Virtua Fighter

Virtua Fighter (1995-1996)

EndedAnimation showComedy, Action, Anime

Based on the popular Virtua Fighter video game franchise, this series follows the adventures of Akira, a lone martial artist who has lost his ability to see the mystical constellations that reveal a truly strong man's destiny. Now, his path of wandering has forced him into the fighting ring with several martial arts champions and into an insidious international conspiracy that he must not only break out of, but find a way to destroy. With the help of Jacky, Sara, Pai, and other characters from the Virtua Fighter games, Akira must find the strength to take on greater powers than himself and regain his lost sense of destiny.

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Scheduleevery Thursday (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E35The Final Battle! Burn Up, Fist of FriendshipJun 27, 1996
S01E34Activate! The Strongest Dural Plan!?Jun 20, 1996
S01E33Let Out the Fist's Soul! Akira vs. OnimaruJun 13, 1996
S01E32Life or Death! The Onimaru Corps' Last BattleJun 6, 1996
S01E31Become Enraged, Jeffrey! The Ruthless TrapMay 30, 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Virtua Fighter' from the year 1995 premiere?

'Virtua Fighter' premiered on October 2, 1995.

Who were the main characters in 'Virtua Fighter'?

The main characters in 'Virtua Fighter' included Akira Yuki, Pai Chan, and Sarah Bryant, among others.

What was the genre of 'Virtua Fighter'?

'Virtua Fighter' was a martial arts action anime series.

Which studio produced 'Virtua Fighter'?

'Virtua Fighter' was produced by Studio Pierrot.

How many episodes were there in 'Virtua Fighter'?

'Virtua Fighter' had a total of 35 episodes.

Who was the director of 'Virtua Fighter'?

'Virtua Fighter' was directed by Hideki Tonokatsu.

What was the original network that aired 'Virtua Fighter'?

'Virtua Fighter' originally aired on TV Tokyo.

What was the animation style used in 'Virtua Fighter'?

'Virtua Fighter' used traditional hand-drawn animation.

Did 'Virtua Fighter' have any video game tie-ins?

Yes, 'Virtua Fighter' had several video game tie-ins, including the popular arcade game series of the same name.

Who composed the music for 'Virtua Fighter'?

The music for 'Virtua Fighter' was composed by Katsuhiko Suzuki.

Were there any notable voice actors in 'Virtua Fighter'?

Yes, 'Virtua Fighter' featured voice actors such as Shinichiro Miki, Yumi Touma, and Shinichiro Ohta.

Did 'Virtua Fighter' receive any awards or nominations?

'Virtua Fighter' did not receive any notable awards or nominations.

Were there any spin-offs or sequels to 'Virtua Fighter'?

Yes, 'Virtua Fighter' had a sequel series titled 'Virtua Fighter 2', which aired in 1996.

What was the target audience for 'Virtua Fighter'?

'Virtua Fighter' was primarily targeted towards teenage and adult audiences.

Was 'Virtua Fighter' based on a manga or a video game?

'Virtua Fighter' was based on the popular video game series of the same name.

Did 'Virtua Fighter' have any notable guest appearances?

No, 'Virtua Fighter' did not have any notable guest appearances.

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Also known as

  • المقاتل النبيل
  • バーチャファイター (Japan)
  • El Defensor Virtuoso (Spain)
  • El Luchador Virtual (Spain)

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