DT Classics 033 - Gankutsuou

DT Classics 033 - Gankutsuou

Author: dubtalkpodcast December 13, 2025 Duration: 3:04:38

Originally Recorded: August 4th, 2025

We traveled through space and the kaleidoscopic design of mid 2000s anime to find the greatest treasure of all: the greatest adaptation of a novel ever made! Yes, Countess Stephanie, Andrew de Morserf and Noah Depenai are bringing back the classics series to take a look back at Gonzo's bonkers space remake of The Count of Monte Cristo, and the English dub from 20 years ago. Hopefully there will be no taking revenge as we untangle this master series: Gankutsuou!

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Host: @LilacAnimeRevue.bsky.social

Panelists: @ClassySpartan.bsky.social @NoahClue.bsky.social

Editor: @NoahClue.bsky.social

Music: "We Were Lovers" by Jean Jacques-Burnel Various tracks from the Gankutsuou OST


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