ザ・ファブル [The Fable]

Written by Katsuhisa Minami and serialized in Weekly Young Magazine from 2015 to 2020, The Fable follows a legendary hitman forced into a year of quiet, ordinary life in Osaka under the watch of his handler. This 22-issue series from Kōdansha blends dark comedy and taut suspense, exploring the tension between the protagonist's lethal instincts and his mundane cover. Its sharp, character-driven storytelling and unique premise made it a standout in the seinen genre.