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The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill

ザ・ファブル 殺さない殺し屋

2021 · 2h 12m · Action, Comedy, Crime · Japan · Rated 15 (GB)

Akira is the legendary killer known as the Fable. Following the order of his boss and due to being overworked, he lives peacefully with his partner, Yoko, as ordinary siblings. Akira still works part-time at design company Octopus with CEO Takoda and employee Misaki. CEO Takoda and Misaki are unaware of Akira's background as an assassin. Meanwhile, Utsubo is a representative for an NPO. But, Utsubo works with contract killer Suzuki to set people up for extortion purposes. They target someone at design company Octopus.

Directed by
Kan Eguchi
Starring
Junichi Okada, Fumino Kimura, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Yurina Hirate
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aftercreditsstingerassassinbased on manga
Rating15 (GB)

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