Fresh
A cartoonishly fun, if overlong, ride for those who've never even heard of side characters like Detective Dick Gumshoe and Lotta Hart.
Megan Lehmann, Hollywood Reporter
Overview
Based primarily on the first game in the series, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the film focuses on rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright, as he strives to protect his clients in various murder trials, including the death of his mentor, Mia Fey, and the accusation of rival prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth. Phoenix's greatest ally is Mia's younger sister Maya, a spirit medium whose body is possessed by Mia to communicate with him.
Director and cast
- Takashi Miike Director
- Hiroki Narimiya as Ryuuichi Naruhodou
- Takumi Saitoh as Reiji Mitsurugi (Miles Edgeworth)
- Mirei Kiritani as Mayoi Ayasato
- Akiyoshi Nakao as Masashi Yahari
- Shunsuke Daitoh as Keisuke Itonokogiri
- Akira Emoto as Saibancho
- Rei Dan Cast
- Mitsuki Tanimura Cast
- Takehiro Hira Cast
- Eisuke Sasai Cast
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