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The Fable
ザ・ファブル
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Synopsis
Fable, an assassin who works in organized crime, has been raised to the legendary status of a ruthless killer capable of murdering any man within six seconds. Six years after his debut, his boss fears that Fable has started to attract too much attention from the legal authorities, and he orders him to hide in Osaka for a year. Accompanied by his driver who assumes the identity of his sister, Fable is bound by a special condition: he must act as a civilian and not murder anyone lest he and his pa...
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 17+
strong
ViolenceFrequent depictions of assassination, gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and yakuza torture; some blood but not gratuitously gory.
moderate
LanguageYakuza characters use coarse, threatening dialogue throughout.
moderate
Disturbing themesOrganized crime dynamics, coercion, and moral ambiguity around a protagonist trying to suppress his killer instincts.
mild
Substance useBackground drinking and smoking in yakuza settings; not glorified.
A legendary hitman attempts to live as a normal civilian for a year while yakuza factions scheme around him, blending deadpan comedy with tense action. Expect regular fight scenes, criminal intrigue, and a protagonist whose deadliness contrasts with his awkward attempts at ordinary life.
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The Fable has 25 episodes.
The Fable is currently finished airing.
The Fable was produced by Tezuka Productions.
The Fable aired Apr 7, 2024 to Sep 29, 2024.
The Fable is based on a Manga.
A legendary hitman attempts to live as a normal civilian for a year while yakuza factions scheme around him, blending deadpan comedy with tense action. Expect regular fight scenes, criminal intrigue, and a protagonist whose deadliness contrasts with his awkward attempts at ordinary life.
