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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known in Japan as '''''Virtua Fighter Mini''''' (バーチャファイターＭｉｎｉ), is a fighting game released for the [[Sega Game Gear]] in 1996. It is based off the ''Virtua Fighter'' anime series, which in turn was based off the [[Virtua Fighter|video game with the same name]]. It is one of the few Game Gear fighting games, and the only ''Virtua Fighter'' game to date to be released for a handheld console. It is also one of the only ''Virtua Fighter'' games not to be presented in 3D (apart from the [[Virtua Fighter 2 (Mega Drive)|Sega Mega Drive port of ''Virtua Fighter 2'']]).
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known in Japan as '''''Virtua Fighter Mini''''' (バーチャファイターＭｉｎｉ), is a fighting game released for the [[Sega Game Gear]] in 1996. It is based off the ''Virtua Fighter'' anime series, which in turn was based off the original ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'' video game.
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It is one of the few Game Gear fighting games, and the only ''Virtua Fighter'' game to date to be released for a handheld console. It is also one of the only ''Virtua Fighter'' games not to be presented in 3D (alongside the [[Virtua Fighter 2 (Mega Drive)|Sega Mega Drive port of ''Virtua Fighter 2'']]).
  
 
[[Tec Toy]], [[Sega]]'s Brazilian distributor, brought the game to the [[Sega Master System]] in 1997. Though there is some color loss, the Master System version offers a larger screen resolution.
 
[[Tec Toy]], [[Sega]]'s Brazilian distributor, brought the game to the [[Sega Master System]] in 1997. Though there is some color loss, the Master System version offers a larger screen resolution.
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==Gameplay==
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===Characters===
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Move lists assume the player is facing right. If facing left, {{left}} and {{right}} should be reversed.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Akira Yuki
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| info1name=Country
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| info1={{flag|JP}} Japan
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| info2name=Birthday
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| info2=September 23
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| info3name=Blood type
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| info3=O
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| info4name=Technique
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| info4=Hakkyoku-ken
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| sprite={{sprite | Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png | 2 | crop_width=44 | crop_height=60 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Akira
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Punch attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Chuusui | {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Jouho Chouchuu | {{right}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Rimon Chouchuu | {{right}} {{right}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Hachimon Kaida | {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Housui | {{down}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Mouko Kouhazan | {{down}} {{right}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Hyakko Soushouda | {{down}} {{left}} {{right}} {{punch}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Kick attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Shoutai | {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Migi Tankyaku | {{right}} {{right}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renkantai | {{right}} {{right}} {{kick}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Sokutai | {{downright}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Youzentai | {{down}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Jump attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Toukyaku | {{up}} {{kick}} on the way up | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Ground attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Gekihousui | {{up}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Soukahou | {{downright}} {{punch}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Special attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Kansui Tai | {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Tetsuzan Kou | {{left}} {{right}} {{right}} {{punch}}+{{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Throws |
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{{MoveListRow | Shin Iha | {{downleft}} {{right}} {{punch}} (close) | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Youshi Senrin | {{left}} {{downright}} {{punch}}+{{kick}} (close) | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Toushin Soutai | {{punch}}+{{guard}} (close) | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Honken | {{punch}}+{{kick}}+{{guard}} (close) | }}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Pai Chan
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| info1name=Country
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| info1={{flag|HK 1959}} Hong Kong
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| info2name=Birthday
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| info2=May 17
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| info3name=Blood type
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| info3=O
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| info4name=Technique
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| info4=Ensei Ken
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| sprite={{sprite | Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png | 2 | crop_width=44 | crop_height=60 | crop_x=176 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Pai
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Punch attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Chuu Ken | {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renshou | {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Raigeki Shou | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Souchuu Ken | {{down}} {{punch}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Kick attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Koushuutai | {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Kensai Tai | {{down}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Senchuu Tai | {{downright}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Hai Tenkyaku | {{upleft}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Jump attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Hien Toukyaku | {{up}} {{kick}} on the way up | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Ground attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Enshuu Raigeki | {{up}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Rai'inshouda | {{downright}} {{punch}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Special attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Ensen Hairyuu | {{left}} {{punch}} to counter opponent punch | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Rasen Anshou | {{left}} {{punch}} to counter opponent kick | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renken Tai | {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renkan Tenshin Kyaku | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renkan Tenshin Soukyaku | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} {{down}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renkan Hai Tenkyaku | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} {{upleft}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Sempuuga | {{kick}}+{{guard}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Ensen Shou | {{down}} {{kick}}+{{guard}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Throws |
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{{MoveListRow | Tenshin Soutou | {{punch}}+{{guard}} (close) | }}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Jacky Bryant
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| info1name=Country
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| info1={{flag|US}} United States
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| info2name=Birthday
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| info2=August 28
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| info3name=Blood type
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| info3=A
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| info4name=Technique
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| info4=Jeet Kune Do
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| sprite={{sprite | Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png | 2 | crop_width=44 | crop_height=60 | crop_x=44 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Jacky
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Punch attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Straight Lead | {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Jab and Straight | {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Flash Piston Punch | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Spinning Back Knuckle | {{left}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Double Spin Knuckle | {{left}} {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Jab, Straight, Back Knuckle | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{left}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Rising Elbow | {{right}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Combo Elbow | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{right}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Squatting Straight | {{down}} {{punch}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Kick attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Vertical Hook Kick | {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Middle Kick | {{downright}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Low Kick | {{down}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Somersault Kick | {{upleft}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Spinning Kick | {{kick}}+{{guard}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Double Spinning Kick | {{kick}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Jump attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Jump Kick | {{up}} {{kick}} on the way up | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Ground attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Jumping Knee Stomp | {{up}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Soccer Ball Kick | {{downright}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Special attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Punch and Spin Kick | {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Double Punch and Snap Kick | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Elbow Spin Kick | {{right}} {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Punch and Low Spin Kick | {{punch}} {{down}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Combo Elbow Spin Kick | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{right}} {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Throws |
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{{MoveListRow | Neck Breaker | {{right}} {{right}} {{punch}} (close) | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Northern Light Bomb | {{punch}}+{{guard}} (close) | }}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Sarah Bryant
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| info1name=Country
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| info1={{flag|US}} United States
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| info2name=Birthday
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| info2=July 4
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| info3name=Blood type
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| info3=AB
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| info4name=Technique
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| info4=Jeet Kune Do
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| sprite={{sprite | Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png | 2 | crop_width=44 | crop_height=60 | crop_x=132 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Sarah
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Punch attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Straight Lead | {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Jab and Straight | {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Flash Spin Punch | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Rising Elbow | {{right}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Squatting Straight | {{down}} {{punch}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Kick attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Vertical Hook Kick | {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Knee Kick | {{right}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Dash Knee | {{right}} {{right}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Middle Kick | {{downright}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Low Kick | {{down}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Illusion Kick | {{downright}} {{kick}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Mirage Kick | {{downright}} {{kick}} {{kick}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Somersault Kick | {{upleft}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Jump attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Jump Kick | {{up}} {{kick}} on the way up | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Ground attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Jumping Knee Stomp | {{up}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Soccer Ball Kick | {{downright}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Special attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Punch and High Kick | {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Double Joint Butt | {{right}} {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Double and Side Kick | {{punch}} {{down}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Double Punch and Snap Kick | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Combo Somersault | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} {{upleft}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Throws |
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{{MoveListRow | Neck Breaker | {{right}} {{right}} {{punch}} (close) | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Front Suplex | {{punch}}+{{guard}} (close) | }}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Kage-Maru
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| info1name=Country
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| info1={{flag|JP}} Japan
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| info2name=Birthday
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| info2=June 6
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| info3name=Blood type
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| info3=B
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| info4name=Technique
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| info4=Hagakure-ryu Jujitsu
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| sprite={{sprite | Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png | 2 | crop_width=44 | crop_height=60 | crop_x=88 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Kage
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Punch attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Danken | {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Resshou | {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Sandan Geki | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Jizuri Dan | {{down}} {{punch}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Kick attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Tsukikaeshi Geri | {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Ryuei Kyaku | {{right}} {{right}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Naka Geri | {{downright}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Surigeri | {{down}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Kaiten Jizuri Kyaku | {{HCF}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Kouten Jizuri Kyaku | {{HCB}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Jump attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Hijou Geri | {{up}} {{kick}} on the way up | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Sempuu Geri | {{upleft}} {{kick}} on the way up | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Ground attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Asuka | {{up}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Kakato Otoshi | {{downright}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Special attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Hagasane | {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Sandan Fuujin Kyaku | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} {{upleft}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Rairyuu Hishou Kyaku | {{right}} {{right}} {{punch}}+{{kick}}+{{guard}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Senten | {{HCF}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Kouten | {{HCB}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Throws |
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{{MoveListRow | Koenraku | {{left}} {{punch}} (close) | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Taitou | {{punch}}+{{guard}} (close) | }}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Wolf Hawkfield
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| info1name=Country
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| info1={{flag|CA}} Canada
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| info2name=Birthday
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| info2=February 8
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| info3name=Blood type
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| info3=O
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| info4name=Technique
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| info4=Pro Wrestling
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| sprite={{sprite | Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png | 2 | crop_width=44 | crop_height=60 | crop_x=220 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Wolf
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Punch attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Straight Hammer | {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Jab and Straight | {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | One-Two Upper | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Vertical Upper | {{downright}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Sonic Upper | {{downright}} {{punch}} (close) | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Low Hammer | {{down}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Shoulder Attack | {{left}} {{right}} {{punch}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Kick attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | High Kick | {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Facelift Kick | {{downright}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Low Smash | {{down}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Jump attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Rising Toe | {{up}} {{kick}} on the way up | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Ground attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | High Elbow | {{up}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Elbow Drop | {{downright}} {{punch}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Special attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Hammer Kick | {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Throws |
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{{MoveListRow | Body Slam | {{right}} {{punch}} (close) | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Giant Swing | {{HCF}} {{punch}} (close) | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Brain Buster | {{punch}}+{{guard}} (close) | }}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Lau Chan
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| info1name=Country
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| info1={{flag|HK 1959}} Hong Kong
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| info2name=Birthday
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| info2=October 2
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| info3name=Blood type
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| info3=B
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| info4name=Technique
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| info4=Koen-ken
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| sprite={{sprite | Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png | 2 | crop_width=44 | crop_height=60 | crop_x=264 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Lau
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Punch attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Chuuken | {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renshou | {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Raigeki Shou | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Shakashou | {{downright}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renshou | {{downright}} {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renkan Shou | {{downright}} {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Souchuu Ken | {{down}} {{punch}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Kick attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Katsumen Tai | {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Senchuutai | {{downright}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Sensai Tai | {{down}} {{kick}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Jump attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Hishuutai | {{up}} {{kick}} on the way up | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Kokyaku Haiten | {{upleft}} {{kick}} on the way up | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Ground attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Kosou Raishuu | {{up}} {{punch}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Toushuugeki | {{downright}} {{punch}} | }}
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}}
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{{MoveListTable | desc=Special attacks |
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{{MoveListRow | Renken Tai | {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renkan Hai Tenkyaku | {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} {{upleft}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renshou Tenshin Soukyaku | {{downright}} {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Renshou Hai Tenkyaku | {{downright}} {{punch}} {{punch}} {{punch}} {{upleft}} {{kick}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Sempuuga | {{kick}}+{{guard}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Ensen Shou | {{down}} {{kick}}+{{guard}} | }}
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{{MoveListRow | Kensha Touraku | {{punch}}+{{guard}} (close) | }}
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Dural
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| sprite={{sprite | Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png | 2 | crop_width=44 | crop_height=60 | crop_x=308 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Dural
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}}
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}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Development===
 
===Development===
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While it had already been released in Japan at this point, the North American version of ''Virtua Fighter Animation'' was announced at [[E3 1996]], alongside a [[Sega Mega Drive]] version. While ready and playable on the Game Gear, Sega had only artwork to show for the Mega Drive port; a project that very likely became [[Virtua Fighter 2 (Mega Drive)|its version of ''Virtua Fighter 2'']].
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While it had already been released in Japan at this point, the North American version of ''Virtua Fighter Animation'' was announced at [[E3 1996]], alongside a [[Sega Mega Drive]] version. While ready and playable on the Game Gear, Sega had only artwork to show for the Mega Drive port (a project that very likely became [[Virtua Fighter 2 (Mega Drive)|the Mega Drive version of ''Virtua Fighter 2'']]).
  
 
==Versions==
 
==Versions==
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==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
 
===Game Gear version===
 
===Game Gear version===
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*'''Producer:''' [[Yasuhiro Nishimoto]]
 
*'''Producer:''' [[Yasuhiro Nishimoto]]
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*'''Producer:''' [[Erik Wahlberg]]
 
*'''Producer:''' [[Erik Wahlberg]]

Revision as of 15:19, 14 July 2023

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Virtua Fighter Animation
System(s): Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear
Publisher:
Sega Game Gear
Sega
Sega Master System
Tec Toy
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Licensor: TV Tokyo
Peripherals supported:
Sega Game Gear
Gear-to-Gear Cable
Genre: Fighting/Kakutou Action (格闘アクション)[1], Action[2][3]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Game Gear
JP 		¥4,8004,800 G-3380
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Game Gear
US 		$34.9934.99[5] 2570
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega Game Gear
EU 		MK2570-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Game Gear
DE 		DM 69.9569.95[7] MK2570-50
Sega Game Gear
UK 		MK2570-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Master System
BR 		R$39.9939.99 030020
Tectoy: Todas as Idades

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Virtua Fighter Animation, known in Japan as Virtua Fighter Mini (バーチャファイターＭｉｎｉ), is a fighting game released for the Sega Game Gear in 1996. It is based off the Virtua Fighter anime series, which in turn was based off the original Virtua Fighter video game.

It is one of the few Game Gear fighting games, and the only Virtua Fighter game to date to be released for a handheld console. It is also one of the only Virtua Fighter games not to be presented in 3D (alongside the Sega Mega Drive port of Virtua Fighter 2).

Tec Toy, Sega's Brazilian distributor, brought the game to the Sega Master System in 1997. Though there is some color loss, the Master System version offers a larger screen resolution.

Gameplay

Characters

Move lists assume the player is facing right. If facing left, Left and Right should be reversed.

Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png
 Akira Yuki
Country:
Japan Japan
Birthday:
September 23
Blood type:
O
Technique:
Hakkyoku-ken
Akira
Move list (Punch attacks)
Name Command Description
Chuusui P
Jouho Chouchuu Right P
Rimon Chouchuu Right Right P
Hachimon Kaida P P
Housui Down P
Mouko Kouhazan Down Right P
Hyakko Soushouda Down Left Right P
Move list (Kick attacks)
Name Command Description
Shoutai K
Migi Tankyaku Right Right K
Renkantai Right Right K K
Sokutai Down-right K
Youzentai Down K
Move list (Jump attacks)
Name Command Description
Toukyaku Up K on the way up
Move list (Ground attacks)
Name Command Description
Gekihousui Up P
Soukahou Down-right P
Move list (Special attacks)
Name Command Description
Kansui Tai P K
Tetsuzan Kou Left Right Right P+K
Move list (Throws)
Name Command Description
Shin Iha Down-left Right P (close)
Youshi Senrin Left Down-right P+K (close)
Toushin Soutai P+G (close)
Honken P+K+G (close)
Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png
 Pai Chan
Country:
HK 1959 Hong Kong
Birthday:
May 17
Blood type:
O
Technique:
Ensei Ken
Pai
Move list (Punch attacks)
Name Command Description
Chuu Ken P
Renshou P P
Raigeki Shou P P P
Souchuu Ken Down P
Move list (Kick attacks)
Name Command Description
Koushuutai K
Kensai Tai Down K
Senchuu Tai Down-right K
Hai Tenkyaku Up-left K
Move list (Jump attacks)
Name Command Description
Hien Toukyaku Up K on the way up
Move list (Ground attacks)
Name Command Description
Enshuu Raigeki Up P
Rai'inshouda Down-right P
Move list (Special attacks)
Name Command Description
Ensen Hairyuu Left P to counter opponent punch
Rasen Anshou Left P to counter opponent kick
Renken Tai P K
Renkan Tenshin Kyaku P P P K
Renkan Tenshin Soukyaku P P P Down K
Renkan Hai Tenkyaku P P P Up-left K
Sempuuga K+G
Ensen Shou Down K+G
Move list (Throws)
Name Command Description
Tenshin Soutou P+G (close)
Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png
 Jacky Bryant
Country:
United States of America United States
Birthday:
August 28
Blood type:
A
Technique:
Jeet Kune Do
Jacky
Move list (Punch attacks)
Name Command Description
Straight Lead P
Jab and Straight P P
Flash Piston Punch P P P
Spinning Back Knuckle Left P
Double Spin Knuckle Left P P
Jab, Straight, Back Knuckle P P Left P
Rising Elbow Right P
Combo Elbow P P Right P
Squatting Straight Down P
Move list (Kick attacks)
Name Command Description
Vertical Hook Kick K
Middle Kick Down-right K
Low Kick Down K
Somersault Kick Up-left K
Spinning Kick K+G
Double Spinning Kick K K
Move list (Jump attacks)
Name Command Description
Jump Kick Up K on the way up
Move list (Ground attacks)
Name Command Description
Jumping Knee Stomp Up P
Soccer Ball Kick Down-right K
Move list (Special attacks)
Name Command Description
Punch and Spin Kick P K
Double Punch and Snap Kick P P K
Elbow Spin Kick Right P K
Punch and Low Spin Kick P Down K
Combo Elbow Spin Kick P P Right P K
Move list (Throws)
Name Command Description
Neck Breaker Right Right P (close)
Northern Light Bomb P+G (close)
Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png
 Sarah Bryant
Country:
United States of America United States
Birthday:
July 4
Blood type:
AB
Technique:
Jeet Kune Do
Sarah
Move list (Punch attacks)
Name Command Description
Straight Lead P
Jab and Straight P P
Flash Spin Punch P P P
Rising Elbow Right P
Squatting Straight Down P
Move list (Kick attacks)
Name Command Description
Vertical Hook Kick K
Knee Kick Right K
Dash Knee Right Right K
Middle Kick Down-right K
Low Kick Down K
Illusion Kick Down-right K K
Mirage Kick Down-right K K K
Somersault Kick Up-left K
Move list (Jump attacks)
Name Command Description
Jump Kick Up K on the way up
Move list (Ground attacks)
Name Command Description
Jumping Knee Stomp Up P
Soccer Ball Kick Down-right K
Move list (Special attacks)
Name Command Description
Punch and High Kick P K
Double Joint Butt Right P K
Double and Side Kick P Down K
Double Punch and Snap Kick P P K
Combo Somersault P P P Up-left K
Move list (Throws)
Name Command Description
Neck Breaker Right Right P (close)
Front Suplex P+G (close)
Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png
 Kage-Maru
Country:
Japan Japan
Birthday:
June 6
Blood type:
B
Technique:
Hagakure-ryu Jujitsu
Kage
Move list (Punch attacks)
Name Command Description
Danken P
Resshou P P
Sandan Geki P P P
Jizuri Dan Down P
Move list (Kick attacks)
Name Command Description
Tsukikaeshi Geri K
Ryuei Kyaku Right Right K
Naka Geri Down-right K
Surigeri Down K
Kaiten Jizuri Kyaku Left Down-left Down Down-right Right K
Kouten Jizuri Kyaku Right Down-right Down Down-left Left K
Move list (Jump attacks)
Name Command Description
Hijou Geri Up K on the way up
Sempuu Geri Up-left K on the way up
Move list (Ground attacks)
Name Command Description
Asuka Up P
Kakato Otoshi Down-right K
Move list (Special attacks)
Name Command Description
Hagasane P K
Sandan Fuujin Kyaku P P P Up-left K
Rairyuu Hishou Kyaku Right Right P+K+G
Senten Left Down-left Down Down-right Right
Kouten Right Down-right Down Down-left Left
Move list (Throws)
Name Command Description
Koenraku Left P (close)
Taitou P+G (close)
Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png
 Wolf Hawkfield
Country:
Canada Canada
Birthday:
February 8
Blood type:
O
Technique:
Pro Wrestling
Wolf
Move list (Punch attacks)
Name Command Description
Straight Hammer P
Jab and Straight P P
One-Two Upper P P P
Vertical Upper Down-right P
Sonic Upper Down-right P (close)
Low Hammer Down P
Shoulder Attack Left Right P
Move list (Kick attacks)
Name Command Description
High Kick K
Facelift Kick Down-right K
Low Smash Down K
Move list (Jump attacks)
Name Command Description
Rising Toe Up K on the way up
Move list (Ground attacks)
Name Command Description
High Elbow Up P
Elbow Drop Down-right P
Move list (Special attacks)
Name Command Description
Hammer Kick P K
Move list (Throws)
Name Command Description
Body Slam Right P (close)
Giant Swing Left Down-left Down Down-right Right P (close)
Brain Buster P+G (close)
Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png
 Lau Chan
Country:
HK 1959 Hong Kong
Birthday:
October 2
Blood type:
B
Technique:
Koen-ken
Lau
Move list (Punch attacks)
Name Command Description
Chuuken P
Renshou P P
Raigeki Shou P P P
Shakashou Down-right P
Renshou Down-right P P
Renkan Shou Down-right P P P
Souchuu Ken Down P
Move list (Kick attacks)
Name Command Description
Katsumen Tai K
Senchuutai Down-right K
Sensai Tai Down K
Move list (Jump attacks)
Name Command Description
Hishuutai Up K on the way up
Kokyaku Haiten Up-left K on the way up
Move list (Ground attacks)
Name Command Description
Kosou Raishuu Up P
Toushuugeki Down-right P
Move list (Special attacks)
Name Command Description
Renken Tai P K
Renkan Hai Tenkyaku P P P Up-left K
Renshou Tenshin Soukyaku Down-right P P P K
Renshou Hai Tenkyaku Down-right P P P Up-left K
Sempuuga K+G
Ensen Shou Down K+G
Kensha Touraku P+G (close)
Virtua Fighter Animation, Characters.png
 Dural
Dural

History

Development

While it had already been released in Japan at this point, the North American version of Virtua Fighter Animation was announced at E3 1996, alongside a Sega Mega Drive version. While ready and playable on the Game Gear, Sega had only artwork to show for the Mega Drive port (a project that very likely became the Mega Drive version of Virtua Fighter 2).

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Virtua Fighter Animation Virtua Fighter Animation
English (US) Virtua Fighter Animation Virtua Fighter Animation
Japanese バーチャファイターＭｉｎｉ Virtua Fighter Mini

Production credits

Game Gear version

Source:
In-game credits
Virtua Fighter Animation GG credits.pdf
[8]
Source:
US manual
Virtua Fighter Animation GG US Manual.pdf
[9]

Magazine articles

Main article: Virtua Fighter Animation/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Physical scans

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Computer & Video Games (UK)
50
[10]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
53
[11]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
88
[12]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
63
[13]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
89
[14]
Player One (FR)
40
[15]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
76
[16]
Sega Game Gear
 66
Based on
7 reviews

Virtua Fighter Animation

Game Gear, JP
VFA GG JP Box Back.jpgNospine.pngVFA GG JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
VFA GG JP Cart.jpg
Cart
Game Gear, US
VFA GG US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngVFA GG US Box Front.jpg
Cover
VFA GG US cart.jpg
Cart
Virtua Fighter Animation GG US Manual.pdf
Manual
Game Gear, EU
VFA GG EU Box Back.jpgVirtuaFighterAnimation GG EU BoxSpine.jpgVFA GG EU cover.jpg
Cover
VirtuaFighterAnimation GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
VirtuaFighterAnimation GG EU Manual.jpg
Manual

Master System version

Master System, BR
VFA SMS BR Box.jpg
Cover
VFA SMS BR cart.jpg
Cart
Vfanimation sms br manual.pdf
Manual

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 57f1545b
MD5 fdc90edb44d2a2236ab9c29d2f073d3c
SHA-1 ee24af11f2066dc8ffbefb72a5048a2471576229
1MB Cartridge (BR)
Sega Game Gear
 ?
CRC32 c05657f8
MD5 8f31e2b715d06b960fa294746e8bd1de
SHA-1 b0622ef2e58fc38af35ead0a632babc4bfe49e86
1MB Cartridge (JP)
Sega Game Gear
 ?
CRC32 d431c452
MD5 db315b11c28f8be4ecdac77759e889de
SHA-1 222f3e49f595ceb4263af329c4021d64fc4772e6
1MB Cartridge (US/EU)

References

  1. ↑ File:VFA GG JP Box Front.jpg
  2. ↑ File:VFA GG EU Box Back.jpg
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/gamegear/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-12-07 04:57)
  4. ↑ http://riehlspot.simplenet.com/vgame/new/gear.html (Wayback Machine: 1998-01-31 04:05)
  5. ↑ Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 6
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Sega Magazin, "November 1996" (DE; 1996-10-09), page 83
  7. ↑ Sega Magazin, "November 1996" (DE; 1996-10-09), page 85
  8. ↑ File:Virtua Fighter Animation GG credits.pdf
  9. ↑ File:Virtua Fighter Animation GG US Manual.pdf, page 16
  10. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "July 1996" (UK; 1996-06-12), page 80
  11. ↑ Famitsu, "1996-04-05" (JP; 1996-03-22), page 38
  12. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Octubre 1996" (ES; 1996-xx-xx), page 116
  13. ↑ Mega Fun, "11/96" (DE; 1996-10-16), page 61
  14. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "June 1996" (UK; 1996-05-03), page 84
  15. ↑ Player One, "Novembre 1996" (FR; 1996-xx-xx), page 126
  16. ↑ Sega Power, "August 1996" (UK; 1996-06-06), page 50


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Virtua Fighter (Remix | PC) (1993-1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 (Mega Drive | Sega Ages 2500 Series) (1994-1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 (3tb | 3tb Online) (1996-1997) | Virtua Fighter 4 (Evolution | Final Tuned) (2001-2004) | Virtua Fighter 5 (R | Final Showdown | Ultimate Showdown) (2006-2021)
Spin-offs
Virtua Fighter Kids (1996) | Virtua Fighter Animation (1997) | Virtua Fighter 10th Anniversary (2003) | Virtua Quest (2004)
Cross-overs
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Portrait series
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Demo discs
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Albums
Music
 Virtua Fighter: Saikyou no Senshi (1994) | Sega Saturn Virtua Fighter Maximum Mania (1994) | Virtua Fighter "Sega Saturn" Image by B-univ Neo Rising (1994) | Virtua Fighter 2 Dancing Shadows (1995) | Virtua Fighter Soundtrack Vol. 1: Shinshou Hassei (1995) | Virtua Fighter Soundtrack Vol. 2: Ryuuko Kaikou (1996) | Ai ga Tarinaize (1996) | Virtua Fighter Soundtrack Vol. 3: Koubou Banjou (1996) | Virtua Fighter Complete Vocal Collection (1996) | Virtua Fighter Kids Sound Tracks (1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 Sound Tracks (1996) | Fighters Megamix Sound Tracks (1997) | Virtua Fighter 3 On The Vocal (1997) | Kimi ga Inai Yoru (1997) | Virtua Fighter 4 Official Soundtrack (2002) | Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution Original Sound Tracks (2002) | Yuuki (2004) | Virtua Fighter 5 Original Sound Track (2011) | Virtua Fighter 5 R Official Sound (2012) | Virtua Fighter 5 Official Sound (2012) | Virtua Fighter Best Tracks + One (2015) | Virtua Fighter esports Premium Music Collection (2021) | Virtua Fighter (2023) | Virtua Fighter 3tb Online Premium Music Collection (2023)
Books
Book
 Virtua Fighter Maniax (1994) | V Jump Books Game Series: Sega Saturn Virtua Fighter (1994) | Virtua Fighter Maniax Replays (1994) | Virtua Fighter Sega Saturn Fighting Manual Vol. 1 for Novice (1994) | Virtua Fighter Ougi no Sho (1995) | Virtua Fighter Maniax for Windows (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Act.1 (1995) | Virtua Fighter Sega Saturn Fighting Manual Vol. 2 for Expert (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Maniax Replays (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Act.2 (1995) | Virtua Fighter Remix Sega Saturn Fighting Manual Complete (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Maniax (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Sega Saturn Fighting Manual Vol. 1 for Novice (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Act.3 (1995) | Arcade Game Hisshou Hou Special: Virtua Fighter Kids (1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 Command Game Guide (1996) | Virtua Fighter Legend of Sarah (1996) | Virtua Fighter 2 Perfect Guide (1996) | Virtua Fighter 2 Fighter's Bible (1996) | Virtua Fighter 2 Game Guide Book (1996) | Virtua Fighter Graphics "Model 2" (1996) | Tokyo Virtua Monogatari (1996) | Virtua Fighter 2 Sega Saturn Fighting Manual Vol. 2 for Expert (1996) | Virtua Fighter Kids Fan Book (1996) | Virtua Fighter Honoo no Maki: Pai Chan Bukyou Gaiden (1996) | Virtua Fighter Ryuu no Maki: Touken Kairou (1996) | Virtua Fighter Kids Sega Saturn Fighting Manual (1996) | Virtua Fighter Kids Kyuukyoku Hon (1996) | Virtua Fighter Relax (1996) | Virtua Fighter: Arashi no Maki (1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 Act. 0.5 (1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 Act.1 (1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 Act.2 (1996) | Fighters Megamix Fighting Master's Guide (1997) | Fighters Megamix Official Guide (1997) | Virtua Fighter 2: Ten Stories (1997) | Fighters Mega Books (1997) | Fighters Megamix Comic Anthology (1997) | Virtua Fighter 3 Official Playing Guide (1998) | Virtua Fighter 3tb Kanzen Kouryaku Dokuhon (1998) | Virtua Fighter 3tb Perfect Guide (1998) | Virtua Fighter 4 Perfect Guide (2001) | Virtua Fighter 4 Yoku Wakaru Haoh Yousei Dojo (2002) | Virtua Fighter 4 Kanzen Kouryaku Guide PS2 Ban (2002) | PS2 Ban Virtua Fighter 4 Perfect Guide (2002) | Virtua Fighter 4 The Complete (2002) | Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution Perfect Guide (2002) | Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution: Yokuwakaru Hisshou Senjutsu Shinan (2003) | PS2 Ban Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution Complete Guide (2003) | Virtua Fighter 10th Anniversary: Memory of Decade (2003) | Virtua Fighter 2 Technical Archive (2004) | Virtua Fighter 4 Final Tuned Master Guide (2004) | Virtua Fighter Cyber Generation: Judgement Six no Yabou Kouryaku Navigation (2004) | Virtua Fighter 4 Final Tuned Orange Book: Junkies' Last Stand (2004) | Virtua Fighter 5 Technical Book (2006) | Virtua Fighter 5 White Book: Keep It Real (2006) | Virtua Fighter 5 Black Book: Keep It Moral (2007) | Virtua Fighter 5 for PlayStation 3 Complete Guide (2007) | Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Masters Guide (2010) | Virtua Fighter no Neppa (2018)
TV and Film
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