Gankutsuou

Both have a highly character-driven story and keep you guessing as to what will happen next. Both involve an antagonist who at first seems kind but has evil intentions and manipulates others. Each one contains great character development and characters who you feel and care for. If you want an anime that strays from the norm and delivers an interesting story with realistic portrayals of human emotion then this is for you. 

Both of these shows come from the same studio, and they have a similar format as well - reimagining classic literature in a different setting. Gankutsuou, for instance, is adapted to involve space travel. If you're a stickler for exact details, these probably aren't for you. They adjust the plot and such freely, but they try to remain true to the spirit of the original works and reinvent them in a new and interesting way. Some might hold that as a griping point, but I think reimagining rather than just regurgitating is an admirable goal. 

they have the same style of animation...i can't help but noticed from the first scene.. the mysterious male lead with mind-boggling events/things happening... i think i can say gankutsuou is also a little of the horror genre 

Aside from these series being stories of revenge against three people that ruined the lives of the respective lead characters, there does not initially appear to be too much linking the two: 91 Days involves 1920's American gangsters, where as Gankutsuou is a multi-layered 'dish best served cold' saga involving French noblemen. But, by the end, the 91 Days scheme for vengeance turns out to be more complex than it first appeared... So, read the words of Edmond Dantes and understand: "Bide your time and hold out hope." Also, watch Gankutsuou. Now. 

This may seem a bit of a stretch, but both series have very dark storylines involving lots of delicious manipulation and mind-screwery. They also each have characters pursuing their own controversial brand of justice. 

European aristocracy + supernatural forces + some shōnen-ai allusions. Gankutsuou is more sophisticated and unique.  

Both involve deep, brilliant, complex storylines which have you sat on the edge of your seat all the way through. Masterpieces, involving lots of character development and twists and turns in the story. Although they are different genres, both have high emotional content and have the ever advancing (with every episode) sense of doom. 

Both series features betrayal by a trusted friend for his dream and ambition and the rise from hell for revenge by the protagonist. Both of the series share a lot of common elements and circumstances on the main characters as well as a similar ending.  

Two masterpieces with painful and dramatic stories. Le Chevalier D'eon is based on historic events, while Gankutsuou on famous book. The ending in both anime isn't quite a happy ending. Compared, Le Chevalier D'eon is much more dramatic but also I would say the better one from these two. 

Similar art styles (both animes produced by Gonzo), both stories are based off a historic work (Gankutsuo-Count of Monte Cristo, Samurai 7-Kurosawa's film the Seven Samurai, IMDB #10 ranked movie of all time.) 

While the plotlines of these two series are quite different, each has a similar atmosphere. They both use unusual art styles to interpret the out-of-the-ordinary worlds they happen in: in Gankutsuou, colorful animation paired with a futuristic past; in Kaiba, old-style character designs to express a different sort of sci-fi. Each is also set in space, but very unscientifically, using it as a springboard for unconventional ideas, not realism. 

Drama, romance, sword fights, revenge, conflicts, complex relationships. Both have deep, interesting, well-developed characters, unique art and direction, and nice, fitting music. You'll surely notice an elegant, luxurious, aristocratic aura in both series. While Utena has some shoujo-ai in it, Gankutsuou has subtle shounen-ai. Ah, both have, surprise surprise, incest. 

Similar story about a romance from the past and a guy trying to get revenge on those who have ruined his life. Both are very mysterious and keep you guessing. 

They may not be similar at all as Gankutsuou do not have any action and the story is different. But if you like when the main character use their potential as great and nice person to make revenge which led to his or her downfall then you might like both of this animes. Both animes have the feeling "demon acting as a angel" yet Gankutsuou have a lot more of it and show it in a better way which make Argento Soma less similar or better, anyway I think it may be worth to give Argento Soma a small chance. Some other similarity is that both main characters get a chance to revenge from another character/demon and experience a similar tragedy. Quality wise Gankutsuou surpass everything in Argento Soma except the action and it would be better if you have seen Argento Soma first. read more 

Adaptations of ENDLESS (1000+ pages) French novels from well over 100 years ago. Typical of the anime community, Gankutsuou (The Count of Monte Cristo) has roughly as little as HALF the listing of other classics inspired by world-renowned literature, such as KissxSis, and no-one even seems to be aware of Les Mis' anime. I'm not surprised but I am pained by this blatant injustice. In the transition from neverending walls of text to TV (which is almost an impossibility to pull off 100% faithfully), both stories had to have content removed and alterations made. Most notably, the lead characters were shifted. Naive Albert replaced Dantes in Gankutsuou in order for a mystery genre shift to be made; allowing for the first 300-400 pages to be skipped almost entirely. In Les Mis there was nothing so extreme but, as its sub-title highlights, there was a shift from Valjean to Cosette--Les Mis' anime being a World Masterpiece Theater title and WMT titles following the tragic struggles of children. As mentioned above, Dantes (Gankutsuou) was replaced as the main character from the novel, where as Valjean (Les Mis) - to the best of my knowledge - simply had the spotlight moved away from him a little. Had the adaptations been fully accurate, Dantes would've been depicted changing from a good-natured yet simple young man into a caculating avenger. This would've linked him to Valjean more strongly, in an ironic sense; a character that started out as a sinner then did a complete 180, opting to do everything in his power for the good of the people. It's these two all-time great characters and their respective journies which make the two series so epic in scope and fascinating to follow--truly worthy of favourite character spots. As for how these adaptations are generally regarded by fans, Gankutsuou is referred to as the best Monte Cristo adaptation ever, in spite of the changes made and content cut. It was re-worked so it'd fit into 24 episodes when it'd need 50-100 to function as a full-on adaptation and is great in a different way than the source material. Les Mis is simply regarded as a far more kid-friendly version of the novel. read more 

Revenge, greed, vice, corruption. Both series feature the darkness; the evil in human hearts. Worlds depicting a dichotomy between the filthy rich and the suffering poverty, both Gankutsuou and Speed Grapher are vastly different in settings and plot development, but distinctively similar in their themes. Based on the Count of Monte Cristo set in a futuristic setting, Gankutsuou is a story of vengeance. To avoid spoilers, the antagonist had a shocking past filled with desperation and betrayal, and Gankutsuou follows his attempts to destroy and defile his objects of vengeance. Whereas for Speed Grapher, a near future world rather similar to GiTS and DtB, where money is the bringer of all and rich people rule. Amidst the living hell of corruption, Speed Grapher is a story of freedom, to obtain true happiness; and a story of revenge, to bring an end to his tragic past. While dissimilar in characters, environment, and even plots, both series share a subtle motif which emphasises on their similarities. If one were to enjoy the former, he would definitely enjoy the latter. read more 

these series are actually VERY different in style setting storyline and just about everything else the only similar thing is alucad and the and the count (the two main characters) they both ooze charisma are ruthless and no matter how evil they are you just love them, so for the alucard out there fans check out gankutsuou because the are both AWSOME!! 

While the setting on these two animes is very different, the themes flowing through them are very similar; Love, Friendship and Trust. The reliance on these themes makes for great story telling with perfectly executed character development. If you like the more serious side of H&C, then definately check this one out (that's not to say that Gankutsuou doesnt have its share of laughs). 

They both deal with the relationships between a group of friends and have some romance and lots of drama. If you like NANA you'll most likely enjoy Gankutsuou.  

Both anime revolve around the relationship of two friends and the inner workings of the society they live in. Both anime are also particular dark in nature and the story takes some similar twists and turns. Berserk differs being set in medieval time with a larger focus on action. While Gankutsuo is more psychological and dramatic with its futuristic sci-fi setting. So, if your a fan of dark anime with a significant level of characterisation, that revolves around the relationship of its two central characters, it's likely you'll love both anime. 

I'd recommend both of these anime to those that are looking to get a cry on. Gankutsuou (The Count of Monte Cristo) is based on the legend of Edmond Dantes, where he died a tragic death and wants his vengeance on the world. The anime starts off relatively slow but picks up drastically after the first few episodes. You might find yourself confused about the pacing at first but rest assured, the anime will make it up to you towards the end of it. This anime is similar to Clannad because of how both of them include losing someone important, and have a lot of sadness as the backbone of it. Sorry for the essay but if you didn't read it just give this anime a try, it's really emotional and made me cry for the first time in ages. read more 

They are both about a story of someone betrayed by the world. In Gankutsuou, Edmond is betrayed by his friends and was made to suffer as a result. In Fate/zero, Kiritsugu was betrayed by someone close to him that caused the death of the ones he loved. They both kill and in exchange for their lives set out to change and bring the world that betrayed them back to it's rightful self. Both contain a supernatural element that they use to aide them in their quests. 

Gankutsuou and Astra Lost in Space are similar. They each follow a group of teenagers set in the future, in which a series of mysteries will unfold. Each has their fair share of dramatic moments and plot twists. Characters in each of these anime have diffucult pasts, a common factor being a poor relationship with their parents. Both are enjoyable sci-fi dramas that will keep you on the edge of your seat! 

There's a superb sense of tone that emanates from both shows, albeit very different. Baccano! really captures the essence of Prohibition-era gangsters, and adds the supernatural element to elevate the story. It does an excellent job of making the supernatural fit into this tone, making the world extraordinarily imaginative but still real. Gankutsuou does the same with its 18th century France-inspired future. The Count may look like a vampire and create insane plots, but class and other elements of French royalty really shine here. The art style in Gankutsuou serves it immensely well. Both series also have a similar blend of well-done action and storytelling, with Baccano! leaning a little bitmore on the action side. read more 

Both artistic, thought provoking, introspective shows that try to show the darker parts of what make us human. Both shows contain hints of philosophy. Both shows are experimental (both art and story-wise) and are both based on an old piece of famous literature. I got very similar vibes while watching both of these. Sure, Devilman Crybaby is a bit more trippy, takes itself less seriously and portrays the symbolism with a different intent... Howeeever I will gamble that the ideas behind these shows are similar enough to make them both worthy of being in a recommendation together. :) 

These are two animations with alternative art. Beautiful backgrounds, light effects and work with textures. And, some might say, there's some homosexual tension in Gankutsuou, what may appeal to Konodan series fans. In general, both are recommended if you're looking for flamboyant art and an atmosphere with both magical and sci-fi feels. 

the storys are completely different but they both deal with revenge 

Stage, performance, music, beauty, elegance... both anime emphasis and captivate the meaning of these words with their abstract sense and abnormal approach to storytelling. The story of Gankutsuou revolves around its protagonist captivation of the Count, as we becomes bewildered by his beauty, intellect, elegance, mystery and unusual thought process. While the story of Princess Tutu takes an abnormal approach to the storytelling of fairy tales, with its use of metaphors and symbols, and its elegance and captivation of its ballet. If your a fan of dark anime, with a lot of symbolisation and representation through its use of character performance, that captivates the very essence of beauty and uniqueness then you'll love both anime. read more 

Both give different feel, both leaves different impression, but the structure of both are based on the French novel The Count of Monte Cristo. Both are mysteries. In both a person will be isolated from the rest of the world with lots of gold for many years (not even a minute of sunlight). Followed by revenge, then MC changing that person. Kindaichi focuses on trick, guessing, thinking. Gankutsuou more on human relations. **In Kindaichi only the first four episodes are common with Gankutsuou.  

While on the surface Ascendance of a Bookworm may seem like a light hearted Isekai anime about a girl that is obsessed with making books the show reveals it's self to actually be a tale of politics, greed, and corruption amongst a society of nobles as well as devotion to friends and family. This is more true of the second and third season but you need to start here. If you can look past the ingrained prejudice that you might have against Isekai and if you don't mind something a bit more light hearted and aren't committed to the idea that anime needs to be either artsy or overly edgy to be good then you might find something you like here. read more 

Both shows are about enacting revenge. 

i mean... really? you don't know what they both share???? its is the sweet sweet scent of kold revenge, they dont share the same setting or "powers" to solve their problems. but still! entertaining nonetheless. hope ya have 𝓕𝓤𝓝 anyways! 

similar in base plot driven idea, which is "shockers" revenge. beautifully done pieces of art. you are really missing some of the best sighs of relief when the kicker gets the boot to the booty! hope ya have 𝓕𝓤𝓝 anyways! 

"Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Heroic Legend of Arslan" / "Arslan Senki" both involve a young and naïve male protagonist of high birth who lives in his powerful father's shadows. In both these shows, military campaigns are given a relatively heavy focus as the background in order to set the premise. 

Both stories are realistic even though Gankutsuou is on a sci-fi setting. Themes are also mature. Politics, lust for power, etc.. Both portray human emotions in a very realistic way making the viewers sympathize with them more easily. Lastly, both are MASTERPIECES even though Gankutsuou's "exorcism" part in the end could have been done better its still a masterpiece. 10/10 for both of them. 

Both of these are tales of revenge (Gankutsuou being based off the archetypal revenge plot from The Count of Monte Cristo). Gankutsuo is certainly heavier than Masamune-kun's high school antics, but I think you will enjoy watching the vindictive machinations of a character seeking to deal punishment for past wrongs. 

yeah i know what you be thinking me lad, in what world would a flesh-mecha anime share with a simple futuristic france?? well, quite a lot actually ( mainly the revenge part ) just do it plz, you'll see the truth. hope ya have 𝓕𝓤𝓝 anyways! 

Stories that follow the gradual degradation of characters' mental states, with paranoia, betrayal and madness taking over. Both have a good deal of mystery, too. 

Both anime carry a concept of family dynamics as the protagonists come across their own internal trials and tribulations as they interact with their family and unravel some of their families history. Uchouten Kazoku differs with a bombastic, random sense of self, integrated into a slice of life dramedy, which involves a eccentric family of transforming tanuki. While Gankutsuo is a retelling of Alexandre Dumas's classic revenge tale of The Count of Monte Cristo, retold in a futuristic setting, which goes to mainly focus of the relationship between its two centre characters. If your looking for a unique anime that stands out from the normal crowd, with significant characterisation and family dynamics I recommend you give one of these a watch. read more 

Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, like Elfen Lied, engages the viewer with both heartful and complicated character relations, but gradually twists into a dark tale and reveals the horrific, heartbreaking, and psychologically thrilling truth about everything. Both aesthetically and thematically, Gankutsuou bears a very similar chaos and insanity of a complex love story gone unfathomably dark. Not to mention, the artistic, textural design within Gankutsuou's animation very much resembles Gustav Klimt's painting, "The Kiss," as symbolized in Elfen Lied. 

Though vastly different in subject matter and theme, one important thing about Edmond and Akagi creates much of the appeal for their respective series: they are, somehow, in control of everything, at all times, they are going to have things their way, they are going to demolish the opponents, there's no two ways about it. They know it, you know it, and yet watching the inevitable devestation unfold is rivetting. Come on, you know there's really no such thing as a "boring invincible hero". 

Both feature unique art styles which can be initially off-putting along with an almost frenetic pace. Society is dark and twisted, with corruption and greed dominating everyday life. The main characters are flawed and misguided, as well as being hunted in one way or another by the key antagonists. Also, the musical score adds great depth to powerful moments, of which there are many in both. Death is portrayed realistically, with all the loss, regret and pain that comes with it. There is no glory in death, only suffering. 

Both have men that lost their loved ones and their past and only left the path of no return, tragedy is served, enjoy.  

both shows are about revenge!!! they show what revenge cand do to a person, althouth hell girl is alot of episodes envolving a different story and genkutsuou has a story line, they both show how selfish manipulative, jelouse and materialistic a human can be, and how people tend to care only about themself not caring what happens to others as long as they get there way  

they have the same style of animation...i can't help but noticed from the first scene.. the mysterious male lead (ayakashi's neko/cat story) with mind-boggling events/things happening... only difference is that gankutsuou is a full-blown story..whereas ayakashi is a collection of stories..i think i can say gankutsuou is also a little of the horror genre 

The setting is not all that off-beat or uber cool in Occult Gakuin, but it's still far from being mainstream. Who the hell build complete education facility devoted wholly to creepy occult stuff anyway. [spoiler] Hopefully not your father because he will die when you visit his school the first time. Gankutsuou setting, if you look closely, is just a realistic Victoria era and no matter how you look at it it's just Victorian. But when you look at it done by certain art direction with certain sci-fi stuffs keep popping, oh snap this thing is creepy too. 

While being very different artistically the styles are very similar. The era they're set in is almost identical (high-tech rennasiance) Neither are optimistic but both have compelling, deep storylines and great characters. 

Both involve trust and betrayal and are highly emotional. These are the only two anime that made me cry. You care for the characters and feel their pain. Both series are very intriguing and keep you interested to the end. Shigofumi is somewhat episodic but it still has a strong central storyline. 

Both of these series involve royals and have a dark atmosphere. They both involve a series of sexualies. If you like Gankutsuou but it was a little too dreary, then you will love Good Witch of the West. 

The main male protagonists feels kinda similar (Shinji and Albert), like in childish. We can also see many similarities in The Count of Monte Cristo and Gendou, both have an objective which surpasses everything and for which one decided still living. Both are set in a futuristic future, both have mecha battles (but in Gankutsuou is only 1 episode or 2). Both have great character development and complex stories. Gankutsuou is less action oriented although and the pass is more slow.  

Both series star a naive teen main character who doesn't consider the consequences of their actions. Revenge is also a strong theme in both series. These shows are much more about the overall story than the characters - you might not be rooting for any of the characters because you find them unlikable, or maybe you're rooting for the bad guys, but the story as a whole gets you invested. 

Though both are vastly different in genre and plots, the two are very similar in terms of presentation. For those who fell for the artistic usage of patterns in Gankutsuou as I did, then Kuuchuu Buranko might be for you. KB is a mish-mash of medias, combining colorful, ornate patterns with live media. Like Gankutsuou, it is was truly makes this eleven episode series unique. Also, as stated before, despite the different genres and telling of stories, the two have compelling tales, and is certainly worth a watch for something different than the norm of today's ecchi and otherwise. 

Two anime offering a full gothic atmosphere , the story is oriented to dark fantasy in both, and the main characters ( D and The Count of Monte Cristo ) share more than one thing ( the physical look is very similar , the same charisma emerges from both , the same noble air and our two heroes use dark powers to achieve their goals ). 

"Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo" and "Ibara-Hime matawa Nemuri-Hime" / "Briar-Rose or The Sleeping Beauty" are both adaptations with alterations of an old European source material. Featuring unique art styles, these two works might require some getting used to regarding their visuals, with the former having the design of "unmoving plaid" for clothing and the latter using stop-motion as well as intricate puppets. 

Both tell a story about betrayal from a close fake friend resulting in a life thretening situation. In Gankutsuou Dantes was betrayed and sent of prison out of jealousy and Shin, (main character of Area 88) and sent to war with low survival rates by a mean trick. Also, both stories contain a woman as a reason for betrayal. Difference: Area 88 isn't concentrated on revenge as much as Gankutsuou. 

While both series have very different stories they do share the concept of meeting a charismatic man whose allegiance is shrouded in mystery; The Count Of Monte Cristo and John Silvers. Other common traits are parts of the story being centered on betrayal and murder.  

Both are tales of two younger individuals coming into their position and finding out what their ideals are, and fighting for those ideals. Both have some level of economy, and politics, and both have some level of high society. 

At first glance, these two anime are completely different. This may be true in terms of genres, but the main male character share astounding similarities. Both protagonists have near unlimited amount of money to spend on their plans. Both protagonists possess an incredible amount of charisma and can lie through their teeth to achieve their goals. The differences are that the Count (Gankutsuou) is hellbent on revenge and Takizawa (Eden) does it all with a cool, laid-back attitude. 

Re-imaginations (adaptations) of European classics into anime. Zetsuen no Tempest takes some plot twists and frequently quote from The Tempest and Hamlet by Shakespeare. Gankutsuou is loosely based on The Count of Mount Cristo, in a futuristic setting.  

You might think that these two are quite different, in which you would be right, as one is a 2-cour television series and the other is a short. However, both tell tales of vengeance that involve powers of the supernatural. So, if that is a theme which interests you, then definitely proceed with watching these two anime. Furthermore, these two shows each have their own unique art-styles. "Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo" has an interesting choice of character art that causes their clothes to look unmoving and flat whilst "The Phantom Ship" was animated with paper puppets that give it its 2-D look. To wander a bit into spoiler territory, these two anime both have villains or antagonists that receive just punishment for their crimes. This of course falls in line with the major theme of revenge. read more