Revenge... is best a dish served cold Sure, it's an old cliche, but that's what's sung in the ending theme to Gankutsuou, and it's not cliche for nothing - it fits the personality of the Count quite well. I've finished watching Gankutsuou so it's time to make me some more walls! The bishounen flood continues (after slight derailment by Kino wallpapers, which are always top priority :D) with the Count of Monte Cristo. Scans from here and here. I removed Albert, because he's such a pansy. Redid the patterns and all. I also patterned the outlines for more effect. The celestial mobile background was drawn in Illustrator based off of the intricate clockwork mobile at the Count's residence in Champs Elysee (basis), using Clock of the Sun and Moon as a starting point. Drew in the eye-compass (a creepy thing I must say) and added all the little floating spheres, including two constellations; the (big) Dipper and Cassiopeia. The starfield is an old one I had from a Stellvia wallpaper with numerous modifications. I ended up making the entire background golden to contrast with the Count's blue hair and face and to match with his outlining. I wasn't originally going to make this a celestial wall, but when I was positioning stuff, I dumped in the starfield so I would have a non-white background, and because the original scan was celestial. It looked pretty good like that, so I stuck with the idea. This wallpaper is dedicated to KiWiB0RG who was sweet enough to send me most of the episodes after I got frustrated with the lack of xdcc bots serving this series in AniKraze's channel. EDIT: As per some comments, I've changed the text to the same blue as the Count's hair. It makes sense, since "revenge is a dish best served cold ". EDIT2: I pulled the title of the wall directly from the lyrics to the ending theme; Jean Jacques Burnel altered the pattern of the words to fit the beat of the song better.You Won't See Me Coming Lyrics
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- Gankutsuou (岩窟王)
Tama-neko has made another solid wallpaper with this Gankutsuou wallpaper, highly detailed and matching the odd style set in the Gankutsuou series, this wallpaper is a keeper!



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8 years, 3 weeks ago
I think this is an excellent wall, on par with Nat's Gankutsuou effort, infact its a very similar style, a style I like :3
8 years, 3 weeks ago
I really like this one too, the background style fits perfectly with the show (you've even replicated some of the elements from the count's sanctuary!) Attention to detail ownz :D I think the only thing I'd change is the patterned outlines on the count. If they were a uniformed darker shade of gold (as it is in some places) the image won't seem so outlined and look more together. Oh, and I liked that gold text XD
8 years, 3 weeks ago
wow....so many things going on @_@ u did a pretty gud job putting everything together @_@! the starfields and the clocks n all that stuff is pretty cool >xD. The only thing I didnt really like about it is his huge black cape....I think some subtle textures would help make it less empty. my other gripe is ....the gold outlines. Its cool and all, but....it seems to take away sooo much from the cool bg u created. some of the lines r rather jaggy especially near the point where his cape is tied and it seems to just seperate him from the bg.
dont get me wrong.......well besides my wacky complaints, its still a really nice wall. I really like teh BG @_@!
*runs*
8 years, 3 weeks ago
I really like the bg too. And it really fits with this anime. I like the outline of the character too and none the less, the icy cold hair. Nicely spread star dusts on the bg and I can't make me stop to say "This wall is way awesome!"
8 years, 3 weeks ago
It's pretty damn awesome - congrats on the feature.
Though for me personally the "is best a dish served cold" instead of "is a dish best served cold" bugs the crap out of me. But hey, I'm seeing a psychologist about that and the medication seems to be quelling the grammar rage, so it's all good.
8 years, 3 weeks ago
Ah Tama. A very lovely wallpaper. The art of Gankutsouo is awesome, and I really like what you did to this scan. Keep up the good work! :)
8 years, 3 weeks ago
I really like it. I really like the Gankutsuou art, even though I've only see around 5 episodes of it.. XD The eye compass is pretty creepy as well. >_< Keep it up!
8 years, 3 weeks ago
I gotta agree with trismugistus. But it's all good. Anyway, except for the slight bevel in "Revenge" (I tend to hate beveled text, although I have to admit that it looks stargely good in this case), it's probably one of the best wallpapers I've ever seen.
And I don't even know anything about this anime. At all. ^_^
8 years, 2 weeks ago
only problem- the quote is supposed to be "Revenge is a dish best served cold" haha.. Nice job.
8 years, 2 weeks ago
I wish I had your talent and your patience. I think the outline on the count could be a little darker. I'm not sure if it will look better that way, but you could try. ^^
8 years, 1 week ago
Beautiful wall from a really strange anime... You are very close of the original gonzo wallpapers to promote this hi-tech anime ^^
7 years, 8 months ago
Great work!
7 years, 8 months ago
Hello,
This is a superb wallpaper. I'm in love with all the detail that was put into it. I have yet to see this anime and getting ancy about it. You really brought out the style of the series very well and the BG work is beautiful. It'll be a while before I have that much patience, however its all in good practice. I must keep an eye on your works. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Have a nice day.
7 years, 7 months ago
I love gakutsuou...
7 years, 7 months ago
ooo i love this series and this wallpaper is amazing....he looks so sad...great work :)
7 years, 6 months ago
It's a nice blending of colors; I change my desktop routinely, to avoid boredom, but I kept this one for a while. The gold really does look good with the Count, and it adds to his coldness in a way, making a big contrast.
Nice job.
7 years, 3 months ago
I like the background and general composition of this piece, but the hair across his face makes it look as though he has a mustache, which wierds me out a bit. Still, a good work! And don't fret about the line being a cliche - it comes from the ending theme (if you listen to the whole version on the OST, and you should because the OST is wonderful) which makes it a good choice.
7 years, 1 month ago
This wallpaper is a shining example of the artwork that made Gankutsuou so wonderful, as well as what makes your walls so great, Tama. I love the starry look, both in the background with the gold clockwork... thing, and in the foreground, with the Count's hair. And, of course, the Count's presence adds greatly to anything's cool factor. Outstanding work.
(I hope this doesn't read too much like the praise I gave this at MT; I don't remember what I said then, and haven't gone looking for my comment, but I hope I said something new here.)
7 years, 4 weeks ago
yuuuummmm I like this one alot!
6 years, 9 months ago
I love Gankutsuou. I think removing albert was a great idea, too, cause he is a pansy, lol. Great job on the background. It's a lot like the 'sky' or whatever that's in the count's home, but the colors you used on it really fit the feel of the count.
6 years, 6 months ago
That is an amazing pic! The count looks so cold and mysterious there, love it! ^^
6 years, 4 months ago
:) it is really nice! thanks!
6 years, 3 months ago
This worl is awesome! The background, the color, and hakusyaku are appearing in a very good harmony!
6 years, 2 months ago
deffinnatly captures the feel of the count.
6 years, 1 month ago
Though for me personally the "is best a dish served cold" instead of "is a dish best served cold" bugs the crap out of me. But hey, I'm seeing a psychologist about that and the medication seems to be quelling the grammar rage, so it's all good.
6 years, 4 weeks ago
Nice! but the count's face looks a little fat...
6 years, 2 weeks ago
WOW...I really like this Wallie...I start watching the anime some time ago(here in germany,it's hard to find good Fansubs for this) I like the look of his eyes...they forecast nothing good(mwahahaha*evil laughter*)and at the same time they look so deeply sad(melancholy strikes again!!!) You really did a great job...so THX for this _(._.)_
5 years, 4 months ago
This wallpaper owns my soul.
Great vector, very nice colors, the random background suits the feel of the anime, the hair texture is pure awesomeness, the Count himself rules... The only think I don't like is the text's glow and the smaller font you chose.
Nevertheless, this wall is way more that good.
*changed desktop*
5 years, 2 months ago
The eye in the background thrills me. Good point.
4 years, 11 months ago
I love it.
4 years, 7 months ago
Hmm... It seems like I saw this wallpaper (excluding the "revenge" word) on the official Gankutsuou website... But maybe it was just a similar one.
Anyhow, nice job.
4 years, 5 months ago
he is my fav character XD I will fav this one :D
4 years, 3 months ago
Count looks good in the darkness .
3 years, 11 months ago
nice good work
3 years, 11 months ago
Oh my, I LOVE this one! It looks so... as if it's taken right from the anime but at the same time fresh and simply incredible. Fantastic wall!
3 years, 9 months ago
This is a gorgeous wall. I love the phrase you used. It does fit the theme of the anime very well. I don't think I'd seen those scan before. You are genius! You removed Albert and it looks as if he was never there. You're good. Your backgrounds looks a million times better than the one in the magazine. This is definitely a keeper.
3 years, 7 months ago
very nice effects in background ^^ thanks alot