Animax Celebrating its 25th anniversary! The hit game “Ace Attorney” is being adapted into a drama for the first time! What kind of reversal will it be with a star-studded cast?! Ryuichi Naruhodo’s unprecedented courtroom battle will be held at Hit

[Animax] Celebrating its 25th anniversary! The hit game “Ace Attorney” is being adapted into a live-action drama for the first time! What kind of reversal will this all-star cast bring to life? Ryuichi Naruhodo’s unprecedented courtroom battle will be held from February 21st (Sat) to February 25th (Wed), 2026, at Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo! ​
Animax Press release: October 27, 2025 To Members of the Press Celebrating its 25th anniversary! The hit game “Ace Attorney” has been adapted into a live-action drama for the first time! What kind of reversal will this all-star cast bring to the table? Ryuichi Naruhodo’s unprecedented courtroom battle will be held at Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo from Saturday, February 21st to Wednesday, February 25th, 2026! Lemino presents the Animax Reading Drama “Ace Attorney,” and official advance tickets are now on sale!
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(C)CAPCOM Animax Broadcast Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takiyama), operator of the anime specialty channel “Animax,” Lemino presents Animax Reading Drama “Ace Attorney” will be held at the Hitotsubashi Hall of the Japan Educational Center General Incorporated Foundation from February 21st (Sat) to February 25th (Wed), 2026, in collaboration with NTT Docomo Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshiaki Maeda; hereinafter referred to as “NTT Docomo”). “Ace Attorney (Capcom Co., Ltd.),” the world’s first courtroom battle game, released in 2001, has since been adapted into a film, stage play, anime, orchestral music, and more, making it a hugely popular series beloved by fans across generations. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, a live reading will be held for the first time! Come experience the new “Ace Attorney” brought to you by a star-studded cast! Performers include Eiko Kano, a popular comedian known for his “Ace Attorney” gameplay commentary, and veteran actor Satoshi Jinbo, who is active in TV dramas, movies, and stage productions. Plus! A total of 16 people will be appearing, including Himika Akaneya and Marika Takanashi, who are both professed fans of “Ace Attorney,” as well as popular voice actors Fumiya Imai, Aguri Onishi, Shima, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Wataru Takagi, Tomohito Takatsuka, Yuki Nakajima, Romi Paku, Sho Hayami, Yoko Hikasa, Tomoaki Maeno, and Shoutarou Morikubo (in alphabetical order).
https://eplus.jp/animaxreading-gyakuten/ Sale period: 10/24 (Fri) 10:00 – 11/9 (Sun) 23:59
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3633/541/3633-541-1ebeafed2dcc16dd9b04907daf427c08-1920×1080.jpg ・Performance name: Lemino presents Animax Reading Drama “Ace Attorney” – Original work: Phoenix Wright/Capcom Co., Ltd. – Dates: February 21st (Sat) – 25th (Wed), 2026, 9 sessions total – Venue: Hitotsubashi Hall, Japan Education Center (https://www.jec.or.jp/hall.html) Seating: All seats reserved, 11,000 yen (tax included) ・Performers (listed in alphabetical order by performance date) ◆Saturday, February 21, 2026, 6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) Takagi Wataru / Takatsuka Tomohito / Nakajima Yuki / Park Romi / Maeno Tomoaki ◆Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:00 PM (Doors open 1:30 PM) / 5:30 PM (Doors open 5:00 PM) Tatsuhisa Suzuki / Marika Takano / Shou Hayami / Yoko Hikasa / Shotaro Morikubo ◆February 23, 2026 (Monday/Holiday) 14:00 start (doors open at 13:30) / 17:30 start (doors open at 17:00) Akaneya Hikaika / Onishi Akuri / Shima / Satoshi Jimbo / Tatsuhisa Suzuki ◆February 24, 2026 (Tuesday) 15:30 start (doors open at 15:00) / 19:00 start (doors open at 18:30) Hikami Akaneya / Fumiya Imai / Aguri Onishi / Satoshi Jimbo / Tatsuhisa Suzuki ◆Wednesday, February 25, 2026 15:30 start (doors open at 15:00) / 19:00 start (doors open at 18:30) Himika Akaneya / Aguri Onishi / Hidetaka Kano / Satoshi Jinbo / Tatsuhisa Suzuki
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https://www.animax.co.jp/animaxreading/gyakuten-saiban202602/ ▼Official X https://x.com/animax_reading For more information about this release