The Fable
On Nippon TV
A stylish action-comedy about a legendary assassin forced into civilian life, balancing crime-world stakes with comedic domesticity and character-driven warmth.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Akira Sato (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
Yoko Sato (voice)
Kana Hanazawa
Misaki Shimizu (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Takeshi Ebihara (voice)
Koji Ishii
Hiroshi Hamada (voice)
Yudai Mino
Katsuya Takahashi (voice)
Masaya Fukunishi
Kickboxer (voice)
Ryota Iwasaki
Ryo Kuroshio (voice)
Kiyomitsu Mizuuchi
Matsu (voice)
Takeharu Oonishi
Kenjiro Takoda (voice)
Takumi Asahina
Etsuji Kainuma (voice)
Kojiro Takahashi
Soichi Sunagawa (voice)
Like The Fable
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Fable
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Fable, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Fable, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Fable, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
