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Gankutsuou

Synopsis: In the year 5053, the French aristocrats Visconde Albert de Morcerf and Baron Franz d'Epinay participate in the Carnival Festival in the city of Luna. While Franz is just trying to have fun, Albert is looking for something more to fill his life-but he finds more than he expected in the Count of Monte Cristo, a mysterious and charming nobleman who finds his gaze during an opera performance.

Through some twists, Albert makes friends with Contagem and introduces him to French society. The Count, however, has more in his mind than just friendship; He finally plans to trigger his revenge on those who hurt him years earlier. Gankutsuou follows Albert and the Count's intertwined destinations and the final price paid for promulgating revenge.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Gankutsuou

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Gankutsuou
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 巌窟王
  • Anime Name in English: Gankutsuou The Count of Monte Cristo
  • Other names: The King of the Cavern

Production information

  • Producers: GDH, TV Asahi, Media Factory, Sotsu Music Publishing
  • Licensors: Funimation, Geneon Entertainment USA
  • Studios: Gonzo

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 24
  • Date: October 6, 2004 - March. 30, 2005 - Tuesdays at 0212 (JST)
  • Genres: Drama, mystery, science fiction, supernatural, suspense
  • Subjects: Unknown
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 8.151
  • Popularity: 70135

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:24:28-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Gankutsuou": 

    • Gankutsou is an adaptation of the classic French novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas.
    • The anime is known for its unique visual style, which has constantly moving texture patterns instead of traditional animation.
    • The main character, the Count of Monte Cristo, is voiced by the famous Japanese voice actor Jouji Nakata, who also dubbed characters such as Alucard on Hellsing and Kire Kotomine in Fate/Zero.
    • The anime soundtrack consists of the renowned Japanese composer Jean-Jacques Burnel, bassist of the British band The Stranglers.
    • The anime was directed by Mahiro Maeda, who also directed Neon Genesis Evangelion and The Animatrix.
    • The title "Gankutsouou" is a Japanese word meaning "deep cave", which is a reference to the dark secret of the Count of Monte Cristo.
    • The anime was originally shown in Japan in 2004 and was licensed for distribution in the United States by Geneon Entertainment.
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    Manga and Products from Gankutsuou

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Gankutsuou"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Albert de Morcerf (Jun Fukuyama) - A young aristocrat who gets involved with the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo.
    • Count of Monte Cristo (Jouji Nakata) - A rich and enigmatic man who seeks revenge against those who betrayed him in the past.
    • Franz D'Epinay (Daisuke Hirakawa) - Albert's childhood friend who cares about his well -being.
    • Haydée Tebelin (Yuko Kaida) - A young slave who is released by the Count of Monte Cristo and becomes his protected.
    • Viscount de Morcerf (Takahiro Sakurai) - Albert's father and an important member of Parisian high society.
    • Mercedes de Morcerf (Akiko Yajima) - Mother of Albert and ancient Passion of the Count of Monte Cristo.
    • Eugenie Danglars (Ai Orikasa) - daughter of banker Danglars and a talented pianist who dreams of breaking free from social conventions.
    • Baroness Danglars (Kikuko Inoue) - wife of Danglars and an ambitious woman who seeks to ascend in society.
    • Andrea Cavalcanti (Hirofumi Nojima) - A young Italian who approaches the Morcerf family with ulterior motives.
    • Lucien Debray (Masashi Ebara) - Secretary of Viscount of Morcerf and a corrupt man who gets involved in illegal schemes.

    Summary and events

    1. The young aristocrat Albert de Morcerf knows the mysterious Count of Monte Christ at a party in Paris.
    2. The Count begins to approach Albert and his family, including his father, the influential Fernand Mondego.
    3. The Count reveals to have an obscure past and a search for revenge against those who betrayed him in the past.
    4. The Count manipulates events to harm those who betrayed him, including Fernand, who becomes a deadly enemy.
    5. Albert becomes increasingly involved with the Count, unaware of his true identity or intentions.
    6. The Count reveals his true identity as Edmond Dantès and explains his search for revenge.
    7. Albert tries to prevent the Count from killing Fernand, but ends up being seriously injured.
    8. The Count finally confronts Fernand and kills him in a duel.
    9. The Count reveals that his revenge has been completed and part of Paris, leaving Albert and his family behind.

    What happens in the end?

    At the end of the manga "Gankutsou", the Count of Monte Christ finally reaches his revenge against those who betrayed him in the past. He confronts Albert, the son of his former friend, and reveals his true identity. After an emotional battle, Albert finally understands the Count's motivations and forgives him. The earl then disappears, leaving behind a letter to Albert and Haydée, the woman he saved and fell in love with him. The letter reveals that the Count has finally found inner peace and is departing from beyond.

    GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Gankutsuou

    • Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo (PlayStation 2)
    • Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo - The Game (Game Boy Advance)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Gankutsuou

    • Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Gankutsuou

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    巌窟王
    • 巌窟王: It means "King of the cave" in Japanese.
    The name of the anime "巌窟王" refers to the protagonist of the story, gankutsuou. He is a mysterious and powerful being who lives in a cave, being known as the "king of the cave." The anime follows the journey of Gankutsou and its interaction with other characters while he seeks revenge and manipulates the events around them. The choice of this name for the anime highlights the importance of the main character and its influence on the plot.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Gankutsuou has a total of 24 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Gankutsuou on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Gankutsuou usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 70135