Barok Van Zieks ~ Reaper of the Old Bailey - The Great Ace Attorney Music Extended

[@minepose98]

I find it hilarious that whenever he appears, even if he's doing normal things in a normal place, this dramatic music starts playing.

[@juliogomesdesouza9035]

"I was desiring to be left alone, but it seems the nipponese can't read signs" *dramatic song starts* "Oh I read them"

[@gamefreakin]

My favourite moment when it plays is when in case 3 of the second game Herlock goes "But that's all I can say about Lord van Zieks. Because as you know I have work to do.... *music starts playing* .... as a waxwork statue!"

[@adamryamizard5560]

Except when we "play" As him in the last episode of randst magazine

[@nkdubuisson]

Barok: *sneezes* *cue Reaper of the Old Bailey*

[@apollosdread]

Hes just so powerful that his dramatic-ass theme has gotta play no matter where he is

[@gravyonthanksgiving]

i fucking love that barok destroys your argument with pure logic from what he knows. he doesn’t pull out some evidence we’ve never seen before outta his ass, he just makes you feel like a damn idiot.

[@kevinhanandi]

Yeah, with barok most of the times I tell myself if I was in his position, I would make that counter argument, lord and behold he did it

[@nix.i]

And when he does present unexpected evidence, it’s never his fault that it is unexpected. When it turns out that Asman had a broken neck _and_ was stabbed, he apologises for not telling Ryunosuke earlier because he himself had only just got the information.

[@gespenst1329]

As opposed to Auchi.

[@sebbyteh9203]

Except he did, he "concealed" photo of the fourth book, typical Edgeworth xD

[@Noseface]

Not to mention his tall ice magician looking ass mogs you in every scene. Like "Your argument is wrong, oh and by the way you're short"

[@jjj7790]

I think the funniest thing about this character is that, despite the mega goth aesthetic, the goblet crushing, the bottle flipping, and the desk kicking, he's actually very calm and personable. I imagine a regular interaction with him is something like this: Some government worker: "Good morning, Prosecutor Van Zieks." Van Zieks: "Good morning." This music: * starts playing*

[@douglascostapinheiro4642]

"What is this chilling aura?"

[@replacableVessel]

69 likes, this can’t be better :v

[@lolbots686]

me:ok who the fuck is playing boss music lelouch:aint me gilgamesh:me neither emiyas:not us

[@captainblue5096]

Waiter: Hello, sir. May I take your order. Van Zieks: Yes, you may. *Theme plays*

[@crypt5129]

Why do I hear boss music?

[@DropKickEddy]

This is actually the theme of the guy who cleans up all the wine and glass when court is adjourned

[@mystery8820]

Janitors HATE this man.

[@eef-the-beef]

@@mystery8820 Artisans HATE this man.

[@fsdx416]

that explains the dramatic music lol

[@bucketofchicken8325]

@@eef-the-beef Japanese people HATE this man

[@placek__]

He cleans it up to the beat of the music

[@archivist_13]

I love how his theme works both as a "oh you're fucked his theme is playing" theme and a "this man is deeply traumatized and sad" theme

[@d4rkpr1nc39]

The duality of ace attorney music: when you know the meaning behind it all, the music makes a lot more sense.

[@archivist_13]

@@d4rkpr1nc39 very true

[@Powder-Point]

Van Zieks is the definition of “the duality of man” and I love it. He is a proper, mature, calm, aristocratic man yet he slams his leg on the table and throws wine around the court like an immature angry child. He is very funny as a character even though he really shouldn’t be. He is simultaneously funny, scary and intimidating at the same time. Ironically funniest character in the game. He is very intelligent and rational, however he is very emotionally irrational blaming one race for his brothers death. He is racist yet he is just, honest and cordial. Despite his prejudices he still chooses to help Ryu uncover the truth above all else and it is that desire for the truth that makes him become closer to Ryu as a person. He has humanity, despite being wrongfully prejudiced. He is rich yet he hates the rich. He is apart of the judicial system yet he despises everyone apart of it. Everyone thinks he is the Reaper but he is actually aiding Britain rather than destroying it. He trusts Ryunosuke (especially with Albert) more than Japan, Britain and its judiciary, despite him being racist. Ironically he opens up to Ryu more than anyone else. He looks intimidating but he is generally ok towards others. He should be a corrupt prosecutor who never lost, however he is quite the opposite. He looks intimidating but he is just tired, depressed and desperately needs therapy. He should have been the monster but he isn’t. He is simultaneously likeable and unlikable. This theme shows how he can be simultaneously intimidating whilst also extremely depressed. Your perspective changes based on the game that you play. Sounds intimidating in Adventures but it sounds tragic in Resolve. Your perception on van Zieks also changes as you play because he subverts your expectations. The man is a pile of contradictions and I love it, legitimately the best thing about his character other than his complexities, depth, growth and development. Barok illustrates the fact that, people can change and that is something that I greatly appreciate about his character. His beliefs and preconceived notions evolve throughout the game. These contradictions are what makes him feel very “human” to me. Humans are irrational creatures and van Zieks’ displays this irrationality perfectly. The most shocking thing about this game is that they have managed to make a somewhat likeable, three dimensional, multi-faceted racist who is the most developed, complex, complete character with immense depth to him in the main cast. He is a very fascinating character to me. That is a strong feat.

[@KWBR1123]

@@Powder-Point_Contradictions_ you say hmmmmmm

[@thephoenixxm4160]

@@Powder-Point I wouldn't say he is racist per se. I don't think he was prior to his brother Klint's death. From what he know, he was just fine with Genshin before the whole duel to the death thing. Plus, at the end of the final trial in the duology he actually apologizes for his racism.

[@Dysterpytt]

If I'm late to the party due to only having played the official translation... pray forgive the discourtesy.

[@grackleking6413]

Best comment

[@PWLfr]

the court accepts your forgiveness

[@RJ_Exists]

nice

[@AG-JustYourAverageGuy]

no you supported the franchise by buying the game. You cool dude.

[@דניאלביטון-ח6ג]

you will be excused, my learned friend.

[@OctagonCookies]

Barok succeeds where all other prosecutors failed in his background as a prosecutor. In almost every game the main prosecutor would be one that was "never beaten in court before!" and everyone would stand in awe before them (even when it made no sense like with Godot). The issue is that we then immediately defeat them in court and... that's it. The characters in the world would still talk about them with the same fear and awe as if they were never defeated even though they just were, time and time again by us the players. It would often kinda hurt their character for me. Barok wasn't like that. Barok was already beaten in court by the time we arrive so when we "win" our first case against him it's not immediately some grand achievement that all characters must now react to. His shtick was that, no matter if he wins or loses, the defendant will die one way or the other. That is why everyone feared him. Even then it didn't happen 100% of the time so when we inevitably win a case and the defendant DOESN'T die immediately after it still doesn't break his established character and only adds to the mystery surrounding him as they're trying to find the logic of who gets to live and who doesn't. His background is also super integral to the main plot of both games making him far more involved and thus far more interesting.

[@lyonvensa]

Not to mention he's not an "evil" prosecutor. He's actually a competent one that rather wants the truth over the accused being found guilty, but they still managed to make him an antagonist by making him racist against the Japanese, with a valid reason for that behavior too.

[@sweatpantsromance]

TGAA in general fixes a lot of problems its predecessors had. I love these games, hope we get more fantastic output from the writing team

[@victrixity9065]

Also, he doesn't smile whem he's winning an argument and keeps his gloomy and dead serious expression unlike past prosecutors who has a smug look on their face when they're winning.

[@usermcskull4713]

@@victrixity9065 Yeah, other prosecutors genuinely enjoy their job and what they do. Barok doesn't, every time he does a case he knows tragedy will be amiss. Whether he wins or loses...

[@backpackerraden6268]

@@lyonvensa I think even better is they managed to find a way to let him grow and develop out of his racist tendencies (for the most part) by the end of the final case

[@justaginger5838]

What I love about Barok is that he doesn't completely discredit the defense when they make a valid argument. He will always be willing (and sometimes begrudgingly) explore a different possible avenue than the ones presented because he wants to find the truth as much as Ryunosuke does.

[@adamryamizard5560]

Happily isn't exactly the right word though.

[@zenhb2e409]

Like Klavier?

[@adamryamizard5560]

@@zenhb2e409 yes. But, at least klavier doesn't crush any chalice.

[@Fuyuko-Yuki]

@@adamryamizard5560 or toss wine bottles or axe kick the desk

[@neilbryson]

@@adamryamizard5560 maybe that’s already Van Zieks being happy

[@adankpancake]

"Pray forgive the discourtesy of filling my hallowed chalice whilst I stand accused of murder" thats when I realized he was my favorite character

[@Nixahma]

“Fuck your murder charges, I drink when I want to.”

[@l.n.3372]

If I'm honest with myself, he was my favorite character in game 1 already when he had the brief little heart to heart with Ryunosuke at the ending of the Unspeakable Story case. But in game 2, he just cemented his position as my favorite when we explored his office during investigation for case 3. His responses were just so funny when Ryunosuke and Iris were poking their noses into all his stuff around his office. Also, he's got bats hanging from the ceiling of his office lmao. This guy is precious.

[@Nixahma]

@@l.n.3372 the bats are just his friends leave him alone it's not his fault he's god's personal jester

[@l.n.3372]

@@Nixahma I love the bats. Bats are adorable, yo. It just makes me love Barok more too.

[@Phanthief95]

He’s basically an even edgier Edgeworth.

[@davefood635]

WHAT IS A DEFENSE ATTORNEY? A WORTHLESS LITTLE PILE OF CONJECTURE?

[@qExAi5]

But enough talk, have at you! *L e g*

[@shimaaalayie9965]

Congragulations both of you.i laughed gor real lol

[@waynestrange]

Your words are as empty as your hallowed chalice!

[@l.n.3372]

@@waynestrange Ryunosuke: mankind ill needs a Reaper such as you! Barok: what is a Reaper? A miserable little pile of secrets! But enough talk, have at you!

[@supremeseregios6810]

Ryunosuke: Begone, Reaper! You don't belong in this court! Van Zieks: It was not by my hand that I am once again in court. I was called here by police, wishing to pay me for my justice. Ryunosuke: Justice? You steal people's freedom, and make them stay in jail! Van Zieks: Perhaps the same could be said of all lawyers... Ryunosuke: Your words are as empty as your chalice. All lawyers ill needs a prosecutor such as you! Van Zieks: What is a lawyer? A miserable little pile of bluffs! *throws chalice* But enough talk, have at you! *Leg slam* *Theme plays*

[@zerotimeszeroj]

Every other attorney: *slams desk with hands* van Zieks: *L E G*

[@CS_Oddities]

Klavier: W A L L

[@miaashford9625]

Manfred: What about D E S K and W A L L

[@OriginalGameteer]

*If the sight of my iron-heeled Wellington offends... pray, do forgive the discourtesy.*

[@arctohru]

Still, easily the best part of trials with Van Zieks

[@megamike15]

he slams the desk with his fist to.

[@sunken_lilies]

The first time you see his leg is majestic

[@AlgernonsIris]

His legs are awlays majestic

[@pingunootnoot6203]

They tried to put me on the cover of Vogue, but my legs were too long! Every day is leg day-

[@AlgernonsIris]

@@pingunootnoot6203 live your leg life

[@pingunootnoot6203]

@@AlgernonsIris yes

[@drweegee123]

THE BOOT

[@not_juano]

whether he's the best character or not is debatable, but he's hands down the best prosecutor imo. doesn't need any updated autopsy reports, whips, coffee cups, or birds, and doesn't ask for evidence all the time, he corners ryunosuke multiple times with only his arguments

[@fukaze2021]

Kinda like Godot imo, and yes i know that Van Zieks wine drinking and leg desk slam was originally for Godot

[@new_donker7189]

Easier times when there weren't cameras everywhere and developed forensic science.

[@ck2399]

I agree, I also think he's the best prosecutor in the series

[@jennifermaradiaga8575]

this is the thing that bothered me abt Godot, how his only argument was "wElL prObe iT". While proof is important the argument is also a vital part and this Victorian fucker showed how that it's done and I fucking loved each second of it.

[@SeiyaTempest]

@@jennifermaradiaga8575 I do like Godot as a character but he was quite one-note as a prosecutor, I know all the prosecutors play the proof card sometimes but he took it to the extreme...

[@Spikkle]

What I'm loving about van Zieks is I can spent time discovering new facts, building an argument, be happy with it, convinced it must be right and he will literally smash the fundamental logic of my argument away in one sentence.

[@soutirchakraborty4395]

The little shit also immediately changes the juries mind when I get a full non guilty jury for only 4 seconds D:

[@tryinglyon]

@@soutirchakraborty4395 I mean would you really want to diagree with someone literally titled "The Reaper of the Old Bailey"?

[@megamike15]

and he always does it after a jury summery as he can't reallly say anything as it's in the rules. so he is just sitting there waiting to destroy your argument with a sip of wine.

[@fierytigergaming8112]

@@soutirchakraborty4395 That's a fact, him doing it in Trial 4 of the first game really irritated me

[@BlaizeTheDragon]

He does it usually with full counter logic as well. He very rarely pulls evidence out of thin air just to spite you like prosecutors in previous games. Even when he does pull out random evidence it's only because you made it relevant at the time. He really is one of the best prosecutors of the series

[@ElrealMariopwns]

Chalice filled Leg slammed Discourtesy forgiven Yep it’s Van Zieks time

[@nikita8022]

He went from "a grand figure who is racist towards the japanese" to a marvellous character and I'm so happy I was able to experience his development. He's probably my favourite prosecutor in the whole series now

[@averagechannelname9969]

He's amazing I love him

[@MightyDoomerChannel]

Sorry, did you happen to play DGS2 completely in english?

[@averagechannelname9969]

@@MightyDoomerChannel watched a fully translated playthrough in English

[@MightyDoomerChannel]

@@averagechannelname9969 OBJECTION! Are you sure It wasn't just DGS1? DGS2 translation isnt available fully in english

[@nikita8022]

@@MightyDoomerChannel So did I, it was a youtuber who had the entire script translated for her, I think her channel is called Taisa the Gamer? It's been a while

[@DefinitivNichtSascha]

"...My learned Nipponese friend is obviously in training to be a clown, the way he reagles us with such witticisms. To your future career in the circus." Yeah, this guy is definitely Edgeworth's ancestor.

[@adamryamizard5560]

Capcom really know about the memes about their games now just like in Resident evil series about Chris Redfield punched a boulder.

[@BakuMamX]

no fuckin way, is that really in the game? or did you make that up? either way its amazing.

[@adamryamizard5560]

@@BakuMamX it IS in the game, man. That's the exact! Dialogue what barok says.

[@No_pro_bro]

But then he realized That the career wasn't in a circus Its was AS a circus 😂

[@xela4183]

@@BakuMamX It is at the start of the fourth case trial in The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, where Baron Van Zieks debunks our theory about the defendant travelling a different way to his home.

[@thespheregridisrunonchemtrails]

"You can actually pinpoint the note progression where his heart rips in half"

[@Nixahma]

Show it to me, i need the pain

[@nkdubuisson]

@@Nixahma It’s whenever the song loops again and the harmonies above the organ kick in, so around 3:41

[@Nixahma]

@@nkdubuisson o w

[@buira9482]

This is legit how the song sounds to me lmao. It starts like some epic goth thing, but around 0:55 there's a sudden change in atmosphere and at 1:13 it's just pain.

[@archivist_13]

It actually happens multiple times

[@TanisNikana]

I'm absolutely positive that the parts we don't see are that behind the bench, there's spilled wine and broken glass absolutely everywhere.

[@grackleking6413]

Court janitors have always had it rough

[@Chosen_Din]

Not to mention the poor guy in the gallery who always gets smacked by the throwing bottle

[@TanisNikana]

@@Chosen_Din That's Bruce Fairplay, he doesn't deserve it.

[@Chosen_Din]

@@TanisNikana Thank goodness he's the Foreman of the jury in like 2 cases so he's sometimes spared of the wrath of the Reaper XD

[@justaginger5838]

I like to imagine he comes to his trials early carrying a big case of wine glasses in one arm and a basket of bottles in the other.

[@lukiia9854]

Barok has to hold the title for the absolute best prosecutor in the series. His intelligence is unmatched, smashing away your arguments in one sentence many, many times, but he isn't focused on victory like the other "Undefeatable Prosecutors" are. He searches for the truth above all, and his antagonistic reputation is based on a rumour that he let run wild purely because it lowered the crime rates in London. This man scared criminals off based on reputation alone, and all while being one of the most honest prosecutors the series has seen. What an incredible character.

[@christmasdespacito2505]

ITS YOU AGAIN

[@lukiia9854]

​@@christmasdespacito2505​ OUR FATES ARE INTERTWINED

[@krisfog8908]

I do also like Barok, but your reasoning is inaccurate. Klavier, Blackquill, Godot, (Before the culmaniation in their stories) and I haven't played Spirit of Justice to see it's prosecutor yet, but the ones mentioned above possess the same desire to search for the truth.

[@lukiia9854]

@krisfog8908 Okay sure, but Godot and Klavier aren't seen as "undefeatable" in the same way as Von Karma and Edgeworth. They're not scary prosecutors, and Klavier is barely even an antagonist. Just because other prosecutors in the games share a drive to share the truth doesn't make what I said "incorrect" lol

[@doyoucare4105]

The moment I realized that Barok was my favorite character in the duology was in case 2 of Resolve where he just throws the wine bottle into the gallery and he just says "I'm done with this." That SENT me.

[@tiduswordplayer]

“Forgive the discourtesy as I take a sip from my hallowed chalice whilst listening to my illustrious ost” Barok (at some point)

[@drpopandfizz]

He might not be your favorite prosecutor, but he, without a doubt, is the best prosecutor.

[@lukiia9854]

Sebastian Debeste is calling, he wants his title back

[@dhans9662]

@@lukiia9854 More like Deworst

[@vee5496]

@@dhans9662 :'/

[@catalyst539]

@@dhans9662 that’s his dad

[@frenzy2061]

Edgeworth and Franziska will always be my favourites but as a prosecutor van Zieks is definitely the most composed and professional (despite the wine throwing).

[@codiecola3636]

This guy will break a wine glass with his bare hand then proceed to dismantle your argument in two sentences.

[@jennifermaradiaga8575]

I really love how everytime this theme sounded and the guy raised his opinion in Naruhodou's theories I would just agree with his objection from the bottom of my heart while feeling genuinely intimidated. Not even Edgeworth made me feel this way and im happy bc this means that Shu Takumi really improved his writing

[@PWLfr]

yes half the prosecutors were just like "Well PrOve iT" but he actually raises good arguments and I can't help but agree with him, based on the evidence he had. It really helps that he doesn't want to declare the defendant guilty no matter what and only seeks the truth

[@miaashford9625]

@@PWLfr Well, that's kinda because both Edgeworth and Franziska's guilty at all costs philosophy comes from one man and one man only. After all Godot, Klavier and Blackquill help the lawyers if they also understand the defendant is innocent. The first and the second game is about Phoenix trying to solve Manfred and Blaise's mistakes and I kinda love them for it.

[@Poppipower]

@@miaashford9625 Van Zieks is kind of the same, granted not as much as, say, Edgeworth against Vasquez or Klavier in general, but he wants the right person in jail more than wanting to win

[@gayanudugampola8973]

We present a thoery. He counters us with his arguments and evidence. It's a battle of whits. With your trying to prove, change and apply new thoeries and him countering them with evidence, arguments and questions of his own.

[@grackleking6413]

I felt this when he denounced Herlock’s blood chemistry. “Can we be sure that no one else’s blood would turn green!?” I was thinking the same thing...

[@Firebrand128]

He is the most down to earth prosecutor, not worrying about his record, tearing apart your arguments with logic, his actual reson to be antagonistic is down to something far deeper than petty arogance (Though his reason is no less petty). Yet he is also the theatrical SOB in the whole series! Wrapping himself in a cape, drinking wine, crushing his goblet or throwing it into the fire! And apologising with every discourtousy.

[@gz6963]

Don't forget slamming his leg onto the table (followed by a swift apology for his boorish conduct)

[@shikiyama]

Naruhodo: *presents a solid argument* Barok van Zieks: Now let me show you why your argument is fucking stupid

[@drparadox7833]

You are the defendant. *Your Prosecutor is Barok Van Zieks.* Guess I will die.

[@brycecartwright2403]

I think one of the special things about Van Zieks is he feels like the protagonist of his own story that we cross paths with. Dude is one of the best examples of a show don’t tell character, especially in the first game. He has his own convictions, his own goals, his own ideals, and learning what makes him tick and why is one of the best parts of these games. Additionally, while Barok may not have the fun of characters like Edgeworth, Godot, or even Blackquil, he is easily the most terrifying prosecutor. Every court session with him feels like a sword fight in which we are constantly on the brink of having our throat slit by a cunning, competent, and honorable foe.

[@whoevencares123]

This is easily one of my favourite things about Chronicles. I love characters from main series, but Chronicles just takes it the whole new level with all these arcs that fit into the story very nicely. I'd say that while being antagonistic and disrespectful, Barok manages to be likable in his own way. He's a reverse case of Nahyuta imo

[@AB-dm1wz]

"No turnabout for you" is what this theme says to me.

[@Bellidentical]

It’s funny cuz the cases in the game actually don’t start with turnabout like the others do (at least in the SS translation)

[@l.n.3372]

@@Bellidentical And tbh I'm glad with this. I'm happy that the localization didn't use the word turnabout in any of the titles of the 10 cases.

[@focalpoint._]

@@Bellidentical Instead, they switched “Turnabout” for “The Adventure” in the first game, then just threw the reoccuring word out the window for the second game.

[@faultf4]

“I know you’re the main character, but pray forgive my discourtesy of throwing my hollowed chalice at the defense, i only twitched as i prepared to tell you to shut the fuck up.”

[@archivist_13]

Damn that's pretty metal

[@MinusWorldInterviews]

the comments 25% about his character 25% gothic edgeworth 50% LLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEGGGGGGGGG

[@monstrous-turnabout8599]

1% capcom localization joke

[@MinusWorldInterviews]

@@monstrous-turnabout8599 oh, of course. silly me. its inevitable

[@DraceEmpressa]

do you want to hear about the b r o c o n lmao, alternatively, 25% castlevania jokes lmao

[@onanar965]

How impudent of me to like this video and leaving a comment in this comment section, I plead for your forgiveness.

[@usermcskull4713]

Hmph, it seems the Japanese haven't grasped the concept of liking a high quality video.

[@Yarivenra]

*Breaks chalice

[@Lem_Gaming]

**slams leg**

[@samstrange7958]

*tosses bottle*

[@doubledevelo370]

@@samstrange7958 tosses leg... wait

[@lilzael]

Easily my favorite prosecutor. I respect how he doesn't resort to cheap or underhanded tactics. His arguments are logical and strong on their own merit, and he cares more about finding the truth than winning his case. On top of that, his chalice throwing and bottle flipping is hilarious

[@chloebuggs]

very very rare to find a prosecutor without bad intent in these games. all i can think of who might be on a similar level is klavier and godot, but even godot despite wanting to find the truth still did what he was doing because ill intent, being towards pheonix

[@hyper9984]

One of the best prosecutors in all the Ace Attorney franchise.

[@seovania9601]

THE best prosecutor in all the Ace Attorney franchise.

[@hyper9984]

@@seovania9601 Well, my second favorite. I simp for Miles.

[@DoodlezMusic]

Alongside the best theme for an Ace Attorney character in all of the franchise.

[@PWLfr]

​@@DoodlezMusicClose tie with the revived prosecutor but yeah

[@footestomp]

Zero people disliked this because they’ve all been declared “Not Guilty” from Van Zieks, and then, well...

[@autumnveir1168]

Two dislikes... probably came from two accounts of souseki

[@DraceEmpressa]

nah, the dislike come from ( spoiler) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x samurai with daddy issues aka kazuma asougi

[@victormezynski9727]

Theres 2 dislikes

[@l.n.3372]

@@DraceEmpressa Ok but I laughed out loud at your comment there xD spoilers: Kazuma is definitely the samurai with daddy issues. But then again, he'd probably say that Barok is a vampire mega goth with older brother issues, lmao

[@thepinkcoin1512]

there are 12 dislikes, they are certainly from people who just didn't like the video

[@willd1790]

It’s honestly amazing how every time I point out some great contradiction I feel overwhelming dread knowing van Zieks is already preparing some perfectly logical counter that makes me look like a moron. What’s even better is that he’s usually right-or at least draws the most reasonable conclusions with the info he has.

[@l.n.3372]

Honestly, I agreed with him during that one moment of game 2, case 2. Spoilers: When Ryunosuke makes a big deal about Shamspeare being a gas thief. Barok is quite literally mentally done at that point and goes on this highly amusing rant about how this is all friggin irrelevant to the case at hand (the victim being poisoned). He very clearly and logically stated why, exactly, the victim's behavior here wasn't on trial - the defendant was! And how the victim's petty theft doesn't matter for whether or not he was nearly murdered. Dude was so reasonable that I couldn't help agreeing with the prosecutor here, wondering why Ryunosuke was wasting everybody's time lmao

[@PWLfr]

​@@l.n.3372One of his best rebuttals for me. Not only it was completely irrelevant at the time but unlike other prosecutors he doesn't object immediately and lets you go to the end of your argument just in case you come up with something interesting, which makes it all the more damaging to your case when you don't and almost assures him a guilty verdict

[@GT3NB]

Going back and forth between this, Godot’s theme and Blackquill’s theme really shows how much ridiculous range the franchise has. The composer(s?) hold far too much genius and deserve immense recognition.

[@wah-gb5xe]

ahaha the composers for dgs are different than mainline (tho they did work on phoenix wright vs prof layton with takumi). aa3 and the 3ds aa games share a composer tho. but yeah, aa has a lot of good musical variety all the osts are really great haha

[@bluetube767]

(The Defendant has been accused of murder) Defendant: :( (Naruhudo is the lawyer) Defendant: :D (Lord van zieks is the prosecution) Defendant: *guess i'll die*

[@testerfox6998]

He’s like, one of the most reasonable prosecutor ever

[@shingkung3974]

Better than Nahyuta

[@petitesayo4542]

@@shingkung3974 Nahyuta was extremely annoying, in my opinion.

[@shingkung3974]

Petite Sayo I agree

[@optimaltt6070]

I dunno, Klavier was foppish, but very reasonable and even amicable too.

[@sweatpantsromance]

besides the racism yeah

[@pidge0n201]

I love how this theme feels like a dance where you are getting beaten down at every step

[@anaacuna9106]

pray forgive the discourtesy, but that sounds like a very bottom thing to say

[@futuredoc2014]

It’s in Waltz time so that makes sense. It’s like a dance battle in a ballroom

[@apollojustice5338]

Dude became one of my favorite Prosecutors after ONE fucking case. That's how awesome he is. I'm glad Scarlet Study translated DGS. Played the entire game on my phone.

[@VezixHaikal]

now play the entire game official translation

[@ImportAustralia]

He became my favorite prosecutor after a few lines of dialouge.

[@l.n.3372]

He became a top 3 prosecutor for me the first time he yeeted that bottle into the gallery. After laughing myself silly, I couldn't resist him.

[@PWLfr]

Comparing it with Edgeworth who is the focus of 5 games and plays a part in 3 others is wild

[@mipo7965]

Anyone wanna do a tally of how many times this plays in the last... 2 cases? 3 if you're so inclined seriously. barok: *breathes* this theme: *starts playing*

[@juliogomesdesouza9035]

As it should

[@l.n.3372]

It even plays at amusingly funny moments. Like when Herlock is discussing Barok in the wax museum. Dude doesn't even need to be physically present for his gothic theme to play in the background.

[@moxi_floxi]

Baron von Zieks is basically Edgeworth if he were borderline a Victorian English goth and a million times more edgy

[@lasagnakob9908]

He easily has to be my favorite prosecutor just on the fact he so carelessly tosses the grail or bottle of wine when something he doesn't like happens. He looks like a very pompous high society guy, but acts just the opposite on so many occasions I love it

[@Samstar369]

*Finally... Edgiestworth*

[@AshPB_36]

Edgeworth + scar + Older Brother + From London + A bit racist + white as snow + more depressed = Barok Von Zieks

[@baalgodofrain]

Playing Random Gamess +LEGG

[@astern.7425]

So he's Edgeworth and von Karmas mashed into one?

[@kirbyyew6249]

How do trials end if Van Zieks wins? Van Zieks: "How impudent of me for successfully proving the defendant's guilt in these sacred halls of judgement, I plead for your forgiveness."

[@miaashford9625]

But.....what happens if he loses...

[@blueglasses2843]

@@miaashford9625 How impudent of me for failing to prove the defendant's guilt in these sacred halls of judgement, I plead for your forgiveness.

[@miaashford9625]

@@blueglasses2843 That...that actually makes a lot of sense..

[@grackleking6413]

“It would seem that Van Zieks has a penchant for apology, Naruhodo-san.” (“Or for sarcasm...”) “Naruhodo-san! Do try to give him the benefit of the doubt!”

[@llSuperSnivyll]

"A toast, for the accused's guilt being revealed at last."

[@ShinyScarfy]

I love how instead of slamming his fist or arm on the table in frustration, he slams his whole leg on the table

[@maggintons]

The Ace attorney team played too much Symphony Of the Night on the weekends and this is what happens.

[@rikustorm13]

Lol sounds about right

[@heyoyo10gaming4]

Meanwhile, SotN Music: Wandering Ghosts

[@makhyusnimakhyusni401]

this guy only use pure logic without any underhanded tactic or abusing defence yet he still intimidating

[@adamryamizard5560]

He did verbal abuse ryunosuke and underhanded techniques many times.

[@makhyusnimakhyusni401]

@@adamryamizard5560 but not physically

[@meathir4921]

@@adamryamizard5560 He never obfuscates evidence or denies the rights of the law or the defence (even if he constantly gets frustrated by it).

[@adamryamizard5560]

@@meathir4921 he is professional.

[@seikakurumiwari]

@@adamryamizard5560 he didn't: forge evidence, burn evidence, declare an evidence as illegal, silencing witnesses (instead did the reverse by forcing Dr. Sithe, a government backed figure, out), invokes some randow law shit, Verbally abusing Ryunosuke was part of his racist tendencies, and not really relevant to his prosecuting arguments

[@heyoyo10gaming4]

Seeing an entire wall of his office covered in Wine barrels with a couple of bats hanging out in the corner is a strange feeling to describe

[@grackleking6413]

I... got jumpscared by the bats ._.

[@l.n.3372]

There's something oddly comforting that this mega goth prosecutor just casually allows Ryunosuke and tiny little Iris to examine shit in his office (like the wine barrels, the goblets and wine bottles etc.). All while this formerly intimidating prosecutor responds sarcastically to the main character's quips about him. It was hilarious to hear Barok comment on why exactly he throws around those hallowed chalices when Iris asks about it. And when Barok responds to Iris and Ryunosuke fearfully wondering if he stores corpses in those barrels, only for Barok to pout and retort that it's for wine barrels, you dunces.

[@segafan1316]

Theme so good they play it even when the man's just alluded to

[@dupin9251]

This guy is now easily one of my favorite Prosecutors. *Spoilers* Van Zieks: "He who fights with monsters should see to it that he does not become one in the process."

[@Emboarbof]

That is probably a half reference to Nietzsche. And I love it.

[@PWLfr]

Not gonna spoil but this phrase takes a whole new turn when you finish DGS2 if you think about it

[@simplisticflower8660]

PWL - it really does! As soon as I got to the end I immediately recalled that line Van Zieks made and got shivers; the amount of foreshadowing was fantastic

[@usermcskull4713]

This line also kinda foreshadows the first Ace Attorney game, as Damon Gant himself wanted to fight a monster (Joe Darke) but became one in the process.

[@derrickhaggard]

I wonder what he think when two of his descendants go down different paths as Manfred becomes a literal corrupt monster, and Franzsiska pretty much goes down the same path as the Baron himself.

[@PWLfr]

He managed to be one of my favorite prosecutors in a single case

[@kevinhanandi]

The professor case, and I thought the professor will be moriarty or an actual professor tbh

[@PWLfr]

I was talking about the Megundal case but I'm eager to finally see DGS2 translated

[@PWLfr]

Ok. DEFINITELY the best prosecutor now

[@brandonuto2]

@@PWLfr xDDD

[@averagechannelname9969]

@@PWLfr im about to start DGS2 im excited

[@dariathelazy]

Ah... What a joy it is, to savor a favorite drink and peruse the comment section filled with fellow van Zieks appreciators while listening to this majestic theme...

[@verver6]

One of the greatest compositions I’ve ever heard, everything is simply done perfectly

[@gwonamdehairoule9631]

*Slam leg on witness stand* "Pray, forgive the discourtesy of filling my hallowed chalice whilst i stand accused of murder."

[@thupam371]

that part had me cackled

[@waynestrange]

Hands down my favorite line in the game. NAY... legs down.

[@Nixahma]

Might wanna spoiler tag this, but yes, that was glorious. And he did it in the highest order of court possible.

[@gwonamdehairoule9631]

@@Nixahma I'm okay if you want to spoiler tag it, i didn't expect 50 upvotes.

[@anthonym9977]

@@gwonamdehairoule9631 well it's still in a public comment section

[@paulstillman4949]

"Legjection!"

[@ikeepwalkin]

"LEGIARI"

[@monstrous-turnabout8599]

@@ikeepwalkin but its iie in dgs

[@TheGymTutor]

Ight ima *legg* this desk

[@whereismrclean6783]

Y'all are talking about all the times Barok went for a leg slam, and yes, those moments are amazing. But my favorite Barok moment is when you reveal why the Garridebs were fighting, and the Barok's just like "Hell on earth" I don't know why that moment is so funny to me

[@adamryamizard5560]

That's because he's supposed to be the reaper or basically the thing that would never have any sign of consideration yet able to understand the situation that Garridebs into. It's almost sounds like he once had a moment having a fight with his wife or something.

[@whereismrclean6783]

To be honest, after you explained it like that, it makes a lot more sense to me. Thanks for the input!

[@adamryamizard5560]

@@whereismrclean6783 you are welcome. And that line is actually shows that van zieks isn't that cold blooded like everyone thinking.

[@blazerheata6479]

@@adamryamizard5560 makes you wonder if he ever saw his brother having a fight with his wife that way or something lol

[@adamryamizard5560]

@@blazerheata6479 probably yes although not until one of them starting to throw anything.

[@thechurchofdorime9769]

"to your future career in the circus" I see what you did there...

[@adamryamizard5560]

Ay... Capcom finally recognize the memes.

[@lucasmateus7701]

When Barok finds about the true nature of his brother and tells Ryunosuke to stop, you can feel the anguish on his eyes and his gestures. One of the best moments on the franchise.

[@JoaLoft]

RIP to all the chalices and wine bottles. You will never be forgotten.

[@mystery8820]

And so many janitors wanna quit their jobs cleaning in that courtroom.

[@XenithXenaku]

*CAPCOM* - Grim Reaper of the Western Localization

[@monstrous-turnabout8599]

Scarlet study-heroes of the translation

[@cti23gy46]

They say cases he's prosecuted, never get localized......

[@Cubicflow]

Looks like they are now huh

[@derrickhaggard]

Overruled-Great Ace Attorney Chronicles finally gets localized.

[@dongauss]

We have news

[@lizathenaa]

Will forever love this man. His competency and reasonability as a prosecutor were what interested me about him, but his character steadily grew and so did my affection towards this character. Mild spoilers, but it always breaks my heart to know that Van Zieks has always been a sweet person, just aspiring to be a competent prosecutor like his brother was. The fact that he ended up presenting himself like this was probably because he thought it would be the wisest choice to go along with the grim reaper image people pushed onto him... and he's definitely depressed about this, but attempted to play it cool nevertheless. Did no one in the British empire think about how he might had felt about the whole grim reaper image he received? He's feared and respected (because he's a high-ranking member of the British society), but nobody seemed to care about how their treatment of him might had affected his mental health. He seemed so lonely when we get to visit his office. 💔 I feel he is the kind of person who'd admit his depression as only due to his brother's passing, even though he actually thinks a lot about how other people think of him. The dialogue from the Red-headed League evidence was funny and cute, he seemed to long for a community and make friends in general as well. ❤

[@thelimesdime4506]

I dont really know why but this theme really calms me and can get me to really concentrate on work. I'm not sure if its just me but I can especially feel Van Ziek's pain here 3:42 (plus the harmonies here are phenomenal), and i think it soothes me somehow :0

[@ivycesaraceattorneyofficia6153]

Barok learned what the word impudent was the day he met Ryunosuke and hasnt stopped using it change my mind.

[@blazereaper7890]

"If there is one thing i still believe in, it's your desire to find the truth. So i shall believe in that desire in your eyes."

[@MightyDoomerChannel]

Naruhodo: *spills truth* OBJECTION Still Naruhodo: Why do I hear boss music?

[@spiffymiddleschooler36]

The scar over his eyes, the wine glasses, the charisma, the van part of his name, the obvious Edgeworth appearance, there's a little bit of every main trilogy prosecutor in him

[@deathbykonami5487]

A Regal Bow, Fist Slam, Leg Slam, Filling his chalice with wine and toasting either the Judge, Witness, or the Defense, or Hurling his full chalice at a lit candelabra and causing a small explosion. Everything Barok van Zieks does is EXTRA!!

[@Megamildman]

Whenever this played in game I kept thinking the sound effect at 0:17 was my cat meowing from the other room.

[@Emboarbof]

*Aight I'mma Leg this Desk*

[@bobbobingson1235]

when “japanese boy” is trending on twitter

[@Project308]

I just love how Barok is of the aristocracy but he always seems to make a mockery of their standards with the grace of a gentleman.

[@willprivett6729]

When it's leg day but you have a case on the same day.

[@narararamammily5386]

*Leg slamming on desk intensified*

[@Rhythm_Haruka46]

Talk about a respectable prosecutor. Uses logic, doesn't discredit the defense, and actually praises Naruhodo

[@DoodlezMusic]

And racism too!

[@Rhythm_Haruka46]

@@DoodlezMusic *okay listen I actually forgot about that* Thanks for the reminder! *he's mostly respectable with one major issue then*

[@H4CKP4CK]

that's so true he never tried to deny the facts that are laid for him

[@Rafael57YT]

I wish the reaper of the bailey became a character in fictional novels just like Sholmes and Lupin. I want to read more and more and more of him!! I'm so sad there's nothing else to read about him!!!

[@healingflower717]

"And one day, when the time comes, you will learn the answer, whether you like it or not. So... farewell, my learned Nipponese fellow. Until we meet again." *cue music

[@EccentricWolven23]

An angel with bloody hands? I think not.

[@calliefromoctober]

he’s like the least corrupt prosecutor in the series and also the most competent

[@introvert5232]

Theme of drama king himself. My favourite prosecutor after Edgeworth probably.

[@Grexius]

...Pray forgive the discourtesy of overshadowing this commendable soundtrack.

[@mudkipisbae5958]

Absolute favorite prosecutor out of them all just because he objects by simply pouring wine

[@passmethesaltplease4175]

Or slamming his leg

[@Orbitthemaster]

Naruhodō: **breathes** van Zieks: Traitorous japanese and his dark magic tricks!

[@Screwy]

The detail I find most interesting is that Barok has a deep mark on his forehead, as he's constantly wearing a furrowed brow that's completely unnatural for him. It makes later reveals hit that much harder.

[@aclarke7486]

I have started to say ‘Pray forgive the discourtesy’ in real life. I think my AA fanboyism has reached a new low...

[@blazerheata6479]

For real... I haven't found a way to use it yet but it is in the list of things fun to say in my monkey brain lol. Especially after watching Jello apocalypse's playthrough of the first game, the way they say it is so fun

[@ThePrimeMinisterOfTheBlock]

Pray forgive the discourtesy of my publicly correcting you in this hallowed comment section. You meant to say 'a new high'

[@tlozyptina1247]

I'm surprised I haven't seen it commented but, lord this has such big waltz vibes. I love it

[@SuzdalPanic]

dramatic as hell. certainly suits him though.

[@batcow3152]

This theme makes it feel like you've already lost and the reaper is personally executing the defendant in front of you

[@Bread16091]

“Pray, forgive the discourtesy of getting blood all over the witness stand whilst beheading the defendant.”

[@dartheleven2108]

I love how no one is impudent enough to dislike this masterpiece

[@DeaconBirbSpy]

Van Zieks: *[falling down the stairs]* This music: *[playing on the way down]*

[@yamisean3298]

Reverse bottle flip

[@reaperz5677]

I think the part from 1:14 to 1:50 is just, musical gold. I love it.

[@deboytommy2818]

Imagine sitting behind van zieks in the public gallery.

[@rainbowstar1238]

and then getting out of the courtroom after the trial with a massive injury on the face caused by broken glass

[@aronszabo5246]

I imagine being behind van Zieks in court is like a baseball match, where fans beat eachother up who gets to take home the thrown bottles

[@klodpraisor]

First sight: this guy seems like an ass Throughout the trial: hmm wait he’s actually reasonable End of trial: respectable man, have a good day

[@jennyann2748]

me when he gave pat another chance: **sobs** god bless you alcoholic gentleman

[@sourmeat7982]

Barok is hands down the best prosecutor in the series

[@carcosiajralexander197]

Legs down*

[@jorges.1120]

How impudent of me to throw a comment into the gallery, I plead for your forgiveness.

[@matiszachowicz2686]

How impudent of me to say that you do not need to plead for our forgiveness, I plead for your forgiveness.

[@ITAndroMedian]

@@matiszachowicz2686 If I were to stumble upon your comment and add two twopence to them... Pray, do forgive the discourtesy.

[@grackleking6413]

*screaming and a cat screeching as a result of your comment breaking in the gallery*

[@melania105]

This may be one of the best prosecutor's theme in the whole series. Another one I like is from the female judge from Miles Edgeworth: Ace Attorney Investigations 2, I believe in the fan-made translation her name is Justine Courtney.

[@EpicRedCondor]

Justine Courtney is a judge

[@juliogomesdesouza9035]

"Hey lord van zieks" "Hey" *menacing music starts playing*

[@kylepierce7225]

this song: plays me: *knows well enough there’s a hole in my argument*

[@FluffyGameplay]

If I want Barok van Zieks to step on me so goddamn bad... pray forgive the discourtesy.

[@nathanevans1382]

Pray forgive the discourtesy of my leaving of this comment, but I simply had to state how incredible this music, and all Ace Attorney music is. To Capcom's ability to make amazing music and games for this series!

[@gespenst1329]

It's really about hiring the right people.

[@ThanhTriet600]

Pardon my insolence.

[@usermcskull4713]

For sipping upon the holy grail in this crowned court.