Capcom released the initial Ace Attorney game, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, introducing players to the courtroom drama series.
The Ace Attorney series was localized and released in English, significantly expanding its international fanbase.
Ace Attorney: Investigations 2, a spin-off focusing on detective work, was released in Japan but not officially localized.
An anime adaptation of the Ace Attorney series was announced, further popularizing the series beyond video games.
A crossover game combining the Ace Attorney series with the Professor Layton puzzle adventure series was released.
Phoenix Wright receives his attorney's badge and starts working as a defense attorney, taking on his first clients.
Phoenix defends Larry Butz in his murder charge, marking the beginning of his legal journey and the introduction of key gameplay mechanics.
Phoenix defends his childhood friend Maya Fey, accused of murder, and encounters the spirit channeling art for the first time.
Phoenix Wright first confronts prosecutor Miles Edgeworth in court, establishing their rivalry.
Phoenix defends a TV actor accused of murder, introducing the character Detective Gumshoe.
Phoenix defends his mentor, Mia Fey, in a complex murder case involving conspiracies and courtroom drama.
