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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 | + | '''''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. | ||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Contents
List of episodes
| Episode | Video | Name | Date | Airtime | Description |
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| 1x01 | Hakkyoku-Ken no Akira Toujou (八極拳の晶 登場!) Akira of the Hakkyoku-Ken |
1995-10-09 | |||
| 1x02 | Kokoro no Sakebi (心の叫び) Cry of the Heart |
1995-10-16 | |||
| 1x03 | Utsukushiki Kyoudai Kobushi Shi Toujou (美しき兄妹拳士登場) The Gorgeous Sibling Fighters |
1995-10-23 | |||
| 1x04 | Kessen Chuukagai (China Town) (決戦中華街(チャイナタウン)) Showdown in Chinatown |
1995-10-30 | |||
| 1x05 | Hoshi o Motomete (星を求めて) To Seek the Stars |
1995-11-06 | |||
| 1x06 | Gekitou no Kage de (激闘の陰で) Behind the Battle Scene |
1995-11-13 | |||
| 1x07 | Shukumei no Ni Nin (宿命の二人) Fate's Twosome |
1995-11-20 | |||
| 1x08 | Kanashii Kako (悲しい過去) Sadness of the Past |
1995-11-27 | |||
| 1x09 | Shimei Tehai! (指名手配!) The Wanted |
1995-12-04 | |||
| 1x10 | Kojou no Shitou (湖上の死闘) Death Match on the Lake |
1995-12-11 | |||
| 1x11 | Yumemiru Pai (夢みるパイ) Pai's Dream |
1995-12-18 | |||
| 1x12 | Chikatetsu Bousou (地下鉄暴走) Subway Out of Control! |
1995-12-25 | |||
| 1x13 | Yami no Ring (闇のリング) Arena of Darkness |
1996-01-01 | |||
| 1x14 | Bakuen no Kanata (爆炎の彼方) Aftershock |
1996-01-08 | |||
| 1x15 | Chiisana Maihime (小さな舞姫) Little Princess |
1996-01-15 | |||
| 1x16 | Umi no Kakutou Shi (海の格闘士) The Sea Warrior |
1996-01-22 | |||
| 1x17 | Kikoushi Toujou (貴公子登場) Here Comes the Prince |
1996-01-29 | |||
| 1x18 | Hijou no Saikai (非情な再会) Sad Reunion |
1996-02-05 | |||
| 1x19 | Arata na Tabiritsu (新たな旅立) A New Departure |
1996-02-19 | |||
| 1x20 | Kyoudai no Kizuna (兄妹(きょうだい)の絆) A Bond of Love Between Brother & Sister |
1996-03-26 | |||
| 1x21 | Sennin to Tatsujin (仙人と達人) A Wizard and a Master |
1996-03-04 | |||
| 1x22 | Mato Honkon (魔都・香港) Evil City |
1996-03-11 | |||
| 1x23 | D Shidou (D・始動) Launch D |
1996-03-18 | |||
| 1x24 | Yattsu no Hoshi (八つの星) 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
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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. 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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| 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) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 2) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 3) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 4) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 5) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 6) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 7) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 8) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 9) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 10) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 11) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 12) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 13) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 14) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 15) |
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| VHS, IT (Vol. 16) |
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DVD, United States
| DVD, US (Round One) |
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 Disc 1  Disc 2 |
| DVD, US (Round Two) |
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 Disc 1  Disc 2 |
External links
- Virtua Fighter on Tokyo Movie Online (archive)
- Virtua Fighter on Amazon: US
- Virtua Fighter on Bandai Channel
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File:VirtuaFighterSonicOVA JP Flyer.pdf
- ↑ File:VirtuaFighterTVAnimationSeriesVol1 VHS JP Box.jpg
- ↑ 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)
- ↑ File:VirtuaFighterTVAnimationSeriesVol2 VHS JP Box.jpg
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 File:VirtuaFighterSonicOVA JP Flyer.pdf, page 2
- ↑ 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)
- ↑ File:VirtuaFighterAnime1 VHS JP Box.jpg
- ↑ File:VirtuaFighterAnime4 VHS JP Box.jpg
- ↑ File:VirtuaFighterAnime5 VHS JP Box.jpg
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-Behind-Battle-VHS/dp/B00004TLMS/ (archive.today)
- ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-Combat-Dubbed-Episodes/dp/B000055Y0S (Wayback Machine: 2007-04-14 11:57)
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-Shadow-Dubbed-Episodes/dp/B000055Y0T/ (archive.today)
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-5-VHS/dp/B000059HCA/ (archive.today)
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-6-VHS/dp/B000059HCB (archive.today)
- ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-Round-1/dp/B00008QSB3 (Wayback Machine: 2007-10-25 05:24)
- ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Virtua-Fighter-Round-2/dp/B00008V2UI (Wayback Machine: 2007-05-22 17:01)
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 https://www.rightstufanime.com/Virtua-Fighter-Blu-ray (Wayback Machine: 2022-12-10 02:39)
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 http://www.moviesquare.jp/channel/catalog/?c=virtu (Wayback Machine: 2013-10-11 13:41)
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