Ace Attorney is a swashbuckling action series about a revenge-seeking prodigy, who also happens to be the daughter of a prosecutor with an impeccable record. If you’re a fan of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, you’ll want to watch this sequel, which stars Franziska von Karma. But before we discuss the plot of this novel, let’s talk about Franziska von Karma, the protagonist of the Ace Attorney File.
Franziska von Karma
Franziska von Karma, the protagonist of the franchise, was born in Germany. Her father, the legendary prosecutor Manfred von Karma, mentored the orphan Miles Edgeworth in his law firm. Miles was their best friend of Franziska, but she felt that he was her rival, and left her alone. When the two met, Franziska resented this and decided to seek revenge by pursuing him.
In Japan, her given name is Mei Karuma. The name can also mean dark, gloomy, or night. Her Japanese name is a near-transliteration of her family name, Franz. In Japanese, her name is Mei Karuma. She is similar in age to Maya Fey, who was the protagonist of the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Justice for All. Eventually, Franziska would become a playable character in Ace Attorney: Investigations.
Manfred von Karma
In the Ace Attorney video game series, a character named Manfred von Karma appears as the main antagonist. He appears in both the Japanese and English versions. The character is voiced by Bill Jenkins. In the second season, he makes multiple flashback appearances. His character sprite is different than the one in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, which shows him clutching his shoulder and shaking his head.
The character has made only three physical appearances in the Ace Attorney series, in the 1996 game Turnabout Goodbyes, a sequel called Turnabout Reminiscence, and the 2007 game The Inherited (Set in the year 2000). The games and the anime adaptations both state that the character died, although it is unclear how. Despite this, the character is a powerful and effective prosecutor.
Miles Edgeworth
The ace attorney Miles Edgeworth is an heir apparent to a legendary Swiss prosecutor. Manfred von Karma, a 40-year prosecutor, went undefeated, earning many “King of Prosecutors” awards. Edgeworth studied under von Karma, whose daughter Franziska helped him train, and ultimately succeeded in defending every defendant he took on.
Though the relationship between Manfred Von Karma and Miles Edgeworth is close, it is far from ideal. As a teacher, Von Karma was always pushing and encouraging Miles Edgeworth to perform at a high level. If the intention had been to abuse Miles, it would have been intentional. However, Turnabout Goodbyes makes it clear that Von Karma was desperate to protect his family and put his own life at stake.
Manfred von Karma’s obsession with perfection
The obsession with perfection in “Mr. Sunshine” is a familiar theme in movies. In a way, it represents the karma built upon the deeds and actions of others, as the main character, Manfred Von Karma, is an example of it. Unfortunately, Manfred Von Karma’s karma never truly leaves him and will haunt him for the rest of his life. In this case, he must find closure on his sins to move on with his life.
Manfred von Karma, who is the god of prosecution, was originally voiced by Masakazu Sugimori, who composed the soundtrack for the original game. In the movie, he was played by Ryo Ishibashi. In the Japanese version, he is played by Akio Otsuka. In the English version, he is voiced by Bill Jenkins.
Manfred von Karma’s motives for framing Miles Edgeworth for the murder of Robert Hammond
One of Manfred von Karma’s motivations for framing Miles Edgeworth is his utter desire to maintain his perfect record. He framed Edgeworth for the murder of Hammond fifteen years after the crime after the prosecutor took his side and modified the IS-7 case files so that “Master” was found guilty. Then, the prosecutor re-framed Edgeworth because von Karma was unable to produce a proper autopsy report. This is the reason why he framed Edgeworth for the murder of Robert Hammond, who had a history of being a troublemaker.
The Old Man, who was a witness in the case, fails to show up for the trial. The police issued a search warrant for his whereabouts. The police then re-arrest Edgeworth. Phoenix, who is now the Defense Attorney in the case, tries to convince the judge that Miles’ innocence is the only reason for his arrest.