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    AM2: Ace Attorney to debut at AM2 convention

    Press ReleaseBy Press ReleaseFebruary 16, 2012No Comments7 Mins Read

    Press Release

    The ever popular ACE ATTORNEY (Gyakuten Saiban-2012/Mystery, Drama/Approx. 130 min) manga and video game comes alive in this live action feature film to be screened EXCLUSIVELY at this summer’s most anticipated Anime, Manga and Music event AM2. Two screenings will be available-one EXCLUSIVELY for Passport holders ONLY and the second for Passport holders preferred (with general attendees as seating permits). More info and attendee registration can be found at www.am2con.org

    First released in 2001 for the Nintendo “GAME BOY”, ACE ATTORNEY was ported
    for the DS, PC, Wii. With four games in the series, Ace Attorney has sold
    over 4.2 million copies worldwide. The series has been further popularized
    and continues to build a new fan base via the advent of spinoff series Ace
    Prosecutor (gyakuten-kenji in Japanese) to the game appearing on GREE,
    Japan’s leading social networking service and in comic book form. In 2008,
    the Tokyo Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra performed a concert based on the
    game, and the following year, the Takarazuka Revue Company started their
    live musical performance of the series.

    Set in a futuristic, fictional Japan courtroom where “bench trials” have
    been implemented to fight rising crime, the appealing amusement of Ace
    Attorney has to be its leading character, hot-blooded, sometimes
    4th-down-and-long-Hail-Mary rookie defense lawyer, Phoenix Wright. The
    speedy storyline, filled with twists and turns of sheer enjoyment, unfolds
    as Phoenix finds the truth and wins his case. Rising from the ashes when the
    chips are down, he challenges the court with “evidence” collected through
    his own investigations and exposes the actual criminals and their pack of
    lies.

    The story structure of the film is based on the characters and amusing story
    twists from the first work in the series. Penning the screenplay are none
    other than the cop and courtroom drama master Takeshi Iida (writer for
    SHINZANMONO and PARTNERS) as well as Sachiko Oguchi (KAIJI 2) who is popular
    for her fast paced scripts. The director is hit-maker Takashi Miike,
    world-renowned for his talent and the pride of the Japan filmmaking world
    whose latest works always attract attention. In this film, Miike depicts a
    heated courtroom battle by evoking his novel visual sense with VFX and CG
    and his unique “Miike magic” directing of actors from films like YATTERMAN,
    the CROWS – Episod 0, CROWS and Thirteens Assassins. While most films set in
    courtrooms tend to offer low-key, pedestrian visuals, the courtroom scenes
    in this film are amazingly attractive for audiences.

    Hiroki Narimiya, the talented young actor whose performances in Drop and the
    TV series Bad Boy & Good Girl resonated with a new generation of young
    people, plays the hot-blooded, rookie lawyer Phoenix Wright. His childhood
    friend and ultimate rival Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth is played by Takumi
    Saitoh (medical TV series Saijo no Meii), a younger actor in the limelight.
    Extremely popular, teenage actress Mirei Kiritani plays the damsel in
    distress Maya Fey, a spirit medium in training. Veteran actors from the
    Japanese film world and regular Miike Takashi film actors including Ryo
    Ishibashi (Audition, Ju-On The Grudge), Rei Dan (Kabei: Our Mother), Fumiyo
    Kohinata, Kimiko Yo (Departures), Akira Emoto, round out the cast. Court is
    in session for this “courtroom battle” entertainment film at theatres
    nationwide on February 11, 2012. Don’t miss it!

    SYNOPSIS
    In 20XX, to prevent the rise of vicious crimes the government introduces
    “bench trials” a new justice system where the defense and prosecutor go
    head-to-head in open court. Within just three days, a guilty or not guilty
    verdict is decided.

    Talented attorney Mia Fey, who shows understanding for her junior lawyer,
    Phoenix Wright (Hiroki Narimiya), is murdered. Arrested for the murder is
    her spirit medium in training sister Maya Fey (Mirei Kiritani). Phoenix
    believes in Maya’s innocence and takes the case where he meets Prosecutor
    Miles Edgeworth (Takumi Saito), a level-headed, prodigy attorney and
    childhood friend. An intense courtroom battle unfolds as testimony and
    evidence are presented.

    After the trial, Phoenix receives word that Miles has been arrested for
    murder! Phoenix steps forward to defend Miles. Opposing council is none
    other than Miles’s master, legendary prosecutor von Karma (Ryo Ishibashi)
    who has been undefeated in court for 40 years. As the trial goes on, the 15
    year old DL-6 case, where Miles’s father Gregory Edgeworth was shot and
    killed in the evidence room, is examined closely.

    What will become of Phoenix, Miles and Maya? What dangerous truth lies
    behind this mysterious case?

    Staff and the Cast

    • Directed by Takashi Miike
    • Screenplya by Takeshi Iida, Sachiko Oguchi
    • Music by Koji Endo
    • Theme Song by pronograffitti (SME Records)

    CHARACTERS (Japanese name follows the English name)

    • – Hiroki Narimiya as Phoenix Wright (Ryuichi Naruhodo) A hot-blooded,
      rookie lawyer.
    • – Takumi Saitoh as Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth (Reiji Mitsurugi) A
      calm, cool genius prosecutor. Phoenix’s childhood friend and fateful rival.
    • – Mirei Kiritani as Maya Fey (Mayoi Ayasato) Phoenix’s client. A
      spirit medium in training. Mia’s younger sister.
    • – Akiyoshi Nakao as Larry Butz (Masashi Yahari) Phoenix’s childhood
      friend. A good-for-nothing loveable guy.
    • – Shunsuke Daito as Detective Dick Gumshoe (Keisuke Itonokogiri) A
      shoot-from-the-hip cop who places his trust in Miles’s ability to convict
      felons.
    • – Akira Emoto as The Judge aka Your Honor (Saibancho) A veteran judge
      who calls, “Order in the court.”
    • – Rei Dan as Mia Fey (Chihiro Ayasato) A talented lawyer. Phoenix’s
      boss and sister to Maya.
    • – Mitsuki Tanimura as Lotta Hart (Natsumi Osawagi) A would-be
      cameraman and witness to the alleged shooting. She speaks in an Osaka
      dialect which is translated as a Southern dialect.
    • – Takehiro Hira as Attorney Gregory Edgeworth (Shin Mitsurugi) Miles’s
      father and role-model reason for becoming a lawyer. He was a victim in the
      DL-6 case.
    • – Esuke Sasai as Robert Hammond (Yukio Namakura) The defendant lawyer
      in the DL-6 case who represented Yanni Yogi.
    • – Makoto Ayukawa as Redd White (Masaru Konaka) Freelance magazine
      writer, wiretapper, witness to Mia’s murder and possibly more.
    • – Kimiko Yo as Misty Fey (Maiko Ayasato) A spirit medium. Mother to
      Mia and Maya.
    • – Ryo Ishibashi as Prosecutor von Karma (Gou Karuma) Miles’s master, a
      legendary prosecutor who has not lost a case in 40 years. He turns out to be
      the true criminal behind the DL-6 case.
    • – Fumiyo Kohitani as Yanni Yogi (Koutarou Haine) Former court agent. A
      defendant in the DL-6 case. His wife Polly later committed suicide. He also
      has a pet parrot named after his wife.

    Attendees can avoid the anticipated huge lines at autographs, premiere
    screenings, workshops, main events, concerts and panels by purchasing a
    Passport fast pass for the event. The Passport fast pass will also provide
    holders with premier seating options at Main Events and at Concert events as
    well as major discounts with theme parks, retailers and local restaurants.
    Bypass the lines and get your Passport today and experience the difference!

    AM2 current activities include Exhibit Hall, AMV’s, Arcade, Summer Festival,
    Behind the Voice Actors Studio, Masquerade, Dances, Fashion Shows, Table
    Top, Console Gaming, Workshops, Panels, Concerts and more!

    Follow us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/AM2Con

    Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/AM2Con

    About AM2
    Located in Anaheim, California – AM2, established in 2010, is a multi-day (3
    days) 24 hour event with no general attendance/badge purchase requirement
    and is aspiring to be a key meeting place for fans that share a common
    interest in Asian music, Animation/Anime, and Comics/Manga. Nominal fees
    are charged for certain activities that attendees choose to participate in.
    AM2 will be held on June 15-17, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center in
    sunny Anaheim, California. More information can be found at www.am2con.org

    via AM2

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