Gankutsuou

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)

Rankings

#338 highest rated all time
#7 highest rated of 2004
#9 most popular of 2004
#3 highest rated of FALL 2004
#4 most popular of FALL 2004

Data

Format
TV
Episodes
24
Episode Duration
24 minutes
Status
FINISHED
Start Date
Sat Nov 06 2004
End Date
Sat Apr 30 2005
Season
FALL 2004
Average Score
79%
Mean Score
79%
Popularity
48485
Favourites
1213
Studios
GONZO
Producers
NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan
GDH
Funimation
Media Factory
Source
OTHER
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Thriller
Romaji
Gankutsuou
English
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
Native
巌窟王
Synonyms
גנקוטסואו: הרוזן ממונטה כריסטו
Il conte di Montecristo
Gankutsuou: Hrabia Monte Cristo