Dantes manages to escape and is picked up by a shipful of smugglers, whom he joins until he can locate the island where the treasure is hidden. The count of monte cristo shows how much the anime medium can achieve when adapting a foreign literary masterpiece, maintaining the core of the source material while making it their own. As a huge fan of dumas book, i had to give the anime a try. Since the anime has giant mecha and spaceships, and the count appears as a fanged, blueskinned alien, i knew right off the bat that this show wouldnt be following the book too closely. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Not only is the story a good story, but the art by yura ariwara is a cross between john severin, michael w kaluta, and barry windsor smith. S historyall i have to do is memorizeand i also have japaneseanywho. To me, it is one of the greatest stories ever told.
But im convinced that it will remain one of the very best for a long time to come. May 07, 2011 opening scene from amazing anime gankutsuou. Young nobleman albert and his friend franz meet the elegant, compelling and cruel count of monte cristo on luna during a festival. May 30, 2009 as you can seeno amv, just one of my fav scenes of the whole anime. Gankutsuou is set in the future and spans throughout space. Instead of having normal coloringshading, different pieces such as hair or a shirt have their own pattern that doesnt move with the piece. Gankutsuou is the anime version of dumas count of monte cristo with some great alterations that brings it to the year 5053 where the moon has been colonized and. Shes been in the same town with the same friends for a long time. I have finally finished schoolfor now and must work on my summer projects as well. The only question that remains at the end of gankutsuou is whether or not any other anime series can seriously challenge it for the title of the years best. Edmond dantes, a young sailor with a promising future, is sent to the chateau dif for a crime he didnt commit.
Gankutsuou tells its audience the second half of the count of monte cristo which spans for two parts for the sake of building an excellent suspense and thrilling ambiance. Gankutsuou, the count of monte cristo is not the first story to be converted into an animated format and given a scifi facelift, nor will it be the last. These differences might be explained not only by the difference in medium, but in how alberts age is shifted. The count of monte cristo is a breath taking series. Gankutsuou the count of monte cristo opening theme. Gankutsuou the count of monte cristo japan soompi forums. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Jeanjacques burnel we were lovers so tonight ill sing a song to all my friends. The series was adapted into a cd drama, a trilogy of novels by screenwriter shuichi kouyama, and a manga written and drawn by series creator mahiro maeda which ran fro. And when he emerges into society again, he is the very rich and very handsome count of monte cristo. Gankutsuou, also known as the king of the cavern, is one of two main antagonists of the anime gankutsuou.
The count of monte cristo stage play reveals 5 character visuals sep 30, 2019. The novel doesnt have the same supernatural transformation of gankutsuou possessing edmonds body. Not to spoil anything, but the plot does actually veer from the book not in a bad way, so you wont go in knowing how its going to end. It is one of the authors more popular works, along with the three musketeers. You have no idea how long it took me to write this chapter. Apr 23, 2014 this was my english final, in which we had to put some of our best works into a bound book.
Is there a name for this type of art, and is this something that is unique to gankutsuou or to anime. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Sep 21, 2015 the truth is, people are not so different from one another to make the adjustment impossible at all. High quality count of monte cristo gifts and merchandise. The count of monte cristo is a science fiction anime series produced by gonzo. That meeting sends shockwaves through their families as a conspiracy from 25 years ago is revealed. I apologize profoundly that i have not updated in practically months. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Which is very easy, especially since its english and a. The count of monte cristo is a novel by alexandre dumas that was first published in 1844.
Gankutsuou is a very unique anime that offers a wonderful story based on an imaginative reinterpretation of the classic adventure novel the count of monte cristo. In return for the favor, albert introduces dantes to parisian society. Gankutsuou, along with the count of monte cristo himself, are the main antagonists of gankutsuou. The count of monte cristo alongside the count of monte cristo himself. Jul 17, 2006 the plot of gankutsuou, while broadly the same, changes many aspects of the source material. The novel doesnt have the same supernatural transformation of gankutsuou possessing edmonds body like in the anime. Gankutsuou the king of caverns is an anime adaption of the book the count of monte cristo i am going to try to the best of my ability to be as unbiased as possible. Mar 18, 2016 the consulting analyst an introduction to gankutsuou by vrai kaiser on march 18, 2016 7 comments many years ago, an innocent man was convicted of a crime he didnt commit and thrown into jail to rot. His speech patterns are a component of his imposing presence, and he does everything with an air of grace and dignity, despite the fact that all his actions are part of an elaborate scheme. Nov 11, 2008 this retelling of alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo is filled with the same lush artwork as the gankutsuou anime. Gankutsuou follows the same basic narrative as the count of monte cristo.
The count of monte cristo english version, unabridged. The visual aspect of the series is something that i have never seen before. Gankutsuou is a seriously weird adaptation of dumass the count of monte cristo that might simultaneously manage to be the least faithful adaptation and the most faithful interpretation of the famed book. Gankutsuou is an anime adaptation of alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo. Even at the end of the series, we still know barely anything about gankutsuou that doesnt involve his interactions with the count.
Gankutsuou s most outstanding element is its distinct art style, which manifests most visibly through its colouring scheme of cloth of all kinds. Read the topic about differences between the book and the anime on. The well connected luigi vampa didnt even think gankutsuou existed, and even luciens high level clearance cant get him anything more than the thinnest sliver of information. The consulting analyst an introduction to gankutsuou. Aug 15, 2019 count of monte cristo gankutsuou gankutsuou gankutsuou summary. From the characters to the marvellous art, every facet comes together in an unforgettable series. Was directed by mahiro maeda and produced by gonzo. This final volume of the threevolume gankutsuou manga focuses sharply on the count himself, and the culmination of his revenge plot against villefort. I read the book too, and felt somewhat the same before going into gankutsuou. As you can seeno amv, just one of my fav scenes of the whole anime.
This week, nuny and the boys, mike and juan, are joined by best dad, otousan miguel. Its perhaps the darkest and most twisted of the three books, featuring some pleasantly gutwrenching depictions of physical and psychological torture. Ive read the book and seen a number of hollywood adaptations. To discuss one of papasans favorite movies, watership down. A few minor differences in the core plot, and a lot of additional content that simply isnt in the book, so opinions may vary for those who are hard core on preserving. Two young men from rich and powerful families take a pleasure trip to the moon, where they meet a mysterious count. This was far from my best work, but it was better than my count of monte cristo essay.
The answer, perhaps, lies not in what separates the worlds between the count of monte cristo and gankutsuou, but in the inherent darkness that remains inside man, no matter where they are, and in the goodness that can save them. The count of monte cristo cliffsnotes study guides book. The book doesnt take place in the distant future 5053 and starts in rome as opposed to the moon. I might have downgraded the manga a star for the comparison, but again. There isnt nearly enough similarity to create a differences list. While the core elements remain the same, the story is set in an a future earth furnished with. As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the chateau dif, got on board the vessel between cape morgion and rion island. To say that this book can be upsetting may be understating the matter, but, if this makes sense, it. An adaptation of alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo, the 24episode series aired on japanese television between october 2004 and march 2005. Ten years later, dantes emerges in rome, calling himself the count of monte cristo. So having that in mind there are many changes to the plot already.
Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Gankutsuou is an interpretation of dumas concept, not his story or theme. He is the demonic presence dubbed king of the cave that dwells within the count, and is the driving force behind his revenge plot throughout the series. But, there are some very notorious differences with respect to the book, especially concerning the structure and focus. He is the main source of power for the count, inspiring him to move forward with his revenge plans.
Edmond is burdened by the weight of what he must do. Check out the myanimelist forums and share your opinion now. To top everything off, the story keeps you on the edge of your seat. This is disagreeable to some viewers, but theres more in studio gonzos ambition than making our eyes bleed. This retelling of alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo is filled with the same lush artwork as the gankutsuou anime. Abbe faria from the book saves edmond from suicide, is omitted from the anime.
This manga is an adaptation of the anime gankutsuou, which itself is a sciencefiction reimagining of the count of monte cristo. See a complete list of the characters in the count of monte cristo and indepth analyses of edmond dantes, danglars, mercedes, and caderousse. When he finally discovers it, he is staggered by the immensity of its wealth. I read the original book, so there are differences. And after having watched it, i can assure you that its definitely worth watching even after having read the book. This is a scifi retelling of the classic french novel the count of monte cristo.
The count of monte cristo by maeda, mahiro, ariwara, yura isbn. You can see it in the counts hair and in the shirt below. 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. Firstly, the manga is unable to recreate the trippy art style that made the anime so memorable. The series was adapted into a cd drama, a series of. Gankutsuou is a reimaging of alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo.
Based on the count of monte cristo, the mahiro maeda version is a compelling modern adaptation. Unfortunately, it falls short of the anime by quite a large margin. I have just modified one external link on gankutsuou. Portrait of the artist as a young girl, from new teen writer siobhan vivian emily is ready for a change. The count of monte cristo gankutsuou is filled with epic lines, most of them coming from the count.
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