Virtua Fighter · Episode 17: Here Comes the Prince
Here Comes the Prince
1996-01-2925 min
Kagemaru saves Sarah and brings her out of the research lab. But when she awakens, he realizes that she has been brainwashed into a fighting machine...
1Akira of the Hakkyoku-Ken1995-10-0925 minThe young female martial artist Pai Chan was kidnapped! Seeing this, the owner of a Chinese restaurant asks the agile Akira Yuki to save her from the evil Koenkan.
2Cry of the Heart1995-10-1625 minThe young boy Wei is bullied every day by the students of Koenkan. Pai and Akira disagree on how to get away from the bullying.
3The Gorgeous Sibling Fighters1995-10-2325 minAkira and Pai enter a steak-eating contest held by a restaurant sponsoring Jacky and Sarah Bryant's indie car-racing career.
4Showdown in Chinatown1995-10-3025 minJacky and Sarah Bryant join Akira and Pai in their fight against the Koenkan. Akira and Pai seek to finish this fight against Yan Weiman once and for all.
5To Seek the Stars1995-11-0625 minThe group is on their way to New Las Vegas for Jacky's up-coming race. During their travels, Akira shares the deep reasons for why he is on his destinationless journey...
6Behind the Battle Scene1995-11-1325 minJacky's sponsor party brings everyone to an elegant ballroom, where Jacky and Sarah unexpectedly meet their parents. But in the room, a watchful shadow lurks behind Sarah...
7Fate’s Twosome1995-11-2025 minSarah fights her kidnapper, Kagemaru, in an attempt to escape. But instead, she is saved by him when she falls from a high balcony. The two see a glimpse in each other's true nature...
8Sadness of the Past1995-11-2725 minPai's past and her ties with the Koen-Kan are revealed while Sarah is being tested in Eva's lab. Lee Coleman shows up again, at first trying to kill Akira through a dirty trick and then fighting him again. Of course, he loses.
9The Wanted1995-12-0425 minThe team stops by a diner on their way to fix their flat tire. However, they find wanted signs with their faces plastered all over them. The town sheriff successfully captures the team.
10Death Match on the Lake1995-12-1125 minThe team finally arrives at the lab to save Sarah, but Eva had already begun moving her to another facility! They are now trapped and outnumbered by droids.
11Pai’s Dream1995-12-1825 minAkira and Pai are working to gather money for Jacky's bail. Pai saves a woman who is being chased, and a movie producer who sees this scouts her to become the heroine of his new movie!
12Subway Out of Control!1995-12-2525 minAfter landing in New York, the team's luggage is stolen from right under Pai's nose. Having been feeling anxious ever since the phone call from Sarah, Jacky reacts aggressively at every turn...
13Arena of Darkness1996-01-0125 minAkira and the team arrive at the underground casino after a bumpy journey to find it. There they find a cruel and immoral fighting ring where the fighters must fight to their deaths.
14Aftershock1996-01-0825 minJimmy reveals his true identity to the team. In an attempt to break them apart, he sets Akira and Jacky to fight against each other. This results in Akira putting his life on the line.
15Little Princess1996-01-1525 minPai and Jacky lose Akira in the explosion of the casino but must continue their journey to search for Sarah. They stop to help a young dancer whose home is being threatened by the Koenkan!
16The Sea Warrior1996-01-2225 minAkira wakes up on a boat on its way to Europe and meets Jeffry McWild. Jeffry is looking to purchase a fishing boat to bring back to his island.
17Here Comes the Prince1996-01-2925 minKagemaru saves Sarah and brings her out of the research lab. But when she awakens, he realizes that she has been brainwashed into a fighting machine...18Sad Reunion1996-02-0525 minAfter defeating the Koenkan heads of Europe, Sarah suddenly appears before Akira and the team. She is ordered to attack Jacky, but Kagemaru steps in to save them.
19A New Departure1996-02-1925 minLion finds out what kind of business his father is involved in and tries to unravel the evil business of the Rafale Empire. They are again attacked by the brainwashed Sarah.
20A Bond of Love Between Brother & Sister1996-02-2625 minThe team enters the castle where Eva has been conducting her research. Ryu Kaorun arrives and sees the results of Eva's work. Jacky duels with Sarah and repeatedly reaches out to Sarah's heart.
21A Wizard and a Master1996-03-0425 minLau Chan is in the mountains training, but in the bushes lurks a lethal shadow planted by Ryu. Meanwhile, Ryu orders Eva to conduct a new brainwashing experiment, this time, on Pai...
22Evil City Hong Kong1996-03-1125 minRyu has taken away Pai to Hong Kong for a forced wedding. Seeing that she may not be completely cooperative, he asks Eva to turn Pai into a fighting robot just like she did to Sarah!
23Launch D.1996-03-1825 minAkira and Jacky make a grand crash into the wedding ceremony before the sealing kiss. Amidst a duel with Ryu, Pai's father, the notorious Lau Chan, arrives!
24The Eight Stars!1996-03-2525 minLau Chan announces that Koenkan is to be dissolved and all disciples must pay for their wrongdoings. Eva awakens her ultimate fighting droid "Dural" to duel Lau and Akira.25Three Years After1996-04-1825 min26The Bloodthirsty Beast1996-04-2525 min27The Secret List1996-05-0225 min28Leon is in Danger1996-05-0925 min29Wolf Saved1996-05-1625 min30Pai’s Choice1996-05-2325 min31The Project of Discord1996-05-3025 min32The Challenge of Gao1996-06-0625 min33The Great Challenge1996-06-1325 min34Golden-Durral, A New Threat1996-06-2025 min35Final Challenge1996-06-2725 min
2Cry of the Heart1995-10-1625 minThe young boy Wei is bullied every day by the students of Koenkan. Pai and Akira disagree on how to get away from the bullying.3The Gorgeous Sibling Fighters1995-10-2325 minAkira and Pai enter a steak-eating contest held by a restaurant sponsoring Jacky and Sarah Bryant's indie car-racing career.4Showdown in Chinatown1995-10-3025 minJacky and Sarah Bryant join Akira and Pai in their fight against the Koenkan. Akira and Pai seek to finish this fight against Yan Weiman once and for all.5To Seek the Stars1995-11-0625 minThe group is on their way to New Las Vegas for Jacky's up-coming race. During their travels, Akira shares the deep reasons for why he is on his destinationless journey...6Behind the Battle Scene1995-11-1325 minJacky's sponsor party brings everyone to an elegant ballroom, where Jacky and Sarah unexpectedly meet their parents. But in the room, a watchful shadow lurks behind Sarah...7Fate’s Twosome1995-11-2025 minSarah fights her kidnapper, Kagemaru, in an attempt to escape. But instead, she is saved by him when she falls from a high balcony. The two see a glimpse in each other's true nature...8Sadness of the Past1995-11-2725 minPai's past and her ties with the Koen-Kan are revealed while Sarah is being tested in Eva's lab. Lee Coleman shows up again, at first trying to kill Akira through a dirty trick and then fighting him again. Of course, he loses.9The Wanted1995-12-0425 minThe team stops by a diner on their way to fix their flat tire. However, they find wanted signs with their faces plastered all over them. The town sheriff successfully captures the team.10Death Match on the Lake1995-12-1125 minThe team finally arrives at the lab to save Sarah, but Eva had already begun moving her to another facility! They are now trapped and outnumbered by droids.11Pai’s Dream1995-12-1825 minAkira and Pai are working to gather money for Jacky's bail. Pai saves a woman who is being chased, and a movie producer who sees this scouts her to become the heroine of his new movie!12Subway Out of Control!1995-12-2525 minAfter landing in New York, the team's luggage is stolen from right under Pai's nose. Having been feeling anxious ever since the phone call from Sarah, Jacky reacts aggressively at every turn...13Arena of Darkness1996-01-0125 minAkira and the team arrive at the underground casino after a bumpy journey to find it. There they find a cruel and immoral fighting ring where the fighters must fight to their deaths.14Aftershock1996-01-0825 minJimmy reveals his true identity to the team. In an attempt to break them apart, he sets Akira and Jacky to fight against each other. This results in Akira putting his life on the line.15Little Princess1996-01-1525 minPai and Jacky lose Akira in the explosion of the casino but must continue their journey to search for Sarah. They stop to help a young dancer whose home is being threatened by the Koenkan!16The Sea Warrior1996-01-2225 minAkira wakes up on a boat on its way to Europe and meets Jeffry McWild. Jeffry is looking to purchase a fishing boat to bring back to his island.17Here Comes the Prince1996-01-2925 minKagemaru saves Sarah and brings her out of the research lab. But when she awakens, he realizes that she has been brainwashed into a fighting machine...18Sad Reunion1996-02-0525 minAfter defeating the Koenkan heads of Europe, Sarah suddenly appears before Akira and the team. She is ordered to attack Jacky, but Kagemaru steps in to save them.19A New Departure1996-02-1925 minLion finds out what kind of business his father is involved in and tries to unravel the evil business of the Rafale Empire. They are again attacked by the brainwashed Sarah.20A Bond of Love Between Brother & Sister1996-02-2625 minThe team enters the castle where Eva has been conducting her research. Ryu Kaorun arrives and sees the results of Eva's work. Jacky duels with Sarah and repeatedly reaches out to Sarah's heart.21A Wizard and a Master1996-03-0425 minLau Chan is in the mountains training, but in the bushes lurks a lethal shadow planted by Ryu. Meanwhile, Ryu orders Eva to conduct a new brainwashing experiment, this time, on Pai...22Evil City Hong Kong1996-03-1125 minRyu has taken away Pai to Hong Kong for a forced wedding. Seeing that she may not be completely cooperative, he asks Eva to turn Pai into a fighting robot just like she did to Sarah!23Launch D.1996-03-1825 minAkira and Jacky make a grand crash into the wedding ceremony before the sealing kiss. Amidst a duel with Ryu, Pai's father, the notorious Lau Chan, arrives!24The Eight Stars!1996-03-2525 minLau Chan announces that Koenkan is to be dissolved and all disciples must pay for their wrongdoings. Eva awakens her ultimate fighting droid "Dural" to duel Lau and Akira.25Three Years After1996-04-1825 min26The Bloodthirsty Beast1996-04-2525 min27The Secret List1996-05-0225 min28Leon is in Danger1996-05-0925 min29Wolf Saved1996-05-1625 min30Pai’s Choice1996-05-2325 min31The Project of Discord1996-05-3025 min32The Challenge of Gao1996-06-0625 min33The Great Challenge1996-06-1325 min34Golden-Durral, A New Threat1996-06-2025 min35Final Challenge1996-06-2725 min
Virtua Fighter★ 68%Synopsis
Legends speak of a great constellation of stars, only visible to those who possess true strength. Having lost his ability to see those stars, Akira walks the earth in search of answers. His quest pits him against powerful fighters like the Koenkan and the mysterious Kage Maru, and lands him in the center of an international conspiracy. For the first time on DVD, come the adventures of Akira, Jacky, Sara and Pai. Facing off with the greatest martial artists from all over the world, all the top characters from the best-selling video game are ready for action! SEASON 1 = EPISODE 1 - 24 ROUND 1 = EPISODE 1 - 12 ROUND 2 = EPISODE 13 - 24 SEASON 2 = EPISODE 25 - 35 (Source: AniDB)
Characters & Voice Actors
Akira YukiMain
Shinichirou MikiJP
Sarah BryantMain
Maya OkamotoJP
Jacky BryantMain
Yasunori MatsumotoJP
Pai ChanMain
Naoko MatsuiJP
Jeffry McWildSupporting
Ryuuzaburou OotomoJP
Eva DurixSupporting
Atsuko TanakaJP
Lau ChanSupporting
Shigeru ChibaJP
Shun DiSupporting
Kouichi KitamuraJP
Liu KowloonSupporting
Taiten KusunokiJP
Wolf HawkfieldSupporting
Unshou IshizukaJP
NarratorSupporting
Shigeru ChibaJP
PopsSupporting
Ikuo NishikawaJP
Staff
Reiko YoshidaScript (eps 9, 11, 15, 18, 22)
Reiko YoshidaScript
Hideki TonokatsuChief Director
Hideki TonokatsuChief Animation Director
Vivian HsuTheme Song Performance (ED1, ED2)
Yuuzou HayashiTheme Song Arrangement (ED3)
Tsutomu KamishiroScript (eps 1-3, 8, 9, 14, 16, 20, 23-26, 28, 30, 31, 35)
Tsutomu KamishiroSeries Composition
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Tekken: The Motion Picture
Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple
One-Punch Man
Tekken: Bloodline
Dragon Ball Z
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