Miles Edgeworth

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## General Information

### Full Name

Miles Edgeworth
Reiji Mitsurugi (Japanese name)

### Alias(es)

Edgey
Sir
Mr. Prosecutor
Worthy
Edgey-poo

### Powers

Genius-level intellect
Incredible logic
Prosecuting skills
Manipulation
Indomitable willpower
Authority
Very high perception
Intimidation
Ability to see and break Psyche Locks  (with the Magatama)
Chess mastery

### Type of Shonen Rival

Truth-Seeking Prosecutor

**Miles Edgeworth**, is the deuteragonist of the *Ace Attorney* (*Gyakuten Saiban*/*Turnabout Trial* in Japan) franchise and the main protagonist of the investigations duology.

## What Makes Him a Shonen Rival?

* **Anti-Heroic/Anti-Villainous**: Miles Edgeworth is trained by Manfred von Karma to become a ruthless prosecutor who would adopt questionable tactics to get a guilty verdict for the defendant. After he is defeated in court by Phoenix Wright, Miles Edgeworth is motivated by him and eventually becomes a prosecutor to seek the truth.
* **Honorable**: Miles Edgeworth wanted to become a lawyer like his father when he was a pupil. Despite Manfred von Karma teaches him to become a ruthless prosecutor seeking to win, Miles Edgeworth refuses to intentionally use forged evidence, and, after Miles Edgeworth is motivated by Phoenix Wright, Miles Edgeworth abandons Manfred von Karma’s ideology and becomes honorable.
* **Tragic**: Gregory Edgeworth, Miles Edgeworth's father, is killed by Manfred von Karma during the DL-6 incident. Manfred von Karma adopts Miles Edgeworth and trains him to become a ruthless prosecutor like Manfred von Karma. The death of his father also leaves Miles Edgeworth fear of earthquakes and elevators.
* **Intelligent**: Miles Edgeworth is noted to be intelligent since his childhood. When Miles Edgeworth was a pupil, he won awards in school for various activities. Miles Edgeworth's intelligence allows him to become a famed prosecutor.
* **Naturally Talented**: Miles Edgeworth has influences from Gregory Edgeworth, his father and a lawyer, and Manfred von Karma, a prosecutor, which allows him to understand the law and show his talent in law since his childhood.
* **Pursues a Big-End Goal**: Before Miles Edgeworth is motivated by Phoenix Wright, Miles Edgeworth pursues to maintain his victory record in court. After Miles Edgeworth is motivated by Phoenix Wright, Miles Edgeworth pursues to seek the truth as a prosecutor and use the power of the law to save people.
* **Believes in the Power of Individual Strength**: Miles Edgeworth has the tendency of resisting other people’s attempts to help him, though Miles Edgeworth actually receives help from other people and appreciates their help.

## External Links

* Miles Edgeworth on the Heroes Wiki
* Miles Edgeworth on the Near Pure Good Wiki
* Miles Edgeworth on the *Ace Attorney* Wiki
* Miles Edgeworth on the The Ultimate Good Wiki