In the futuristic year 5053, two French nobles, Viscount Albert de Morcerf and Baron Franz d'Epinay, venture to the moon city of Luna for the Carnival festivities. While Franz seeks simple enjoyment, Albert yearns for a deeper purpose. His quest leads him to encounter The Count of Monte Cristo, a charismatic and enigmatic nobleman whose presence ignites intrigue. As Albert befriends the Count and welcomes him into Parisian high society, he unknowingly entangles himself in a web of revenge spun by his enigmatic companion. Gankutsuou delves into the intertwined fates of Albert and the Count, revealing the harrowing consequences of seeking retribution.