Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo

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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)

EP 1

At Journey's End, We Meet

Young aristocrat Albert visits the city of Luna on the surface of the moon. He quickly falls under the spell of an enigmatic gentleman - the Count of Monte Cristo.

EP 2

Until the Sun Rises over the Moon

Albert is kidnapped! Franz's frantic attempt to collect the ransom money comes up short, so he warily seeks the assistance of the Count of Monte Cristo.

EP 3

5/22, Stormy

Back in Paris, Albert's sheltered friends grow suspicious upon the arrival of the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo.

EP 4

A Mother's Secrets

The questions surrounding the Count multiply when Albert visits the man's lavish mansion in Champs Elysees, which is filled with complicated tricks and gold ornaments.

EP 5

Do You Love Your Fiancee?

During a pleasure cruise arranged by the Count, a disagreement leads to a duel between Albert and Maximilien. Albert's raw emotions allow his host to grasp even more sway over his destiny.

EP 6

Her Melancholy, My Melancholy

The Count of Monte Cristo positions himself deeper into the lives of those around Albert after meeting a banker and his frustrated wife.

EP 7

The Secret Flower Garden

The lives of Albert's aristocratic friends are full of secrets - and the Count is among those prone to whispering in the ears of ladies known to be spoken for.

EP 8

A Night in Boulogne

At a party thrown by the Count, the guests play a game. They search for a secret room in the villa where a curse is sealed away. Albert has already discovered one secret kept between the Count and Heloise.

EP 9

I Dreamed a Dark Dream

The charms of the Count are fading for some, as mysteries and suspicions multiply. The controversy surrounding the mysterious man can only grow when a hidden poisoner begins to ply their trade.

EP 10

The Letter from Edmond

Villefort, Danglars, and Morcerf are invited to a funeral. Albert suspects something is wrong and follows them to an old church, where the lid of the casket is about to be opened.

EP 11

An Engagement Broken

Three aristocratic households are growing aware that they are caught in a conspiracy. Franz immediately suspects the Count, but Albert won't hear of it.

EP 12

Encore

Albert's engagement is in jeopardy; Baron Dangler prefers his daughter to marry into wealth. Albert rushes to the opera house to find Eugenie - but the curtain may have already closed on his love.

EP 13

Haidee

Attorney General Villefort demands the arrest of the Count of Monte Cristo, but Heloise takes steps to prevent it from happening.

EP 14

Lost Souls

After the announcement of Eugenie and Andrea's engagement leaves Albert feeling betrayed, the Count appears and invites him on a journey deep into the universe.

EP 15

The End of Happiness, the Beginning of Truth

Aboard his spaceship, the Count of Monte Cristo tells Albert about an old friend who was betrayed and imprisoned. Back home, Franz is close to learning an important secret.

EP 16

Scandal

Closing in on the secret of the Gankutsuou, Franz learns of a sailor named Edmond Dantes who had strange connections to many of the families in Parisian high society.

EP 17

Confession

After the Count reveals a shocking truth, Albert is left shattered when Franz explains a horrible and twisted story of revenge.

EP 18

The Duel

Mercedes enters the misty woods to meet the Count - but only a scene of violence is waiting for her.

EP 19

Even If I Should Stop Being Me

The Count escalates his plan for revenge, launching a bitter blow at his next target, the Danglars Bank. The impact will be felt by many - including Albert.

EP 20

Farewell, Euganie

Being rescued from danger by Chateau-Renaud, Albert learns about Eugenie's marriage and rushes over to the Danglars' home.

EP 21

The Golden Boy's True Identity

An abominable memory, consigned to the darkness of the past, has been resurrected by the hands of the Count and his plan of revenge enters its final stage.