The Fable
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3It was OK
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| No way Akira can stay out of this drama involving Kojima. It's nature of this show that he would be part of it. Takahashi also seems incapable of staying out of trouble. Episode had an ominous vibe honestly, and Kojima is definitely someone to keep an eye for his role in the story. |
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| It's time for Mr. Fable to join in. Amidst the group's business affairs, tensions escalate between the powerful third-ranking executive, Sunagawa. Furthermore, threats extend to the surroundings of the targeted Misaki. The rampage of Kojima, who continues to involve others, gains momentum. Ebihara, who wants to put a stop to his protege's rampage, explicitly requests to investigate Kojima's movements. For the sake of living quietly without getting caught up in trouble, Akira doesn't want to be involved. We get to learn some more of Akira's backstory, which turned out to be anything but normal. And Akira keeps emphasizing his professionalism. It's not exactly bragging, though. That detective bit was even better than the fight scenes for showcasing his pro skills. Anyway, I'm starting to like this Sunagawa guy. He’s doing his job properly and is smart enough to consider hiring a hitman instead of doing it himself. Sure, this guy might be a good hitman, but is he as pro as Akira? |
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| Okay, if Fable recognizes others as pros, it's fine. I can't help but admire Misaki for staying so strong in the situation she's in. These past few episodes, I've just been cheering for Ebihara to get well soon so that he can put a stop to Kojima's antics. But now that Sunagawa's entered the game, things are going to get interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing how this fight between Anikis is going to play out. And yes, Takahashi does like sex. |
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| I'm worried about Misaki. Why did she have to get wrapped up in this? Takeshi was right all along. I have a feeling this is not going to end well for her. |
| The pacing is so slow, I only wished this manga's wiki was completed so I could read ahead |
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| Kojima is messing with the wrong girl. Bro pushing it and making himself a huge target. At this rate it's like a competition who'll get him first. First Akira will have to save Kojima on Ebihara's order and take care of the other assassin. The thing is Kojima doesn't seem to be the type of guy you can help, nor that he will change. Ebihara would have to get rid of him at some point anyway. |
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Reply to curvedtree
The pacing is so slow, I only wished this manga's wiki was completed so I could read ahead
curvedtree said: If you want to read manga than read from chapter 47. Episode 9 adapted upto chapter 46.The pacing is so slow, I only wished this manga's wiki was completed so I could read ahead |
| Please tell me that bastard is about to 'leave the server'. |
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Reply to E-Satie
curvedtree said:
The pacing is so slow, I only wished this manga's wiki was completed so I could read ahead
If you want to read manga than read from chapter 47. Episode 9 adapted upto chapter 46.The pacing is so slow, I only wished this manga's wiki was completed so I could read ahead
| @E-Satie 5 chapters per episode and it drags like that? Anyway, thanks for letting me know! |
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| might have to read the manga, I really am liking the story but each episode has me wanting more and it’s killing me waiting a week each time; I know more than likely Misaki won’t end up having to do it especially if Sato gets involved but the suspense got me anxious |
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| I am very happy that this anime got better than the first like 3 eps.. I was worried this will become some stupid slice of life failed comedy kinda like isekai of a killer who wanted a normal life but I am very very happy it is not and it is interesting now.. well his "sister" would be good call girl.. why force this poor girl for that.. |
| (づ￣ ³￣)づ ちゅっ ちゅっ キス (´｡✪ω✪｡｀) I hate it when anime/manga that I enjoyed ends, especially when there could be much longer plot and when I love main heroine :P I wish I had magic glasses that let me see real world in anime colors ;) |
Reply to HansDevX
How is this 7.13 rating on MAL... Gosh these weebs are cringe. This is probably the best anime this season maybe, just maybe slightly behind mushoku tensei.
| @HansDevX it's still rated higher than i'd expect for a shit adaptation of one of my favorite manga, be glad with this. |
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| It's a serious episode and there was almost no Kashira (bird) moment. If you need a breather, try this... |
Reply to stavwisman02
gorkthe134th said:
I'm worried about Misaki. Why did she have to get wrapped up in this? Takeshi was right all along. I have a feeling this is not going to end well for her.
I'm worried about Misaki. Why did she have to get wrapped up in this? Takeshi was right all along. I have a feeling this is not going to end well for her.
Not when Akira will join in
| @stavwisman02 I hope that's the case 🤞 |
| We getting into the real business now. Some real Yakuza shit is about to happen |
| The story is progressing well. The story remains interesting. The quality of the drawings has improved, but I am concerned that the scenes with movement have dropped a bit. |
Reply to HansDevX
How is this 7.13 rating on MAL... Gosh these weebs are cringe. This is probably the best anime this season maybe, just maybe slightly behind mushoku tensei.
| @HansDevX Well, I guess the genre of animes we see is too different from the reviewers here. If it's just about interesting, I think it's more than an 8 |
| Now that I'm seeing it, isn't Misaki the girl in a wheelchair featured in the ED? Oh, boy... Intriguing episode. The tension sure is building up to the point I'm really interested to see how things will go once all these factions clash. |
| Uh oh shit is about to go down it looks like. |
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curvedtree said:
The pacing is so slow, I only wished this manga's wiki was completed so I could read ahead
The pacing is so slow, I only wished this manga's wiki was completed so I could read ahead
You could watch the live action, though there are some story changes
| @aboppityboopy is it a series or a film? |
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There's two films, but I've only seen the first
| @aboppityboopy I see, thanks for letting me know! |
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curvedtree said: The pacing is so slow, I only wished this manga's wiki was completed so I could read ahead How is it slow? It's basically a crime dramedy Slice of Life. Isn't it just a slightly "eccentric" telling of the day-to-day affairs of a yakuza hitman trying to live as normal, peaceful, and uneventful a life as reasonably possible integrating amongst ordinary people? It seems like being "slow" in that way is baked into the entire premise. There's actually far more action and conflict on top of that than I expected. |
| Ah man, can't wait for Sato to pull off some badass moves on them or at least I hope so. Gotta give it to Misaki to holding her ground even tho it gotta be really tough. Really looking forward to the next episode |
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Reply to WatchTillTandava
curvedtree said:
The pacing is so slow, I only wished this manga's wiki was completed so I could read ahead
The pacing is so slow, I only wished this manga's wiki was completed so I could read ahead
How is it slow? It's basically a crime dramedy Slice of Life. Isn't it just a slightly "eccentric" telling of the day-to-day affairs of a yakuza hitman trying to live as normal, peaceful, and uneventful a life as reasonably possible integrating amongst ordinary people? It seems like being "slow" in that way is baked into the entire premise. There's actually far more action and conflict on top of that than I expected.
| @WatchTillTandava You stated your opinion and so did I, I still think it is slow and you don't, nothing was added to the discussion. |
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curvedtree said: You stated your opinion and so did I, I still think it is slow and you don't, nothing was added to the discussion. If you don't feel anything was added, that's fine and your prerogative. I strongly disagree. You stating your opinion and others, including me, stating theirs, whether agreeing or disagreeing - That's the entire point of a forum. Nothing wrong with having opposing opinions, but I'll always continue to express mine in this forum. This is the exact place for expressing opinions. That has inherent value in and of itself. |
WatchTillTandavaJun 7, 2024 12:30 PM
| Interesting episode!!! Professional to eliminate a Kojim!!! kekeke |
| Fable's really starting to enjoy his calm every day life. Just leave him out of it and let him swallow his whole fish. |
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| Kojima finding Misaki for his call girl service, is just the lowest of the lowest, and to frame her for his work no thanks to Kuro, he's just calling for more trouble, even more so when Akira hears about this when he starts to harass her. Meanwhile, the Sunagawa Group trying to oust Kojima, they're doing it legally with solid proof, and that's not going to be good fo rthe long run. With Akira's promotion to 900 yen/hour thanks to his kiddy illustrations, Misaki wants to treat him, and for the good. But Ebihara's message about Kojima going behind his back, he gets worried, but that will have to wait. Still though, both Akira and Misaki have a common inkling, it felt as if that if they had a relationship, it would be great. The trouble comes when Sunagawa interrogates Takahashi having a call-girl service with Kojima, and this is only but a warning to serve if Kojima deserves to be killed. Ebihara informing Akira of Kojima's actions, he can only trust him on the sidelines. And Akira searching his place, the answer is as clear as day, but his help is only as far as what he's told. Back to Kojima, her workplace being trashed is also another warning, but this is her breaking point. As soon as Ebihara slips out of the hospital, he wants Akira to handle his business in a way to stop his only brother from committing more crimes. Only Akira can stop this now... |
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| The show so far has characterized Akira as very detached; he doesn't really have any regard for Misaki because he's just not really capable of it. Witness how he showed no interest in going out to dinner with her. At most, he has a passing curiosity, in part because he's trying to figure out what "normal" is. So it doesn't seem realistic to hope that Akira Sato is about to save the day for Misaki. But here's where the show has been the most interesting to me. In small fits and starts, Akira has been given the chance to develop - at first in his conversation with Ebihara where the two of them come to understand each other a bit, and then in their chat about what in life has value. In this burgeoning conflict with Kojima over Misaki, I'm hoping to see another of those opportunities where Akira is confronted with something that makes him realize that there *are* things he values, things he cares about, not just his mission to live a peaceful life. It's in that character development that the show gets most interesting. Really looking forward to seeing how this develops. And just a side note: I think the pacing's been great so far. g- |
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| Kojima being the Captain's brother complicates things a bit. Poor Misaki, it must be weighing so heavily on her to be blackmailed like this and seeing people around her getting her hurt. |
FarabeufAug 24, 2024 8:51 AM
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| I feel both appreciative and uncomfortable about how downright ugly and sleazy these murderers, scumbags and weirdos are. And the show's not even trying to sensationalize it or (heaven forbid) be edgy about it, it's just focused on telling its story. Kind of like how Akira tells his forest survival stories; horrible, matter-of-fact and sometimes darkly funny. I think that's why Misaki's situation manages to get under my skin and make me angry, even when that storyline is (so far) simple and pretty standard. |
| Poor misaki….. |
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| Finally an episode I have no complaints with. |
| It sucks how they're really forcing Misaki to sell her body, at least she's still refusing it, but now they're starting to threaten her friends family etc, they stabbed the boss :S At least Fable is gonna do something against it... |
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| They are going to fight against each other |
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