Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
巌窟王
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)
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo is a tv with 24 episodes, from Fall 2004, produced by GONZO, rated 7.9/10 on AniList.
Synopsis
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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- Revenge — Prominently features a character who aims to exact punishment in a resentful or vindictive manner.
- Classic Literature — Discusses or adapts a work of classic world literature.
- Urban — Partly or completely set in a city.
- Urban Fantasy — Set in a world similar to the real world, but with the existence of magic or other supernatural elements.
- Tragedy — Centers around tragic events and unhappy endings.
- Anti-Hero — Features a protagonist who lacks conventional heroic attributes and may be considered a borderline villain.
- Male Protagonist — Main character is male.
- Heterosexual — Prominently features a romance between a man and a woman, not inherently sexual.
- Foreign — Partly or completely set in a country outside the country of origin.
- Space — Partly or completely set in outer space.
- Love Triangle — Centered around romantic feelings between more than two people. Includes all love polygons.
- Anachronism — Prominently features elements that are out of place in the historical period the work takes place in, particularly modern elements in a historical setting.