---
title: "Ace Attorney"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ace-attorney-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 66103
imdb_id: "tt5603356"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 47
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 36
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Ace Attorney (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ace-attorney-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Ace Attorney is based on Capcom's video game series of the same name. A rookie lawyer stands up to save his defendants by proving their innocence from unusual cases. The series follows the lawyer as he defends clients accused of murder, aided by his assistant. The anime depicts the lawyer's battles in court, where he uses the word "OBJECTION!" and limited evidence to make a comeback when all odds are against him. The series features a cast of unique characters, including the lawyer's mentor and rival prosecutor. The anime is a comical take on the courtroom drama genre, with episodes that showcase the lawyer's interactions with his colleagues and adversaries. The series Ace Attorney has been released as an anime television series, with information available on online platforms such as IMDb and Wikipedia.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A rookie lawyer fights to prove his clients' innocence in high-stakes, unusual courtroom battles."

### Why Watch
- engaging courtroom comebacks
- unique cast of characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- unusual case scenarios
- Tone & Suitability: The series features a mix of dramatic legal proceedings and comical character interactions.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, comical, fast-paced, legal

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (24 Episodes)
Ace Attorney is an anime adaptation of the first two video games in the franchise. The series is based on the video games Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and Justice for All. The anime adaptation omits the case "Rise from the Ashes" from the first game. The series follows the story of a rookie lawyer named Ryuuichi Naruhodou, who stands up to save his defendants by proving their innocence. The anime is classified as a TV-14 title, and its genres include Animation, Crime, Drama, and Mystery.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 47
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 42 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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)*
- **Toru Nara** as *Masashi Yahari (voice)*
- **Reiko Takagi** as *Natsumi Oosawaki (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a rookie lawyer named Ryuuichi Naruhodou.

### Q: Who is the lead prosecutor?
The primary rival prosecutor is Reiji Mitsurugi.

### Q: Who assists the lead character?
Ryuuichi is assisted by Mayoi Ayasato.

### Q: Who is the mentor?
Chihiro Ayasato serves as the mentor to the protagonist.

### Q: What is the main objective?
The goal is to prove the innocence of defendants in court.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ace Hardware | The Helpful Place - Ace Hardware](https://www.acehardware.com/?msockid=28710102dfb961e00d3d1685defd602a)
- [Ace Attorney (TV Series 2016-2019) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5603356/)
- [List of Ace Attorney episodes - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ace_Attorney_episodes)
- [Aubuchon Hardware, Ace Hardware & more great hardware stores ...](https://www.hardwarestore.com/)
- [American College of Education | Accredited Degrees Online](https://ace.edu/)
- [login.cbp.gov | Login](https://login.cbp.gov/s/login/)

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