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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 35
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 11 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 9, 1995 – June 27, 1996
- Season
- Fall 1995
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- Tokyo Movie Shinsha
- Director
- Hideki Tonokatsu
- Original creator
- Yuu Suzuki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
11h 40m
⚡ 7 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Martial Arts79%Male Protagonist60%Travel20%Criminal Organization20%
overview details
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)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Virtua Fighter?
Probably, if you enjoy action, adventure and comedy, especially stories with martial arts, male protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 68/100 on AniList, with 40% of 840 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #14 highest-rated anime of 1995.
About 7.6% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 11 h 40 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
35 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yuu Suzuki
- Director
- Hideki Tonokatsu
- Series composition
- Tsutomu Kamishiro
- Character design
- Ryou Tanaka
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Virtua Fighter FAQ
How many episodes does Virtua Fighter have?
Virtua Fighter has 35 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 11 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Virtua Fighter?
About 11 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 18 days; at one hour a day, about 12 days.
Is Virtua Fighter finished?
Yes. Virtua Fighter has finished airing — the final episode aired June 27, 1996.
Is there a season 2 of Virtua Fighter?
No sequel is listed for Virtua Fighter as of October 2026.
Is Virtua Fighter based on a video game?
Yes. Virtua Fighter adapts the video game by Yuu Suzuki.
Who animated Virtua Fighter?
Virtua Fighter was animated by Tokyo Movie Shinsha and directed by Hideki Tonokatsu.
Where can I watch Virtua Fighter?
Virtua Fighter is listed on Tubi TV, RetroCrush, Crackle. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.