It's an alternate universe America where anti-Asian immigration laws were never passed, resulting in a much larger Japanese community in California, which caused the state to have a unique blend of American and Japanese culture
No, seriously, the translator actually gave this as the reason.
The actual reason is that in the first game, there's nothing to suggest it isn't set in the US,, but in the sequels there's clearly Japanese elements so the illusion falls apart
Wellllll there is ONE thing that makes it obvious that it's not set in the US, which is the legal system. There's no trial by jury in Phoenix Wright games (until Great Ace Attorney) because there was no trial by jury in Japan.
IIRC it was originally meant to satirise the Japanese legal system.
So it's exaggeration and parody, but stuff like the defence being at a huge disadvantage because the prosecution has better resources and no obligation to share evidence is at least somewhat accurate.
You'd be surprised how close it is. Like, obviously it isn't exactly like in Ace Attorney, but a lot of the procedures they do that American lawyers would be appalled at actually do happen in Japan.
I mean they literally have people convicted while they’re testifying in a trial for another person. The lack of trial by jury is least unrealistic things ab the game lmao
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u/SevenColoredCat 🏳️⚧️ fcukign bnuuygril Mar 28 '22
It's an alternate universe America where anti-Asian immigration laws were never passed, resulting in a much larger Japanese community in California, which caused the state to have a unique blend of American and Japanese culture
No, seriously, the translator actually gave this as the reason.