I recall reading somewhere that Takarazuka shows generally try to “whisk people away” to another place or time hence a good portion of their shows take place in America, or Europe, or a fantasy world, or pretty much anywhere other than modern Japan. This takes place in New York, rather than Japan like the originals or even the localized version’s Los Angeles. So just from this, let’s play a game of spot the difference.ġ. So despite their relationship having ended abruptly and with no explanation years before, Phoenix sets off to become her lawyer, whether she wants him or not. Moreover, she has already confessed to the crime, but Phoenix does not believe the love of his life could ever have committed murder. The suspect in the case is Leona Clyde, the legal aide to the governor of New York-and Phoenix’s former lover. On the eve of the presidential election, a New York senator is murdered. The article kindly provides a summary of the basic premise: Indeed, it does adapt Rise from the Ashes, but I’d argue there’s… quite a bit more than “a few” details changed. To those familiar with the games, Truth Resurrected follows the basic plot of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney’s final chapter “Rise From the Ashes,” but with a few details changed. Why does it make me angry, and why does the article writer think this? Let’s continue. So let’s take a look at Phoenix Wright: Truth Resurrected, a musical that is not only based on a beloved game, but actually improves upon it. The first paragraph of the article is straightforward, stating facts, up until the last sentence: At the time it was nearly impossible to get a ticket (believe me, I tried) but luckily, like all Takarazuka Revue musicals, there is a DVD available at their store that captures the whole production-a DVD which we at Kotaku East have just acquired. The show ran for one month to sold-out crowds. But back in 2009, Capcom and the Takarazuka Revue took the series into another medium with a musical based on this game series. There have been no less than six games (selling millions of copies in Japan alone) and even a feature film. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is quite a powerhouse franchise in Japan. ![]() The first paragraph of the article gives some overview that I do think is important to include here: Since this is the internet I need a clarifying statement here that says that I do not intend personal offense against either the article writer or the musical writers or anyone involved with the musical, I just strongly disagree with the article writer’s opinions and the claim that this musical is at all a faithful adaptation of Ace Attorney. (Spoiler alert: I do not agree with this article.) Titled “The All-Female Phoenix Wright Musical Is Better Than The Game”, it sometimes makes me lie awake at night wanting to find whoever wrote this article and find out what copy of the games they played to make them think this way.Īs a major ace attorney fan who has many opinions on the games and extended content, I thought I’d give a more personal overview of how this musical compares to the game, keeping in mind that it is an adaptation, for those who seek an obsessed fan’s perspective on the question: Is The All-Female Phoenix Wright Musical Better Than The Game? Plus some additional RFTA meta that snuck its way in there and a lot of ranting about the importance of platonic relationships. ![]() There’s not much content in English about the Takarazuka adaptation of Ace Attorney, so if you look up the musical, it won’t take long for you to stumble across this article. ![]() I Rip Apart A Ten-Year-Old Kotaku Article Because I Have Nothing Better To Do With My Life
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