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| name = Godot
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| name = Godot
| caption = Godot, as he appears in ''Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations''.
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| series = [[Ace Attorney]]
| caption = Godot in ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy]]''
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| first = ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations]]'' (2004)
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| creator = [[Shu Takumi]]
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| voice = {{Ubl|'''English'''|James C. Wilson (game)<br>[[Brandon Potter]] (anime)|'''Japanese'''|[[Hideki Kamiya]] (game)<br>[[Hiroaki Hirata]] (anime)}}
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| designer = Tatsurō Iwamoto
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| voice = '''Japanese''':<br>[[Hideki Kamiya]] (game)<br>[[Hiroaki Hirata]] (anime)<br>'''English''':<br>James C. Wilson (game)<br>[[Brandon Potter]] (anime)
| full_name = Diego Armando
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'''Diego Armando''', or simply {{nihongo|'''Godot'''|ゴドー|Godō|lead=yes}}, is a fictional character in the ''[[Ace Attorney]]'' series. He is a prosecutor, appearing only in the third game in the series, ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations]]''. He has tanned skin, white hair, and an electronic visor. He drinks a large quantity of [[coffee]], often drinking up to 17 cups per trial, per his words.
{{nihongo|'''Godot'''|ゴドー|Godō|lead=yes}} is a character in the 2004 [[video game]] ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations]]''. He is a prosecutor who faces off against protagonist and defense attorney [[Phoenix Wright]], whom he bears a bitterness towards and refers to as "Mr. Trite." He wears a mask with a red visor and drinks coffee abundantly. His true identity is that of {{nihongo foot|'''''Diego Armando'''''|神乃木荘龍||lit. Sōryū Kaminogi|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}}, a former lover and co-worker of [[Mia Fey]], and he seeks revenge against Phoenix due to his failure to protect her, and against [[Dahlia Hawthorne]] for putting him in a coma.


He was created by [[Shu Takumi]] and designed by Tatsurō Iwamoto, both of whom considering him their favorite character. The first details of the character were that he wore a mask and had white hair, with the mask playing into the conclusion of Godot's mystery. Iwamoto based him on multiple characters, including [[Roy Batty]] from the film ''[[Blade Runner]]''. His theme, "Fragrance of Dark Coffee," was composed by Noriyuki Iwadare, who created a song that he felt evoked a jazz cafe after learning about Godot's interest in coffee. He was voiced by [[Hideki Kamiya]], who aspired to voice a character in the series as early as ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice for All|Justice for All]]''. Godot has received generally positive reception, identified as one of the most popular characters in the series, with one writer believing that his philosophy and quotations contributed to this popularity. His theme song was a popular one, often played at concerts and live performances for the series.
==Design==
Godot is voiced by [[Hideki Kamiya]] in the Japanese version of ''Trials and Tribulations'',<ref>{{cite web|last=Petitte |first=Omri |url=http://www.bitmob.com/articles/768 |title=5 Hit Points: Hideki Kamiya (Bayonetta) |publisher=Bitmob.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815171516/http://bitmob.com/articles/768 |archivedate=2011-08-15 |df= }}</ref> and by James C. Wilson in the English version. In an interview with Japanese Entertainment website Nihongogo, Ace Attorney art director Tatsuro Iwamoto revealed Godot's visual appearance was based on [[Roy Batty]] played by [[Rutger Hauer]] in the movie ''[[Blade Runner]]''.<ref>http://nihongogo.com/2013/09/tatsuro-iwamoto-x-nihongogo-interview-japan-expo-2013-1st-impact/</ref> Godot is said to be based on the eponymous character from [[Samuel Beckett]]'s play ''[[Waiting for Godot]]''.<ref name="gr"/> In his Godot design, he wears a white tie with a striped vest over a forest green shirt, along with black [[sleeve garters]]. He also wears black slacks and black shoes as well. Most noticeable of his attire is an electronic visor adorned over his eyes, with a silver shell and three red lenses going across it. He has tanned skin, white hair, and light facial hair. As Diego, he wears similar clothing; the differences being that his tie is black and his shirt is red, chromatic opposites of his clothes as Godot. Additionally, he lacks the visor and has dark hair. In both incarnations, he enjoys coffee and drinks it from a mug during a trial.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
Godot first appears in ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations]]'' as a [[prosecutor]] and rival to protagonist [[Phoenix Wright]]. He holds a bitterness towards Phoenix and refers to him as "Mr. Trite." His real name is Diego Armando, a former defense attorney and associate of Phoenix's late mentor, [[Mia Fey]]. He blames Phoenix for failing to protect her. Godot was in a coma at the time due to being poisoned by [[Dahlia Hawthorne]], the murderer of Mia's first trial who Mia failed to convict. When he awoke, he discovered a plot to kill Mia's sister, [[Maya Fey]], involving the channeling of Dahlia's ghost. Godot intervened with Mia and Maya's mother, [[Misty Fey]], to stop it. On the planned day of the murder, Misty channeled Dahlia's spirit, and Godot killed Misty. His involvement in Misty's killing was ultimately proven by Phoenix, earning Godot's respect.
Godot appears in the second episode of ''Trials and Tribulations'' as the prosecuting attorney, swearing revenge against protagonist [[Phoenix Wright (character)|Phoenix Wright]] and purposely mispronouncing his last name as "Trite" instead of "Wright" (Maruhodou in Japanese, for Naruhodou). He is defeated twice in this episode, and again in the third episode. In the fourth episode, a defense attorney by the name of {{nihongo|Diego Armando|神乃木 荘龍|Kaminogi Sōryū}} accompanies defense attorney [[List of Ace Attorney characters#Mia Fey|Mia Fey]] as she defends a person accused of murder. He has brown hair and drinks copious amounts of coffee. Mia and Armando developed a short-lived romance together. He is eventually revealed to be Godot, and that he was put into a coma by Dahlia Hawthorne, who poisoned him. The poison damaged his nervous system, and when he awoke from his coma five years later, he was nearly blind, his hair pure white, and Mia Fey was deceased. He donned the visor that he wears as a result, changing his name to Godot, and becoming a prosecuting attorney in order to get revenge on Phoenix for failing to protect her as well as protect Mia's younger sister, [[Maya Fey]]. In the fifth episode, his identity is revealed as Armando, and it is revealed that he killed the children's book author Elise Deauxnim, the name Mia and Maya's mother, [[List of Ace Attorney characters#Misty Fey|Misty Fey]], adopts, in order to save Maya from Dahlia, who was channeled into Misty's body.
After the trial, Godot gave Maya the tip he gave Mia, "The only time a lawyer can cry is when it's all over," and shares one last cup of coffee with Wright and they both state it was the best coffee they have ever had. In addition, Godot pronounces Wright's name correctly for the first time. Wright becomes upset that he was unable to save Godot, but Mia, being channeled by Pearl Fey, assures him that he saved Godot in a way that had nothing to do with life or death.


==Concept and creation==
Godot, along with [[Franziska von Karma]] and Miles Edgeworth, appears as cards in [[Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'s Heroes and Heralds Mode, along with an alternate costume for Phoenix Wright based on his outfit. Godot also appears in the second season of the ''[[Ace Attorney (anime)|Ace Attorney]]'' anime series, voiced by [[Hiroaki Hirata]] in Japanese and [[Brandon Potter]] in English, which adapts the events of ''Trials and Tribulations''.<ref>https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-03-15/ace-attorney-anime-gets-2nd-season-this-fall/.129044</ref><ref>http://www.ytv.co.jp/animegyakuten/character/godo.html</ref>
Godot was created by [[Shu Takumi]], who identified Godot as his favorite character.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201902210035/ |title=巧舟Dと江城Pに聞く！「逆転裁判123 成歩堂セレクション」発売記念のミニインタビューをお届け！ |work=Gamer |last=Rina |first=Asami |date=February 21, 2019 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727012924/https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201902210035/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Godot was originally meant to drink bourbon whiskey and smoke cigarettes in order to match his "hard-boiled" image, but this was changed to coffee due to concerns that this could be a bad influence on kids.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.capcomusa.com/zeroobjections/blog/2014/10/31/ace-attorney-trilogy---surprising-tidbits-you-never-knew |title=Ace Attorney Trilogy – Surprising Tidbits You Never Knew! |work=[[Capcom|Capcom USA]] |last=Hsu |first=Janet |date=October 31, 2014 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=May 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502145145/https://news.capcomusa.com/zeroobjections/blog/2014/10/31/ace-attorney-trilogy---surprising-tidbits-you-never-knew |url-status=live }}</ref> When designing Godot's role in the story, Takumi always meant for him to be the final villain, with the design of his red mask coming before this and inspiring the direction of the confrontation between Phoenix and Godot.<ref name="Shmup"/> Godot's theme, "Fragrance of Dark Coffee," was composed by Noriyuki Iwadare. He chose to make it similar to the kind of song a person would hear at a jazz cafe after hearing coffee mentioned in relation to Godot, feeling that a coffee shop would suit Godot well.<ref name="Famitsu"/>

Godot was designed by Tatsurō Iwamoto, who considered him his favorite character design he created.<ref name="Moe"/> Godot came from the idea of having a character wear a mask.<ref name="Gamer">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201405030002/ |title=【逆転裁判123 成歩堂セレクション総力特集】お気に入りはゴドー検事！キャラ誕生の経緯や開発当時の思い出に迫った「逆転裁判 123」デザイナー・岩元辰郎氏へインタビュー |work=Gamer |last=Kondo |first=Tomoko |date=May 3, 2014 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=May 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516033215/https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201405030002/ |url-status=live }}</ref> When he was first instructed to design the character, the parameters involved only that he wear a mask and have white hair.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/075/75474/ |title=『逆転検事』の最新イラストも飛び出した「逆転裁判 特別法廷2008」本日開廷!! |work=[[Dengeki|Dengeki Online]] |date=April 20, 2008 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804122753/https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/075/75474/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In designing Godot, he aimed to make a "cool older brother" type of character, basing his design on multiple other designs, including [[Roy Batty]] from the film ''[[Blade Runner]]'' and Koji Sato from the film ''[[Black Rain (1989 American film)|Black Rain]]''. He stated that the visor was his favorite [[mecha anime and manga|mecha anime]], and that he took everyone he really admired and combined them into Godot, which was what made him feel so connected to Godot.<ref name="Moe">{{cite web |url=http://gaming.moe/?p=1163 |title=Interview: Tatsuro Iwamoto, Ace Attorney Art Director |work=Gaming.Moe |last=Kemps |first=Heide |date=September 12, 2015 |accessdate=August 4, 2024}}</ref> He was excited while drawing Godot, thinking he was such a cool character, particularly enjoying the idea of having coffee slide in from off-screen.<ref name="Shmup">{{cite web |url=https://shmuplations.com/aceattorney3/ |title=Ace Attorney 3: Trials and Tribulations - 2004 Developer Interview |work=Gyakuten Saiban 3 Shinsou Kaimei guidebook |date=2004 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703001112/https://shmuplations.com/aceattorney3/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Due to a scene of [[Manfred von Karma]], a character from ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney]]'', talking about having a granddaughter, and Franziska being a daughter to him, he speculated she must have an older brother or sister. This led to him labeling Godot as Fransiska's older brother, but Takumi ignored this.<ref name="Gamer"/>

Godot is voiced in Japanese by [[Hideki Kamiya]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2009/09/27/37853.html |title=【TGS2009】『ゴースト トリック』ステージイベント一般公開日、スペシャルゲストは神谷英樹氏 |work=Inside Games |date=September 29, 2009 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804122751/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2009/09/27/37853.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Kamiya, being a fan of the series, wanted to voice a character in [[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice for All|the second game]], being given the role of Godot in ''Trials and Tribulations''.<ref name="Shmup"/><ref name="Dengeki">{{cite web |url=https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/197/197765/ |title=『逆転裁判』の思い出話も飛び出した!? 『ゴースト トリック』イベントレポ |work=[[Dengeki|Dengeki Online]] |date=September 26, 2009 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804122752/https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/197/197765/ |url-status=live }}</ref> During recording, Kamiya was told by Takumi that he was a hard-boiled kind of character. Kamiya tried to adapt the dialogue to say "objection, baby!" from this; Takumi liked the take, but due to it not fitting on screen, they couldn't use it.<ref name="ONM">{{cite web |url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/58163/features/interview-shu-takumi-on-the-phoenix-wright-trilogy/?page=2 |title=Interview: Shu Takumi on the Phoenix Wright trilogy |page=2 |work=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]] |last=Castle |first=Matthew |date=June 16, 2014 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008002609/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/58163/features/interview-shu-takumi-on-the-phoenix-wright-trilogy/?page=2 |archivedate=October 8, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Dengeki"/>


==Reception==
==Reception==
Godot has received generally positive reception, recognized as among the most popular characters in the series by ''Real Sound'' staff.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://realsound.jp/tech/2018/09/post-254972_2.html |title=『逆転裁判123 成歩堂セレクション』マルチプラットフォーム化！ 驚きの情報続出「特別法廷2018」レポート |work=Real Sound |date=September 24, 2018 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804122751/https://realsound.jp/tech/2018/09/post-254972_2.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Famitsu]]'' writer Kawachi felt that he was a particularly unforgettable character, stating that he felt both mysterious and imposing. He felt that players would become even more enamored with him after learning his true identity.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/news/202401/23331718.html |title=『逆転裁判3』20周年。過去と現在の事件が絡み合ってひとつに収束していく展開は鳥肌モノでした【今日は何の日？】 |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |author=Kawachi |date=January 23, 2024 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=April 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430144606/https://www.famitsu.com/news/202401/23331718.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Den Fami Nico Gamer'' writer Duckhead felt that Godot was a more popular character than Phoenix, himself preferring Godot.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/kikakuthetower/231220c |title=とにかくキャラクターが個性的な『逆転裁判』シリーズの魅力を『逆転裁判456 王泥喜セレクション』とともに1万字で語りたい |work=Den Fami Nico Gamer |author=Duckhead |date=December 20, 2023 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804122752/https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/kikakuthetower/231220c |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Anime News Network'' writer Rebecca Silverman felt that while Godot's true identity was not hard to figure out, his motivations made him more well-rounded, feeling that he was not a "textbook villain." She also praised his English voice performance, stating that voice actor Brandon Potter has "just the right amount of smarm."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ace-attorney-season-2/dvd/bd-parts-1/.154608 |title=Ace Attorney Season 2 DVD/BD Parts 1 & 2 - Review |work=Anime News Network |last=Silverman |first=Rebecca |date=December 27, 2019 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=February 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224054323/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ace-attorney-season-2/dvd/bd-parts-1/.154608 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''IT Media'' staff interviewed a lawyer who spent years aspiring to be one after playing ''Ace Attorney''. In this interview, the lawyer, Nezzu, stated that he found Godot to be a cool character who influenced him, particularly in his enjoyment of extra-strong black coffee.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1901/20/news018.html |title=「憧れの人は成歩堂龍一」 ゲーム「逆転裁判」がきっかけで弁護士を志し、17年後、見事夢かなえた人を取材 |work=IT Media |author=Kikka |date=January 20, 2019 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804122751/https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1901/20/news018.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
Godot's appearance in ''Trials and Tribulations'' has been met with highly positive reception, stated by [[Game Informer]] that some believe him to be the "best prosecutor in the series."<ref>{{cite web|last=Vore |first=Bryan |url=http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/05/10/ace-attorney-part-three-up-on-wiiware.aspx |title=Ace Attorney Part Three Up On WiiWare - News |publisher=GameInformer.com |date=2010-05-10 |accessdate=2010-09-19}}</ref> A coffee mug based on Godot's was made by Capcom for sale.<ref>{{cite web|author=Spencer . February 28, 2009 . 11:28am |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/28/goodies-in-the-miles-edgeworth-ds-box-set/ |title=Goodies In The Miles Edgeworth DS Box Set // Siliconera |publisher=Siliconera.com |date=2009-02-28 |accessdate=2010-09-19}}</ref> GameZone editor Marissa Meli called Godot "one of the more memorable characters in the series" and compared his visor to that of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' character [[Geordi La Forge]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wii.gamezone.com/reviews/item/phoenix_wright_ace_attorney_trials_and_tribulations/ |title=Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations Review &#124; GameZone.com |publisher=Wii.gamezone.com |date=2010-07-28 |accessdate=2010-09-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100808095602/http://wii.gamezone.com/reviews/item/phoenix_wright_ace_attorney_trials_and_tribulations/ |archivedate=2010-08-08 |df= }}</ref> [[GameDaily]] listed him as the 21st best [[Capcom]] character, stating that he is one of Phoenix's "most feared opponents," citing his "high level of confidence" and his "electronic [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Cyclops]]-ish visor."<ref>{{cite web| author=Workman, Robert |url=http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/top-25-capcom-characters-of-all-time/?page=5 |title=Top 25 Capcom Characters of All Time |publisher=GameDaily |date=2008-09-26 |accessdate=2010-09-19|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408003949/http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/top-25-capcom-characters-of-all-time?page=5&cp=3|archivedate=April 8, 2009}}</ref> NGamer UK editor Matthew Castle praised Godot as "brilliant," stating that his "quiet coffee sipping approach and woozy jazz theme" was a "breath of fresh air" compared to the prosecutor from the previous game, [[Franziska von Karma]].<ref name="gr">{{cite web|author=Words: Matthew Castle, NGamer UK |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/ds/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-trials-and-tribulations/review/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-trials-tribulations/a-20071022102658962031/g-20070413154559932013/p-2 |title=Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials & Tribulations, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations Review, DS Reviews |publisher=Games Radar.com |date=2008-10-03 |accessdate=2010-09-19}}</ref> Nintendo World Report's Michael Cole also felt that Godot was superior to Franziska. He felt that he wasn't as good as Phoenix Wright or Miles Edgeworth, but his "rugged, confident attitude and biting retorts" were superior to Franziska's "shallow ramblings."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/14825 |title=Review - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations Review |publisher=Nintendo World Report |date= |accessdate=2010-09-19}}</ref> [[1UP.com]] editor Jenn Frank described Godot as a "philosophical, coffee-house hipster, with facial hair like a [[Backstreet Boys|Backstreet Boy]]."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3163539&p=39&sec=PREVIEWS |title=Phoenix Wright AATT Preview for NintendoDS, Wii from |publisher=1UP.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-19 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120716230110/http://www.1up.com/previews/phoenix-wright-aatt |archive-date=2012-07-16 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> Fellow 1UP.com editor Ryan Scott described him as a "sharply dressed, coffee-guzzling pop philosopher with an ax to grind," adding that he is "easily the best character in the entire series."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3163995&sec=REVIEWS |title=Phoenix Wright AATT Review for NintendoDS from |publisher=1UP.com |date=2007-10-26 |accessdate=2010-09-19 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120715233646/http://www.1up.com/reviews/phoenix-wright-aatt |archive-date=2012-07-15 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> [[GameSpot]] editor Aaron Thomas felt that he was one of the only good new characters from ''Trials and Tribulations''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Thomas |first=Aaron |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-trials-and-tribulation/1900-6181554/ |title=Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations Review for DS |publisher=GameSpot |date=2007-10-23 |accessdate=2014-05-23 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20140523184846/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-trials-and-tribulation/1900-6181554/ |archive-date=2014-05-23 |dead-url=no |df= }}</ref>

Godot's theme song, "The Fragrance of Dark Coffee," has received positive reception, and is often used at ''Ace Attorney'' concerts and live performances.<ref name="Famitsu">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/news/202112/31239196.html |title=『逆転』シリーズ作曲・編曲を担う岩垂徳行氏インタビュー。「ゴドーのテーマは地元のジャズ喫茶のイメージ」【逆転裁判20周年特別企画】 |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |last=Urara |first=Honma |date=December 29, 2021 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804122754/https://www.famitsu.com/news/202112/31239196.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Hardcore Gamer'' writer Geoff Thew felt it was among the best songs in the series, discussing how cool Godot was, and how he played the song was his favorite to listen to while writing.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://hardcoregamer.com/features/toplist/the-5-greatest-songs-in-ace-attorney/122406/ |title=The 5 Greatest Songs in Ace Attorney |work=Hardcore Gamer |last=Thew |first=Geoff |date=December 9, 2014 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=August 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810083900/https://hardcoregamer.com/features/toplist/the-5-greatest-songs-in-ace-attorney/122406/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Game Watch'' writer Kazuo Ishida felt that Godot had among the most memorable lines in the series and that he was arguably the best character in ''Trials and Tribulations''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20040219/saiban.htm |title=交錯する「過去」と「現在」―― すべてのナゾを解き明かせ!「逆転裁判 3」 |work=Game Watch |last=Ishida |first=Kazuo |date=February 19, 2004 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727023240/https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20040219/saiban.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Video Game Music Online'' writer Oliver Jia enjoyed the arrangement of his theme in the album "Ace Attorney Meets Again -Orchestra & Jazz-," praising its saxophone melody and the backing provided by "romantic strings." He felt that the Tokyo Philharmonic version was better, but that they were both essential tracks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vgmonline.net/aceattorneyagain/ |title=Ace Attorney Meets Again -Orchestra & Jazz- |work=Video Game Music Online |last=Jia |first=Oliver |date=April 8, 2015 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804122752/http://www.vgmonline.net/aceattorneyagain/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Inside Games'' writer Kamex found the song, when performed at the Ace Attorney 20th Anniversary Concert, overwhelmingly relaxing, appreciating the saxophone performance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/05/09/138100.html |title=法廷の思い出を、大迫力の演奏で振り返ろう！「逆転裁判 20周年記念 オーケストラコンサート」アーカイブ配信は5月15日まで |work=Inside Games |author=Kamex |date=May 9, 2022 |accessdate=August 4, 2024 |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804122753/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/05/09/138100.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

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Godot
Ace Attorney character
Godot in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
First appearancePhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations (2004)
Created byShu Takumi
Designed byTatsurō Iwamoto
Voiced byJapanese:
Hideki Kamiya (game)
Hiroaki Hirata (anime)
English:
James C. Wilson (game)
Brandon Potter (anime)
In-universe information
Full nameDiego Armando

Godot (Japanese: ゴドー, Hepburn: Godō) is a character in the 2004 video game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations. He is a prosecutor who faces off against protagonist and defense attorney Phoenix Wright, whom he bears a bitterness towards and refers to as "Mr. Trite." He wears a mask with a red visor and drinks coffee abundantly. His true identity is that of Diego Armando[a], a former lover and co-worker of Mia Fey, and he seeks revenge against Phoenix due to his failure to protect her, and against Dahlia Hawthorne for putting him in a coma.

He was created by Shu Takumi and designed by Tatsurō Iwamoto, both of whom considering him their favorite character. The first details of the character were that he wore a mask and had white hair, with the mask playing into the conclusion of Godot's mystery. Iwamoto based him on multiple characters, including Roy Batty from the film Blade Runner. His theme, "Fragrance of Dark Coffee," was composed by Noriyuki Iwadare, who created a song that he felt evoked a jazz cafe after learning about Godot's interest in coffee. He was voiced by Hideki Kamiya, who aspired to voice a character in the series as early as Justice for All. Godot has received generally positive reception, identified as one of the most popular characters in the series, with one writer believing that his philosophy and quotations contributed to this popularity. His theme song was a popular one, often played at concerts and live performances for the series.

Appearances

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Godot first appears in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations as a prosecutor and rival to protagonist Phoenix Wright. He holds a bitterness towards Phoenix and refers to him as "Mr. Trite." His real name is Diego Armando, a former defense attorney and associate of Phoenix's late mentor, Mia Fey. He blames Phoenix for failing to protect her. Godot was in a coma at the time due to being poisoned by Dahlia Hawthorne, the murderer of Mia's first trial who Mia failed to convict. When he awoke, he discovered a plot to kill Mia's sister, Maya Fey, involving the channeling of Dahlia's ghost. Godot intervened with Mia and Maya's mother, Misty Fey, to stop it. On the planned day of the murder, Misty channeled Dahlia's spirit, and Godot killed Misty. His involvement in Misty's killing was ultimately proven by Phoenix, earning Godot's respect.

Concept and creation

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Godot was created by Shu Takumi, who identified Godot as his favorite character.[citation needed][1] Godot was originally meant to drink bourbon whiskey and smoke cigarettes in order to match his "hard-boiled" image, but this was changed to coffee due to concerns that this could be a bad influence on kids.[2] When designing Godot's role in the story, Takumi always meant for him to be the final villain, with the design of his red mask coming before this and inspiring the direction of the confrontation between Phoenix and Godot.[3] Godot's theme, "Fragrance of Dark Coffee," was composed by Noriyuki Iwadare. He chose to make it similar to the kind of song a person would hear at a jazz cafe after hearing coffee mentioned in relation to Godot, feeling that a coffee shop would suit Godot well.[4]

Godot was designed by Tatsurō Iwamoto, who considered him his favorite character design he created.[5] Godot came from the idea of having a character wear a mask.[6] When he was first instructed to design the character, the parameters involved only that he wear a mask and have white hair.[7] In designing Godot, he aimed to make a "cool older brother" type of character, basing his design on multiple other designs, including Roy Batty from the film Blade Runner and Koji Sato from the film Black Rain. He stated that the visor was his favorite mecha anime, and that he took everyone he really admired and combined them into Godot, which was what made him feel so connected to Godot.[5] He was excited while drawing Godot, thinking he was such a cool character, particularly enjoying the idea of having coffee slide in from off-screen.[3] Due to a scene of Manfred von Karma, a character from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, talking about having a granddaughter, and Franziska being a daughter to him, he speculated she must have an older brother or sister. This led to him labeling Godot as Fransiska's older brother, but Takumi ignored this.[6]

Godot is voiced in Japanese by Hideki Kamiya.[8] Kamiya, being a fan of the series, wanted to voice a character in the second game, being given the role of Godot in Trials and Tribulations.[3][9] During recording, Kamiya was told by Takumi that he was a hard-boiled kind of character. Kamiya tried to adapt the dialogue to say "objection, baby!" from this; Takumi liked the take, but due to it not fitting on screen, they couldn't use it.[10][9]

Reception

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Godot has received generally positive reception, recognized as among the most popular characters in the series by Real Sound staff.[11] Famitsu writer Kawachi felt that he was a particularly unforgettable character, stating that he felt both mysterious and imposing. He felt that players would become even more enamored with him after learning his true identity.[12] Den Fami Nico Gamer writer Duckhead felt that Godot was a more popular character than Phoenix, himself preferring Godot.[13] Anime News Network writer Rebecca Silverman felt that while Godot's true identity was not hard to figure out, his motivations made him more well-rounded, feeling that he was not a "textbook villain." She also praised his English voice performance, stating that voice actor Brandon Potter has "just the right amount of smarm."[14] IT Media staff interviewed a lawyer who spent years aspiring to be one after playing Ace Attorney. In this interview, the lawyer, Nezzu, stated that he found Godot to be a cool character who influenced him, particularly in his enjoyment of extra-strong black coffee.[15]

Godot's theme song, "The Fragrance of Dark Coffee," has received positive reception, and is often used at Ace Attorney concerts and live performances.[4] Hardcore Gamer writer Geoff Thew felt it was among the best songs in the series, discussing how cool Godot was, and how he played the song was his favorite to listen to while writing.[16] Game Watch writer Kazuo Ishida felt that Godot had among the most memorable lines in the series and that he was arguably the best character in Trials and Tribulations.[17] Video Game Music Online writer Oliver Jia enjoyed the arrangement of his theme in the album "Ace Attorney Meets Again -Orchestra & Jazz-," praising its saxophone melody and the backing provided by "romantic strings." He felt that the Tokyo Philharmonic version was better, but that they were both essential tracks.[18] Inside Games writer Kamex found the song, when performed at the Ace Attorney 20th Anniversary Concert, overwhelmingly relaxing, appreciating the saxophone performance.[19]

Notes

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  1. ^ Japanese: 神乃木荘龍, lit. Sōryū Kaminogi

References

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  2. ^ Hsu, Janet (October 31, 2014). "Ace Attorney Trilogy – Surprising Tidbits You Never Knew!". Capcom USA. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Ace Attorney 3: Trials and Tribulations - 2004 Developer Interview". Gyakuten Saiban 3 Shinsou Kaimei guidebook. 2004. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Urara, Honma (December 29, 2021). "『逆転』シリーズ作曲・編曲を担う岩垂徳行氏インタビュー。「ゴドーのテーマは地元のジャズ喫茶のイメージ」【逆転裁判20周年特別企画】". Famitsu. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
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  6. ^ a b Kondo, Tomoko (May 3, 2014). "【逆転裁判123 成歩堂セレクション総力特集】お気に入りはゴドー検事！キャラ誕生の経緯や開発当時の思い出に迫った「逆転裁判 123」デザイナー・岩元辰郎氏へインタビュー". Gamer. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
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  8. ^ "【TGS2009】『ゴースト トリック』ステージイベント一般公開日、スペシャルゲストは神谷英樹氏". Inside Games. September 29, 2009. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "『逆転裁判』の思い出話も飛び出した!? 『ゴースト トリック』イベントレポ". Dengeki Online. September 26, 2009. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  10. ^ Castle, Matthew (June 16, 2014). "Interview: Shu Takumi on the Phoenix Wright trilogy". Official Nintendo Magazine. p. 2. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  11. ^ "『逆転裁判123 成歩堂セレクション』マルチプラットフォーム化！ 驚きの情報続出「特別法廷2018」レポート". Real Sound. September 24, 2018. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  12. ^ Kawachi (January 23, 2024). "『逆転裁判3』20周年。過去と現在の事件が絡み合ってひとつに収束していく展開は鳥肌モノでした【今日は何の日？】". Famitsu. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  13. ^ Duckhead (December 20, 2023). "とにかくキャラクターが個性的な『逆転裁判』シリーズの魅力を『逆転裁判456 王泥喜セレクション』とともに1万字で語りたい". Den Fami Nico Gamer. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  14. ^ Silverman, Rebecca (December 27, 2019). "Ace Attorney Season 2 DVD/BD Parts 1 & 2 - Review". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  15. ^ Kikka (January 20, 2019). "「憧れの人は成歩堂龍一」 ゲーム「逆転裁判」がきっかけで弁護士を志し、17年後、見事夢かなえた人を取材". IT Media. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Thew, Geoff (December 9, 2014). "The 5 Greatest Songs in Ace Attorney". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  17. ^ Ishida, Kazuo (February 19, 2004). "交錯する「過去」と「現在」―― すべてのナゾを解き明かせ!「逆転裁判 3」". Game Watch. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  18. ^ Jia, Oliver (April 8, 2015). "Ace Attorney Meets Again -Orchestra & Jazz-". Video Game Music Online. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  19. ^ Kamex (May 9, 2022). "法廷の思い出を、大迫力の演奏で振り返ろう！「逆転裁判 20周年記念 オーケストラコンサート」アーカイブ配信は5月15日まで". Inside Games. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
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