Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
Anime English Name: Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
Anime Native Name: 巌窟王
Status: N/A
Episode Count: 24
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Thriller
Release Date: 2004
Duration: 24 mins
Country: JP
Average Score: 79%
Description
Gankutsuou is an anime loosely based on the novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. It tells the story of Albert Morcerf, a young aristocrat who happens to befriend a wealthy nobleman, The Count of Monte Cristo, through a series of bizarre events. Fascinated by the Count's charm, Albert invites him to meet his friends and family, all of whom happen to be part of the upper class society of Paris, France. Unfortunately, little does Albert realize that the Count has ulterior motives in mind.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
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Main Staff
Mahiro Maeda
Role: Director
Alexandre Dumas
Role: Original Creator
Tony Oliver
Role: ADR Director (English)
Mutsumi Sasaki
Role: Key Animation (ep 20)