Series synopsis
Ace Attorney, also known as 逆転裁判〜その「真実」、異議あり！〜 is a Japanese animation crime drama mystery television series that premiered on YTV on April 2, 2016. It ended on March 30, 2019. It stars Yuki Kaji, Aoi Yuuki, Masashi Tamaki and Saori Yumiba.
A rookie lawyer Ryuuichi Naruhodou stands up to save his defendants by proving their innocence from unusual cases! Is the defendant guilty or innocent...? Believing his client's innocence Naruhodou stands in court and battles his rival judges. With the word of "OBJECTION!" and limited evidence, Naruhodou makes a comeback when all odds are against him and seems like there is nothing more he can do. Don't miss out on the comical episodes between him and his mentor Chihiro Ayasato, assistant Mayoi ...
Premise
A rookie lawyer Ryuuichi Naruhodou stands up to save his defendants by proving their innocence from unusual cases! Is the defendant guilty or innocent...? Believing his client's innocence Naruhodou stands in court and battles his rival judges. With the word of "OBJECTION!" and limited evidence, Naruhodou makes a comeback when all odds are against him and seems like there is nothing more he can do. Don't miss out on the comical episodes between him and his mentor Chihiro Ayasato, assistant Mayoi Ayasato, rival prosecutor Reiji Mitsurugi, and numerous unique characters! The anime also depicts the childhood relationship between Naruhodou and his friends. With the skills inherited from his mentor Naruho reveals the truth!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yuki Kaji as Ryuuichi Naruhodou (voice)
- Aoi Yuuki as Mayoi Ayasato (voice)
- Masashi Tamaki as Reiji Mitsurugi (voice)
- Saori Yumiba as Mei Karuma (voice)
- Akio Otsuka as Gou Karuma (voice)
- Ben Hiura as Judge (voice)
- Chie Nakamura as Chihiro Ayasato (voice)
- Masami Iwasaki as Keisuke Itonokogiri (voice)
Supporting cast
- Toru Nara as Masashi Yahari (voice)
- Hiroaki Hirata as Godot (voice)
- Reiko Takagi as Natsumi Oosawaki (voice)
- Rina Sato as Ayame / Chinami Miyanagi (voice)
- Yuu Sugimoto as Kaoru Ooba (voice)
- Misaki Kuno as Harumi Ayasato (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 48 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 17, 2016 | March 17, 2016 |
| Season 1 | 24 | April 2, 2016 | September 24, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 23 | October 6, 2018 | March 30, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spirit of Justice Prologue Kurain's village doesn't have attorneys, so the outcome of trials are decided by the oracles. Meanwhile, in U.S.A., Phoenix Wright receives a disturbing call from his old friend, Maya Fey, who is currently training in Kurain's village. |
March 17, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The First Turnabout Naruhodo Ryuichi (Phoenix Wright), attorney at law, sets foot in a courtroom for his very first trial... in which he has to defend his best friend?! |
April 2, 2016 |
| 2 |
Turnabout Sisters - 1st Trial A shocking murder leaves Mayoi (Maya), little sister of Chihiro (Mia), in a situation Naruhodo (Phoenix) cannot ignore. |
April 9, 2016 |
| 3 |
Turnabout Sisters - 2nd Trial The trial for the chief's murder begins. Will Naruhodo (Phoenix) be able to get Mayoi (Maya) out of this? |
April 16, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Lost Turnabout Phoenix suffers a blow to the head from behind and loses his memory right before a trial, in which he is defending police officer Maggey Byrde for the murder of her boyfriend and fellow officer Dustin Prince. |
October 6, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Stolen Turnabout – 1st Trial When the Kurain Village's sacred urn is stolen from an exhibit at the Lordly Tailor by the mysterious thief Mask DeMasque, Phoenix, Maya, and Pearl investigate the scene and meet self-proclaimed ace detective Luke Atmey. |
October 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Stolen Turnabout – 2nd Trial As Phoenix struggles to make a case that Ron wasn't the one who stole the urn, Maya brings in Larry, who was working as a security guard for the exhibition. |
October 20, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 2, 2016 |
| Last aired | March 30, 2019 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 17:30:00 |