Virtua Fighter (anime)

Virtua Fighter

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

Release	Date	RRP	Code
JP (Vol. 1)	199x	¥4,800 (4,944)4800e^[1]	THC-16431
JP (Vol. 2)	1996-05-31^[2]	¥4,800 (4,944)4800e^[3]	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)	1995-12-22^[4]	¥9,800 (10,094)9800e^[5]	THC-16351
JP (Vol. 2; Rental)	199x
JP (Vol. 3; Rental)	199x
JP (Vol. 4; Rental)	199x	¥9,800 (10,094)9800e^[6]	THC-16381
JP (Vol. 5; Rental)	199x	¥9,800 (10,094)9800e^[7]	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 (Vol. 1)	2000-08-22		VFVD-0200
US (Vol. 2)	2000-08-22^[8]		VFVD-0201
US (Vol. 3)	2001-02-27^[9]
US (Vol. 4)	2001-02-27^[10]		VFVD-0203
US (Vol. 5)	2001-04-24^[11]		VFVD-0204
US (Vol. 6)	2001-04-24^[12]		VFVD-0205
ES (1)	200x
ES (2)	200x
ES (3)	200x
ES (4)	200x
IT (1)	200x
IT (2)	200x
IT (3)	200x
IT (4)	200x
IT (5)	200x
IT (6)	200x
IT (7)	200x
IT (8)	200x
IT (9)	200x
IT (10)	200x
IT (11)	200x
IT (12)	200x
IT (13)	200x
IT (14)	200x
IT (15)	200x
IT (16)	200x
IT (17)	200x
US (Round One)	2003-05-27^[13]		AWDVD 0316
US (Round Two)	2003-08-19^[14]		AWDVD 0318
US ▼ (Prime)	20xx	SUBsub
US ▼ (Episode 1)	20xx	FREEfree
JP ▼	20xx
JP ▼ (Rental)	20xx	¥100 ×35100x35^[15]
JP ▼ (Rental; All episodes)	20xx	¥2,4502,450^[15]

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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.

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	Name	Date
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

Country	Television channels
Japan	TV Tokyo (1995-10-09 — 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. 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. 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. 13)

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VHS, IT (Vol. 15)

VHS, IT (Vol. 16)

VHS, IT (Vol. 17)

DVD, United States

DVD, US (Round One)
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DVD, US (Round Two)
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External links

Virtua Fighter on Tokyo Movie Online (archive)
Virtua Fighter on Amazon: US
Virtua Fighter on Bandai Channel

References

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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 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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