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'''''Virtua Fighter''''' (バーチャファイター), also known as '''''Virtua Fighter: TV Animation Series''''', is a Japanese anime series loosely based on the ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'' video games, in particular ''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]''. A total of 35 episodes were produced by [[Tokyo Movie Shinsha]]. It was released on VHS in Japan, the US and Europe, and on DVD in the US only. The series was made available for digital rental on Tokyo Movie Online (東京ムービーONLINE), TMS's streaming service.
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'''''Virtua Fighter''''' (バーチャファイター), also known as '''''Virtua Fighter: TV Animation Series''''', is a Japanese anime series loosely based on the ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'' video games, in particular ''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]''. A total of 35 episodes were produced by [[Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie]]. It was released on VHS in Japan, the US and Europe, and on DVD in the US only. The series was made available for digital rental on Tokyo Movie Online (東京ムービーONLINE), TMS's streaming service.
  
 
''Virtua Fighter'' follows Akira Yuki on his journey to see the big dipper constellation. He encounters Pai Chan while in Chinatown, and later more of the cast of ''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]'', before rescuing a brainwashed Sarah Bryant and defeating the android Dural.
 
''Virtua Fighter'' follows Akira Yuki on his journey to see the big dipper constellation. He encounters Pai Chan while in Chinatown, and later more of the cast of ''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]'', before rescuing a brainwashed Sarah Bryant and defeating the android Dural.
  
 
==List of episodes==
 
==List of episodes==
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{{episodetable|code=virtuafighter|region=JP|name=Virtua Fighter|link=sega:Virtua Fighter (anime)|
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{{episode
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| 1x01
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| name=Hakkyoku-Ken no Akira Toujou (八極拳の晶 登場!)
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| name_us=Akira of the Hakkyoku-Ken
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| date=1995-10-09
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x02
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| name=Kokoro no Sakebi (心の叫び)
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| name_us=Cry of the Heart
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| date=1995-10-16
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x03
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| name=Utsukushiki Kyoudai Kobushi Shi Toujou (美しき兄妹拳士登場)
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| name_us=The Gorgeous Sibling Fighters
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| date=1995-10-23
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x04
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| name=Kessen Chuukagai (China Town) (決戦中華街(チャイナタウン))
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| name_us=Showdown in Chinatown
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| date=1995-10-30
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x05
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| name=Hoshi o Motomete (星を求めて)
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| name_us=To Seek the Stars
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| date=1995-11-06
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x06
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| name=Gekitou no Kage de (激闘の陰で)
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| name_us=Behind the Battle Scene
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| date=1995-11-13
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x07
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| name=Shukumei no Ni Nin (宿命の二人)
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| name_us=Fate's Twosome
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| date=1995-11-20
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x08
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| name=Kanashii Kako (悲しい過去)
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| name_us=Sadness of the Past
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| date=1995-11-27
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x09
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| name=Shimei Tehai! (指名手配!)
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| name_us=The Wanted
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| date=1995-12-04
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x10
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| name=Kojou no Shitou (湖上の死闘)
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| name_us=Death Match on the Lake
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| date=1995-12-11
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x11
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| name=Yumemiru Pai (夢みるパイ)
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| name_us=Pai's Dream
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| date=1995-12-18
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x12
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| name=Chikatetsu Bousou (地下鉄暴走)
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| name_us=Subway Out of Control!
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| date=1995-12-25
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x13
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| name=Yami no Ring (闇のリング)
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| name_us=Arena of Darkness
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| date=1996-01-01
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x14
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| name=Bakuen no Kanata (爆炎の彼方)
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| name_us=Aftershock
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| date=1996-01-08
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{{episode
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| 1x15
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| name=Chiisana Maihime (小さな舞姫)
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| name_us=Little Princess
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| date=1996-01-15
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x16
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| name=Umi no Kakutou Shi (海の格闘士)
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| name_us=The Sea Warrior
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| date=1996-01-22
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x17
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| name=Kikoushi Toujou (貴公子登場)
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| name_us=Here Comes the Prince
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| date=1996-01-29
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x18
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| name=Hijou no Saikai (非情な再会)
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| name_us=Sad Reunion
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| date=1996-02-05
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{{episode
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| 1x19
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| name=Arata na Tabiritsu (新たな旅立)
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| name_us=A New Departure
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| date=1996-02-19
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{{episode
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| 1x20
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| name=Kyoudai no Kizuna (兄妹(きょうだい)の絆)
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| name_us=A Bond of Love Between Brother & Sister
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| date=1996-03-26
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{{episode
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| 1x21
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| name=Sennin to Tatsujin (仙人と達人)
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| name_us=A Wizard and a Master
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| date=1996-03-04
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x22
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| name=Mato Honkon (魔都・香港)
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| name_us=Evil City
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| date=1996-03-11
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x23
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| name=D Shidou (D・始動)
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| name_us=Launch D
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| date=1996-03-18
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x24
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| name=Yattsu no Hoshi (八つの星)
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| name_us=The Eight Stars!
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| date=1996-03-25
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x25
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| name=Shuugeki! Nazo no Ninja Gundan (襲撃!謎の忍者軍団)
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| name_us=
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| date=1996-04-18
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x26
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| name=Jigokukara Kita Otoko! Sonona ha Onimaru! (地獄から来た男! その名は鬼丸!)
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| name_us=
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| date=1996-04-25
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x27
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| name=Kudake Chiru Yuujou!? Akira tai Jakki (砕け散る友情!? 晶対ジャッキー)
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| name_us=
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| date=1996-05-02
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{{episode
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| 1x28
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| name=Semaru Kyodai na Kage! Lion Ayaushi (迫る巨大な影! リオン危うし)
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| name_us=
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| date=1996-05-09
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x29
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| name=Nerawa Reta Ring! Wolf o Sukue (狙われたリング! ウルフを救え)
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| name_us=
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| date=1996-05-16
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x30
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| name=Joyuu Pai Chen (女優パイ・チェン)
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| name_us=
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| date=1996-05-23
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x31
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| name=Okore Jeffry! Hijou no Wana (怒れジェフリー! 非情の罠)
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| name_us=
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| date=1996-05-30
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x32
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| name=Namaka Shika! Onimaru Gundan Saigo no Tatakai (生か死か! 鬼丸軍団最後の闘い)
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| name_us=
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| date=1996-06-06
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x33
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| name=Unare Tamashii no Kobushi! Akira tai Onimaru! (唸れ魂の拳! 晶対鬼丸!)
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| name_us=
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| date=1996-06-13
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x34
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| name=Hatsudou! Dyuraru Saikyou ka Keikaku!? (発動! デュラル最強化計画!?)
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| name_us=
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| date=1996-06-20
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}}
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{{episode
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| 1x35
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| name=Saishuu Kessen! Moeagare Yuujou no Kobusi (最終決戦! 燃え上がれ友情の拳)
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| name_us=
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| date=1996-06-27
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}}
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}}
  
 
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==Production credits==
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{{creditsheader|Cast}}
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*'''{{rolloverText|結城 晶|Akira Yuki}}:''' [[Shinichiro Miki|三木眞一郎]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|パイ・チェン|Pai Chan}}:''' [[Naoko Matsui|松井菜桜子]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|ジャッキー・ブライアント|Jacky Bryant}}:''' [[Yasunori Matsumoto|松本保典]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|サラ・ブライアント|Sarah Bryant}}:''' [[Maya Okamoto|岡本麻弥]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|影丸|Kage-Maru}}:''' [[Kiyoyuki Yanada|梁田清之]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|舜帝|Shun-Di}}:''' [[Koichi Kitamura|北村弘一]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|ウルフ・ホークフィールド|Wolf Hawkfield}}:''' [[Unsho Ishizuka|石塚運昇]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|リオン・ラファール|Lion Rafale}}:''' [[Tetsuya Iwanaga|岩永哲哉]]
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*'''{{rolloverText|ジェフリー マクワイルド|Jeffry McWild}}:''' [[Ryuzaburo Otomo|大友龍三郎]]
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==Magazine articles==
 
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VirtuaFighterSonicOVA JP Flyer.pdf|JP flyer
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===Merchandise===
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Merchandise}}
  
 
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==External links==
 
==External links==
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131011134110/http://www.moviesquare.jp/channel/catalog/?c=virtu ''Virtua Fighter'' on Tokyo Movie Online] (archive)
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131011134110/http://www.moviesquare.jp/channel/catalog/?c=virtu ''Virtua Fighter'' on Tokyo Movie Online] (archive)
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* ''Virtua Fighter'' on Amazon: [https://www.amazon.com/Evil-City-Hong-Kong/dp/B07S77BJ8T/ US]
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* [https://www.b-ch.com/titles/6422/ ''Virtua Fighter'' on Bandai Channel]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 12:31, 8 November 2024

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Virtua Fighter
Studio: Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie
Publisher: Anime Works (US/CA)
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 35
Original airdate: 1995-10-09 — 1996-06-27
Original channel(s): TV Tokyo
Country of origin: Japan
Release Date RRP Code
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 1) 		¥4,800 (4,944)4800e[2] THC-16431
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 2) 		¥4,800 (4,944)4800e[4] THC-16441
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 3) 		¥4,800 (4,944)4800e[5] THC-16451
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 4) 		¥4,800 (4,944)4800e[5] THC-16461
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 5) 		¥4,800 (4,944)4800e[5] THC-16471
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 6) 		¥4,800 (4,944)4800e[5] THC-16481
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 7) 		¥4,800 (4,944)4800e THC-16631
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 8) 		¥4,800 (4,944)4800e THC-16641
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 9) 		¥4,800 (4,944)4800e THC-16651
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 1; Rental) 		¥9,800 (10,094)9800e[7] THC-16351
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 2; Rental)
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 3; Rental)
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 4; Rental) 		¥9,800 (10,094)9800e[8] THC-16381
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 5; Rental) 		¥9,800 (10,094)9800e[9] THC-16391
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 6; Rental) 		¥9,800 (10,094)9800e THC-16401
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 7; Rental)
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 8; Rental)
VHS Video
JP
(Vol. 9; Rental)
VHS Video
US
(Vol. 1) 		VFVD-0200
VHS Video
US
(Vol. 2) 		VFVD-0201
VHS Video
US
(Vol. 3)
VHS Video
US
(Vol. 4) 		VFVD-0203
VHS Video
US
(Vol. 5) 		VFVD-0204
VHS Video
US
(Vol. 6) 		VFVD-0205
VHS Video
ES
(1)
VHS Video
ES
(2)
VHS Video
ES
(3)
VHS Video
ES
(4)
VHS Video
IT
(1)
VHS Video
IT
(2)
VHS Video
IT
(3)
VHS Video
IT
(4)
VHS Video
IT
(5)
VHS Video
IT
(6)
VHS Video
IT
(7)
VHS Video
IT
(8)
VHS Video
IT
(9)
VHS Video
IT
(10)
VHS Video
IT
(11)
VHS Video
IT
(12)
VHS Video
IT
(13)
VHS Video
IT
(14)
VHS Video
IT
(15)
VHS Video
IT
(16)
VHS Video
IT
(17)
DVD Video
US
(Round One) 		AWDVD 0316
DVD Video
US
(Round Two) 		AWDVD 0318
Blu-ray Video
US 		$39.9539.95[17]
Amazon
US ▼
(Prime) 		SUBsub
13+
Amazon
US ▼
(Episode 1) 		FREEfree
13+
Bandai Channel
JP ▼
Tokyo Movie Online
JP ▼
(Rental) 		¥100 ×35100x35[18]
Tokyo Movie Online
JP ▼
(Rental; All episodes) 		¥2,4502,450[18]

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Virtua Fighter (バーチャファイター), also known as Virtua Fighter: TV Animation Series, is a Japanese anime series loosely based on the Virtua Fighter video games, in particular Virtua Fighter 2. A total of 35 episodes were produced by Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie. It was released on VHS in Japan, the US and Europe, and on DVD in the US only. The series was made available for digital rental on Tokyo Movie Online (東京ムービーONLINE), TMS's streaming service.

Virtua Fighter follows Akira Yuki on his journey to see the big dipper constellation. He encounters Pai Chan while in Chinatown, and later more of the cast of Virtua Fighter 2, before rescuing a brainwashed Sarah Bryant and defeating the android Dural.

List of episodes

Episode Video Name Date Airtime Description
1x01 Hakkyoku-Ken no Akira Toujou (八極拳の晶 登場!)
United States of America Akira of the Hakkyoku-Ken
 1995-10-09
1x02 Kokoro no Sakebi (心の叫び)
United States of America Cry of the Heart
 1995-10-16
1x03 Utsukushiki Kyoudai Kobushi Shi Toujou (美しき兄妹拳士登場)
United States of America The Gorgeous Sibling Fighters
 1995-10-23
1x04 Kessen Chuukagai (China Town) (決戦中華街(チャイナタウン))
United States of America Showdown in Chinatown
 1995-10-30
1x05 Hoshi o Motomete (星を求めて)
United States of America To Seek the Stars
 1995-11-06
1x06 Gekitou no Kage de (激闘の陰で)
United States of America Behind the Battle Scene
 1995-11-13
1x07 Shukumei no Ni Nin (宿命の二人)
United States of America Fate's Twosome
 1995-11-20
1x08 Kanashii Kako (悲しい過去)
United States of America Sadness of the Past
 1995-11-27
1x09 Shimei Tehai! (指名手配!)
United States of America The Wanted
 1995-12-04
1x10 Kojou no Shitou (湖上の死闘)
United States of America Death Match on the Lake
 1995-12-11
1x11 Yumemiru Pai (夢みるパイ)
United States of America Pai's Dream
 1995-12-18
1x12 Chikatetsu Bousou (地下鉄暴走)
United States of America Subway Out of Control!
 1995-12-25
1x13 Yami no Ring (闇のリング)
United States of America Arena of Darkness
 1996-01-01
1x14 Bakuen no Kanata (爆炎の彼方)
United States of America Aftershock
 1996-01-08
1x15 Chiisana Maihime (小さな舞姫)
United States of America Little Princess
 1996-01-15
1x16 Umi no Kakutou Shi (海の格闘士)
United States of America The Sea Warrior
 1996-01-22
1x17 Kikoushi Toujou (貴公子登場)
United States of America Here Comes the Prince
 1996-01-29
1x18 Hijou no Saikai (非情な再会)
United States of America Sad Reunion
 1996-02-05
1x19 Arata na Tabiritsu (新たな旅立)
United States of America A New Departure
 1996-02-19
1x20 Kyoudai no Kizuna (兄妹(きょうだい)の絆)
United States of America A Bond of Love Between Brother & Sister
 1996-03-26
1x21 Sennin to Tatsujin (仙人と達人)
United States of America A Wizard and a Master
 1996-03-04
1x22 Mato Honkon (魔都・香港)
United States of America Evil City
 1996-03-11
1x23 D Shidou (D・始動)
United States of America Launch D
 1996-03-18
1x24 Yattsu no Hoshi (八つの星)
United States of America The Eight Stars!
 1996-03-25
1x25 Shuugeki! Nazo no Ninja Gundan (襲撃!謎の忍者軍団) 1996-04-18
1x26 Jigokukara Kita Otoko! Sonona ha Onimaru! (地獄から来た男! その名は鬼丸!) 1996-04-25
1x27 Kudake Chiru Yuujou!? Akira tai Jakki (砕け散る友情!? 晶対ジャッキー) 1996-05-02
1x28 Semaru Kyodai na Kage! Lion Ayaushi (迫る巨大な影! リオン危うし) 1996-05-09
1x29 Nerawa Reta Ring! Wolf o Sukue (狙われたリング! ウルフを救え) 1996-05-16
1x30 Joyuu Pai Chen (女優パイ・チェン) 1996-05-23
1x31 Okore Jeffry! Hijou no Wana (怒れジェフリー! 非情の罠) 1996-05-30
1x32 Namaka Shika! Onimaru Gundan Saigo no Tatakai (生か死か! 鬼丸軍団最後の闘い) 1996-06-06
1x33 Unare Tamashii no Kobushi! Akira tai Onimaru! (唸れ魂の拳! 晶対鬼丸!) 1996-06-13
1x34 Hatsudou! Dyuraru Saikyou ka Keikaku!? (発動! デュラル最強化計画!?) 1996-06-20
1x35 Saishuu Kessen! Moeagare Yuujou no Kobusi (最終決戦! 燃え上がれ友情の拳) 1996-06-27

Syndication

Country Television channels
JapanJapan
United States of America United States
Canada Canada
Philippines Philippines
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Philippines Philippines
Chile Chile
Mexico Mexico
Argentina Argentina
VE 1954 Venezuela
Italy Italy
Spain Spain
  • Canal C

Production credits

Cast
Source:
Episode credits (JP)


Magazine articles

Main article: Virtua Fighter (anime)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

  • JP flyer

Merchandise

Main article: Virtua Fighter (anime)/Merchandise.

Physical scans

VHS, Japan

VHS, JP (Vol. 1; Rental)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 2; Rental)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 3; Rental)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 4; Rental)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 5; Rental)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 6; Rental)
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Cover
VHS, JP (Vol. 7; Rental)
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Cover
VHS, JP (Vol. 8; Rental)
VirtuaFighterAnime8 VHS JP Box.jpg
Cover
VHS, JP (Vol. 9; Rental)
VirtuaFighterAnime9 VHS JP Box.jpg
Cover
VHS, JP (Vol. 1)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 2)
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Cassette
VHS, JP (Vol. 3)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 4)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 5)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 6)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 7)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 8)
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Cover
VHS, JP (Vol. 9)
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Cover

VHS, United States

VHS, US (Vol. 1)
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Cover
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Cassette
VHS, US (Vol. 2)
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Cassette
VHS, US (Vol. 3)
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VHS, US (Vol. 4)
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VHS, US (Vol. 5)
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VHS, US (Vol. 6)
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Cover

VHS, Spain

VHS, ES (Vol. 1)
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VHS, ES (Vol. 2)
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VHS, ES (Vol. 3)
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VHS, ES (Vol. 4)
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Cover

VHS, Italy

VHS, IT (Vol. 1)
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Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 2)
VFTV VHS IT vol2 front.jpg
Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 3)
VFTV VHS IT vol3 front.jpg
Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 4)
VFTV VHS IT vol4 front.jpg
Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 5)
VFTV VHS IT vol5 front.jpg
Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 6)
VFTV VHS IT vol6 front.jpg
Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 7)
VFTV VHS IT vol7 front.jpg
Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 8)
VFTV VHS IT vol8 front.jpg
Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 9)
VFTV VHS IT vol9 front.jpg
Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 10)
VFTV VHS IT vol10 front.jpg
Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 11)
VFTV VHS IT vol11 front.jpg
Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 12)
VFTV VHS IT vol12 front.jpg
Cover
VHS, IT (Vol. 13)

VHS, IT (Vol. 14)

VHS, IT (Vol. 15)

VHS, IT (Vol. 16)

VHS, IT (Vol. 17)

DVD, United States

DVD, US (Round One)
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Cover
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Disc 1
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Disc 2
DVD, US (Round Two)
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Cover
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Disc 1
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Disc 2

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 File:VirtuaFighterSonicOVA JP Flyer.pdf
  2. ↑ File:VirtuaFighterTVAnimationSeriesVol1 VHS JP Box.jpg
  3. ↑ http://www.amazon.co.jp/バーチャファイター-2-VHS-三木眞一郎/dp/B00005HAXU (Wayback Machine: 2013-12-18 03:39)
  4. ↑ File:VirtuaFighterTVAnimationSeriesVol2 VHS JP Box.jpg
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 File:VirtuaFighterSonicOVA JP Flyer.pdf, page 2
  6. ↑ http://www.amazon.co.jp/バーチャファイター-1-VHS/dp/B00005HAXR (Wayback Machine: 2013-12-18 03:32)
  7. ↑ File:VirtuaFighterAnime1 VHS JP Box.jpg
  8. ↑ File:VirtuaFighterAnime4 VHS JP Box.jpg
  9. ↑ File:VirtuaFighterAnime5 VHS JP Box.jpg
  10. ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-Behind-Battle-VHS/dp/B00004TLMS/ (archive.today)
  11. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-Combat-Dubbed-Episodes/dp/B000055Y0S (Wayback Machine: 2007-04-14 11:57)
  12. ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-Shadow-Dubbed-Episodes/dp/B000055Y0T/ (archive.today)
  13. ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-5-VHS/dp/B000059HCA/ (archive.today)
  14. ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-6-VHS/dp/B000059HCB (archive.today)
  15. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-Round-1/dp/B00008QSB3 (Wayback Machine: 2007-10-25 05:24)
  16. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-Round-2/dp/B00008V2UI (Wayback Machine: 2007-05-22 17:01)
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 https://www.rightstufanime.com/Virtua-Fighter-Blu-ray (Wayback Machine: 2022-12-10 02:39)
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 http://www.moviesquare.jp/channel/catalog/?c=virtu (Wayback Machine: 2013-10-11 13:41)


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Virtua Fighter series
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
Fighters Megamix (Game.com) | Dead or Alive 5 (5+ | Ultimate | Last Round) (2012-2015)
Portrait series
Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series: (1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | The Final) (1995-1996) | GG Portrait: Yuuki Akira (1996) | GG Portrait: Pai Chan (1996)
Others
Virtua Fighter (LCD) (1995) | Electronic Virtua Fighter (199x) | Virtua Fighter (R-Zone) (199x) | Virtua Fighter 3 Win-PC-Collection (1996) | Virtua Fighter (2007) | CR Virtua Fighter (2008) | Virtua Fighter Mobile (2008) | Pachinko CR Virtua Fighter Revolution (2012) | Virtua Fighter Cool Champ (2012) | Virtua Fighter Fever Combo (2014) | Virtua Fighter Pachislot (2014) | Virtua Fighter Battle Genesis (2019)
Unlicensed
Virtua Fighter 2 vs. Tekken 2 (199x)
Demo discs
Java Tea Original Virtua Fighter Kids (1996)
Albums
Music
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TV and Film
Virtua Fighter CGMV (1994) | CGMV Virtua Fighter 2 (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Eternal Battle (1995) | Virtua Fighter (1995) | Virtua Fighter Special Training Pack (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Wheel of Fortune (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Wheel of Fortune The Best Bout (1996) | Sega Official Video Library Vol. 2: Virtua Fighter Kids (199x) | Virtua Fighter 3 (Columbia video series) (1996) | CGMV Special Virtua Fighter 3: Shippuu no Shou "System" (1996) | CGMV Special Virtua Fighter 3: Geki no Shou "Battle" (1996)
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