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|firstgame=''{{iw|wikipedia|Virtua Fighter|video game}}'' (1993)
|firstgame=''{{iw|wikipedia|Virtua Fighter|video game}}'' (1993)
|games=''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|games=''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance = ''{{s|wikipedia|Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth}}'' (2024, cameo)
|lastappearance = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Colors: Ultimate}}'' (2021, cameo)
|console=Arcade
|console=Arcade
|species=Human
|species=Human
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Akira Yuki is the mascot of the ''Virtua Fighter'' series. He is the grandson of the man who invented a unique version of the Bājíquán martial art for Japanese soldiers to use during the Second World War. In the original game, he serves as the assistant instructor at his family's dojo, Yuki Budokan. When he learns of the first World Fighting Tournament at age 23, he decides to enter not for glory, but to further hone his Bājíquán techniques and to understand what "true fighting" is about.
Akira Yuki is the mascot of the ''Virtua Fighter'' series. He is the grandson of the man who invented a unique version of the Bājíquán martial art for Japanese soldiers to use during the Second World War. In the original game, he serves as the assistant instructor at his family's dojo, Yuki Budokan. When he learns of the first World Fighting Tournament at age 23, he decides to enter not for glory, but to further hone his Bājíquán techniques and to understand what "true fighting" is about.


The plot of ''Virtua Fighter 2'' elaborates that, during the first World Fighting Tournament, his overly enthusiastic attitude was met with disapproval by the fellow tournament entrants. He was defeated and humiliated by the ninja Kage-Maru, whom Akira now holds a grudge against. After putting himself through rigorous training, he attends the second World Fighting Tournament and wins. When he shows the trophy to his grandfather, the old man simply replies, "Don't flatter yourself. You haven't mastered anything yet."
The plot of ''Virtua Fighter 2'' elaborates that, during the first World Fighting Tournament, his overly enthusiastic attitude was met with disapproval by the fellow tournament entrants. He was defeated and humiliated by Kage, whom Akira now holds a grudge against. After putting himself through rigorous training, he attends the second World Fighting Tournament and wins. When he shows the trophy to his grandfather, the old man simply replies, "Don't flatter yourself. You haven't mastered anything yet."


Believing he had not found his true strength yet, Akira attends the third World Fighting tournament and loses. After some encouragement from his grandfather, Akira secludes himself in the mountains to train more, still attempting to figure out what "true fighting" is. While training, he receives an invitation for the fourth World Fighting Tournament. He enters and loses to Kage again. Returning to the mountains, he trains even harder. Akira then attends the fifth World Fighting Tournament; his results are currently unknown.
Believing he had not found his true strength yet, Akira attends the third World Fighting tournament and loses. After some encouragement from his grandfather, Akira secludes himself in the mountains to train more, still attempting to figure out what "true fighting" is. While training, he receives an invitation for the fourth World Fighting Tournament. He enters and loses to Kage-Maru. Returning to the mountains, he trains even harder. Akira then attends the fifth World Fighting Tournament; his results are currently unknown.


Akira is the typical traditional martial artist common in fighting games. His preferred style of Bājíquán relies heavily on using parts of the upper body, like elbows, hips and shoulders, to forcefully push an opponent. Most of the damage comes from quick acceleration of the body from a short distance. Akira is the only playable character that uses this technique, with the only other canonical user being his grandfather.  
Akira is the typical traditional martial artist common in fighting games. His preferred style of Bājíquán relies heavily on using parts of the upper body, like elbows, hips and shoulders, to forcefully push an opponent. Most of the damage comes from quick acceleration of the body from a short distance. Akira is the only playable character that uses this technique, with the only other canonical user being his grandfather.  
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During the reveal trailer, Akira is first seen battling {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} on the [[Temple]] stage's Ω form, with Zero Suit Samus referencing {{iw|wikipedia|Sarah Bryant|Virtua Fighter}}. Next, he is seen battling {{SSBU|Wolf}} on the [[Pirate Ship]] stage's Ω form, referencing Wolf Hawkfield.
During the reveal trailer, Akira is first seen battling {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} on the [[Temple]] stage's Ω form, with Zero Suit Samus referencing {{iw|wikipedia|Sarah Bryant|Virtua Fighter}}. Next, he is seen battling {{SSBU|Wolf}} on the [[Pirate Ship]] stage's Ω form, referencing Wolf Hawkfield.


Akira is designed after his appearance in ''Virtua Fighter 10th Anniversary'', a port of the original ''Virtua Fighter'' built on the engine used for ''Virtua Fighter 4''; he appears with his blocky model from the original ''Virtua Fighter'', and his animations resemble the choppy movements of the original game. Shin'ichiro Miki reprises his role as Akira, with his voice clips being re-purposed from ''Virtua Fighter 4''. Akira is one of seven characters that only speak Japanese in all versions of ''Ultimate'', with the others being [[Takamaru]], the [[Prince of Sablé]], {{SSBU|Cloud}}, [[Yuri Kozukata]], {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}, and {{SSBU|Kazuya}}.
Akira appears with his blocky model from the original ''Virtua Fighter'', and his animations resemble the choppy movements of the original game; however, his voice clips are sourced from ''Virtua Fighter 4''. As a result, his appearance is similar to ''Virtua Fighter 10th Anniversary'', a port of the original game built on ''Virtua Fighter 4''{{'}}s engine.


Akia can use a variety of martial arts attacks from ''Virtua Fighter'', including his signature move, the Tetsuzanko (where he slams his back into his opponent, launching them forward). He can also block incoming attacks. He can be defeated as well. Before he disappears, he says his famous quote from the ''Virtua Fighter'' series, "{{ja|十年早いんだよ!|Jūnen hayain da yo!}}" (''"It's ten years too soon for you to challenge me!"'', literally ''"Ten years too early!"'')
Akia can use a variety of martial arts attacks from ''Virtua Fighter'', including his signature move, the Tetsuzanko (where he grabs an opponent and slams into them, launching them forward). He can also block incoming attacks. He can be defeated as well. Before he disappears, he says his famous quote from the ''Virtua Fighter'' series, "{{ja|十年早いんだよ!|Jūnen hayain da yo!}}" (''"It's ten years too soon for you to challenge me!"'', literally ''"Ten years too early!"'')


Akira can be attacked, and even KO'd, which earns the player an extra point.  
Akira can be attacked, and even KO'd, which earns the player an extra point.  
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===As a Mii Costume===
===As a Mii Costume===
[[File:Akira dlc mii costume.jpg|thumb|left|A {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} dressed as Akira.]]
[[File:Akira dlc mii costume.jpg|thumb|left|A {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} dressed as Akira.]]
The Akira set from ''SSB4'' returns as a {{SSBU|DLC}} Mii Costume. It was revealed during the ''{{h2|Mr. Sakurai Presents|Mr. Sakurai Presents "Terry Bogard"}}'' presentation on November 4, 2019.
The Akira set returns as a {{SSBU|DLC}} Mii Costume. It was revealed during the ''{{h2|Mr. Sakurai Presents|Mr. Sakurai Presents "Terry Bogard"}}'' presentation on November 4, 2019.


During the reveal trailer, the Mii Brawler representing Akira is seen performing his forward smash on a small platform on the [[Gerudo Valley]] stage, referencing the small fighting stage sizes in the ''Virtua Fighter'' series while the stage background references the desert canyon stage in ''Virtua Fighter''. The Mii Brawler is next seen battling {{SSBU|Bayonetta}} on the [[Garden of Hope]] stage, with Bayonetta referencing how she can perform the Tetsuzanko technique for her forward throw, while the stage references the forest stage in ''Virtua Fighter''. The ending image features the Mii Brawler in the {{b|Training|stage}} stage, likely referencing the polygonal aesthetic of ''Virtua Fighter''.
During the reveal trailer, the Mii Brawler representing Akira is seen performing his forward smash on a small platform on the [[Gerudo Valley]] stage, referencing the small fighting stage sizes in the ''Virtua Fighter'' series while the stage background references the desert canyon stage in ''Virtua Fighter''. The Mii Brawler is next seen battling {{SSBU|Bayonetta}} on the [[Garden of Hope]] stage, with Bayonetta referencing how she can perform the Tetsuzanko technique for her forward throw, while the stage references the forest stage in ''Virtua Fighter''. The ending image features the Mii Brawler in the {{b|Training|stage}} stage, likely referencing the polygonal aesthetic of ''Virtua Fighter''.
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*The pose used for Akira's Assist Trophy render is nearly identical to a piece of artwork from the original ''Virtua Fighter'', which is used for his Spirit.
*The pose used for Akira's Assist Trophy render is nearly identical to a piece of artwork from the original ''Virtua Fighter'', which is used for his Spirit.


==External links==
==External Links==
* [https://virtuafighter.fandom.com/wiki/Akira_Yuki Article] on the [https://virtuafighter.fandom.com/wiki/Virtua_Fighter_Wiki Virtua Fighter Wiki].
* [https://virtuafighter.fandom.com/wiki/Akira_Yuki Article] on the [https://virtuafighter.fandom.com/wiki/Virtua_Fighter_Wiki Virtua Fighter Wiki].


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