The Fable (2024)
Synopsis
A legendary hitman trained to become the world's best assassin is asked to lay low for a year by the head of his crime family.
Network
Nippon TV
Episodes
Moving
The invincible hitman, Fable, is ordered by the boss to live an ordinary life in Osaka for a year.
A Wonderful Night
Akira and Yoko start their new life in Osaka, but trouble always seems to find them.
Tag
Akira runs the risk of disobeying orders while minding his own business.
Chatting About Life
Sparks fly between Akira, who wants to live in peace, and Ebihara, who wants the hitman out.
You Listening to Me?!
In his quest to live an ordinary life, Akira begins the seemingly impossible task of finding a job.
Prison Release Jamboree
Kojima becomes increasingly resentful at changes to the Maguro Group while he was in prison.
Realist
With growing frustration, Kojima takes advantage of Ebihara's absence to make his move.
Because I'm...You know!
Yoko sets her sights on a playboy womanizer who shows up at the bar where she hangs out.
You Mean a Hitman...?
As Kojima's rampage escalates, Ebihara tries to get Akira to keep an eye on him.
The Phantom of the Balcony
When Akira finds out that Misaki is in trouble, he goes into action to get her out of it.
The Fated Day
Akira, Yoko, Kojima, and Sunagawa all prepare for what will be an explosive encounter.
There's Always Someone Better
Hindered by his order not to kill, Akira still puts his rescue plan into motion.
Aniki...Aniki...
Akira returns with Kojima, but now Ebihara faces a hard decision to keep the peace of the Group.
I Love You, Nii-san!
Akira lets Kuroshio, who knows the truth about Fable, tag along for a two-night survival adventure.
Survival Traning?
Akira and Kuroshio's survival adventure in the mountains drives Kuroshio to the edge of sanity.
Mountaineer Man
One battleground, the woods, the other, a bar. Both will echo with sounds of fierce combat tonight.
Rei Utsubo
From a Taihei detective agency, a dark force is at work, disturbing Akira's peaceful life.
Cheerio
Utsubo and his associates approach Misaki as they proceed with their nefarious plans.
Lies and Falsehoods
Akira finds out a surprising fact during a delivery, and Utsubo and his crew make their next move.
24 Hours
Utsubo exposes Kainuma's stalking, causing Kainuma to turn his ire on Misaki.
The ABCs of Villainy
After discovering who Fable is, Utsubo begins working out a plan to kill Akira.
Doorstep Man
Utsubo and Suzuki put into motion their carefully laid plans to kill Fable, their foe.
Horn
Akira proves harder than expected to kill, and Utsubo runs into trouble preparing the next trap.
Starry Sky Lullaby
Suzuki and Akira work desperately to save Hinako, and Utsubo puts his final plan into action.
Imagination Man
Isaki arranges for a getaway car but runs into a snag. Otherwise, life goes on for everyone else.
Cast
Details
Original Title
ザ・ファブル
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
25
Production
Tezuka Productions, Kodansha, Nippon Television Network Corporation
