Jun 7, 2023
Welcome to Masterpiece Theatre… I mean, Masterpiece Anime?
Finally, Anime is Lit covers the most Literature of Anime -
“Gankutsuou”, the artistic 2004 adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’
classic (and long) novel “The Count of Monte Cristo” …IN SPACE!
with vampires!
Joined by Gankustuou aficionado Vrai Kaiser, we explore the anime’s
approach to the novel, as well as the thematic contrasts, visual
design, and the creators’ own inspirations. This episode is a
spoiler-free discussion for fans and newbies alike. We cover plenty
of interesting aspects from our research on both the original text
and the anime’s creation, which we hope will encourage newcomers to
watch the anime. All the spoilers are all hiding in the second half
our our discussion for our next episode.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Interview with director Maeda (in French)
NPR Article discussing the racialized French terminology for “Ghost writer” and Dumas
The awesome Gankutsuou figure Vrai mentioned
Where to find us:
Vrai’s Twitter
and Blog
Listen to more of Vrai on the
Anime Feminist podcast
and
Trash & Treasures pod
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