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Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie

Street Fighter II: The Movie

1994, Movie, 1 ep, 69%, Group TAC

The same kind of story: bone-crunching martial arts brawlers.

M.Bison's plan to crush those who would oppose his evil Shadaloo organization is simple: brainwash the strongest martial artists around the world with his dreaded psycho power and turn them into living weapons! And now, he's found his newest target: Ryu, a traveling vagabond…

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  1. Cover of Shenmue the Animation
    Shenmue the Animation

    2022, TV, 13 eps, 63%

    Recommended by 9 Virtua Fighter fans on AniList. The same kind of story: bone-crunching martial arts brawlers.

  2. Cover of Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple
    Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple

    2006, TV, 50 eps, 77%

    Recommended by 3 Virtua Fighter fans on AniList. The same kind of story: bone-crunching martial arts brawlers.

  3. Cover of Tekken: Bloodline
    Tekken: Bloodline

    2022, ONA, 6 eps, 63%

    The same kind of story: bone-crunching martial arts brawlers.

  4. Cover of Chiikawa
    Chiikawa

    2022, TV short, ongoing, 85%

    Animals, Surreal Comedy, Primarily Child Cast

  5. Cover of Perfect Blue
    Perfect Blue

    1998, Movie, 1 ep, 85%

    Female Protagonist, Acting, Idol

  6. Cover of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
    The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

    2016, TV short, 120 eps, 83%

    Super Power, Surreal Comedy, Satire

  7. Cover of Howl‘s Moving Castle
    Howl‘s Moving Castle

    2004, Movie, 1 ep, 85%

    Magic, Female Protagonist, Steampunk

  8. Cover of Journal with Witch
    Journal with Witch

    2026, TV, 13 eps, 87%

    Female Protagonist, Adoption, Estranged Family

  9. Cover of Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghostfiles
    Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghostfiles

    1992, TV, 112 eps, 83%

    Both have Martial Arts.

  10. Cover of The Apothecary Diaries
    The Apothecary Diaries

    2023, TV, 24 eps, 88%

    Female Protagonist, Medicine, Ancient China

  11. Cover of 86 EIGHTY-SIX
    86 EIGHTY-SIX

    2021, TV, 11 eps, 83%

    War, Class Struggle, Military

  12. Cover of A Silent Voice
    A Silent Voice

    2016, Movie, 1 ep, 88%

    Disability, Bullying, Rehabilitation

  13. Cover of Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
    Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

    2026, ONA, 1 ep, 84%

    Female Protagonist, Virtual World, Fairy Tale

  14. Cover of Delicious in Dungeon
    Delicious in Dungeon

    2024, TV, 24 eps, 85%

    Dungeon, Food, Magic

  15. Cover of Link Click
    Link Click

    2021, ONA, 11 eps, 86%

    Time Manipulation, Super Power, Photography

  16. Cover of Chainsaw Man
    Chainsaw Man

    2022, TV, 12 eps, 83%

    Demons, Monster Boy, Urban Fantasy

  17. Cover of NANA
    NANA

    2006, TV, 47 eps, 85%

    Female Protagonist, Shoujo, Primarily Adult Cast

  18. Cover of MUSHI-SHI
    MUSHI-SHI

    2005, TV, 26 eps, 85%

    Both have Travel.

  19. Cover of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
    Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

    2024, TV, 25 eps, 86%

    Astronomy, Philosophy, Religion

  20. Cover of Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
    Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

    2016, TV, 13 eps, 84%

    Rakugo, Acting, Historical

  21. Cover of Hunter x Hunter (2011)
    Hunter x Hunter (2011)

    2011, TV, 148 eps, 89%

    Both have Criminal Organization, Travel, Martial Arts.

  22. Cover of Takopi's Original Sin
    Takopi's Original Sin

    2025, ONA, 6 eps, 86%

    Denpa, Bullying, Primarily Child Cast

  23. Cover of Grave of the Fireflies
    Grave of the Fireflies

    1988, Movie, 1 ep, 83%

    Tragedy, Orphan, Survival

Manga for fans of Virtua Fighter

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About Virtua Fighter

1995, TV, 35 eps, 70%, Tokyo Movie Shinsha

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)

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