Underrated New Hulu Anime is One of the Most Refreshing Comedies in Years

[Kevin Chu]

Comedy fans shouldn't sleep on The Fable, the deadpan crime tale currently streaming on Hulu. While other anime tend to focus on loud exclamations or exaggerated expressions to sell their jokes, these misadventures of a hitman-in-hiding rely on sharp dialogue and good timing instead. This matches perfectly with its origins as a seinen manga: being aimed at an older audience, The Fable shows a mastery of adult comedy.

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