of research...
...they were doing with Sarah.
A French company...
So I've been tracking Sarah...
...Salt Lake, New York, and finally...
...the Durricks research lab on the Rhine.
And they...
What did they do?
What did they do to Sarah?
They brainwashed her.
She's been brainwashed?
Sarah was an experiment to create a pure human weapon with no emotions.
She suffered day after day...
...and they changed her into a fighting machine with no feelings...
...by that woman!
Woman?
Eva Durricks, the head of Durricks research lab.
Eva?
Is that...
...that woman we met in Salt Lake...
I believe it is the same woman.
Then that trailer Sarah was taken in...
I'm assuming that she is probably controlling and observing Sarah.
She's watching Sarah's every move...
...with those cold eyes that are even colder than Sarah's heart.
Jacky.
Brainwashing?
Those cold eyes?
I don't believe any of it!
But Sarah wasn't herself.
She was like a puppet without a will of her own.
A puppet without a will of her own?
So she was turned into a fighting machine?
How dare they!
Why Sarah?
Why does this have to happen to Sarah?
Jacky...
It's not true!
The real Sarah is...
...a very kind person.
That's Sarah's...
I'll return it to you.
Why do you have this?
She wrapped it around my wound.
Where are you going?
To turn your sister back the way she was.
But why are you doing this?
I want to put an end to this with my own hands.
I am not under anyone's employ anymore...
...so I will do what I think is right.
Wait just one second.
Now that's just too suave.
You!
I'd love to fight you again some day.
Not because we are fighting over something, or being ordered by someone...
Yes, someday.
Wait a minute.
I'm going too.
Me too.
Me too!
I am always alone.
Everything is perfect so far.
But I would like more actual combat data.
Who exhibited the strongest fighting qualities at the Salt Lake research lab?
I'll bring up the data.
It's Akira Yuki.
You have a phone call.
A phone call?
Put it through.
Yes?
Is this Eva Durricks?
This is Ivanoff from the Rafale company.
Rafale company?
Here, I got them.
All this?
I wasn't sure what would work best.
There's nothing to eat, Alexander.
Look at you, being comforted by Alexander...
That stings.
Sorry.
Hey, I didn't mean it like that...
No, it's not that.
What happened to Sarah is the Koenkan's fault.
Pai.
He said that a French company hired him, didn't he?
Yeah, he did.
I'm going to get some food for Akira and Alexander.
Really?
Yeah, I'll be back.
I'm so happy, I finally get to eat.
You're so easy to please.
Lion is a growing boy too, so he's bound to be hungry...
...right, Pai?
Huh?
It's me, Lion.
Pai?
I'll go too.
I want to find out...
...if the French company he was talking about is the Rafale company...
I see...
I understand.
I'm the daughter of Lau Chan, the head of the Koenkan.
Let's go.
All we need to do is wait, and they will come...
...for you.
They're here.
Wake up now, Sarah.
In order to get accurate data, we need to draw out Akira Yuki's true power.
But first, that girl...
You may kill her if you wish, don't hold back.
Oh man...
Where did they go?
Yeah, wasn't Lion just going to get food?
You!
Lion!
Don't forget, Sarah is Jacky's sister.
Lion!
Attack target, Pai Chan.
It's me, stop it Sarah!
Sarah!
Pai!
Sarah, you really...
Sarah!
Pai!
Akira, I'm okay...
...but please help Sarah...
Here he comes!
Your next target...
...Akira Yuki!
Sarah, cut it out!
You're not fighting of your own will.
Will you do anything if you're ordered?
Junho Honko!
Junho Honko is a technique in which one forces the opponent to lose her balance...
...by grabbing her by the arm and forcing her to trip.
It is extremely effective in stopping the enemy's attack maneuver.
Sarah, think about it.
Don't be confused.
Sarah!
Has Sarah really become a fighting machine?
Is there a way to undo the brainwashing that Eva did?
With such thoughts on their minds...
...Akira and his friends are about to fight one of the toughest battles of their lives.
What lies beyond their battle with Sarah?
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!
Somersault kick!
Jacky won't give up, will he?
Sarah, please remember.
Face Crusher!
He just keeps getting up...
Mirage Kick!
Maybe he likes it.
Quit spewing your nonsense and help me.
The next episode of Virtua Fighter, "A New Journey."
You guys are really close.
Double Somersault kick!