10/06/2004 - 03/30/2005 Finished
Gankutsuou (巌窟王)
Also known as: Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
In the year 5053, French aristocrats Viscount Albert de Morcerf and Baron Franz d'Epinay attend the festival of Carnival on the moon city of Luna. While Franz is just looking to have fun, Albert is seeking something more to fill his life—but he finds more than he bargained for in The Count of Monte Cristo, a mysterious and charming self-made nobleman who meets his gaze during an opera performance. Through a few twists and turns, Albert befriends the Count and introduces him into French society. The Count, however, has more on his mind than just friendship; he plots to finally unleash his vengeance on those who wronged him years earlier. Gankutsuou follows Albert and the Count's intertwined destinies and the ultimate price paid for enacting revenge. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
24
Total episodes
24
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 24 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Gankutsuou has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Gankutsuou doesn't have a single filler episode: all 24 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 24 episodes of Gankutsuou aired in 2004–2005 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Gankutsuou is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 24 without detours. If you came looking for which Gankutsuou episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
24 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At Journey's End, We Meet10/06/2004 | 10/06/2004 | Canon |
| 2 | Until the Sun Rises on the Moon10/13/2004 | 10/13/2004 | Canon |
| 3 | 5/22, Tempest10/20/2004 | 10/20/2004 | Canon |
| 4 | Mother's Secret10/27/2004 | 10/27/2004 | Canon |
| 5 | Do You Love Your Betrothed?11/03/2004 | 11/03/2004 | Canon |
| 6 | Her Melancholy, My Melancholy11/10/2004 | 11/10/2004 | Canon |
| 7 | The Secret Flower Garden11/17/2004 | 11/17/2004 | Canon |
| 8 | A Night in Boulogne11/24/2004 | 11/24/2004 | Canon |
| 9 | I Dreamed a Dark Dream12/01/2004 | 12/01/2004 | Canon |
| 10 | The Letter From Edmond12/08/2004 | 12/08/2004 | Canon |
| 11 | An Engagement Broken12/15/2004 | 12/15/2004 | Canon |
| 12 | Encore01/05/2005 | 01/05/2005 | Canon |
| 13 | Haydée01/12/2005 | 01/12/2005 | Canon |
| 14 | Lost Souls01/19/2005 | 01/19/2005 | Canon |
| 15 | The End of Happiness, The Beginning of Truth01/26/2005 | 01/26/2005 | Canon |
| 16 | Scandal02/02/2005 | 02/02/2005 | Canon |
| 17 | The Confession02/09/2005 | 02/09/2005 | Canon |
| 18 | The Duel02/16/2005 | 02/16/2005 | Canon |
| 19 | Even If I Should Stop Being Me02/23/2005 | 02/23/2005 | Canon |
| 20 | Farewell, Eugénie03/02/2005 | 03/02/2005 | Canon |
| 21 | The True Identity of the Nobleman03/09/2005 | 03/09/2005 | Canon |
| 22 | Counterattack03/16/2005 | 03/16/2005 | Canon |
| 23 | Edmond Dantès03/23/2005 | 03/23/2005 | Canon |
| 24 | At the Shore03/30/2005 | 03/30/2005 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Gankutsuou have?
Gankutsuou has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Gankutsuou have?
In total, Gankutsuou has 24 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Gankutsuou?
It is recommended to watch Gankutsuou in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Gankutsuou online?
Gankutsuou is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
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Is Gankutsuou a complete anime?
Yes, Gankutsuou is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Gankutsuou have?
No, Gankutsuou does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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