Anime/Manga Ace Attorney

[Skip Class]

Gyakuten Saiban: Sono "Shinjitsu", Igi Ari!​

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!

Type: TV
Episodes: Unknown
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Apr 2, 2016 to ?
Premiered: Spring 2016
Broadcast: Saturdays at 17:30 (JST)
Studios: A-1 Pictures
Source: Visual novel
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Police
Duration: Unknown
Rating: None

Spoiler: Cast and Crew

Aoi Yūki as Mayoi Ayasato
Masashi Tamaki as Reiji Mitsurugi
Yuuki Kaji as Ryūichi Naruhodō

Chie Nakamura as Chihiro Ayasato
Masami Iwasaki as Keisuke Itonokogiri
Tooru Nara as Masashi Yahari

Staff:

Director: Ayumu Watanabe
Series Composition: Atsuhiro Tomioka
Music: Kaoru Wada
Character Design: Keiko Ōta

Theme Song Performance: Rei Yasuda (ED)

TRAILERS

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[machomuu]

Had pretty low expectations for this, and after the first episode, I still do. Granted, I like that the various homages to the game were both present and not really framed so that they were particularly showy. Oftentimes they would do a game animation as an aside and the like and I think that works pretty well for the show.

I also worried about the art style being too simplistic or, worse, Phoenix not being able to express because of how he was animated. That mostly remains to be seen, I still have a few misgivings about the artistic direction they took with this. That in mind, how they present it's kind of creative and I hope that, in episodes that are less rushed (which, for this episode, was completely understandable) I'd like to see how the present the characters' more absurd breakdowns. Can't wait for Manfred.

If nothing else, though, the OST's pretty great.

 

[Satoshi Ookami]

Watching for Aoi.
Maybe it will make me play one of the games...
Um... probably no, I would have to play Japanese version.

 

[machomuu]

Um... probably no, I would have to play Japanese version.

You could. Gyakuten Saiban 1-3 on the DS were translated in-house, so go for it, it's definitely worth it. AA's pretty great.

 

[Kenchiin]

Ha! I knew Zappychan wouldn't disappoint and by the time I got here the topic would be waiting for me.

I know this is a low-budget anime, but I really liked episode 1. I think it was a good adaptation and the seiyuus made a great work. I hope it keeps up the good pace. The next arc will be a mess otherwise lol

Also, Aoi for next episode <3

 

[Bay]

Had pretty low expectations for this, and after the first episode, I still do. Granted, I like that the various homages to the game were both present and not really framed so that they were particularly showy. Oftentimes they would do a game animation as an aside and the like and I think that works pretty well for the show.

I too thought the show did nicely on that aspect!

Overall, I like the first episode a lot. Like Kenchiin, I too thought the seiyuus did nicely with the characters. I do wonder how some episodes will split up (like the first game's fifth case), but I guess I'll hold off that thought for now until the anime showed off the second and third case.

 

[Skip Class]

Episode 1:
Never playing or have seen any of the gameplay to this, went into it blind with only the knowledge that it was about a rookie lawyer and that everyone I know and their moms are all obsessed with the games. Felt that it was gonna end up like a Danganronpa/ Search Results DRAMAtical Murder adaptation where peoples be mad because "the game did it better", but heck haven't played it so I was curious to how it would be.

I found it interesting - I like it enough. Interesting because I usually love detective anime where they go to the scene of the crime to solve thing - so it felt the same but different...?

It's decent, but there're some things that edged me a bit off - can't remember exactly what though...
I guess I'll see the next few episodes though before I get the feel of it.

 

[Kenchiin]

I found it interesting - I like it enough. Interesting because I usually love detective anime where they go to the scene of the crime to solve thing - so it felt the same but different...?

It gets more detective-ish later, not every time you know who is the culprit and stuff, so things get really interesting :)

 

[Mark Kamill]

Eeeeeh. Using game style presentation for new lpcations was a bit rubbish, but some othwr things like Sawhits scream creating a shockwave or the objection blowing off the wig was pretty cool.I also liked how they ued non game elements like Phoenix travelling by bike, or actually giving us a buildong fpr the courthouse. Can't wait to see where they go with it, considering its an already established story.

 

[Bay]

So, anyone got to watch the second episode?

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I did notice some changes, particularly Phoenix's scenes with Gumshoe and April May. Guess I can understand due to the time limit, but I like the dialogue from those scenes in the game. Looks like each episode might be focus on one investigation and then the trial (perhaps an overlap sometimes?). Nice to see Edgeworth a bit there, looking forward to his and Phoenix's confrontation next episode.

 

[Harmonie]

Eeeeeh. Using game style presentation for new lpcations was a bit rubbish, but some othwr things like Sawhits scream creating a shockwave or the objection blowing off the wig was pretty cool.I also liked how they ued non game elements like Phoenix travelling by bike, or actually giving us a buildong fpr the courthouse. Can't wait to see where they go with it, considering its an already established story.

I don't know, I'd prefer it if he had thrown it in Wright's face like in the game. That made me laugh so hard, I wasn't expecting it. I can't believe they changed that. T.T

So, anyone got to watch the second episode?

Spoiler:

I did notice some changes, particularly Phoenix's scenes with Gumshoe and April May. Guess I can understand due to the time limit, but I like the dialogue from those scenes in the game. Looks like each episode might be focus on one investigation and then the trial (perhaps an overlap sometimes?). Nice to see Edgeworth a bit there, looking forward to his and Phoenix's confrontation next episode.

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I actually found it all to be a little confusing. In the game, Wright knows of April because he sees her screaming and calling the police from the hotel window. In this... he somehow knows of her and her being in that hotel room even though the aforementioned never occurred in the anime?

I just started playing the games like a week ago, so these things are fresh on my mind and going to drive me crazy.

 

[Bay]

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I actually found it all to be a little confusing. In the game, Wright knows of April because he sees her screaming and calling the police from the hotel window. In this... he somehow knows of her and her being in that hotel room even though the aforementioned never occurred in the anime?

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Yeah when Phoenix mentioned her I was like, "didn't in the games he first saw her screaming at the very beginning of game's second case?" Weird transition there.

 

[SmokedPaprika]

2: The reason an adaptation usually fails isn't because of "pacing" or "leaving plot points out".

It's because those who adapt will take the script, but not the tone; they focus on compaction more than they do storytelling. If a story has already been written for them, they don't need to write it again. Unfortunately, this is not how it works - this adaptation may be getting the viewership number on name, but it sure as heck isn't earning that on its own merit. The sound effects in scenes are so misplaced that I feel like I'm watching a wholehearted comedy. I never felt this way when I played the games. When Mia died, in spite of the gimmicky and silly character running around, there was always this somber, hopeless atmosphere to the case and the character's feelings.

This is a show with the plot beats, but none of the finer details that make the game so interesting and engaging. Mia really does just feel like "Phoenix's boss who died", and Phoenix himself feels like a shounen protagonist in wolf's clothing. Sure, this episode wasn't as limited as the first one was, but it sure didn't do much to hide its fatal flaws. Come on, A-1, we know you have creative minds and a budget to spare with you - please expend just a little bit of it on this?

 

[Dter ic]

Spoiler:

Mia's death felt anticlimactic compared to the games. It just happened without the buildup leading up to the discovery. Surprised Phoenix knew which room April was in when he has never seen her. The voice's fit the characters well though. Looking forward to the trial next week.

 

[machomuu]

Eh, if nothing else, the OST in this is good and only getting better. This episode, among other remixed tracks, we got the very early appearance of

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Steel Samurai's Ballad

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As well as the Steel Samurai himself, so to speak.

Really hope they keep up the good work there.

Also, writing this post, I just realized how much I need certain things to be animated. Most of them T&T. As in the entire game. For just so many reasons.

 

[Kenchiin]

#2

Liking it so far. It's easy to spot the differences, but I don't think any of them will hurt the overall product.
I must confess that

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Mia's death was kinda anti-climatic, but let's be honest, for an anime-only viewer she was just the hot oneesan that had some clever dialogue during episode 1, there was no way to generate a 'greater' impact in comparison with the game, where you spend several hours only in the first case.

By the way, the version I watched had in the subs the localized names for the characters, it was so confusing since I sometimes skip the subs due to my (minor) Japanese language. Why you do this subbers.

 

[Mark Kamill]

Like I assumed, episode 2 was much much better.

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Stuff like haggard Phoenix in the rain, actually searching for other lawyers to defend Maya, the headbump on the visitor's room glass, and in general all the little details not shown in-game give the world a more lived in feel. There are some major errors here though, unless they will decide to change up the plot for 1-5. Cause technically, he should not have the King of Prosecutors Trophy, and technically, Manfred should be in jail cause its after case 1-4. And Oldbags flowers also screw up case 1-3 as well. But yeah, overall its a solid show, and I approve of its direction. Of course the Pompous Fop would drift brake right in front of the Courthouse, all style and no substance.

 

[Bay]

Third episode time.

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I noticed the show cut out the bellboy's testimony altogether, but that isn't a total lost as his testimony didn't do too much except confirming May isn't the murderer and Redd with her (which the show later did in another scene). Redd's appearance was a bit disappointing because it didn't do justice showing how much a threat he is like in the games. The games even had Redd punched Phoenix! As for Phoenix and Edgeworth's first trial battle, it went a bit short but still kinda enjoyable.

 

[machomuu]

What got me really excited in this episode was (potential game spoilers)

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The very brief mention of Maya/Mia's mother by Grossberg (well, less of a mention and more of a very brief cameo). This gives me the slight impression that her case will be focused on to some extent, which could mean we'll get some more Fey funtimes, either in the way of injecting it into the first game's story or by actually focusing on the other games. But who knows, it could be nothing- though I pretty seriously doubt it)

But despite the pacing, I enjoyed this episode and am kinda looking forward to the direction they take with the next one. They basically set it up for fun original material...potentially.

 

[Dter ic]

Spoiler:

They managed to capture Edgeworth's expressions well in this case. His surprised look at the phone evidence resembled closely to the games. Redd White's engrish was pretty funny, though we didn't see his more terrifying side and him punching phoenix (but was implied).