Fable
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 25
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 35 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 7, 2024 – September 29, 2024
- Season
- Spring 2024
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- Original creator
- Katsuhisa Minami
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 78/100
Estimated watch time
9h 35m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Seinen98%Yakuza97%Primarily Adult Cast93%Assassins92%Urban89%Crime88%Guns85%Surreal Comedy85%Male Protagonist79%Martial Arts72%
overview details
Synopsis
When you're the infamous prodigy hitman known only as “Fable,” many things come easy. Being a normal person, however, isn't one of them. In fact, being told that he can't kill anyone for a while may just be the hardest job Fable’s ever taken... (Source: Kodansha USA)
Should you watch The Fable?
The Fable has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 78/100 — 70% of 9,374 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #31 highest-rated anime of 2024, and #99 most popular anime of 2024, and #14 highest-rated anime of Spring 2024 on AniList.
Of the 24.2K AniList users who started it, 9.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 14.8K have finished it.
At about 9 h 35 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Drama — especially seinen, yakuza, primarily adult cast, assassins.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
25 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Katsuhisa Minami
- Series composition
- Yuuya Takashima
- Character design
- Kyuuma Ooshita
- Character design
- Saki Hasegawa
- Character design
- Junichi Hayama
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Fable is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Fable 2nd Season (2027)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Professionalism feat. Hannya” by ALI & Hannya · eps 1-
- OP2“Switch” by Umeda Cypher · eps 14-
Endings (2)
- ED1“Odd Numbers” by Umeda Cypher · eps 1-
- ED2“BEYOND feat. MaRI” by ALI & MaRI · eps 14-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Fable FAQ
How many episodes does The Fable have?
The Fable has 25 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 35 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Fable?
About 9 h 35 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is The Fable finished?
Yes. The Fable has finished airing — the final episode aired September 29, 2024.
Is there a season 2 of The Fable?
Yes — the story continues in The Fable 2nd Season (2027).
Where do I start The Fable?
Start here: The Fable is the first entry, followed by The Fable 2nd Season.
Is The Fable based on a manga?
Yes. The Fable adapts the manga by Katsuhisa Minami.
Who animated The Fable?
The Fable was animated by Tezuka Productions.
Who sings the opening of The Fable?
The opening, "Professionalism feat. Hannya", is performed by ALI & Hannya.
Where can I watch The Fable?
The Fable is listed on Disney Plus, Hulu. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.