Set in the late 19th-century Meiji era of Japan and Victorian-era London, this spin-off follows Ryunosuke Naruhodo—an ancestor of Phoenix Wright—as he navigates the dawn of the modern legal system. 🕵️ Why "Herlock Sholmes"?
🏛️ The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures (Dai Gyakuten Saiban) Dai Gyakuten Saiban: NaruhodЕЌ RyЕ«nosuke no BЕЌke...
: The name "Herlock Sholmes" isn't a typo; it’s a nod to Maurice Leblanc’s 1908 stories where he renamed the detective after legal pressure from Doyle. Set in the late 19th-century Meiji era of
One of the most famous quirks of the game's international release is the renaming of the Great Detective. One of the most famous quirks of the
The game mirrors the actual , a period where Japan rapidly westernized to avoid colonization and become a global power.
: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s estate is famously protective. Even though early stories were public domain, later stories with a "more empathetic" Holmes were still under copyright in the US during development.
: In the original Japanese version, he is still referred to as "Sherlock Holmes". ⚖️ Real-World Historical Context