Fooling the Fool (Ace Attorney Animation)[Paula Peroff]

[@drag0nerd]

A thesaurus to Franziska is like what therapy is to Edgeworth: DESPERATELY. NEEDED.

[@daisy12pinkanime85]

Let's be honest, Franziska and Edgeworth BOTH desperately need therapy 😂

[@heyoyo10gaming4]

Screw it, therapy for everyone! Athena gets to go through what Apollo went through at the end of Spirit of Justice!

[@matiaspereyra9392]

And yet neither has deferred to one for help

[@Fang1st]

Eh, Edgeworth is his own therapist. That or you can say each main character has a little girl that follows them around acting like their therapist, to which they themselves need therapy, but get therapy from another source, which that person needs. ... ...... ah screw it, @heyoyo10gaming4 is right, therapy for everyone! Come here Sebastian!

[@rebellemuria]

@@Fang1st Edgeworth: "After a year away, I am definitely fine and have vastly improved on where I was, I can handle discussions about co dependency and mentors and self-harm completely maturely and professionally, without bias or any personal issues coming into play." Also Edgeworth in court: "I'm going to tell this witness to follow the example of that one note I wrote."

[@hakunamatata4975]

Edgeworth comes back after a whole year to find that Maya has been kidnapped, Phoenix is a MESS and Franziska knows at least 5 synonyms for every word

[@WinstontheClown]

He also comes back after a whole year to find that Maya is locked in a cave, Phoenix fell off a bridge, and so Edgeworth had to bring her ass all the way from Germany just because he was given no choice but to play Defense

[@ZT1ST]

​@@WinstontheClownRemember: Maya was locked in a cave and someone *else* in her family was marked as the suspect. Probably the one thing that got him to think "Well, this is *probably* the same country I left - the Feys are still being suspected of murder.".

[@WinstontheClown]

@@ZT1ST yeah I guess him playing on Defense is actually kinda normal

[@ZT1ST]

@@WinstontheClown Edgeworth: "The suspect is a Fey? Well, I guess it can't hurt to defend them - they have a 2/3rds chance of being innocent in the past, so there's a decent chance that this Fey is Not Guilty too.".

[@NimhLabs]

Five synonyms of _EVERY_ word. _EVERY_ word that exists, she knows *EXACTLY* five synonyms of them. Do not think about the logistics on that one

[@cas9564]

He still won. She didn't throw the book back at him and keep using the word "fool". And she *used it in the Court IN FRONT OF HIM*

[@monochromesoul5873]

Eh, shes 18, she still learning, i think it shows good character that shes willing to.

[@Tagiafanueu]

Hiiiìiiiiii😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Tagiafanueu]

What is a BOoK uwiq9191919

[@SHARPSPEED]

And after this probably won the case, too.

[@AriesZero]

​@@monochromesoul5873SHE'S 18?? I thought she was like, late 20s at most!

[@mertensiam3384]

I ADORE the way Franny was hesitating at the gift, and saying "what is it?" I don't know why, but it really shows how much you understood her character

[@arbetor12]

Something tells me her daddy didn't give her gifts on her birthday and Christmas. Well... maybe except the whip

[@neonal18]

She’s probably not used to receiving genuine kindness in general- there’s always a catch when you’re raised to believe you have to be perfect in every way and act accordingly. Unfortunately there was definitely a catch here 😂

[@mertensiam3384]

@@neonal18 and yet she ended up liking the gift after the initial shock

[@Dr.Starbound]

@@arbetor12 In the anime and manga Manfred spoils her. I'd guess that he passed some of his perfectionist tendancies onto her through some form of abuse but It's pretty hard to tell where that began or what form it took.

[@goyavoyage]

This!! I felt like this really made me think of the Franziska that appears beneath the veneer of perfection, and this little way of showing it was all it took!

[@thomanator1000]

I absolutely love how you captured Wrights tendency to be a jerk. The man cant go five minuites without sassing someone and im so glad that someone captures it. :)

[@MizunoKetsuban]

To be fair, he knows when to keep his mouth shut. He still says it in his head without hesitation but he doesn't always vocalize it.

[@trucygramarye6319]

​@@MizunoKetsuban Ryunosuke has something similar. He is a little nervous and polite, but sometimes his inner thoughts are even more disturbing than the thoughts of Phoenix or Apollo

[@Dr.Starbound]

@@trucygramarye6319 To be fair, TGAAC has Susato and Sholmes hear some of his internal monologue, so it's at least partially likely that he's whispering it. Rather than just thinking it.

[@abbymems]

This actually happens across the series I think. I'm pretty sure there are times where Maya or Mia respond to something Phoenix definitely thought.

[@kingtut5154]

@@Dr.Starbound I like to imagine he just has like absolutely no poker face, and its just stupid easy to guess what he is thinking

[@KyleRayner12]

Someone tells her about mixing it up, and she starts doing that thing high-schoolers do where she uses a different synonym *every* time, to the point where it sounds awkward.

[@ShadowdaHedgie11]

I mean if someone gave me a thesaurus, I'd that just to spite them xP

[@matiaspereyra9392]

PHOENIX WRIGHT, YOU DUMMY, FOOL, ABSOLUTE BUFFOON...

[@_pitako]

"You halfwit, you blockheaded cretin dreaming numbskulled dreams"

[@CrimsonMey]

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Mr Phoenix Wright. I grow tired of the imbecilic dunderheadedness of the braindead bozos of this dumbass country. - Franny with thesaurus

[@CosmicStarlyte]

Oh God. I think I'm guilty of this.

[@Pefonmo]

Okay I love the implication that Franziska using "fool" so much is not just a character quirk, but also because she is from Germany and doesn't know many english words.

[@TheGreenThunder1607]

From my experience, germans are actually very well versed in the english language

[@Wesmoen]

​@@TheGreenThunder1607I mean, there is always that one outlier. :')

[@shivamarya5225]

It depends on how much English movies you watch, for ex some people only learn English like Americans learn Spanish which is just passable and some watch English shows or movies and use English social media so they know a lot more

[@TitanJonkler]

@@TheGreenThunder1607yeah but you gotta remember the structure of German and English are different

[@dagoose.]

@@shivamarya5225do you usually have classes in school for english, i know in schools in the Netherlands, a foreign language is necessary, which usually is English

[@StanRain]

April 1 is usually my "avoid the Internet day". But this is the BEST April "Fools" thing I've ever seen, period. I love this.

[@shanegiorgio4713]

I get that. Most of the channels I watch thankfully go for either the 'high quality joke' or 'the joke is that the video is completely serious' kind of videos, but I know there are a lot of really shallow clickbaity videos all over the place as well

[@jeffbenton6183]

This is legendary Thanks

[@SilverMontegiu]

I love how AA community just collectively agrees that Franziska's tendency to use the word "fool" is a result of her limited english vocabulary

[@Gunzblazer44]

No joke. In the game I swear she used it like 5 times in every 3rd sentence

[@badrinath5306]

She's apparentally German so yeah it sort of makes sense. Why would she even know a deep English Vocabulary?

[@Pridestein2009]

A foolish fool who foolishly thinks they can win this foolishly foolish case full of foolishly foolish fools

[@GodOfGames523]

@@badrinath5306 Germans tend to be some of the best speaker english outside of an actual English speaking country

[@valentds]

@@GodOfGames523 you forget one thing... ace attorney should've been japan, not america, that's what the translation did

[@Dr.Starbound]

Best Ace Attorney animation yet! I love the subtle accent for Franzika.

[@8edhead]

thank you !! i thought no one would notice it because it was so subtle LOL

[@Drace_The_Ace]

Franzika

[@erdood3235]

What's that accent?

[@Yuni-is-Schrodingers-Fox]

The only two acceptable accents for Franny are either so subtle you can barely notice it or so over the top you can barely understand her

[@JonCausithONS]

@@8edhead Honestly I love your voices for both Maya AND Franziska ; 10/10 for both!

[@JoshtheOverlander]

It's honestly really sweet that despite the embarrassment of the gift, she still accepted it and genuinely made an effort to use it.

[@omersharon7847]

"Oh, how a buffoonish buffoon makes a buffoonish face while dreaming buffoonishly buffoonish dreams"

[@JayAshBranAudioScripts]

The Buffoonery!

[@manuelinstructions5396]

“ well, well, well isn’t it phoenix wright? The idiotic idiot showing his idiotic idiot face believing he can win this idiots idiotic case.”

[@ourlordandsaviorsquirtle3278]

Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo

[@KittyKatty999]

Just you wait for that book to become *CRUCIAL EVIDENCE* in a trial

[@arbetor12]

Probably to stop maya from getting accused of murder for the 15 millionth time

[@valentds]

it will not be the first time lol

[@cryoflip5841]

Trial would have a witness say something about how Franny called them an imbecile before she got the book and thats what blows the case wide open

[@dakotasan8719]

“Franziska, this court finds you guilty of assaulting Mr. Wright with a thesaurus, you are hereby sentenced to twelve months of anger management”

[@KittyKatty999]

@@cryoflip5841 PFTTT, would not be off brand XD

[@luccasgill3314]

It’s Franziska’s day!!

[@mrfoxly6833]

(Side note: Today is April 1st)

[@JackCipherCreations]

My headcanon was always that since Franziska grew up in Germany, she didn't learn more English than what she deemed absolutely necessary for the purpose of insulting anyone who crosses her.

[@Unownshipper]

Ah, that characteristic teutonic efficiency...

[@Karvosh]

I mean some of the first things you learn when picking up a new language are the swear words. Maybe "fool" was the only one she realized she could use in the courtroom :P

[@agatarak6075]

I like the fact that he actually took the time to nicely wrap the present

[@DracoMagnius]

Dedication to the bit is real.

[@dreadyoshi02]

That small part where Phoenix and Maya exchange looks before he hands over the gift is one of my favourite bits about this

[@rainingcomplete3018]

“Don’t do it bro please”

[@andrewfox5663]

The baby duck on the thesaurus matching the one on the cover of the evidence law book from Rise from the Ashes is so good👌

[@StickMaster500]

Maybe Von Karma will be able to use that thesaurus to make chemicals in the chemical factory

[@Thegoldenwizard630]

Maybe then we will finally know what Grossburg was doing at the boat house

[@DParkerNunya]

​@@Thegoldenwizard630 Oh please, everyone knows that Grossberg is actually Don Tigre in disguise!

[@rohudaboss4060]

VON KARMA, NO

[@Riverr5]

I’m loving this reply chain. Dan truly has changed the fandom for the better.

[@if.they.call.me.a.slvt89]

VON PHARMA, NO!

[@Degdreams]

I mean honestly... The ability to use "fool" seven times in one sentence and still have it make sense is actually impressive.

[@s0phi3e]

The potential of a Phoenix and Franziska sort of friendship is everything to me, so I adore this haha

[@demonprincess9680]

Phoenix tells a bad joke to Edgeworth - Maya signals him to stop before the punchline Phoenix panics as he tries to put together a case - Maya reminds him of the basic and important information he neglected to review including his own client Phoenix tries to give a thesaurus to Franziska - Maya signals him that it's a bad idea When did Maya become the voice of reason?

[@shimyku7820]

Heh, not exactly : after all, she's still Ms. Honorary Lawyer

[@maiselph7456]

During Edgeworth's trial in the first game, if you attempt to show him the photo of his father, Maya stops you. (I'm sorry, but I was stuck and just tried showing everything to everyone)

[@jeffbenton6183]

​@@maiselph7456I'm gonna try that now (Wait, maybe I already did)

[@zacharywooden2113]

Maya's internal panic before Phoenix goes ahead with his plan is fantastic

[@bowenwangs]

this is EXACTLY how I would expect von karma to sound

[@carton5235]

Phoenix's plot to win the case by getting Franziska arrested for assault with a weapon is going PERFECTLY.

[@ill_hex8103]

Franziska strikes me as the person that would blame her losses as flukes cause she spent most of the time translating her thoughts through fourteen different languages.

[@dreadpiraterobertsnumba5]

Thank you for sparing us from just how much she'd ACTUALLY use the word *fool.*

[@MrFlame-zk5cy]

no... NO! SHE WAS SO CLOSE! SHE ALMOST LEARNED NEW WORDS!

[@ella_cupcake]

I love that she seems offended by the gift but still uses it

[@drangc0bex119]

She was gonna whip him at some point in the trail anyway Phoenix was just speedrunning this.

[@dard2240]

I belive she does have more insults then just *foolish* one, but i like idea that she tries to hide her lack of vocabulary by being all cocky. It's like she watched Samurai Jack in her youth and all she could remember is "FOOOOOOOOOOOOlish samurai!".

[@dard2240]

I also love that greatest pain of Phoenix is not being whiplashed, but to comprehend her lack of original insults.

[@morgant.dulaman8733]

Watching that show actually gives her less excuse for using the same line so often, given the Scotsman's flair for creative (and very long) insults.

[@annoying_HK_guy]

​@@morgant.dulaman8733 To be fair........children don't know how to use most of Scotsman insult correctly for that moment

[@morgant.dulaman8733]

@@annoying_HK_guy Fair enough.

[@reptiliannoizezz.413]

​@@morgant.dulaman8733 Thanks for the mental image of Franzy with a Scottish accent xd Ah yes... Francine MacKarma

[@StudleySnargle]

My favorite parodies are ones that make fun of the source material, AND are perfectly “in-character” to the source material lol Like imagine this is something that would actually happen in universe😂

[@Markthewolf23]

The fact that she still used it despite it being an insult is hilarious

[@BottomOfTheDumpsterFire]

One - I love the proportions you gave Franziska Two - She should be arrested for assault and battery

[@Introbulus]

She has whipped every single individual in this court of law at least a dozen *dozen* times by now. She should be arrested for Gross Assautl and Battery.

[@ultimatefree8637]

Poor Phoenix, this man gets whipped, have cups of coffee thrown at him, and gets call a fool several times for just doing his job. When will justice be served to this poor man.

[@RevelationsPrimo]

Those proportions make her mommy 🥺

[@emilia8706]

3 she can whip me any time~

[@DarkOverlord96]

I'm honestly still in awe by the animation in these, they *REALLY* look like official animations Capcom would produce and share on their official accounts.

[@CitrusArchitect]

Animation is incredibly expressive, as usual. Well done!

[@dvuediniy]

0:28 i like the idea of phoenix presenting evidence by throwing it at people

[@Edgeworth992]

Throws missile at Lotta hart

[@trygveplaustrum4634]

That is impressively smooth animation, to match the quality voice acting and humor. This deserves to skyrocket!

[@professorsassafras]

Fransika von karma seems like the type of person who is so obsessed with her work. And just socializing, taking up a hobby or jusr plain occasionally grabbing a coffee woth Phoenix and Edgeworth outside of work would work wonders.

[@Jupiter-T]

Yeah especially being so young. The thing about "prodigies" is that they often have little life experience outside of the thing they've been practicing. Franziska strikes me as an 18-year-old who has yet to define herself as anything other than a prosecutor. It's her whole life. I was no prodigy as a teenager, but when I went to college, I had a very one-minded perspective - success in my goals and talents was all I wanted. I think it's totally possible for someone like Franziska to mellow out and become a better person within a matter of years if they have the right influences and self-reflection.

[@toasterfart339]

YESSS THANK YOU I CAN FINALLY HAVE A VOICE TO READ FRANZISKAS LINES

[@toasterfart339]

I'm unoriginal so I just mimic y'alls voice dubs when doing my playthroughs :)

[@toasterfart339]

I have been STRUGGLING with Franziska.

[@tonystank3091]

I've been reading them in the Game Grumps voice. "Zis is vhere your balls vill go. Vhere zhey vill be khuashed."

[@Mswordx23]

She has a voice clip in the game

[@radiation8000]

the animation is flawless!! this is so good! franziska is so pretty, as always

[@aquamarie3117]

She was really quick to find the word

[@JJ_R]

What better character for an April Fools video, than the woman who says “Fool” more than anybody else ever? Happy April Prank Day!!

[@FalconTwyn]

Thanks, I hate it so far! 😃

[@Nowolf]

happy april.... *flip flip flip* buffoon day!

[@Unownshipper]

Wow... I was so busy being blown away by the incredible animation that I didn't even make that connection with the day. Well done.

[@deathtogabi3867]

killer b has entered the chat

[@mothmansboyfriend]

I love the detail of Phoenix tossing the gift at Franziska instead of just handing it to her

[@acballi4478]

I think we all need to appreciate more that Phoenix brought her flowers when she was shot, and she made fun of him for it. Great moment for both of them.

[@jairoliradeamorimjr3262]

Oh, I get it. Today is April Fool's. The favourite day of Franziska

[@falconeshield]

Foolish fool of a tok!

[@WiIhelmScream]

You are the type of animator that needs more attention.

[@rainofstars00]

okay but the colours and animation are SO INCREDIBLY NICE here oh my GOD they're a delight to watch

[@dan.9093]

The attention to detail in 0:38 when you can glimpse Phoenix's scars

[@Sara_Hohman]

Honestly a very thoughtful gift, Phoenix gave her a way to use more insults in court.

[@Chaos_Vergil]

I love that it wasn't just ANY thesaurus; It was a thesaurus for kids, a good way of not only calling her inexperienced at being an attorney, but also the fact that she's still too young lol.

[@EruYagami]

Missed opportunity to use the iconic “Take that!” shout, when throwing the present at Von Karma.

[@Luketheduke-f5b]

I can’t Believe Phoenix is defending Maya in turnabout fools

[@Luketheduke-f5b]

Btw I have been a big fan of ace attorney for 2 years and your videos are the absolute best great videos great humour thank you

[@Enders1]

Wow, you've improved so much. I thought your animation was already good back then, you've outdone yourself even further

[@noratheelk3729]

Beautiful!!! I love Franziska with my whole heart.

[@Goatman_Gamer]

Hell yeah! I was hoping for more of these!

[@Monhamd1000]

Phoenix actually trolled her, i'm impressed.

[@FNVF1313]

The animation for this is more smooth than it has any right to be. Good job

[@l3nsman]

The animation quality is noticably more fluid. Love it!

[@IcanoGihoren]

My lord, your animation is so smooth! They all move so naturally. And, of course, the voice acting is totally on point as always. 10/10

[@TheLastArbiter]

I love the animation style, it’s so good

[@smugsneasel]

I need more Franziska in my life. Not because I'm attracted to her type of character, but seeing Nick have to deal with her nonsense and then beat her is such a great dynamic.

[@redballoon9007]

So you want to see her more….so you can see her fail. Whatever floats your boat, I guess….

[@facepwnagewtf]

Your animations are so clean. I love this Phoenix Wright series. Also 100% worth it.

[@madisonfriesen2543]

The thesaurus gift was perfect! And the fact that she used it!! 😂😂

[@GsusIsKing]

Why is the animation so smooth!? Not even big budget television shows are that good...

[@elsie8757]

I thought for SURE it was gonna be another entry in the Candy Wrapper Joke saga (not that I'm disappointed of course, this is amazing, Franzy my beloved)

[@abdelali9279]

More Phoenix Wright animations, we're truly blessed!

[@TheSpectralFX]

Only a Von Karma could pick an English Thesaurus for kid and pick the most French word in there to use.

[@ClarinetEnthusiast]

I have been so addicted to the Ace Attorney games that I’m just speedrunning through all the games, and I’m nearly done with T&T. I love puzzle games as well, I like games in general where I have to think. And being able to watch these fan animations knowing it’ll be spoiler free is just the cherry on top haha.

[@superdimentiobrolyX]

why does this joke capture all 3 characters on a deeper level so correctly

[@TayoEXE]

I think Phoenix is a Masochist. He takes prosecutor and witness abuse oddly well. The wig, the coffee, the whipping, etc.

[@HeWillBeComing]

This should be its own show. It has that microphone quality and distance.

[@W0lfbaneShikaisc00l]

Edgeworth: Watch out, she might slip up and call the Judge a Umpire! Phoenix: You're just jealous I thought of it first!

[@TheXell]

Maya: "Was it worth it?" Judge: "It has come to my attention that the prosecutor *assaulted* the defence-lawyer in the lobby! Phoenix: "Oh yeah." Or at least, this is what WOULD happen outside of AA's clown-shoes logic.

[@JoshtheOverlander]

Maybe if the judge wasn't a hack that regularly gets easily influenced by witnesses and prosecutors...

[@SilverMontegiu]

Implying Franziska didn't assault Phoenix right in front of the judge

[@DracoMagnius]

Implying that Franziska didn't assault the judge the second he tried to hold her accountable.

[@trucygramarye6319]

Is it wrong that I want a full AA series with that animation style-

[@yeetman4268]

This video deserves way more views than it gets, I love these animations, and I can't wait to see more from you!

[@richardsapingo1828]

That gift toss was pretty smooth.

[@trenthulkinberry7526]

Literally gave her more ammo so she can use something else besides what she has

[@Daore05]

THE WAY YOUR ANIMATION PROGRESSED OH MY GOD, I FEEL LIKE A PROUD PARENT

[@Sangin_Hanjin]

The animation you made was a light falling into the pitch darkness of the depression I was in. Thank you. I hope there will be more

[@aquamarie3117]

OKAY I JUST WATCHED WITH SOUND UP. THE BOO-WOMP WSS PRICELESS DEAR LORD

[@DaftBrian1]

After all these years, I’ve finally got around to playing these games. I thought the fandom wouldn’t be active or I could just find a few old clips. Lo and behold fresh and funny animations as little as THIS WEEK?! I’m so happy and looking forward to more of these!!

[@eatingsockswithbacon2996]

phoenix: does anything von karma: *FOOL*

[@bluelfsuma]

Paula Peroff's animation is so freaking good, gah. I love these videos. Y'all are talented.

[@pyromare4879]

Phoenix: if you're gonna insult me at least do it properly

[@Henshingod]

Holy shit this is amazing.

[@sansventura7199]

God I love her…

[@Sansser1f]

you gotta respect how smooth the animation is

[@Bobataeislife]

*”Fool”*

[@kokroughtoss1257]

She's needed this FOR YEARS!!!!

[@Creepie-Cake]

THEY'RE BACK! Also Paula's style has evolved, it looks so good! 💝

[@breadloafing3255]

Love love LOVE how Franziska is animated 😍😍😍 These animations are always worth rewatching because its very satisfying how smooth and dynamic it is while catching some of the subtle things like when maya is shaking her head before Phoenix hands over the gift. Hilarious lmao

[@kalorathekau]

I love Franziska! What a well-animated little short :)

[@Unownshipper]

The expressions, the movements! It's all so detailed and smooth!!🤩 And the comedy itself, straightforward yet impactful... like a whip!

[@salemfondo7414]

I love how expressoinate you make the characters. Your art style is super impressive!

[@voidmatic]

everything about this is perfect. the voices, mannerisms, expressions, absolutely fantastic omg

[@convalaria]

The style of their faces reminds me of the ghost and molly mcgee Maya especially

[@louissimonlefebvre8254]

This is amazing. The animation the delivery the jokes. Everything is so great, top notch work from everyone involved!

[@michaeltsang1748]

Phoenix just smiling smugly as Franzy opened her gift was amazing. No pain, no gain.

[@nfeere]

Animation so clean it did my dishes 😂