TV Standard: NTSC
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio(s): 16:9LB
Layers: single-sided/single-layered
Encoding: MPEG-2
Data Format: DVD Video
Original Release Year: 2004

Credits:

Alexandra Dumas,Joji Nakata,Kikuko Inoue,Mahiro Maeda,Jurouta Kosugi,Daisuke Hirakawa,Jun Fukuyama

Description:

The King of Gankutsu Vol. 5 / Animation A blockbuster! The 5th DVD volume of "The King of Gankutsu", the latest work by director Maeda Masahiro of "The Animatrix" and "Blue No. 6" has been released! A punk opera of revenge opens in the fantasy future city of Paris! Based on the classic French literary masterpiece "The Count of Monte Cristo" (written by Alexandre Dumas), the film is currently the talk of the town for its sweaty, dramatic development! This film is a change of perspective from the previous remakes.The story is told from the perspective of a young boy who becomes a victim of revenge, resulting in a dramatic animation that is both cruel and innocent. Animation production is handled by GONZO, creator of "LAST EXILE" and "Battle Fairy Yukikaze" among others.The latest digital technology is used to dress the characters in the film, creating a new visual world that resembles a moving paper cutout! A stylish, luxurious and gorgeous visual world never seen before is realized! Includes Act IX "I Dreamed a Dark-Colored Dream" and Act X "A Letter from Edmond". Video commentary by the main cast members on the highlights of the show