Court is Now in Session

"Court is Now in Session" (開廷), also known as "Court Begins", is a title for several pieces of background music in the Ace Attorney series. These tracks normally play during the beginning of a trial before any witness testimony is given, as well as at the end of a trial. They could be considered the leitmotifs of the judge.

Translation history

The "Court Begins" name originated as an unofficial fanmade translation. Starting with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies, a trial intro scene was introduced, with the word 開廷 kaitei – the title of the trial theme – included. The English localization changed this graphic to read, "Court Is Now In Session / All Rise". The following year, Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney was released outside of Japan, and used the "Court Begins" translation for its in-game soundtrack, found among the Bonuses accessible from a completed save file. The Steam release of Gyakuten Saiban Sound BOX in 2019 used the "Court is Now in Session" translation.

Tracks

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

"Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Court is Now in Session" (逆転裁判・開廷)

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All

"Justice for All - Court is Now in Session" (逆転裁判２・開廷)

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations

"Trials and Tribulations - Court is Now in Session" (逆転裁判３・開廷)

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

"Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney - Court is Now in Session" (逆転裁判４・開廷)
"Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Court is Now in Session" (逆転裁判・開廷) - Turnabout Succession only

Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney