Guest milk tea! Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 http://www.montecristodvd.com/ "While visiting the festival on Luna, 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 insinuates himself into the most powerful families in France (the Morcerfs, the Danglars, and the Villeforts). The plot of Gankutsuou, while broadly the same, changes many aspects of the source material. The story of "The Count of Monte Cristo" is focused heavily on the Count, whereas Gankutsuou's narrative places more importance on the character of Albert. In the novel, the events in the Count's life proceed chronologically; in the anime, the story begins with Albert and Franz meeting the Count on Luna (which occurs many hundreds of pages into the book), and the back story is pieced together throughout the series. The plot changes include supernatural elements, different fates for some characters, the disposal of several side-plots, and an altogether different ending. These changes result in a different tone; the Count's quest for revenge in the novel is seen very sympathetically, but various plot elements in the anime lead the viewer's sympathy towards Albert, making the Count a far more antagonizing figure. Gankutsuou's plot could largely be classified as a coming-of-age story for Albert, catalyzed by the discovery of the dark history of the Count." Episode List 1. At the End of Our Travels, We Meet 2. Until the Sun Rises on the Moon 3. 5/22, Tempest 4. Mother's Secret 5. Do You Love Your Betrothed? 6. Her Gloom, My Gloom 7. The Secret Nectar of the Flower Garden 8. A Night in Boulogne 9. I Had a Dream of the Color of Darkness 10. A Letter from Edmond 11. Engagement, Broken 12. Encore 13. Haidee 14. Wandering Heart 15. The End of Happiness, the Beginning of Truth 16. Scandal 17. Confession 18. Duel 19. If I Had Become Unlike Myself 20. Farewell, Eugénie 21. The True Identity of the Nobleman 22. Counterattack 23. Edmond Dantès 24. By the Seashore Opening Song: "We Were Lovers" by Jean-Jacques Burnel Ending Song: "You Won't See Me Coming" by Jean-Jacques Burnel source: Wikipedia My sister randomly found it on YouTube and I thought it's style was interesting so I decided to watch it. I thought it was a good series and nice to watch a different style other than something typical like in Honey & Clover, Fruits Basket, Bleach, etc ^^ Here's the trailer on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjY_j5tcsWc Has anyone else watched this? Volumes: 3 (Complete) http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=619Published by: Del ReyAnime Episodes: 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viedeluxe Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Hmm there's an anime about this now? I read the book and it's one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShouHipon~ Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 looks good!!! =D i have to check this out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kakashi Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 i saw the first few eps only .. didnt think it was that great so i stopped watching it. maybe i should get myself a copy and see it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FirstTheWorst Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Hmm I started watching this, but the...patterns were...kind of weird so I stopped watching it because I lost interest. But otherwise, it's...pretty much okay. At least in the beginning. I watched the real movie for it and I really liked that...so..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Take Five Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 isn't this supposed to be the best show gonzo has ever done or something? anyway, i'll probably watch it soon. do you have something against H&C and fruits basket? o_0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest disgruntled_ricecooker Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Gankutsuou is a very entertaining title for me but those who enjoyed the original novel may be disappointed with the adaptation. For one thing, the Count's characterization is altered and he becomes more sinister. If you overlook the differences (i.e. the characterization, futuristic setting, Eugenie not being a man-hating lesbian, etc), it's a solid series. I'm waiting for the last DVD to come out and it might be my favorite title from GONZO (although Basilisk seems like a strong contender as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiek028 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Wow! The art looks so beautiful and the fact that it's set in a futuristic Paris! Really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Take Five Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 this show really was levels above anything gonzo ever made. so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest angelqian Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I thought the anime itself was well done, but I didn't like the interpretation of the original book, (The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas) which kinda ruined the ending for me, it just wasn't what I wanted to happen from what I've read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyohei_seb Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 i've only read the news that "the count of monte cristo" would be adapted into an anime... but i have not watched it.... i must check this one out.... hope the interpretation would be similar or even better than the actual novel.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDuk Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 this was an ok anime... i liked the story plot.. and it had a futuristic feel about it.. but one thing that just made me stop watching the show... it made me dizzy... the drawing are beautiful, but it was a little to much for me... i mean every time they move i was wondering where are their arms, and legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest milk tea! Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 isn't this supposed to be the best show gonzo has ever done or something? anyway, i'll probably watch it soon. do you have something against H&C and fruits basket? o_0 No, lol. Those are my favorite types of anime and I've watched a lot of those, so this was a refreshing anime to watch. That's all I meant I found the art style a bit funky at first too, but you get use to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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