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Virtua Fighter

Studio: Tokyo Movie Shinsha

Publisher: Anime Works (US/CA)

Number of seasons: 1

Number of episodes: 35

Original airdate: 1995-10-02 — 1996-06-27

Original channel(s): TV Tokyo

Release	Date	RRP	Code
JP (Vol. 1)	1995-12-22	¥4,800 (4,944)4800e^[1]	THC-16431
JP (Vol. 2)	199x	¥4,800 (4,944)4800e^[2]	THC-16441
JP (Vol. 3)	199x	¥4,800 (4,944)4800e	THC-16451
JP (Vol. 4)	199x	¥4,800 (4,944)4800e	THC-16461
JP (Vol. 5)	199x	¥4,800 (4,944)4800e	THC-16471
JP (Vol. 6)	199x	¥4,800 (4,944)4800e	THC-16481
JP (Vol. 7)	199x	¥4,800 (4,944)4800e	THC-16631
JP (Vol. 8)	199x	¥4,800 (4,944)4800e	THC-16641
JP (Vol. 9)	199x	¥4,800 (4,944)4800e	THC-16651
JP (Vol. 1; Rental)	199x	¥9,800 (10,094)9800e^[3]	THC-16351
JP (Vol. 2; Rental)	199x
JP (Vol. 3; Rental)	199x
JP (Vol. 4; Rental)	199x	¥9,800 (10,094)9800e^[4]	THC-16381
JP (Vol. 5; Rental)	199x	¥9,800 (10,094)9800e^[5]	THC-16391
JP (Vol. 6; Rental)	199x	¥9,800 (10,094)9800e	THC-16401
JP (Vol. 7; Rental)	199x
JP (Vol. 8; Rental)	199x
JP (Vol. 9; Rental)	199x
US	2000-08-22
ES	200x
IT	200x
US	2003

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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 Television Anime Series which is loosely based on the Virtua Fighter video game line, in particular Virtua Fighter 2. It was animated by TMS and has a total episode count of 35.

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The last 10 episodes are not available in any English-language form.

Plot

The plotline does not tie into nor heavily relate to the video games. It focus on Akira Yuki as he is on a journey because he is unable to see the "Big Dipper" constellation in the sky, which means he has not found "true strength". On his journey he enters Chinatown and encounters Pai Chan, who is on the run from the Koenkan, to escape an unwanted arranged marriage. Hearing the pleas of the Chinatown residents, he protects Pai from her pursuers. As each episode progresses, Akira and Pai encounter more and more of the cast of Virtua Fighter 2, and have to rescue a brainwashed Sarah Bryant and defeat the fighting android Dural.

List of episodes

Availability

In the USA, episodes 1-24 were released bilinugally on DVD by Media Blasters.

In Japan, episodes 1-35 are available for streaming rental; Virtua Fighter Anime on Moviesquare.jp

In the Arab world, episodes 1-35 aired on a channel called Spacetoon.

Syndication

Country	Television channels
Japan	TV Tokyo (1995-10-02 — 1996-06-27)
United States	Media Blasters Cartoon Network
Canada	YTV
Philippines	GMA Network
Saudi Arabia	Spacetoon
Philippines	GMA Network
Chile	ETC Mega
Mexico	Televisa
Argentina	Magic Kids
Venezuela	Televen
Italy	Junior TV Cooltoon
Spain	Canal C

Magazine articles

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

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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VHS, JP (Vol. 7; Rental)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 8; Rental)
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VHS, JP (Vol. 9; Rental)
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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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VHS, JP (Vol. 9)
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VHS, United States

VHS, US (Vol. 1)
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VHS, US (Vol. 2)
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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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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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VHS, Italy

VHS, IT (Vol. 1)

VHS, IT (Vol. 2)

VHS, IT (Vol. 3)

VHS, IT (Vol. 4)

VHS, IT (Vol. 5)

VHS, IT (Vol. 6)

VHS, IT (Vol. 7)

VHS, IT (Vol. 8)

VHS, IT (Vol. 9)

VHS, IT (Vol. 10)

VHS, IT (Vol. 11)

VHS, IT (Vol. 12)

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)
Cover

DVD, US (Round Two)
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References

Virtua Fighter (anime)

Main page | Comparisons | Magazine articles | Reception | Merchandise

Music: Kuchibiru no Shinwa (1995) | Wild Vision (1995) | Virtua Fighter Soundtrack Vol. 1: Shinshou Hassei (1995) | Virtua Fighter Soundtrack Vol. 2: Ryuuko Kaikou (1996) | Kyouhansha (1996) | Tianshi Xiang (1996) | Ai ga Tarinaize (1996) | Eien no Mannaka de (1996) | Virtua Fighter Soundtrack Vol. 3: Koubou Banjou (1996) | Virtua Fighter Complete Vocal Collection (1996)
Videos: Virtua Fighter Super Edit (199x)

Virtua Fighter series

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

Unlicensed

Virtua Fighter 2 vs. Tekken 2 (199x)

Demo discs
Java Tea Original Virtua Fighter Kids (1996)

Albums

Virtua Fighter: Akira/Kage (1994) | 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 Sound Track (1995) | 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) | Virtua Fighter 3 On The Vocal (1997) | Fighters Megamix Sound Tracks (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

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 3tb Technical Manual (1999) | 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

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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 It focus on Akira Yuki as he is on a journey because he is unable to see the "Big Dipper" constellation in the sky, which means he has not found "true strength".
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