A talented public prosecutor, Edgeworth used to believe that being a prosecutor was all about winning trials and getting people convicted. That is, until a certain case changed the way he viewed everything. From then on, he's tried to use the power of his position to chase after the truth instead. But the gravity of the case before him is warping the very path he's chosen to follow...
A girl who claims to be the Great Thief Yatagarasu, the always cheerful Kay loves the excitement of a good festival and the joy of a nice high perch! She's always ready to lend Edgeworth a helping hand with her secret weapon "Little Thief" and is always on the hunt for a treasure known as the truth!
A dedicated and hard-working member of the local police precinct, Detective Gumshoe is usually in charge of the initial investigation whenever there's a murder. He's more enthusiastic about his work than most, but sadly, that enthusiasm doesn't always lead to anything... Today, like every day, he's out there at the crime scene too, working alongside Edgeworth, in whom he's placed his absolute trust.
A rookie district prosecutor who likes to call himself "The Winner", Eustace has been assigned to take over all of Edgeworth's cases. He is obsessed with being the best in all things, and tries to be the first to solve his cases before anyone has a chance to say or do otherwise.
An elegant judge who suddenly made an appearance at the crime scene, Judge Gavèlle believes that the law is inflexible and absolute. Behind her saintly smile is a merciless hammer of judgment that she is more than willing to bring down on the wicked. What in the world could a judge like her want with a prosecutor like Edgeworth...?
For a man who always seems to be joking, Fender is a perceptive, world-class defense attorney who always sees through his opponent's ploys. He seems to know a lot about Edgeworth's past, but considering they're on opposite sides, what could they possibly have to do with each other now?
The head of Edgeworth and Co. Law Offices, Gregory Edgeworth is Miles's father. He was also Fender's mentor and the one who taught him the way of the defense attorney. As a lawyer who greatly valued his relationship with his clients, Gregory had the strength of his convictions and would do anything to help a client he believed in.
Convince stubborn opponents to open up through a game of mental chess!
Mind Chess requires that you think fast and make decisive plays in real time
as you probe your opponent for answers.
In the course of an investigation, you'll come
across people who will refuse to cooperate.
Play the best moves you can in a race
against the clock to extract the info you need.
Keep an eye on your opponent's words and expressions
as you question them.
Any subtle shift could spell something big for you and the case.
