Series synopsis
Gankutsuou, also known as 巌窟王 is a Japanese animation drama mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on tv asahi on October 6, 2004. It ended on March 30, 2005. It stars Jun Fukuyama, Jouji Nakata and Daisuke Hirakawa.
In an elegant future Paris, a Count returns to wreak havoc on those that betrayed him.
Premise
In an elegant future Paris, a Count returns to wreak havoc on those that betrayed him.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jun Fukuyama as Albert de Morcerf (voice)
- Jouji Nakata as The Count (voice)
- Daisuke Hirakawa as Franz d'Epinay
Guest cast
- Toshiko Sawada
- Nobuo Tobita as Baptistin (voice)
- Koji Ishii as Giovanni Bertuccio (voice)
- Akiko Yajima as Haydee (voice)
- Mai Nakahara as Peppo (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | October 6, 2004 | March 30, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
October 6, 2004 |
| 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. |
October 13, 2004 |
| 3 |
5/22, Stormy Back in Paris, Albert's sheltered friends grow suspicious upon the arrival of the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo. |
October 20, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tv asahi |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 6, 2004 |
| Last aired | March 30, 2005 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |