The Fable (2024–present)
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Plot
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.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
HornAkira proves harder than expected to kill, and Utsubo runs into trouble preparing the next trap. - 02
RealistWith growing frustration, Kojima takes advantage of Ebihara's absence to make his move. - 03
You Mean a Hitman...?As Kojima's rampage escalates, Ebihara tries to get Akira to keep an eye on him.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
MovingApril 7, 2024The invincible hitman, Fable, is ordered by the boss to live an ordinary life in Osaka for a year. - S01E02
A Wonderful NightApril 14, 2024Akira and Yoko start their new life in Osaka, but trouble always seems to find them. - S01E03
TagApril 21, 2024Akira runs the risk of disobeying orders while minding his own business. - S01E04
Chatting About LifeApril 28, 2024Sparks fly between Akira, who wants to live in peace, and Ebihara, who wants the hitman out. - S01E05
You Listening to Me?!May 5, 2024In his quest to live an ordinary life, Akira begins the seemingly impossible task of finding a job. - S01E06
Prison Release JamboreeMay 12, 2024Kojima becomes increasingly resentful at changes to the Maguro Group while he was in prison. - S01E07RealistMay 19, 2024With growing frustration, Kojima takes advantage of Ebihara's absence to make his move.
- S01E08
Because I'm...You know!May 26, 2024Yoko sets her sights on a playboy womanizer who shows up at the bar where she hangs out. - S01E09You Mean a Hitman...?June 2, 2024As Kojima's rampage escalates, Ebihara tries to get Akira to keep an eye on him.
- S01E10
The Phantom of the BalconyJune 9, 2024When Akira finds out that Misaki is in trouble, he goes into action to get her out of it. - S01E11
The Fated DayJune 16, 2024Akira, Yoko, Kojima, and Sunagawa all prepare for what will be an explosive encounter. - S01E12
There's Always Someone BetterJune 23, 2024Hindered by his order not to kill, Akira still puts his rescue plan into motion. - S01E13
Aniki...Aniki...June 30, 2024Akira returns with Kojima, but now Ebihara faces a hard decision to keep the peace of the Group. - S01E14
I Love You, Nii-san!July 7, 2024Akira lets Kuroshio, who knows the truth about Fable, tag along for a two-night survival adventure. - S01E15
Survival Traning?July 14, 2024Akira and Kuroshio's survival adventure in the mountains drives Kuroshio to the edge of sanity. - S01E16
Mountaineer ManJuly 21, 2024One battleground, the woods, the other, a bar. Both will echo with sounds of fierce combat tonight. - S01E17
Rei UtsuboJuly 28, 2024From a Taihei detective agency, a dark force is at work, disturbing Akira's peaceful life. - S01E18
CheerioAugust 4, 2024Utsubo and his associates approach Misaki as they proceed with their nefarious plans. - S01E19
Lies and FalsehoodsAugust 18, 2024Akira finds out a surprising fact during a delivery, and Utsubo and his crew make their next move. - S01E20
24 HoursAugust 25, 2024Utsubo exposes Kainuma's stalking, causing Kainuma to turn his ire on Misaki. - S01E21
The ABCs of VillainyAugust 25, 2024After discovering who Fable is, Utsubo begins working out a plan to kill Akira. - S01E22
Doorstep ManSeptember 8, 2024Utsubo and Suzuki put into motion their carefully laid plans to kill Fable, their foe. - S01E23Season's bestHornSeptember 15, 2024Akira proves harder than expected to kill, and Utsubo runs into trouble preparing the next trap.
- S01E24
Starry Sky LullabySeptember 22, 2024Suzuki and Akira work desperately to save Hinako, and Utsubo puts his final plan into action. - S01E25
Imagination ManSeptember 29, 2024Isaki arranges for a getaway car but runs into a snag. Otherwise, life goes on for everyone else.
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