For other characters in the "Ace Attorney" series using the surname "Naruhodo", seeNaruhodo。
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(Naruhodō Ryūichi)
Adoptive Daughter:Trucy Wright
Eternal Mentor:Mia Fey
Lifelong Best Friends:Miles Edgeworth、Larry Butz
Assistant:Maya Fey、Pearl Fey
Apprentice:Apollo Justice、Athena Cykes
Rivals: Miles Edgeworth,Manfred von Karma、Franziska von Karma、Godotetc.
Ex-girlfriend/First love:Dahlia Hawthorne（Iris）
Seven-year acquaintance（？）：Kristoph Gavin
Ancestor:Ryunosuke NaruhodoImpersonators:Naruhodo Toraji、Naruhodo Gozo
Phoenix Wrightis the game《Ace Attorney》character. He serves as the protagonist of the Ace Attorney series entries 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6, and is a playable character in Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney[6]. He is one of the protagonists in the crossover title Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. He also makes cameo appearances in the Ace Attorney Investigations seriesas background cameos. He is also a playable character in the fighting game Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
Introduction
The timeline is based on the DL-6 Incident (December 28, 2001).[7]
- Childhood
(Related plot points from "Ace Attorney 1_), anime episode 13 and anime season 2 episode 6)
Born in April 1992, he was classmates withEdgeworth、Larryin the fourth grade. He was once subjected to a classjudging, but with Edgeworth← the victimand Larry← the thiefwas proven innocent through their help and objections. The three became friends, and Phoenix also began to admire defenseand Edgeworth's cool demeanor.He developed a longing for this. After the DL-6 Incident, because Edgeworthtransferred schools,they lost contact for 15 years (Season 2 Episode 6 of the anime indicates that Phoenix and Larry were still classmates during middle school).
- University Years
(Relevant plot from "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney", "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations"》）
He studied at the Art Department of Ivy University because he wanted to be in Shakespearean playsActor[8]. During university, he saw the news and learned that his childhood friend Edgeworth had become a "ruthless prosecutor." He tried to contact him but failed. To meet Edgeworth again and ask for the reason, he decided to become a lawyer. In his third year of university, he was accused of murdering hisgirlfriend'sEx-boyfriend, and whenMia Fey. Under the defense, he was acquitted. This incident further forged a deep connection between him and the legal profession. A few years later, he became a rookie lawyer at Fey & Co. Law Offices.
- Rookie Lawyer Period (August 3, 2016 – April 19, 2019)
(Relevant plot from "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy")
He first appeared in court on August 3, 2016, with his childhood friend Larry Butz as his client. In "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney," he inherited the office from his mentor Mia Fey and renamed it Wright & Co. Law Offices. His assistant is Mia's younger sister,Maya FeyMaya Fey, and her cousinPearl FeyPearl Fey also occasionally comes to help. After becoming a lawyer, he successfully reunited with Edgeworth and, after a series of events, cleared the shadow that had troubled Edgeworth for 15 years—the DL-6 Incident. Since then, he reconciled with Edgeworth. Throughout a series of cases in his legal career, Phoenix defeatedWinston Payne, Miles Edgeworth,Manfred von Karma、Franziska von Karma、Godot、Gaspen Payne[9]and other talented prosecutors, rising to fame. Through a series of experiences and the process of honing his skills alongside prosecutors, Phoenix came to understand the mission of a defense attorney, eventually becomingcapable of wielding the "famed blade" of "bluffing,"a legendary lawyer.
- Disbarment Period (May 4, 2019 – July 20, 2027)
(Related plot points from "Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney》）
Shortly after the conclusion of Ace Attorney Investigations 2,[10]in a case he took on,Magnifi Gramaryemurder casehe was framed during the trial. Unknowingly receiving forged evidence and subsequently presenting it, he was accused of "presenting false evidence" and lost hisattorney's badge[11]. Having lost his legal qualifications, Phoenix renamed the Wright & Co. Law Offices to the Wright Talent Agency, changed his profession, and adopted the youngTrucy, in a RussianRestaurantrestaurant as anon-playingPiano'spianist, but in reality, he played poker with guests in the restaurant basement and remained undefeated for 7 years(Although he is good at cards, his seven-year winning streak was thanks toTrucyspecial abilities). During these 7 years, he had aKristoph Gavinestablishplasticfriendship with the lawyer, and met Kristoph's apprenticeApollo Justice。
Seven years later, Phoenix returned to court as the defendant in the Shadi Enigmar murder case, commissioning rookie lawyer Apollo Justice to defend him,and from the defendant's seat, used Apollo's hand to expose Kristoph as the culprit, sending Kristoph Gavin toprison，and was ultimately found not guilty. After the incident, Phoenix scouted Apollo and established the Wright Anything Agency. Following a series of events, as the head of the "Jurist System" trial run, Phoenix created the MASON System to guide Apollo in finding the truth behind Magnifi Gramarye's death and the forged evidence seven years ago. Finally, during theDrew Mishammurder trial, Apollo revealed the truth, on charges of poisoning Drew Misham and the poisoning ofVera Mishamattempted, as well as inciting Vera Misham to forge evidence 7 years ago, accusing Kristoph Gavin,clearing Phoenix's own name.As it turned out, Phoenix spent more time playing cards than being a lawyer.
- Resuming Practice
(Related plot points from "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies》《Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice》）
A year after the events of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, at Edgeworth's request,the reverse-agingPhoenix regained his attorney's badge and became the protagonist once more. At the same time, the agency welcomed a new member,Athena Cykes. Phoenix, asTeacher, the belief inherited from Mia(which was actuallyDiego Armandothe belief taught to Mia)"A lawyer is someone who smiles no matter how bad it gets" was passed on to Apollo and Athena. Together, they worked hard to solve many cases. In "Spirit of Justice," he and Maya inthe Kingdom of Khura'inreunited, and his apprentice Apollo Justice established his own law office in the Kingdom of Khura'in at the end of the game.
Character Traits and Trivia
- No matter how disadvantageous the situation, he always manages to turn things around, though the process is often nerve-wracking. To prove his client's innocence, he sometimes takes shocking actions in court, such as cross-examiningparrot(1-4), or eventransceiver(2-4), as well as robots (5-5), or making wild claims like "
That kind of thing...（ ）, I could wear that too!" (3-3)As the saying goes, when pushed into a corner, one will say anything. Special moves: Illegal evidence gathering, bluffing, shouting, accusing witnesses (or prosecutors), slamming the desk, and flicking his badge. "The culprit was right beside me all along" (lol)- A master of both quips and being the butt of them. Depending on the choices, he makes shocking or baffling statements both in and out of court. For example, calling for Mia's help in court[12], talking to himself[13]or communicating with monkeys in monkey language[14]。
- Values loyalty and relationships; under the guidance of his mentor Mia Fey, he places great importance on the bond of trust with his clients. Due to his past experiences, he detests "poison" and "betrayal."
- PossessingExtraordinary luckand a bizarre physical constitution: despite being an arts student, he passed the bar exam on his first tryexamto become an attorney, and was perfectly fine after chewing and swallowing a small glass vial with traces of deadly poison inside (3-1); beinglikewith
Fire Extinguisher（ ）hit hard on the head, only resulting in temporaryAmnesia(2-1); falling into the rapid, icyriver waterbut only catching a severe cold and staying at the Hotti Clinic for 2 days (3-5); being sent flying over ten meters by a car but only suffering minor scratches and a sprained backAnd even managed to snap offthe other party'scar's rearview mirror(4-2); was bitten bya vicious dog that likely hadn't been vaccinated against rabiestwice and acted as if nothing happened ("PLvsPW", Chapter 3 and Epilogue).- However, he wasAwkward's "Lightning Five-連 Whip" and knocked to the ground; wasPearl's three slaps and fell unconscious; in the second game, he was out of breath after climbing only three floors; in the sixth game, he fainted for a whole day after straining his back.
Yet, he became a fighting game character in UMVC3. In UMVC3 and PXZ2, he can even fight alongsideDeadpooluse speech bubbles to attack in the same way.
- However, he wasAwkward's "Lightning Five-連 Whip" and knocked to the ground; wasPearl's three slaps and fell unconscious; in the second game, he was out of breath after climbing only three floors; in the sixth game, he fainted for a whole day after straining his back.
- The signature features areblue suitandSpiky hair。
As long as these two elements are present, one canimpersonate Phoenix Wrightwithout being recognized.- In *Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney*, due to being framed and lying low for seven years, he became disheveled and enigmaticKnit capUnclefigure.His experiences and the passage of time are part of the reason; another part might be that the change in perspective rendered mind-reading ineffective.
- From *Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies* onwards, a lock of hair grew on his foreheadAhoge。
which is oftenchopped off with a hand-sword strike
- Fear of heights, his face turns grass-green at high altitudes. This happened while crossing the suspension bridge in Case 5 of the third game, and in the fourth game, his daughter Trucy even said, "When Daddy rides the Ferris wheel, his face turns grass-green before it's even halfway up."
Incidentally, his face turns chromic acid green when he has a cold. - Does not have a driver's license[15]，BicycletoTrainsare his commonly used means of transportation.
- In the TV anime, Phoenix has an old-fashioned bicycle that frequently appears.He even forgot it outside the courthouse after the events corresponding to Episode 1-1.
- The only types of flowers he recognizes areAoi MukouandTulips[16]
- His favorite food isAppleandwieners(From "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations"). In the fourth game,
what looks exactly likewine'sGrape juice also became his favorite.It's possible that wine was referred to as grape juice for game rating purposes. - Does notSmoking, and according to him, he "hates cigarettes."[17]
- His financial situation is average; he's not wealthy but won't starve, and after adopting Trucy, the agency's income mostly relies on her performance fees.
During his poor periods, he would go clean toilets (wrong).The blue suit he wears year-round is just a cheap, budget-friendly item, and he personally is very fond of this shade of blue.He wore it from age 24 to 36 without ever changing it. - His residence is very messy, and he doesn't like cleaning it himself.
But he will clean toilets, which has become one of the famous memes.. Although Phoenix's residence does not appear directly in the games (most of the game's plot takes place in locations centered around the agency), in the second game, while Phoenix and Maya were investigatingthe circus clown'smessy room, Maya commented on how messy it was, while Phoenix thought it was much tidier than his own room.- In the TV anime version, Phoenix lives in an ordinary two-story apartment building.
- Mobile PhoneHe hasn't changed it for over a decade. In 2027, he was still using an old-fashioned mobile phone from ten years ago.[18], and his ringtone is the Steel Samurai theme song, which he has never changed.
Maya and Edgeworth are both Steel Samurai fans, so he was likely influenced by them ( - He once lost 50,000 yen to Maya in a card game[19], yet in "Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney," he is a poker master; the truth behind his defeat remains unknown.
- He is not skilled in civil litigation and was defeated by Apollo Justice in a civil dispute (6-5).
Apollo: Mr. Wright! You should know very well that your bluffing doesn't work on me!Actually, he just stopped fighting. He was forced into it in the first place, and once Apollo found a way to break the deadlock, there was no need for Phoenix to continue defending the true culprit. - In the TV anime, due to the exaggerated performances, his "Objections" are often accompanied by special effects like hurricanes, flashes, and ground cracks, leading fans to jokingly call him a "Mage."
Please do not use magic in court - A new setting added in the anime: after becoming friends with Edgeworth and Larry, each of the three keeps a keychain from the "Signal Samurai" series; Phoenix's is the Blue Signal Samurai.
- Similar to the Japanese version, in the English versions of Ace Attorney 1-4, Phoenix's voice was provided by staff members. Phoenix's English voice actor, Ben Judd, was Capcom's first non-Japanese producer and also participated in the localization of the first game.
- In the TV anime, Phoenix still keeps theIrispink sweater given to him, and he even wears it while watching the circus with Maya in the anime.
Origin of Name
- Japanese:
成歩堂（ ）龍一（ ） (Naruhodō Ryūichi)
- The surname "Naruhodo" is a Japanese homophone for "なるほど" (naruhodo
, naruhodo), which means "I see." Thus, he has the nickname "Mr. Naruhodo." - And the name "Ryuichi" comes fromRyuichi Sakamoto, a famous Japanese composer, singer, writer, and actor, who is said to be Shu Takumi's idol.
- In 3-3, a character appeared calledFurio Tigrea bootleg Phoenix Wright
(Naruhodo Ryuji/Naruhodo Koichi), and the name "Toranosuke" corresponds perfectly with the "Ryu" (Dragon) in Ryuichi.Look, Toranosuke's clothes are covered intigersbitingDragonin a mutual ♂ struggle.
- In 3-3, a character appeared calledFurio Tigrea bootleg Phoenix Wright
- English: Phoenix Wright
- The meaning of the name "Phoenix" in the American version isPhoenix, mainly referencing the legend of the phoenix's rebirth from ashes, because throughout the series, turning things around from the most impossible situations is the characteristic plot of Ace Attorney. Additionally, in English, "Phoenix" also carries the meaning of an "outstanding person."
- The American version of "Rise from the Ashes" (the 5th episode of the 1st game included in the NDS version) also happens to be titled "Rise from the Ashes."
- The American surname "Wright" is a homophone for "Right," allowing for puns similar to the Japanese version's "Naruhodo" (e.g., Mia has a line in the American version: "Isn't that right, Wright?"). Furthermore, "Right" also means justice (seemingly more on a moral and ethical level), which serves as a footnote to Phoenix's personality.
- In Old English, the surname "Wright" seems to originate from the words "wryhta" or "wyrhta," meaning "carpenter." Additionally, in the American version of the third game, college-era Phoenix introduces himself to Mia as "Wright... Like the flying brothers," instantly making a pun on the Wright brothers.[20]
- Godot's derogatory nickname for Phoenix in the third game, "Maruhodou" (intentionally changing the "Na" at the beginning of the surname to "Ma"), is localized as "Trite" in the American version (intentionally mispronouncing the first syllable of "Wright"), meaning "commonplace" or "hackneyed."
- In the American version,Redd White's nickname for Phoenix is "Mr. Wrong" (corresponding to the homophone of Phoenix's surname, "Right"). Interestingly, in the Ace Attorney xponyfan work "Turnabout Storm,"Trixiealso uses this name for Phoenix.
- Chinese: Ryūichi Naruhodō
- Godot's derogatory nickname for Phoenix in the 3rd game, "Maruhodou" (deliberately changing the "Na" at the start of the surname to "Ma"), fan-translated as "Maruhodou" and officially translated as "Trite".
Character BGM
- Pursuit Theme (Ace Attorney）：追求 ~追いつめられて/追求 ~追いつめられて/バリエーション
Pursuit theme from the first game,Used only once against Godot in the third game。
- Pursuit Theme (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All）：追求 ~問いつめたくて/追求 ~問いつめたくて/バリエーション
Pursuit theme from the second game. Since the overall style of the second game is more oppressive than the first, this track leans more towards expressing the tension of the criminal after the truth is revealed.
- Pursuit Theme (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations"）：追求 ~とっつかまえて/追求 ~とっつかまえて/バリエーション
Pursuit theme from the third game. Considering the plot of the third game, besides being hype, this track aims to reflect the weight and sense of destiny behind the truth of the incident.
List of Voice Actors and Actors
| Language | Works | Voice Actor/Actor |
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| Japanese | Games 1 to 4 | Shu Takumi |
| Games 5, 6, and Special Court | Takayuki Kondo | |
| Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Live-action Movie | Hiroki Narimiya | |
| TV Animation | Yuki Kaji | |
| Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 | Kousuke Toriumi | |
| Stage play "逆転裁判～逆転のスポットライト” | Kentarō Kanesaki | |
| Stage play "逆転裁判2～さらば、逆転” | Daisuke Watanabe | |
| Stage play "逆転裁判 -蘇る真実-""逆転裁判2 -蘇る真実、再び-” | Tomu Ranju | |
| English | Games 1 to 4 | Ben Judd |
| Games 5, 6, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 | Sam Riegel | |
| Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney | Trevor White | |
| Chinese | Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy | Meng Qinglong |
| Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy | Zhao Yang | |
| anime adaptation.Taiwan Dub | Niu Kai-yang | |
| anime adaptation.Taiwan Dub (Childhood) | Zhang Naiwen | |
| Korean | Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy | Go Byeong-uk |
| Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy | Han Shin | |
| anime adaptation.Korean Dub | Jeong Jae-heon | |
| anime adaptation.Korean Dub (Childhood) | Kwak Kyu-mi |
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Notes
- ↑ Prosecutor GodotAppellation
- ↑ Gaspen PayneAppellation
- ↑ The above three titles all come from "Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney》
- ↑ Gourd LakeBoat Rental Shop CaretakerHow he addresses his son
- ↑ Corresponding periods: 3-3 "Turnabout Memories", Ace Attorney 1, Ace Attorney 2, Ace Attorney 4, Ace Attorney 5, Ace Attorney 6
- ↑ The trial portion seven years ago in 4-4
- ↑ Related reference entries regarding the Ace Attorney timeline:
Summary of timelines from Japanese sites:https://matome.naver.jp/odai/2137939209435082401
Related chronology from the Japanese Wiki:jawp:Chronology of the Ace Attorney series world
Phoenix Wright-related chronology from the English Wikia:https://aceattorney.fandom.com/wiki/Phoenix_Wright - ↑ From "Ace Attorney Dictionary" (Bonus cartridge included with the 2007 "Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney" Limited Edition)
- ↑ The chapters where the corresponding prosecutors first appear are 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, 2-2, 3-2, and 5-1 respectively.
- ↑ Corresponding date: April 17, 2019
- ↑ ID Number: 26381, visible on the back of the Attorney's Badge during 3D evidence examination
- ↑ Option "Help me, Mia!" in 2-2
- ↑ If pressed in 2-2LottaDuring her testimony about breaking down the door, she says, "Phoenix broke down the door, right?"
- ↑ Choosing monkey noises when facing Money after he steals the badge in 2-3
- ↑ Dialogue that appears during investigations in the first game
- ↑ Dialogue that appears during investigations in the first game, also included in the "Gyakuten Saiban Jiten"
- ↑ Dialogue that appears during investigations in the first game
- ↑ Although it was a new model at the time of Ace Attorney 1's development (2001), his phone would actually be an antique by the time the game takes place (2016).
- ↑ Dialogue generated by presenting evidence in Ace Attorney 3, also included in the "Gyakuten Saiban Jiten"
- ↑ This section is translated from the Ace Attorney Wiki:https://aceattorney.fandom.com/wiki/Phoenix_Wright
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