Albert de Morcerf crosses paths with the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo, awed by his sheer aura, but too ingrained within his innocent nature that the Count has other plans. Why does the Count know the secrets of the rich as if he wishes to disclose them for the world to see.

Albert de Morcerf crosses paths with the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and is awed by his sheer aura, but too ingrained within his innocent nature to realize that the Count has other plans. Why does the Count know the secrets of the rich, as if he wishes to disclose them for the world to see?


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.<br><br>
(Source: MAL Rewrite)

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