Gyakuten Saiban: Sono "Shinjitsu", Igi Ari! Season 2

Phoenix loses memory before defending Maggey Byrde, uncovering Richard Wellington as the killer.

Phoenix suffers a head injury and amnesia just before defending police officer Maggey Byrde for the murder of her boyfriend, fellow officer Dustin Prince. Despite his condition, he identifies contradictions in the evidence pointing to key witness Richard Wellington. Maya arrives with proof that Wellington belongs to a con artist group and killed Prince to prevent him from accessing the group's contacts on a missing phone found by Maggey. Wellington claims to have recovered his phone after attacking Phoenix. Phoenix then regains his memories, revealing that the device Wellington took was actually Phoenix's own. This revelation leaves Phoenix in possession of Wellington's phone, thereby proving Maggey's innocence.

The Stolen Turnabout — 1st Trial

After the sacred urn from Kurain Village is stolen by Mask DeMasque from the Lordly Tailor, Phoenix, Maya, and Pearl investigate the scene and encounter detective Luke Atmey. Ron DeLite confesses to the crime, but his wife Desirée insists he is merely a fan and requests Phoenix’s defense. While Phoenix consults Atmey, Maya and Pearl visit the couple’s apartment and discover a green envelope. The trial commences with Phoenix defending Ron against the legendary prosecutor Godot.

Phoenix defends Ron against theft charges while new murder evidence emerges.

Phoenix attempts to prove Ron did not steal the urn, supported by Maya and Larry who present evidence placing Ron at KB Security. Phoenix suspects Atmey is Mask DeMasque, leading Desirée to produce the urn with Phoenix’s fingerprints, implicating Atmey’s agency. Atmey confesses to being Mask DeMasque, clearing Ron of the theft. However, Godot interrupts to reveal that Kane Bullard, the CEO of KB Security, has been murdered. The evidence Phoenix presented during the trial now directly points to Ron as the prime suspect in this new homicide, shifting the focus from the stolen urn to a fatal crime.

The Stolen Turnabout — 3rd Trial

Phoenix and Maya discover Adrian’s urn was broken and reset, prompting her confession. Evidence from Gumshoe and Larry reveals an emergency buzzer sounded during Bullard’s death. Ron claims he was knocked out at KB Security and found the body later. Phoenix suspects Atmey, whose urn theft trial runs concurrently with Ron’s murder case. The defense must rush to call Atmey as a witness before his current trial concludes, creating a tight deadline to expose the truth behind the interconnected crimes.

Godot initiates trial as Phoenix exposes Atmey’s alibi and murder confession

Godot opens proceedings by alleging Ron was fired for data theft and blackmailed by the CEO. Phoenix deduces the security buzzer activated while Ron was unconscious, successfully calling Atmey to the stand before a conviction occurs. Analyzing Adrian’s testimony about the statue, Phoenix determines Atmey moved it to utilize an old security photo as an alibi, though he fails to place Atmey at KB Security on the murder night. Atmey inadvertently admits knowing Ron wore Mask DeMasque’s costume, confirming his presence at the scene. He subsequently confesses to manipulating Ron until Bullard blackmailed him for a stolen diamond, leading Atmey to kill Bullard and frame Ron.

Phoenix recalls Edgeworth's middle school days and his encounter with a fraudulent dog owner.

Phoenix reminisces about his middle school period, occurring three years after Edgeworth lost his father and started living with von Karma and Franziska. During this time, Edgeworth searches for his missing dog at a mall and receives encouragement from Phoenix through a radio broadcast. He eventually locates his pet alongside another lost dog named Napalm. A woman named Goldy Gerwitz arrives, asserting she is Napalm's owner to claim a reward. Edgeworth quickly realizes her deception, recognizing she only sought the monetary prize. He subsequently donates the reward money to a charity, demonstrating his integrity despite the earlier loss of his father and his new living situation with von Karma and Franziska.

Phoenix investigates a murder case involving Maggey and Glen Elg after discovering an imposter

Phoenix discovers Maggey was convicted for Glen Elg’s poisoning at Trés Bien, despite his alleged role as her defense attorney. Suspecting impersonation, he pursues a retrial and learns Maggey saw the killer. Chef Jean Armstrong reveals Elg’s recent lottery win as a potential motive. During the proceedings, witness Victor Kido provides contradictory testimony, forcing a suspension for further investigation. Phoenix and Maya subsequently encounter the individual impersonating the lawyer.

Phoenix and Maya investigate loan shark Furio Tigre and Viola Cadaverini's connection.

Phoenix and Maya resume their investigation at Trés Bien, discovering that Armstrong owes money to a loan shark. They gather details from Kido and visit the office of Furio Tigre, the individual who impersonated Phoenix. Detective Gumshoe informs them about Tigre's relationship with Viola Cadaverini, granddaughter of a mob boss, and reveals that Elg intended to pay a debt to Tigre with a computer virus unless he won the lottery. Maggey confirms Viola was present at the restaurant on the day of the murder. Phoenix clarifies with Viola that Tigre caused her accident rather than saving her out of love, necessitating compensation to her family. Upon realizing the truth, Viola provides Phoenix with her medical papers, which contain a hidden message on the back.

Phoenix uncovers the truth behind the staged reenactment and Tigre's motive for murder.

Phoenix Wright questions Armstrong’s inconsistent testimony, suspecting the murder witnessed by Kido was staged after the actual crime. Armstrong admits to hiding Elg’s body and participating in the cover-up. Tigre is called to testify, with documents from Viola placing him at the scene. Phoenix deduces Tigre killed Elg to steal a virus for Viola’s medical bills, but Elg’s lottery win removed that need. Tigre then stole the virus and had Viola help frame Maggey. Lacking concrete proof, Phoenix bluffs about evidence from Gumshoe, tricking Tigre into confessing. This maneuver exposes the truth, leading to Maggey Wright being declared innocent of the crime.

Phoenix and Maya board the Silver Star for a retrial hosted by fugitive Avery Richman.

On New Year's Eve, Phoenix Wright and Maya Fey join Detective Gumshoe and the judge aboard the Silver Star express train for its maiden voyage, hosted by Avery Richman. Richman, a fugitive sentenced to death, seizes control of the train with his staff. He claims his American conviction was unjust and invites the original trial witnesses to conduct a fair retrial, appointing Phoenix as defense attorney and Tristan Turnbull as prosecutor. While Gumshoe attempts a rescue, he finds that the dining car containing the passengers has inexplicably disappeared from the train.

The Turnabout Express Second Trial Investigates Richman's Shooting and a Disappearing Body

Benjamin Cashanova was shot during a year-end ceremony, and Richman was found with a pistol. Phoenix suspects waiter Gale Gaelic dropped a tray to draw attention. A room in Car 1 is set on fire, and Gale is found stabbed, but his corpse disappears. Gumshoe contacts Edgeworth, who investigates Richman's case and faces the US prosecutor committee. While watching the retrial broadcast, Gale's body reappears in Car 3 where Gumshoe is present.

Phoenix deduces Gale's real murder location and exposes Turnbull's involvement in the crime.

Gumshoe reports seeing Gale's corpse and a soul, but Phoenix clarifies the vision was a fire caused by train car rearrangement. He deduces the body in Car 1 was fake and Gale was actually killed in Car 3 during dinner, suspecting Turnbull and Rick. Rick admits stealing a gun with Richman's fingerprints to frame himself for Cashanova's murder, which Gale committed. Edgeworth confirms Turnbull's involvement via the committee. Turnbull confesses to killing Gale during a blackmail attempt and creating the fake scenario. After Richman is declared not guilty, he plans to die in the dining car, but the committee offers a fair retrial, convincing him to survive.

Phoenix Wright defends against Doug Swallow murder charge linked to Dahlia Hawthorne

Five years ago, Phoenix Wright faces murder charges for the electrocution of Doug Swallow. Mia Fey represents him, countering prosecutor Payne’s claim that Phoenix killed Swallow over his ex-girlfriend, Dahlia Hawthorne. Mia identifies a ten-minute discrepancy in the timeline, connecting the case to an eight-month-old poisoning incident where Dahlia was a suspect. She deduces the poison came from a pendant Phoenix received from Dahlia on that day. When Phoenix swallows the pendant to protect Dahlia, Mia presses him for the truth. Phoenix reveals Swallow admitted Dahlia stole poison previously. Mia concludes Dahlia intended to kill Phoenix via his medicine to retrieve the pendant, proving her guilt and Phoenix’s innocence.

Pearl seeks Phoenix's help to replace a broken seashell from Maya without her knowledge.

After accidentally breaking a seashell given to her by Maya, Pearl asks Phoenix to help her find an identical one without Maya knowing. Phoenix assists her in locating the original beach, where Pearl recalls how Maya defied Morgan's authority to take her there and present the shell. At the beach's shrine, they encounter Maya, who reveals the shell was originally given to her by Mia during her first visit. This discovery deepens Pearl's guilt. Phoenix then discovers the item is actually a ramen shop bowl and offers a replacement, but Pearl chooses to keep the broken one to preserve the memories it holds.

Mia Fey handles her first murder case with Diego Armando against prosecutor Edgeworth

One year before meeting Phoenix, Mia Fey defends Terry Fawles, a death row inmate accused of killing policewoman Valerie Hawthorne, with help from Diego Armando. Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth argues that Fawles escaped prison to meet Valerie, whose past testimony led to his sentence. Detective Gumshoe presents evidence of the stabbing in a stolen car trunk. Mia cross-examines photographer Melissa Foster, suspecting she killed Valerie and impersonated her to frame Fawles. Diego reveals that Foster is actually Dahlia Hawthorne, Valerie’s sister, who was the hostage thought to have died five years earlier.

Mia Cross-Examines Fawles Regarding the Five-Year-Old Kidnapping and Diamond Theft Case

Mia forces Fawles to testify about a kidnapping orchestrated by Dahlia and Valerie to steal a $2 million diamond. Fawles explains that Valerie shot him while Dahlia faked drowning, leading to his wrongful conviction based on Valerie's lies. Mia argues Dahlia murdered Valerie to hide her greed, but lacks proof. Desperate, she asks Fawles to recount events before his arrest. Before he can finish, Fawles drinks poison Dahlia gave him as a contingency for distrust. He dies instantly, leaving Mia, Armando, and Edgeworth in shock and despair over the unresolved truth.

Phoenix and Maya visit Hazakura Temple for training, leading to a murder investigation involving Elise Deauxnim.

Phoenix, Maya, and Pearl travel to Hazakura Temple for Maya's training. They encounter children's book author Elise Deauxnim, nuns Bikini and Iris, and Larry, who serves as Elise's apprentice. Phoenix observes that Iris strongly resembles Dahlia. Later, a scream alerts Phoenix to Elise, who is found impaled by the Shichishito sword of a statue. When Phoenix attempts to cross the burning Dusky Bridge to reach Maya, it collapses, causing him to fall into the river. Iris is arrested for the murder. While hospitalized with a cold resulting from the fall, Phoenix requests that Edgeworth defend Iris instead.

Edgeworth Investigates the Shrine and Prepares for the Second Trial with Franziska

During a shrine investigation, Edgeworth hears Bikini’s testimony regarding Elise’s murder and discovers Pearl is missing. He later meets Larry, who seems to conceal information about the night in question. For the trial, Edgeworth secures a substitute judge to protect his prosecutor identity, while Franziska replaces Godot as the prosecution. Bikini testifies, leading Edgeworth to conclude the Shichishito found near Elise was not the actual weapon. Franziska proposes that Iris used a snowmobile to dispose of the real murder weapon in the river. When Iris remains silent and refuses to defend herself, Larry decides to take the stand to provide testimony.

Larry presents a sketch of Iris over a flaming bridge during the third trial testimony.

Larry Fey presents a sketch of Iris flying over a burning bridge during his testimony. Edgeworth examines a bloodied crystal sphere from Elise’s staff and deduces she was killed elsewhere and transported to the temple via snowmobile. The court adjourns for further investigation. Phoenix regains access to the Dusky Bridge and reunites with Pearl. He finds the cave Maya entered is locked by a trick lock, which Godot claims Iris used. Phoenix notices oddities like shoveled snow and a blood message implicating Maya. Godot expresses hatred toward Phoenix, blaming him for Mia’s death.

Phoenix uncovers Misty Fey's identity and a charred letter hinting at spirit channeling during the fourth trial.

Phoenix investigates a charred letter and a talisman while Iris repairs a trick lock. He learns from Bikini that Elise is Misty Fey, Maya’s mother, and that Iris is Morgan’s daughter and Dahlia’s twin. After an earthquake, Phoenix finds new trick locks in the Inner Temple. Edgeworth later reveals Elise’s staff holds the murder weapon and informs Phoenix that Dahlia was executed a month ago. This leads Phoenix to deduce that someone channeled Dahlia’s spirit. Phoenix questions Iris about her role in the original kidnapping plan. He then speaks with Pearl regarding the letter, learning she attempted to follow Morgan’s instructions but failed to channel Dahlia, suggesting another person channeled the spirit first.

Phoenix confronts Iris's false testimony regarding Elise's death and the bridge crossing.

Court proceedings resume with Phoenix facing Godot, but Iris abruptly admits to covering up Elise's murder, claiming Maya acted in self-defense. This testimony is disproven when the actual murder weapon is revealed and Elise's true identity as Misty is exposed. Iris's subsequent attempts to revise her account draw attention to how the body crossed the flaming bridge. Phoenix interprets Larry's sketch as an inverted view of Elise being swung beneath the structure. He deduces that the current Iris is actually the spirit of Dahlia, who had swapped places with the real Iris during the previous day's earthquake.

Dahlia’s Plot Exposed as Maya Channels Her Spirit in the Sixth Trial

Dahlia confesses to conspiring with Morgan to murder Maya and install Pearl as Kurain family head to avenge Mia. She claims to have channeled Misty before being stabbed by Maya, who then supposedly committed suicide. After waking in the Sacred Cavern, she imprisoned Iris. Godot’s insights help Phoenix realize Maya is actually channeling Dahlia. Mia, possessing Pearl, reveals she ordered Maya to hide in the cavern for safety. Humiliated by her failures against Mia, Dahlia is expelled from Maya’s body. Godot insists Maya must be questioned regarding Misty’s death. Unable to extract the killer’s identity from Iris, Phoenix prepares to confront the final challenge alone, without Mia’s assistance.

Phoenix deduces Godot is the killer and reveals his past as Diego to prove his guilt in Elise's death.

Phoenix realizes Maya identified the culprit in the dark because Godot’s red visor blocks his vision of red, including the bloody message framing Maya. He concludes Godot killed Elise to protect Maya, exposing Godot’s true identity as Diego, who was poisoned by Dahlia five years ago and remained comatose until after Mia’s death. Godot admits he collaborated with Elise to stop Pearl from channeling Dahlia, causing Elise to channel her instead. Phoenix proves Godot’s guilt by revealing the wound Dahlia inflicted when he stopped her, which he hid under his visor. Godot accepts his arrogance and forgives Phoenix as Mia’s successor. Iris reveals she impersonated Dahlia while dating Phoenix years ago, confirming his past feelings were genuine.

Farewell, My Turnabout — Last Trial