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FREEPHOENIX WRIGHT: V. 1 EBOOK Capcom | 293 pages | 30 Sep 2008 | Random House USA Inc | 9780345503558 | English | New York, United States Guide for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy - Walkthrough overview Phoenix is featured as the protagonist in the first three games of the series, appears as a supporting character in the fourth and returns as one of the protagonists for the fifth and sixth games. The character has also appeared in filmanime and manga adaptations of the series, a Japanese series of musicals and stage playsand crossover video Phoenix Wright: v. 1 such as Professor Layton vs. Capcom 3. The idea of a lawyer was conceived when director Shu Takumi was searching for ideas for a game in which the player could discover lies or contradictions in statements. This phrase is often used in Japan to express attentiveness to the subject at hand. Takumi chose the phrase to highlight Wright's inexperience; even though his name reads "I see", he may not in fact understand what is happening, something which may also be true of people using the phrase. It is also commonly used in mystery novels when investigating, a core gameplay concept of the series. In English versions, Wright's name was localized to present a similar meaning to English-speaking audiences. His first name is also a mythical reference: to the phoenixknown for "rising from the ashes", an allusion to his almost impossible comebacks, or "turnabouts", during trials. This is referenced in the first game, in which the fifth case is titled "Rise from the Ashes". His Phoenix Wright: v. 1 is a punallowing for wordplay such as "Right, Wright? The nickname "Nick" used by his partner, Maya Fey was chosen based on its believability and similarity to the sound of "Phoenix". At the time of Phoenix Wright: Ace AttorneyPhoenix is a rookie defense attorney who usually accepts murder casesattempting to exonerate his clients when there is seemingly incontrovertible evidence and testimony against them. Rather than simply arguing his case, Phoenix uses detective skills to gather relevant evidence and investigate the crime scene. When he was in grade school, he was accused of stealing Miles Edgeworth 's lunch money, and since he was in a small school, there was a class trial. During the trial, Edgeworth and Larry Butz Phoenix Wright: v. 1 up for Wright, saying the teacher and students had no evidence of Wright's guilt. The class trial was dismissed and the three students became best friends until Edgeworth moved away following his father's murder. Fifteen years later, Larry would reveal that he was the one who stole Edgeworth's money that day, paying it back in full. While Wright is surprised, Edgeworth gives the appearance that he knew Larry stole his money all along. While a college student at Ivy University, Phoenix is accused of murder and successfully defended by a defense attorney named Mia Fey. Following Mia's murder, Phoenix takes over the law firm, naming it Wright and Co. Maya becomes Phoenix's assistant Phoenix Wright: v. 1 legal aide, assisting him by setting him up with clients, and by searching for information and clues during cases. As the years pass, Phoenix takes on several cases to prove the innocence of those wrongly accused of murder, developing a name and reputation for himself. He also helps out Maya with the well-being of her younger cousin, Pearlafter her mother's arrest. However, in one case, he inadvertently presents forged evidence to the court, not knowing it was forged until it was too late, and is forced to turn in his attorney's badge. Adopting a young girl named Trucy Enigmar as his daughter, Phoenix sets up the Wright Talent Agency, turning to playing piano and poker games for a source of income. Seven years later, Phoenix is accused of murdering a man named Shadi Smith, who has no known past and is simply a wanderer. Phoenix hires a rookie defense attorney named Apollo Justicewho works for Phoenix's friend, Kristoph Gavin, a renowned defense attorney. During the trial, Phoenix Wright: v. 1 and Phoenix reveal that Phoenix Phoenix Wright: v. 1 been set up, and Kristoph was the real murderer. After he successfully defends Phoenix in court, Apollo is brought into the Wright Talent Agency as their attorney, Trucy changing the name to the Wright Anything Agency. Phoenix continues to work behind the scenes, helping to bring the truth behind his disbarment to light, as well as implement a jury system to the fictional justice system. After clearing his name, Phoenix retakes the bar exam, regaining his badge and once again becoming a defense attorney. He later reunites with Maya in the fictional Kingdom of Khura'in and helps to change the country's legal system, after which point they Phoenix Wright: v. 1 legal partners once again. In the first game, Phoenix Wright: Ace AttorneyPhoenix must contend with the loss of his mentor and fellow defense attorney Mia Fey. The game culminates with Phoenix defending rival prosecutor Miles Edgeworth from being convicted for the murder of Robert Hammond, an old defense attorney who was involved in the DL-6 case, wherein Edgeworth's father was murdered. Going up against Edgeworth's mentor, Manfred von Karma, Phoenix successfully defends his friend and clears him of all charges, and destroys von Karma's 40 year-long winning streak. In the course of the game, Phoenix Wright: v. 1 receives a magic Magatama from Pearl that is able to reveal Phoenix Wright: v. 1 a person is hiding a secret in their heart, involving the use Phoenix Wright: v. 1 Psyche Locks. He was defended by Mia Fey, who had not taken a case since her first against Edgeworth the year before. Mia exposes the true murderer as Phoenix's girlfriend, Dahlia Hawthorne, who is later executed. Through Mia's actions and defense, Phoenix is Phoenix Wright: v. 1 to switch his major to law. Phoenix must also contend with a fake "Phoenix" who posed as him in court and got his friend and former client, Maggey Byrde, a guilty verdict. Phoenix also faces the mysterious Godota prosecutor who appears to harbor a grudge towards him. It is revealed in the final case, that during his years at the university, he was dating Iris, a temple nun and Dahlia's twin, who posed as her sister to save Phoenix's life from the wrath of Dahlia. During a case seven years prior to the events of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorneytwo months after Trials and Tribulationshe was forced to forfeit his attorney's badge after presenting evidence that, unknown to him, was forged. Two weeks later, he adopted Trucy Enigmar after her father, his client Shadi Enigmar, became a fugitive. Trucy then renames his office the "Wright Talent Agency", becoming its CEO and one half of the represented talent, with Phoenix being the other half. At the time Apollo Justice takes place, he works as a pianist and plays poker at the Borscht Bowl Club. After being accused of murder himself and being successfully defended by rookie defense attorney Apollo Justice, Phoenix Wright: v. 1 hires Apollo, reopening his law office as the "Wright Anything Agency". Having regained his attorney's badge, he works together on cases with both Apollo Justice and newcomer Athena Cykes, striving to put the "Dark Age of the Law" to an end once and for all. He successfully defends his young tour guide and Maya when they are both accused of murder, putting himself at severe risk of falling afoul of the Kingdom's Defense Culpability Act, which states that defense attorneys of parties found guilty are to receive the same sentence as their client. Phoenix's actions begin the wheels of revolution turning, when he encounters a rebel group known as the Defiant Dragons, and finds out that their leader, a once renowned defense attorney named Dhurke Sahdmadhi, aims to restore the legal system to its proper Phoenix Wright: v. 1. Phoenix Wright Phoenix Wright: v. 1 in a Japanese manga adaptation of the series, written by Kenji Kuroda, illustrated by Kazuo Maekawa and published by Kodansha. Hiroki Narimiya portrays Phoenix in the live-action film Ace Attorney. The film loosely adapts the events of the first game, including Phoenix's first case, Phoenix Wright: v. 1 meeting with Maya, and his defense of Edgeworth; the end credits sequence additionally adapt elements of the second game. Phoenix appears as the lead character of the Ace Attorney anime series, which adapts the events of the first three games in the series. Phoenix also makes a background cameo appearance in the episode "Killing a Domineering Grannie" of Scissor Seven. Within his own series, Phoenix makes a cameo appearance in Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgewortha game starring his longtime rival Miles Edgeworthas well as in its sequel, Ace Attorney Investigations 2. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorneydeveloped by Level The developers of the crossover fighting gameTatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Starshad wanted to include Phoenix along with Franziska von Karma as a character on the roster, but had trouble designing additional moves besides his finger-pointing gesture. Though they had come up with an attack that used his catch-phrase "Igiari! His fighting style sees him gather evidence on the field which he can use to either attack his opponent or save for a powerful courtroom confrontation. Capcom: Card Fighters DS. Both Phoenix and his assistant Maya Fey also appear as a two in one solo unit in the crossover Phoenix Wright: v. 1 role-playing game Project X Zone 2. Phoenix Wright has generally been praised by critics for being a likeable character with a realistic profession.