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Ace Attorney

2016–2019 · 2 seasons

A lively, theatrical courtroom romp full of shouted objections, quirky characters and puzzle-like mysteries that keeps you leaning in to spot the contradictions.

Created by: Naoki Murata, Takaharu Ozaki
Genres: Animation, Crime, Drama
Starring: Yuki Kaji, Aoi Yuki, Masashi Tamaki

Overview: 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!

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Created by: Naoki Murata, Takaharu Ozaki
Genres: Animation, Crime, Drama
Starring: Yuki Kaji, Aoi Yuki, Masashi Tamaki

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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
mystery
deception
friendship
loyalty
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	3
Horror	2
Humour	6
Realism	3
Romance	2
Tension	6
Darkness	3
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	5

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Genres: animation, crime, drama, mystery
Created by: Naoki Murata, Takaharu Ozaki, Yorifusa Yamaguchi, Ayako Kono, Tomio Yamauchi, Satoshi Saga
Written by: Yoriko Tomita, Chinatsu Hōjō, Ayumu Hisao, Yuichiro Takeda
Starring: Yuki Kaji, Aoi Yuki, Masashi Tamaki, Saori Yumiba, Akio Otsuka, Ben Hiura, Chie Nakamura, Masami Iwasaki
Length: 2 seasons, 47 episodes, 25 min each
Network: YTV
Country: Japan
Languages: Japanese

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