Great news for manga and anime enthusiasts! Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine just unveiled the much-anticipated television anime adaptation of Katsuhisa Minami's thrilling manga series, "The Fable." Get ready to mark your calendars because the premiere is set for April 6.
New Cast Members Revealed!
In addition to the exciting announcement, the magazine also dropped a bombshell by revealing the newest additions to the cast:
- Kouji Ishii takes on the role of Hiroshi Hamada (Oyaji)
- Ryōta Iwasaki as Kuroshio (Kuro)
- Yudai Mino portrays Katsuya Takahashi
- Koujirou Takahashi embodies Shūichi Sunagawa
- Kiyomitsu Mizuuchi lends his voice to Matsu
- Takeharu Ōnishi steps into the shoes of Kenjirō Takōda (President Octopus)
- Takumi Asahina brings Etsuji Kainuma to life
- Kazuya Ichijou joins the cast as Master
- And the renowned Yūki Kaji as Yūki Kawai (Be Daiyocha)
Global Release on Disney+!
But that's not all! According to Eiga.com, following the premiere episode on April 6, all episodes will be available worldwide on Disney+ from April 7 onwards. This means fans everywhere can binge-watch this captivating series.
Meet the Main Cast!
The anime features an impressive lineup of talent:
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Akira Satō
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Yōko Satō
- Kana Hanazawa portrays Misaki Shimizu
- Akio Ohtsuka lends his voice to Takeshi Ebihara
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Kojima
- Tetsuo Komura embodies Boss
- Jun Fukushima portrays Jackal Tomioka
Stellar Production Team!
Behind the scenes, we have a stellar team bringing this anime to life:
- Ryousuke Takahashi is directing at Tezuka Productions
- Sci-fi writer Yūya Takashima is overseeing the series scripts
- Mayumi Morita is also contributing to the scripts
- Character designers include Hisama Kinoshita, Saki Hasegawa, and Junichi Hayama
About "The Fable" Series
For those unfamiliar with the series, here's a brief overview:
"When you're the infamous 'genius killer' hitman The 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 he's ever taken..."
Manga Success and Sequel
Originally serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine from November 2014 to November 2019, "The Fable" has garnered immense popularity, winning Best General Manga at the 41st annual Kodansha awards in 2017. The manga spans 22 volumes and has inspired two live-action films.
Fans will be thrilled to learn that a sequel manga titled "The Fable: The Second Contact" was launched in July 2021, adding another chapter to this captivating saga.
From its gripping storyline to its stellar cast and crew, "The Fable" anime adaptation promises to be a must-watch for fans of the manga and newcomers alike. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of action, intrigue, and unforgettable characters!
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