As fans of the Ace Attorney series will tell you, there’s never a dull moment in the courtroom when Phoenix Wright or Apollo Justice start laying down the law. Of course, the leading lawyers in the legal dramas are just two of the great things about the series.

With a seemingly never-ending supply of quirky characters, sharp one-liners and innovative ideas that make use of the DS Touch Screen, the Ace Attorney games could never be accused of lacking originality.

From today, you can get an insight into the creative processes involved in bringing the colourful world of Apollo and company to life by reading our exclusive interview with series producer Minae Matsukawa. Having enjoyed a long-time involvement with the series, Ms. Matsukawa is perfectly placed to reveal insights into the earliest stages involved in bringing the Ace Attorney games to life as well as the finer points of what gives the series its unique character.

Click here to visit the official Ace Attorney website and read Ms. Matsukawa’s eye-witness account of how the series has developed down the years.

Ace Attorney: Apollo Justice is in shops 9 May, only on Nintendo DS.