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Sep 16, 2015 10:14 PM
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Capcom has announced at Tokyo Game Show 2015 that a TV anime adaptation of the visual novel series Gyakuten Saiban, also known by its English title Ace Attorney, has been green-lit. The anime will premiere in Spring 2016 on Japan's terrestrial networks. Previously, the franchise has also received a live-action film, a stage play, a musical, and a manga adaptation.

Developed by Capcom, the games combine elements of mystery, thriller, and adventure. They initially began as a trilogy of comedic legal thrillers created by Shu Takumi and released for Nintendo's Game Boy Advance in Japan between 2001 and 2004. They were ported to the Nintendo DS between 2005 and 2007 and released internationally.

The games follow the exploits of a passionate rookie defense attorney named Ryuuichi Naruhodou (Phoenix Wright in English versions) who fights for his clients in a courtroom setting loosely resembling that of the Japanese legal system, using investigative skills, cross-examinations, and evidence. (Source: Wikipedia, edited)

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Gyakuten Saiban on MAL
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Sep 16, 2015 10:14 PM
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At long last it has come.

I wonder what studio though.
Sep 16, 2015 10:15 PM
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YESSS!
Also needs a second movie.

Sep 16, 2015 10:15 PM
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yet again is not a viusl novel
"If you tremble with indignation at every injustice, then you are a comrade of mine"

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Sep 16, 2015 10:17 PM
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They want me dead
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aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
gone bai bai
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DateYutaka said:
yet again is not a viusl novel
you sure m8?
Ckan said:
Could this be the next big thing?

is fanbase not big enough already?

Sep 16, 2015 10:18 PM
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NO WAYYYYY! FUCK YES! Well, there's always a chance it'll be a terrible adaptation. Nonetheless, I'm super excited.
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Sep 16, 2015 10:18 PM

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...What?

.........What?

...............Wow, this is actually happening.
Sep 16, 2015 10:21 PM

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I wonder if it will follow the game's story or have an anime original story.

I bet they will add a ton of fanservice.
Sep 16, 2015 10:21 PM
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ExTamplier said:
DateYutaka said:
yet again is not a viusl novel
you sure m8?
Ckan said:
Could this be the next big thing?

is fanbase not big enough already?


yes is an old style Protopia style adentire game

not a Sn/VN at all this is like when people say dating sims are vns too is irksome
"If you tremble with indignation at every injustice, then you are a comrade of mine"

When the union's inspiration through the workers' blood shall run
There can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun
Yet what force on earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one
For the Union makes us strong
Sep 16, 2015 10:22 PM

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ExTamplier said:
Ckan said:
Could this be the next big thing?
is fanbase not big enough already?
And the bigger they are...
Sep 16, 2015 10:23 PM

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Good idea on paper, but like most game adaptations it could easily get screwed up (and it probably will). I think I'll reserve judgement on this until we get a PV of some sort.
Sep 16, 2015 10:26 PM

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Man I'm actually kind of shocked that this hasn't happened already, but hey better late then never. Hopefully it doesn't suck, but visual novels tend to translate into anime better that any other video game genre so I have confidence that this could be good.
Sep 16, 2015 10:28 PM

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"OBJECTION!"......cant wait to hear this in the anime :D

Sep 16, 2015 10:29 PM

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Plan to play it a few months ago, guess i'll start now.
Sep 16, 2015 10:30 PM
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Big fan of the game, and I hope I can be one for this adaptation as well.

Sep 16, 2015 10:32 PM
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Holy shit Japan. Now we are talking.
Sep 16, 2015 10:33 PM

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Holy fucking shit the holy grail has come. After 9 games, 2 manga series, a film, a live musical, a stage play and countless spin-offs, all over the span of 14 years, the anime adaptation is finally here. The rabid fandom probably busted a nut before they even reached the fourth syllable of "anime adaptation".


Inb4 Madhouse wank

Sep 16, 2015 10:38 PM

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Can't help but laugh at the lack of any immediate announcement of A-1 Pictures to just kill most potential buzz with this one. People are saying Bones in some places on account of their having handled the animation for Dual Destinies. It seems like a long shot though since I don't believe they've ever done any sort of video game adaptation before.
Sep 16, 2015 10:38 PM

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WISHES DO COME TRUE!!!!!
Sep 16, 2015 10:38 PM

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ABOUT DAMN TIME!
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Sep 16, 2015 10:41 PM

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Inb4 most video game to anime adaptions suck.
Sep 16, 2015 10:43 PM
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Yes yes yes!!!!! I was always hoping for an anime of Phoenix Wright and it finally happened!
Sep 16, 2015 10:45 PM

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Is this reality?

Pls don't suck
Sep 16, 2015 10:47 PM

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I hope they won't try to cram all three games into one cour, hoping for a 2 cour anime at the least, and hopefully if it does well we can get Apollo Justice and Duel Destinies adaptations, and hell why not adapt Ace Attorney Investigations while were at it, but I'm probably get ahead of myself here.
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Count me in.
Sep 16, 2015 10:49 PM

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Finally at long last! though with how long the cases are i'm instantly already worried about the pacing

top 3 studios picks off the top of my head for doing this madhouse,bones or jc staff
Sep 16, 2015 10:52 PM

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i hope showing evident will be epic moment and not be like ridiculous garbage hologram in the movie.
Sep 16, 2015 10:54 PM

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I haven't even played the game by I'm really looking forward to this!! Courtroom drama yesss
Sep 16, 2015 10:55 PM
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YES,
I need a venue to get into the video game series and this just might be able to do it for me.
I wonder who will be adapting it, maybe madhouse or bones?
Sep 16, 2015 10:57 PM
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HYYYYYYYYPE!
Sep 16, 2015 11:02 PM

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WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT
Sep 16, 2015 11:02 PM

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About freaking time... I'll be definitely watching this, no matter if fails or not
Sep 16, 2015 11:03 PM

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Toei!Toei!Toei!Toei!Toei!Toei!Toei! woooo
TMS!TMS!TMS!TMS!TMS!TMS!TMS!TMS!
Sep 16, 2015 11:07 PM

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Stark700 said:
At long last it has come.

I wonder what studio though.


Most likely Bones since they do thw animated cut scenes for the game.
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Sep 16, 2015 11:08 PM

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My friend is gonna be super excited about this.


I wonder who'll adapt it.
:3
Sep 16, 2015 11:10 PM

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YEEART said:
Stark700 said:
At long last it has come.

I wonder what studio though.


Most likely Bones since they do thw animated cut scenes for the game.
Nobody wants kludgy bootleg hip replacement bones.
That's just a recipe for poor reception and virtually zero sales.
Sep 16, 2015 11:11 PM

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A lot of people seem super excited by this news, so I guess I'll go ahead and watch this. Why not? I don't have anything to lose (except valuable time that I'll never get back if this ends up not being good).
People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime.

Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait.

MAL is literally just anime Twitter as its own website lol.


Sep 16, 2015 11:14 PM
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It was only a matter of time
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Sep 16, 2015 11:14 PM

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Coolio, I played a bit of the first game before. I should get back to it.
Sep 16, 2015 11:15 PM

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Ah, I was waiting for this to come out! One of the first anime-style images that caught my eye was one of Ace Attorney, so here's hoping it'll be good!

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Cifaretto said:
YEEART said:


Most likely Bones since they do thw animated cut scenes for the game.
Nobody wants kludgy bootleg hip replacement bones.
That's just a recipe for poor reception and virtually zero sales.

Because Kekkai Sensen didn't sell great at all, did it.

A studio doesn't determine sales, it's the fans.
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Sep 16, 2015 11:16 PM

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Incredibly hyped, but I also hope this doesn't turn out to be a 13 episode anime covering the original trilogy. I can live with two cours but the best thing would be one cour for every game with 1-5 becoming a movie or something.
Sep 16, 2015 11:19 PM

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holy shit lol
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YEEART said:
Cifaretto said:
Nobody wants kludgy bootleg hip replacement bones.
That's just a recipe for poor reception and virtually zero sales.

Because Kekkai Sensen didn't sell great at all, did it.

A studio doesn't determine sales, it's the fans.
What's that?

Stop counting your chickens before they hatch, it's not a sight I want to see.
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Cifaretto said:
YEEART said:

Because Kekkai Sensen didn't sell great at all, did it.

A studio doesn't determine sales, it's the fans.
What's that?

Stop counting your chickens before they hatch, it's not a sight I want to see.

Okay... just forget it.
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Sep 16, 2015 11:23 PM

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I HAVE BEEN DREAMING OF THIS MOMENT FOR SO MANY YEARS!!!
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Finally. Oh God, finally....... please don't suck.
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