where in japan does ace attorney take place

by Prof. Marcus Hickle 3 min read

Capcom, the company responsible for the Ace Attorney series, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. The original setting of the Ace Attorney series is Japan.

Where does the Ace Attorney anime take place?

Based on the first three video games in the series, Ace Attorney takes place in an alternate world where the court system has been changed to the point where trials held in first instance and courts must reach a verdict within three days.

Is Ace Attorney accurate in Japan?

The Ace Attorney series holds relatively true to the happenings of the Japanese criminal justice system, except some actions, dialogue, and scenarios are exaggerated for the sake of video game drama and suspense.Mar 10, 2017

Is Ace Attorney Made in Japan?

The Ace Attorney series launched in Japan with the Game Boy Advance game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney in 2001, and has been published in the West since the release of a Nintendo DS port in 2005.
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Games.
2001Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
2005
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2007Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
2008
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Are Japanese courts like Ace Attorney?

To begin with, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is an exceptional satire of Japan's judicial system. Japan, unlike the US, has a system of “guilty until proven innocent”. If one is accused of a crime and brought into Japan's court, there is a 99% chance of conviction.

Does double jeopardy exist in Japan?

Japanese law does ban double jeopardy. Article 39 of the Constitution states: No person shall be held criminally liable for an act which was lawful at the time it was committed, or of which he had been acquitted, nor shall he be placed in double jeopardy.Dec 6, 2012

What is Ace Attorney called in Japan?

Gyakuten Saiban
In the "Ace Attorney" game series (known as "Gyakuten Saiban" in Japan) players take on the role of a defense attorney who fights for the lives of his wrongfully accused clients.Dec 21, 2015

Who is Phoenix Wright's wife?

Maya Fey
First gamePhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (2001)
Created byShu Takumi
Designed byTatsurō Iwamoto
Portrayed byMirei Kiritani (film) Reno Nakamura (stage plays)
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Why is Phoenix Wright called Nick?

Early brainstorming suggestions for Phoenix's name included "Cole" and "Wilton", but "Phoenix" was chosen as a name that would "stand out". The nickname "Nick" (used by his partner, Maya Fey) was chosen based on its believability and similarity to the sound of "Phoenix".

Locations introduced in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

The following locations were introduced in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney :

Locations introduced in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All

The following locations were introduced in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All :

Locations introduced in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations

The following locations were introduced in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations :

Locations introduced in Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

The following locations were introduced in Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney :

Locations introduced in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies

The following locations were introduced in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies :

Locations introduced in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice

The following locations were introduced in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice :

Locations introduced in Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth

The following locations were introduced in Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth :

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