巌窟王
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
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)
Names
| Original | 巌窟王 (han) |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Gankutsuou |
| English | Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Chinese | 岩窟王 (unknown · via wikidata) |
| Also known as | גנקוטסואו: הרוזן ממונטה כריסטו · Il conte di Montecristo · Gankutsuou: Hrabia Monte Cristo · غانكوتسو: الكونت دي مونت كريستو |
Facts
| Format | TV series · 24 ep · 24 min · 10h total |
|---|---|
| Aired | 2004-10-06 → 2005-03-30 (Autumn 2004) |
| Status | FINISHED |
| Studio | GONZO |
| Source | Novel |
| Origin | Japan (Anime) |
| Genres | DramaMysterySci-FiSupernaturalThriller |
| Themes | Classic LiteratureUrbanMale ProtagonistUrban FantasyHeterosexualForeignSpaceLove TriangleAnachronismSpace OperaTransgenderCGIMilitary |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll |
Reception
| Community score | 7.98 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Bayesian score | 7.94 / 10 |
| Composite | 64.0 |
| On lists | 59,637 |
| Favourited | 1,596 (2.7%) |
| Completion | 73.2% |
| Drop rate | 6.7% |
| In backlog | 61.8% |
| Score spread σ | 1.58 |
Score distribution
180253312041845469680572,09683,77593,309101,854
Where it places
| Cohort | Value | Tier | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | GONZO | S | 2 of 111 |
| Broadcast season | Autumn 2004 | A | 5 of 52 |
| Year | 2004 | A | 9 of 178 |
| Source material | Novel | B | 19 of 170 |
| Era | Early 2000s | A | 33 of 687 |
| Genre | Thriller | C | 51 of 188 |
| Genre | Sci-Fi | A | 98 of 1,409 |
| Genre | Mystery | B | 121 of 652 |
| Length | Two-cour | B | 125 of 699 |
| Season (all years) | Autumn | A | 163 of 1,921 |
| Genre | Supernatural | B | 179 of 1,234 |
| Genre | Drama | B | 349 of 1,917 |
| Format | TV series | B | 409 of 3,322 |
| Origin | Japan | A | 591 of 7,157 |
Key staff
| Director | Mahiro Maeda, Hiroshi Sasaki, Yuusuke Takeda, Takeo Ogiwara |
|---|---|
| Character design | Mahiro Maeda, Hidenori Matsubara |
| Original creator | Alexandre Dumas, Mahiro Maeda |
AniList id 239 · MAL id 239 · record updated 2026-08-27