what cases are in the ace attorney movie

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Based primarily on the first game in the series, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the film focuses on rookie defense attorney Ryūichi Naruhodō (Phoenix Wright), as he strives to protect his clients in various murder trials, including the death of his mentor, Chihiro Ayasato (Mia Fey), and the accusation of rival prosecutor, Reiji Mitsurugi (Miles Edgeworth).

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What is the movie Ace Attorney about?

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Who are the actors in the Ace Attorney series?

This movie is based on the second and fourth cases in the popular video game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. The plot follows Phoenix Wright, a novice lawyer, who faces off against expert prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, who had a perfect win record. He defends Maya Fey, the sister of his deceased mentor, Mia Fey.

What is the final case in Ace Attorney Investigations?

What is the longest case in Ace Attorney history?

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How many cases are in Ace Attorney?

five casesPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is a visual novel adventure game where the player takes the role of Phoenix Wright, a rookie defense attorney, and attempts to defend their clients in five cases.

Does Phoenix Wright ever lose a case?

Mr. Phoenix Wright! The daughter of legendary prosecutor Manfred von Karma. Born and raised in Germany, she became a prosecutor at the age of 13, and hasn't lost a case since.

How many cases are in Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations?

five casesIn this game, there are five cases, and each one is incredibly engaging and thrilling!

How many cases are in Ace Attorney dual destinies?

five casesDual Destinies is divided into five cases, each with two distinct phases: investigation of the crime scene and surrounding areas, and pressing witnesses in the courtroom.Oct 24, 2013

Who is Phoenix Wright's wife?

Maya FeyFirst gamePhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (2001)Created byShu TakumiDesigned byTatsurō IwamotoPortrayed byMirei Kiritani (film) Reno Nakamura (stage plays)9 more rows

Is Phoenix Wright in Smash?

Phoenix Wright is a starter playable character in Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch. He is the main protagonist of the Ace Attorney series, and was announced when the Ace Attorney Trilogy for the Nintendo Switch was revealed.

What is the longest case in Ace Attorney?

Trial data Episode 5: Turnabout Revolution is the fifth and final episode of the main story of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice. Taking around 12 hours to complete, it is one of the longest episodes in the Ace Attorney series rivalling Rise from the Ashes in terms of length.

Is Rise From Ashes canon?

Rise from the Ashes is canon whether you like it or not, even if it doesn't fit perfectly in the Ace Attorney timeline. Recently it was announced that the original trilogy is being ported to the Switch, Xbox One, PS4, and PC.Sep 24, 2018

Is Miles Edgeworth guilty?

von Karma had lured the defense into a trap. Wright's objections were overruled, and Edgeworth was declared guilty. Just then, Larry Butz burst in, demanding to testify about what he had witnessed on the night of the murder.

What happened to Phoenix Wright after Apollo Justice?

After passing the bar exam, Phoenix becomes a defense attorney himself under Mia's law firm, Fey & Co. Following Mia's murder, Phoenix takes over the law firm, naming it Wright and Co., and also takes Mia's sister, a spirit medium named Maya, under his wing.

What was Edgeworths first case?

In early 2001, when Edgeworth was nine years old, someone stole his lunch money. The suspect at the time was fellow student Phoenix Wright, who had skipped P.E. that day due to a terrible cold.

How many cases does Apollo Justice have?

four casesApollo Justice: Ace Attorney is, like the rest of the Ace Attorney series, a cross between the adventure game and visual novel genres. The player's goal is to defend their clients in four cases, and prove their innocence. The gameplay is separated into two types of situations: Investigations and trials.

Overview

Ace Attorney (Japanese: 逆転裁判, Hepburn: Gyakuten Saiban, lit. "Turnabout Trial") is a 2012 Japanese legal comedy-drama film, directed by Takashi Miike and based on the Capcom video game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. The film stars Hiroki Narimiya, Mirei Kiritani, and Takumi Saitoh. In the film, rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright takes on a series of court cases, culminating in one that pits him against Manfred von Karma, a prosecutorwho has remained undefeated throug…

Plot

The court system, overburdened by the massive number of crimes being committed, introduces a radical new method for settling cases more quickly: the bench trial system. Both prosecution and defense face each other in open court and have three days to make their case before the judge renders a verdict.
Phoenix Wrightis a rookie defense attorney who has just won his first case: defending his friend …

Cast

• Hiroki Narimiya as Phoenix Wright / Ryūichi Naruhodō
• Mirei Kiritani as Maya Fey / Mayoi Ayasato
• Takumi Saitoh as Miles Edgeworth / Reiji Mitsurugi
• Rei Dan as Mia Fey / Chihiro Ayasato

• Hiroki Narimiya as Phoenix Wright / Ryūichi Naruhodō
• Mirei Kiritani as Maya Fey / Mayoi Ayasato
• Takumi Saitoh as Miles Edgeworth / Reiji Mitsurugi
• Rei Dan as Mia Fey / Chihiro Ayasato

Soundtrack

The music for Ace Attorney was composed by Kōji Endō [ja], known for scoring other films by Takashi Miike. For the soundtrack, Endō chose to use various themes by Masakazu Sugimori from the original video game and re-arranged them for an ensemble consisting of a string orchestra, an oboe, a clarinet, two French horns, a trumpet, and a choir. Additional background music was also newly composed. The soundtrack was later released on CD to tie in with the movie. The film's th…

Release

The film made its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on 27 January 2012 with a release in Japanese cinemas on 11 February 2012. The film made its US premiere at the Hawaii International Film Festival in April 2012. The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on 22 August 2012 in Japan, and on 17 April 2013 in Australia. In Germany, the film was released by Koch Media on DVD and Blu-ray on 14 June 2013.

Reception

The movie earned over $1,547,000 in its opening weekend at the Japanese box office, where it grossed ¥540 million ($6.77 million) during its theatrical run.
The film received generally favorable reviews from critics. Richard Eisenbeis of Kotaku praised the film, calling it "the best video game movie ever", which was also echoed by fellow Kotaku writer Matt Hawkins. Paul Verhoeven of IGNscored it 8 out of 10, calling it a great "pitch-perfect adapta…

External links

• Gyakuten Saiban profile on Capcom (in Japanese)
• Gyakuten Saiban at IMDb