The Fable
Summary: 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 partner lose their lives.
However, the seemingly well-deserved holiday soon takes a grim turn. Takeshi Ebihara, the second-in-command of the Osaka mafia that officially protects the assassin, sees Fable's presence as a threat and wants to remove him. Constantly monitored by the yakuza and regularly put in life-or-death situations, Fable has no other choice but to outwit Takeshi's schemes if he wants to stay alive.
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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 partner lose their lives.
However, the seemingly well-deserved holiday soon takes a grim turn. Takeshi Ebihara, the second-in-command of the Osaka mafia that officially protects the assassin, sees Fable's presence as a threat and wants to remove him. Constantly monitored by the yakuza and regularly put in life-or-death situations, Fable has no other choice but to outwit Takeshi's schemes if he wants to stay alive.
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The Fable Review
The Fable â 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. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Comedy, Suspense conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.14). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood â whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative â is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone â quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape â score, incidental music, and sound design â complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good â one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, The Fable offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Comedy, Suspense, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Satou, Akira
Main
Okitsu, Kazuyuki
Japanese
Satou, Akira
Main
VelĂĄzquez, Alan Fernando
Spanish
Satou, Akira
Main
Ferreira, Raphael
Portuguese (BR)
Satou, Akira
Main
Scott, Jonah
English
Announcer
Supporting
Matsumoto, Kouhei
Japanese
Announcer
Supporting
Garcés Buendia, Olin Alejandro
Spanish
Boss
Supporting
Komura, Tetsuo
Japanese
Boss
Supporting
Strempler, Christian
Spanish
Boss
Supporting
Ăvila, Cassiano
Portuguese (BR)
Boss
Supporting
Blum, Steven
English
Call Girl
Supporting
Aikawa, Natsuki
Japanese
Chef
Supporting
Ueda, Youji
Japanese
Christmas Announcer
Supporting
Nakanishi, Naoya
Japanese
Cord
Supporting
Egashira, Hiroya
Japanese
Cord
Supporting
Ross, Daniel
English
Ebihara, Takeshi
Supporting
Ootsuka, Akio
Japanese
Ebihara, Takeshi
Supporting
FernĂĄndez, Dafnis
Spanish
Ebihara, Takeshi
Supporting
Marchetti, CĂ©sar
Portuguese (BR)
Ebihara, Takeshi
Supporting
Mukai, Brent
English
Ex-Wrestler
Supporting
Tsujii, Kengo
Japanese
Staff
Iwasa, Naoki
Producer
Onoue, Taiki
Producer
Shibata, Momo
Producer
Udagawa, Sumio
Producer
Wakabayashi, Hirokazu
Producer
Yoshio, Souta
Producer
Nakajima, Daisuke
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Takahashi, Ryousuke
Director
Urakami, Yasuyuki
Sound Director
Kamiyama, Shoutarou
Episode Director
Matano, Hiromichi
Episode Director
Nomata, Noriyuki
Episode Director
Morita, Mayumi
Script
Takashima, Yuuya
Script, Series Composition
Satou, Yuuzou
Storyboard
Terada, Kazuo
Storyboard
ALI
Theme Song Performance
Hannya
Theme Song Performance
MaRI
Theme Song Performance
UmedaCypher
Theme Song Performance