Episode 3: Turnabout Samurai
Episode 3 begins with the ending of a Steel Samurai show that Maya was watching. Phoenix explains that it has been a month since his last trail and that Wright & Co. Law Offices hasn't been getting any attention. The next morning Phoenix receives an early morning call from Maya. The Steel Samurai has been arrested. Phoenix arrives at the office in time to see the breaking news on TV. The Steel Samurai calls the Wright & Co. Law Offices and asks for their help.
Defendant
Will Powers
Will Powers is an actor. He plays the Steel Samurai in a popular kids TV show. Will has been accused of killing his on screen nemesis the "Evil Magistrate" at the Global Studios where the show is filmed. Will is very apologetic and can be pessimistic.
Victim
Jack Hammer
Jack Hammer plays the role of the Evil Magistrate on the popular show the Steel Samurai and is the victim in this case.
Prosecution lawyer
Miles Edgeworth
He became a prosecutor at the age of 20. He has a profound hatred for crime and criminals. Many rumors surround Edgeworth and his willingness to do anything to achieve a Guilty verdict. Many believe he is a genius, many think he is corrupted.
Witness
Wendy Oldbag
Wendy Oldbag is a cranky, loud and short-tempered old woman. She is the security guard at Global Studios. She has a soft spot for handsome men and people with authority. She's also Jack Hammer's biggest fan and doesn’t like wiper-snapper young lawyers.
Cody Hackins
Cody Hackins is a massive fan of the Steel Samurai. He was at Global Studios on the day of the murder.
Other characters
Detective Dick Gumshoe
Gumshoe is absent minded and can be short tempered at times. Mostly he is a friendly and helpful character. He has great respect for Miles Edgeworth.
Maya Fey
Maya is Phoenix's helpful assistant. She is also a huge fan of the Steel Samurai.
Penny Nichols
Penny is a friendly woman and an assistant at Global Studios. She collects trading cards and believes that Will is innocent.
Sal Manella
Sal Manella is the director of the Steel Samurai. He is a nervous, sweaty man that speaks mostly in Internet "leet" speak.
Dee Vasquez
Dee Vasquez is a producer at Global Studios. She is a mysterious woman that doesn’t really speak much. Apparently she saved Global Studios from closing down completely a few years ago.