History Fridge / PhoenixWrightAceAttorney

!! Across the Entire Phoenix Arc

* So, we know that Edgeworth had [[spoiler:severe PTSD after DL-6]]. We know he's repressing the memory of everything that happened in the elevator, and that he doesn't fully recall it or understand it until [[spoiler: hoenix presents enough evidence to explain what happened]]. Given that the magatama hasn't come into the games yet, but also considering the developments it receives in ''Apollo Justice'' and ''Dual Destinies'', this could mean that the last day of case 1-4 boils down to [[spoiler:breaking Edgeworth's Black Psych-Locks]].
* A very minor one from ''Rise of the Ashes'', again. At one point in the trial the Judge asks Edgeworth if an old case being dug up again is relevant to the case at hand, and Edgeworth replies that yes, indeed, it does hare relevance. The Judge gives in quickly, and Phoenix remarks that that was surprisingly quick. Apparently he's forgotten that the exact same thing happened not even three months ago, during ''Turnabout Goodbyes'', involving the same judge, prosecutor and even the same defense attorney.

* One bothersome thing about ''JFA'' was the acquisition of the magatama -- Phoenix had always done perfectly fine without it in the first game, but it became a major gameplay element in the second. Given Edgeworth's "Logic" ability from ''AAI'' (and [[WMG/AceAttorney Mia's hypothetical ability]]), by comparison Phoenix doesn't have any natural ability for being a lawyer. This actually makes sense, since he changed career paths very suddenly, for a specific reason. (Apollo's ability was natural, but bolstered by his bracelet, so it's likely that he just found a good line of work to use his skill in.)

* One bothersome thing about ''JFA'' was the acquisition of the magatama -- Phoenix had always done perfectly fine without it in the first game, but it became a major gameplay element in the second. Given Edgeworth's "Logic" ability from ''AAI'' (and [[WMG/AceAttorney Mia's hypothetical ability]]), by comparison Phoenix doesn't have any natural ability for being a lawyer. This actually makes sense, since he [[HoYay changed career paths very suddenly, for a specific reason]]. (Apollo's ability was natural, but bolstered by his bracelet, so it's likely that he just found a good line of work to use his skill in.)

* A very minor one from ''Rise of the Ashes'', again. At one point in the trial the Judge asks Edgeworth if an old case being dug up again is relevant to the case at hand, and Edgeworth replies that yes, indeed, it does hare relevance. The Judge gives in quickly, and Phoenix remarks that that was surprisingly quick. Apparently he's forgotten that the exact same thing happened not even three months ago, during ''Turnabout Goodbyes'', involving the same judge, prosecutor and even

** Except it was [[spoiler: Atmey that stole the jewel, not Ron. Atmey never worked for Bullard's company.]]

Take moments specific to ''[[Fridge/ApolloJusticeAceAttorney Apollo Justice]]'', ''[[Fridge/PhoenixWrightAceAttorneyDualDestinies Dual Destinies]]'', or ''[[Fridge/AceAttorneyInvestigationsMilesEdgeworth Investigations]]'' to those pages, please.

!! ''Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney''

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* Edgeworth getting defensive of Cody in 1-3 makes a lot more sense when you consider that [[spoiler: he probably had to testify during the original DL-6 trial, and wouldn't be much older than Cody at the time.]]
* So, we know that Edgeworth had [[spoiler: severe PTSD after DL-6]]. We know he's repressing the memory of everything that happened in the elevator, and that he doesn't fully recall it or understand it until [[spoiler: Phoenix presents enough evidence to explain what happened]]. Given that the magatama hasn't come into the games yet, but also considering the developments it receives in ''Apollo Justice'' and ''Dual Destinies'', this could mean that the last day of case 1-4 boils down to [[spoiler: breaking Edgeworth's Black Psych-Locks]].

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!! ''VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorneyJusticeForAll''

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!! Across Entire Phoenix Arc

** There's a horrifyingly sad FanFiction out there based on the alternate story of [[spoiler:Miles being killed by von Karma instead of Gregory, and the latter's overwhelming grief]].
*** Oh god I need to know this fanfic!!!

** [[spoiler:Edgeworth's sudden turn on Dee Vaquez]] makes more sense if you know about his fanboyism. Yes, it's later established that he'd help Phoenix save a defendant who really does seem to be innocent, but what better place to introduce that trait than [[spoiler:the end of the trial convicting the lead actor of his favorite series]]? The [[Anime/AceAttorney anime]] seems to give a nod to this one: Edgeworth is seen after the trial watching ''The Pink Princess'' in his office, sipping tea and seeming entirely at peace with himself.

** [[spoiler:Edgeworth's sudden turn on Dee Vaquez]] makes more sense if you know about his fanboyism. Yes, it's later established that he'd help Phoenix save a defendant who really does seem to be innocent, but what better place to introduce that trait than [[spoiler:the end of the trial convicting the lead actor of his favorite series]]?

** This is supported by the fact that at one point, before the reveal, he [[spoiler: grabs his shoulder when he briefly loses his composure and complains at the judge. It probably does hurt him.]]

** There's a horrifyingly sad FanFiction out there based on the alternate story of [[spoiler:Miles being killed be von Karma instead of Gregory, and the latter's overwhelming grief]].

** Another parallel between 2-4 and 1-3 is the polar oppositeness of [[spoiler:Matt Engarde]] and Will Powers. The former is a BitchInSheepsClothing, while the latter is a NiceGuy with the FaceOfAThug.

* Case 3: Turnabout Big Top. It doesn't seem exactly plot relevant... until you realize that it fits in with the all of the other cases ''thematically''. While it may have little impact on the plot, all the characters in this "trial of errors" come across as completely sympathetic (maybe not ''likeable'', but certainly sympathetic). [[spoiler:''Especially'' the murderer]]. Quietly asking what justice is, this case is the ''perfect'' set-up to Case 2-4, where the concept of justice is fully explored.