Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo (TV) Reviews
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
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Title(s): Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
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Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Age Group: Teenagers (May contain bloody violence, bad language, nudity)
Vintage: October 5, 2004
Status: Awaiting Subtitles
Summary: The story takes place in the far future of the 51st Century A.D.

While visiting Luna for the festival, Viscount Albert de Morcerf and Baron Franz d'Epinay make the acquaintance of the Count of Monte Cristo, a self-made nobleman. When they part, the Count promises to visit Albert in Paris. After he arrives, he introduces himself to the most powerful families in France (the Morcerfs, the Danglars, and the Villeforts).

The general plot of Gankutsuou, while broadly the same as the novel on which it is based, changes many aspects of the source material. In the novel, the narrative arc follows the Count chronologically; in the anime, the story begins with Albert and Franz meeting the Count on Luna (which occurs, in Rome, many hundreds of pages into the book), and the Count's back story is pieced together throughout the series. The anime's plot includes supernatural elements, different fates for some characters, the disposal of several side-plots, and an altogether different ending.
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Definite Must Watch
Written by finalfortune on October 7, 2012 at 6:14 AM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 4
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
This anime is unique and a work of art. One may find the graphics strange or a bit overwhelming at first. As many of the textures look like wallpaper, but don't let that scare you away, it brings a unique feel and does look amazing at certain moments.

The best part about this anime, and what keeps you watching is mainly because of a single character, The Count of Monte Cristo. These are one of the most memorable characters I know out of all the anime I've watched, his character and story is one of the most compelling I know. Everyone (read more)
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Moody and Intriguing
Written by razzberrybleach on May 27, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 4
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 5
Very compelling so far. The mood and intrigue surrounding the Count draw you in, though it is Albert's genuine innocence that makes you care what happens next. He is caught like a fly in a web, and is being toyed with like a cat plays with a mouse - though remaining almost completely unaware of the fact. We become aware, however, of the very human, yet rather false and unlikeable adults that surround Albert's privileged up-bringing, that seems to focus more and more on his parents and their past, which may not be as simplistic and perfect as their (read more)
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
The horrors of humanity
Written by magella on August 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 4
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 4
Truth be told, I wasn't actually able to finish this anime.
It's got the most incredible animation style I've seen in a while, and one of history's most compelling storylines, and in general, it's just a highly stylised gem.
That being said, the storyline is incredibly mature- it deals with all the forcomings of humanity, greed, lust, revenge... and all the while the innocence of the main characters is slowly whittled away.
It's an incredible study of the human mind and it's vices, but it's something you really have to be ready to watch.
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
Awesome anime
Written by Zlesinka on September 4, 2010 at 6:50 PM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 4
Very nice remak of Monte Cristo, i really love this story. Also have nice unusual animation. I think its sadly, because this anime is not very famous. Everyone should be watching it. This anime has not great action, but really interesting story. Sometimes i was crying :) In short, this is anime jewel and you must see it
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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