Basato principalmente sul primo gioco della serie, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, il film si concentra sull'avvocato difensore esordiente Phoenix Wright, mentre si sforza di proteggere i suoi clienti in vari processi per omicidio, inclusa la morte del suo mentore, Mia Fey, e accusa del procuratore rivale, Miles Edgeworth. La più grande alleata di Phoenix è la sorella minore di Mia, Maya, una medium spirituale il cui corpo è posseduto da Mia per comunicare con lui.
A rookie lawyer Ryuuichi Naruhodou stands up to save his defendants by proving their innocence from unusual cases! Is the defendant guilty or innocent...? Believing his client's innocence Naruhodou stands in court and battles his rival judges. With the word of "OBJECTION!" and limited evidence, Naruhodou makes a comeback when all odds are against him and seems like there is nothing more he can do. Don't miss out on the comical episodes between him and his mentor Chihiro Ayasato, assistant Mayoi Ayasato, rival prosecutor Reiji Mitsurugi, and numerous unique characters! The anime also depicts the childhood relationship between Naruhodou and his friends. With the skills inherited from his mentor Naruho reveals the truth!
