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 his friends break into the Durricks Research Center...
...to rescue Sarah who had been brainwashed by Eva.
I chose her because she has no concept of self.
Ryu.
Ryu Kaorun!
I've come to get you, Pai Chan.
Sarah!
Jacky's love for Sarah frees her from the brainwashing.
But in the meantime, Pai is abducted by Ryu.
A Wizard and a Master
Hong Kong
Let me go, let me go!
What do you think you are doing?
Be quiet.
I expect you to behave in a more appropriate manner for a bride to be.
I'd rather die than let you have your way.
You've been running from me all this time, but now you're here with me.
In the end it's all about power.
Those who are weak must obey the strong.
I'll crush you and your pitiful ideas!
Let go of me.
I can walk by myself.
As would be expected of Lau Chan's daughter.
Wouldn't you agree, Mr. Ryu?
Eva, you said you wouldn't betray me any more.
Yes.
Then you can prove it to me.
How?
Brainwash Pai.
Are you sure?
I've got to quiet her down so we can have a wedding.
I see...
Be careful, it's heavy!
Yeah!
What the hell is it?
Please be very careful!
Eva!
Are you still hanging on to that piece of junk?
Mr. Ryu, it's my...
It's a machine.
You saw its limitations with your own eyes.
Eva, if you are to be my partner, I want your word...
...that you will never betray me again.
I swear, Mr. Ryu...
...on my soul.
On your soul?
Your results will prove the truthfulness of your words...
Until then, you are under guard.
In the meantime, you should think about what you did to deserve this treatment.
No good.
Everything is sold out till tomorrow.
No way!
Why don't we go find a place to stay nearby, and wait for cancellations.
No way!
Akira!
She got caught because of me.
Because I wasn't good enough.
Akira...
Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you Alexander.
But we should hurry...
...if they do to her what they did to me...
Sarah!
If Pai gets brainwashed because of me...
Pai will be fine.
Ryu wants to marry her, he's not going to do anything to hurt her.
Yeah, you're right.
Excuse me.
We bought the wrong tickets.
You're waiting for cancellations, right?
Would you like to buy our tickets from us?
Really?
We overheard you at the counter.
Akira!
Thank you.
You're a lifesaver!
What, Akira Yuki is alive?
Please don't worry.
We've got it under control.
They're as good as rats in a trap.
If we succeed in getting rid of them, please don't forget our efforts...
Fine, I will make sure that you are reinstated...
...as the heads of Koenkan Europe.
Thank you.
It's me...
I've verified the target.
No changes to the plan.
Proceed as planned.
Right.
He's a martial arts master, don't get too close to him.
Thank you for the warning.
He may be a martial arts master, but I am a master marksman.
There is nothing to worry about.
Excuse me.
I'm counting on you, Miura.
Stop!
Stop, you punk!
How dare you steal our merchandise!
I thought I'd get rid of it before it went bad!
You little...
Stop.
He may have stolen, but he is a child.
What?
This is none of your business.
Or are you together?
Wait!
Wait, Mister.
Will you teach me that move you just did?
I want to be a strong fighter.
I don't take on disciples.
But I won't stop you from learning by watching me.
And I became stronger than you.
Good bye, Lau Chan.
Everything will change tomorrow.
He sensed me from this distance!
Damn!
Hey, you there.
Great day, isn't it?
Would ya like to have a drink with me?
When the hell...
Leave!
Ooooh, scary.
I guess you're not the social type.
Why you...
Relax, how about a drink?
Are you doing something naughty deep in these mountains, young man?
How about it?
You damned drunk!
Ignorant fool...
He doesn't even know about Sui Ken.
Sui Ken!
Otherwise known as Suishu-ken.
It is a form of Chinese martial arts.
This technique hides martial arts moves within drunken moments.
Best cool your head for a while.
Hungry?
So you want to eat me?
I'm not giving my life up that easily.
Shajosho!
The enemy is scooped up with the palm of the hand.
It is one of Lau Chan's most powerful techniques.
The foe is lifted into the air with the first punch, and then bombarded with attacks.
Even the most powerful of enemies cannot withstand this attack.
Die!
I'm terribly sorry.
Master Shundi.
It's been a while.
I heard that you were up here in the mountains, so I came to see you.
I am unworthy.
But, why did you stop me from killing the tiger?
A person with your skill should have been able to deal with that...
...situation without taking the tiger's life.
But the tiger was hungry and violent, Master, what else was I to do?
Are you sure about that?
Are they...
The tiger was...
...trying to protect it's cubs.
It probably sensed your warrior spirit.
So, it was only protecting its young.
Lau, there's something that's been on my mind.
Haven't you forgotten some aspect of your martial arts?
Forgotten?
What?
What are you...
That's it.
You have no compassion!
Compassion?
It's a little late for that!
Fighting is about life and death, nothing more.
Compassion only gets in the way.
Is that what you think?
If that is truly what you think, perhaps you've become weak.
What?
You think only about becoming powerful.
That is why you don't even realize the ground under your feet is rotten.
What?
The ground under my feet is rotten?
Koenkan, the organization that you created.
Koenkan?
Ryu, my successor-to-be is taking care of everything.
He's taking care of everything all right...
...by turning it into a crime syndicate.
No...
It all began with his foolish ambitions.
And the man he hates most...
The man he wants dead...
...is you, Lau.
It...
It can't be.
He wouldn't...
He, of all people, would never...
If you don't believe me go see for yourself.
The man who just tried to kill you is passed out on that cliff over there.
That's what I must have sensed...
I can understand that it would be hard to believe.
But if you want to know the truth...
...go see for yourself...
...the Koenkan you created...
...and how much it's changed.
Akira!
Wait!
Akira!
No, I don't want this!
I don't want to forget you, Akira!
I don't want to forget.
Not about Akira!
No!
Is this going to take long?
Our equipment is a little lacking.
But we'll make it happen before your wedding.
Hurry it up.
You're so naive.
Now's my chance.
It will be a beautiful wedding, Ryu.
Pai...
Big brother...
When this is over, I'm going home.
And I'm going back to school.
Sarah...
The whole reason Eva used me and brainwashed me...
...was because I'm so dependent on you...
...that I don't have a life of my own.
So, I'm going to find it...
...my own dream.
Like you and Akira.
Sarah!
We will soon be landing at New Grand Tokyo International Airport.
Please fasten your seatbelts.
Akira Yuki and his friends will be arriving in Hong Kong in a few hours.
The Hower sisters have their eyes on them, but I don't trust them.
So...
Does that mean...
I will give you the opportunity to do what you've wanted to do for so long.
Oh, yes sir!
Grand Tokyo International Airport
I'm sorry, but it appears that we've double booked your seats.
We've made arrangements for other seats for you in the first class cabin.
We're sorry for the inconvenience, but could you change seats?
This way, please.
Huh?
I've seen you somewhere before...
It's been a while, hasn't it, Akira?
Are you the ones from Gravenhaag?
Exactly.
Isabel Hower!
And Eliza Hower!
Watch it.
You're gonna disturb the other passengers.
No need to worry.
We are the Hower Amazons.
Our very own army.
I must say, you're taste is impeccable, as always.
We're sending you to hell.
That's the only way we can clear our name.
You just never learn, do you?
You're downright rotten.
I'm really sick of your dirty tricks.
Yeah.
I'm not letting you get away with this.
Since you have no discipline, we'll have to set you straight!
Now!
Hong Kong
They're victims of Koenkan too.
Yeah.
Let's go, Pai's waiting for us.
We've been expecting you.
Welcome to Hong Kong.
Oh no, not Koenkan again.
Yes, that's right.
You...
Yan Weimin.
Akira and his friends finally make it to Hong Kong...
...after fending off the scheming Hower sisters.
But who should await them but Wan Wei Min...
...whom Akira defeated in a Death Battle in America.
Will Akira, Jacky and Sarah be able to rescue Pai?
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
The scene is now set in Hong Kong.
And we're the major players.
Uh...
Akira Yuki, say your goodbyes.
You're in jail, what are you babbling about?
Well, I mean...
Yes, that's right, I'm the big man in the next episode...
Yan's Great Adventures!
Don't hurt me!
The next episode of Virtua Fighter...
Evil City Hong Kong.
Yan, you've got some nerve trying to steal my preview from me.
Hang in there Pai!