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

Genres

Action, Comedy, Crime

Released

February 5, 2021

Runtime

2h 12m

Status

Released

Original title

ザ・ファブル 殺さない殺し屋

Language

Japanese

Countries

Japan

Studios

Shochiku, Nippon Television Network Corporation, J Storm, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Aeon Entertainment, Kodansha, GYAO, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, Miyagi Television Broadcasting, Shizuoka Daiichi Television, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company, Hiroshima Telecasting, Fukuoka Broadcasting System, Geek Sight