The Count of Monte Cristo: Gankutsuou Inspires Stage-Play in December

The Count of Monte Cristo: Gankutsuou, a visually opulent science fiction TV anime from 2004 that is based on the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas, is being adapted into a live-action stage play entitled Le theatre: GANKUTSUOU that will run from December 20-28, 2019, at the Zenrosai Hall / Space zero venue in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.

The main staff for the production has been revealing, including:

• Original work: The Count of Monte Cristo: Gankutsuou (Anime)
• Script, director: Yu Murai (KPR / Kaimaku Pennant Race)
• Supervision: The Count of Monte Cristo: Gankutsuou Production Committee
• Cooperation: Mahiro Maeda (Khara), Taichi Hashimoto (slowcave)
• Dramaturge: Chūji Mikasano

The main cast for Le theatre: GANKUTSUOU Includes:

• Shōhei Hashimoto as Albert de Morcerf.
• Masashi Taniguchi as the Count of Monte Cristo.
• And You Maejima Baron Franz d'Epinay.

The Count of Monte Cristo: Gankutsuou Funimme publishes the series in North America, and describes the story as follows: TV anime is directed by Mahiro Maeda and features animation by GONZO.

His restless spirit leads him to a festival on the moon – and to the count of Monte Cristo. Even count the Monte Cristo undertakes a vengeful plot mean to destroy their lives.

Tickets to Le theatre: GANKUTSUOU Range in price from 8800 yen ($ 82.56 US) for general admission to 11,500 yen ($ 107.89 US) for premium seating.

Source: Anime! Anime!

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Paul Chapman is the host of the Greatest Movie EVER! Podcast and GME! Anime Fun Time.