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Mirae
14-04-2008, 17:49
http://www.geneonanimation.com/psp/gankutsuou/wallpapers/gankutsuou01.jpg

Omfg. This series is amazing. Anyone seen it? It's by studio Gonzo.

Trying to escape his uneventful life, Albert, the son of a renowned general from Paris, makes a journey with his friend Franz. During his travels, he meets an immensely wealthy nobleman named The Count of Monte Cristo. Living in luxurious hotels, surrounded by beautiful women and strong bodygaurds, the charming but enigmatic count fascinates Albert. Albert invites the count to join the high society of Paris. However, unknown to Albert, his father had once framed the count and took the count's fiancee as his own.
^that is just a simple summary of the plot, but obviously it is actually much deeper than that.

The animation is amazing, with colourful and detailed textures in everything, even in the characters' clothing (it might take some getting used to at first).
It's a very mature political story, not the usual "main character plow his way through the enemies of the day". I highly recommend it, definitely 1 of the best series I have seen.

(Though I'm still a little pissed cause my favourite characters always freaking die and this series is no exception. lol)

http://clintjcl.files.wordpress.com/2006/12/delme-haydee.jpg http://clintjcl.files.wordpress.com/2006/12/delme-thecount.jpg

Genesis
15-04-2008, 00:09
no...but i do think i have read the classic book...

Joshua-X
17-04-2008, 07:29
Oh, I know this anime! I watched it on Animax about 1-2 years ago.
The animation is pretty unique, and that was why I loved watching it xD

Genesis
18-04-2008, 00:11
animax? can you plz tell me what it is i heared the name frequently now

Rasler+
18-04-2008, 05:30
animax? can you plz tell me what it is i heared the name frequently now

Oh, Animax is an all-anime cable channel that's quite popular among teens in Asia. I just don't know about the other continents, though. Sorry.

And I've seen a few commercials about this Anime a long time ago. Looked really great but I didn't have the time to watch it.

Genesis
19-04-2008, 01:20
oh...well i checked through my library and i finally found the book...god i hate having a room full of books that are unorginized....if anyone finds a website to see the epoisodes can someone tell me...

Mirae
25-04-2008, 00:17
You can watch it on *cough*animekiosk*cough*dot*cough*com :P
But you didn't hear it from me! >_> Buy the DVDs!
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