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The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill

  • 2021
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.7K
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Masanobu Andô, Jun'ichi Okada, Kôichi Satô, Shin'ichi Tsutsumi, Jirô Satô, Fumino Kimura, Daisuke Miyagawa, Manami Hashimoto, Kai Inowaki, Jun Kurose, Mizuki Yamamoto, and Yurina Hirate in The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill (2021)
Akira Sato 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.
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Following his boss's order, Akira lives peacefully with his trusted partner, Yoko, as ordinary siblings. Akira still works part-time at the design company Octopus, but the CEO and employee a... Read allFollowing his boss's order, Akira lives peacefully with his trusted partner, Yoko, as ordinary siblings. Akira still works part-time at the design company Octopus, but the CEO and employee are unaware of Akira's background as an assassin.Following his boss's order, Akira lives peacefully with his trusted partner, Yoko, as ordinary siblings. Akira still works part-time at the design company Octopus, but the CEO and employee are unaware of Akira's background as an assassin.

  • Director
    • Kan Eguchi
  • Writers
    • Kan Eguchi
    • Katsuhisa Minami
    • Masahiro Yamaura
  • Stars
    • Jun'ichi Okada
    • Fumino Kimura
    • Yurina Hirate
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    2.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kan Eguchi
    • Writers
      • Kan Eguchi
      • Katsuhisa Minami
      • Masahiro Yamaura
    • Stars
      • Jun'ichi Okada
      • Fumino Kimura
      • Yurina Hirate
    • 17User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Jun'ichi Okada
    Jun'ichi Okada
    • Akira Sato
    Fumino Kimura
    • Yoko
    Yurina Hirate
    • Hinako Saba
    Masanobu Andô
    Masanobu Andô
    • Suzuki
    Shin'ichi Tsutsumi
    Shin'ichi Tsutsumi
    • Utsubo
    Jun Kurose
    • Isaki
    Masao Yoshii
    • Etsuji Kainuma
    Manami Hashimoto
    Manami Hashimoto
    • Ai
    Daisuke Miyagawa
    Daisuke Miyagawa
    • Jackal Tomioka
    Mizuki Yamamoto
    Mizuki Yamamoto
    • Misaki
    Jirô Satô
    Jirô Satô
    • Takoda
    Kai Inowaki
    Kai Inowaki
    • Kuro
    Ken Yasuda
    Ken Yasuda
    • Ebihara
    Kôichi Satô
    Kôichi Satô
    • Boss
    Kokone Shimizu
    • Director
      • Kan Eguchi
    • Writers
      • Kan Eguchi
      • Katsuhisa Minami
      • Masahiro Yamaura
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    User reviews17

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    8privatelyed

    Worth your time..

    Not so fond of reading subtitles, but this one earned my time to do just that. Fun flick with a bit of romance, comedy, and some killing here and there..and best of all, our hero doesn't even look the part. Really enjoyed it//
    8lotekguy-1

    News flash - A sequel that's actually better than the first!

    The story may build more slowly than most action fans would prefer, but keep watching. The farfetched series of seemingly random pieces of past and present converge well for dramatic weight, if not for probability. Most of the package, including some fine performances, warrants a 6 or 7. But the penultimate action sequence in which Fable is set upon by seemingly endless minions in and around a high-rise apartment building is among the best of its type you can find. Think of Jackie Chan's frenetic agility on various scaffolds and multi-level structures - minus the comedic touches - and that lengthy sequence is what boosts this one up to an 8.
    8onze-kris

    They are right you know.

    It is better than the first.

    Perhaps the character has grown on you.

    Certainly the humor that was more miss than hit in the first time has made a big improvement.

    Again a grave matter might have required a bit more closure. But somehow this was better communicated near the ending.

    The reason why I rate this so high. Is because I enjoyed my watch of it.

    Sure there are some issues but this is neat package.

    Oh and I called the first one a guilty pleasure. This is to the level that it is not guilty anymore.
    colourmebleu

    Action, comedy, and a wee bit of romance!

    Like part 1, the build up to the action is notably longer than the action spectacle itself. Though, the comical aspect really make up for it, hence it doesn't feel tedious. Moreover, the action scenes in this one feel more high budget so it's a real treat to watch!

    Thanks to Netflix we were able to enjoy both films! I've been meaning to check them out ever since I watched the trailer on youtube but couldn't find a legal way then.
    9mbtoloczko

    Solid action movie with an entertaining story

    The choreography and stuntwork for the action scenes are excellent and far better than what I was expecting for a Japanese movie. It rivals any other movie. The story and the mannerisms of the actors are uniquely Japanese, so don't expect it to be a Hollywood movie. It is a very entertaining story and the acting is fine, again better than most stuff coming out of Hollywood these days. Some scenes are very bloody, but that's typical of Japanese movies. Don't overthink it.

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    • Release date
      • June 18, 2021 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • The Fable: Chapter Two
    • Filming locations
      • Benibana Walk, 2 Shimo-Hideya-higashi, Okegawa, Saitoma, Japan(location)
    • Production companies
      • Nippon Television Network (NTV)
      • Shochiku
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      • $11,325,545
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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