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, . Unfortunately, little does Albert realize that the Count has ulterior motives in mind.
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Description
Type
TVSeason
Fall 2004Release Date
Status
Finished
Source
NovelEpisodes
24
Episode Length
24m
Score
7.83 (29)Popularity
#2220 (116)Streaming Services
Anime Websites
Alternative Names
Romaji
Gankutsuou
English
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
Japanese
巌窟王
Synonyms
The King of the Cavern