Remember the legendary hitman trying to live a normal life? Get ready for his explosive return in The Fable - The Second Contact: The Hitman's Quiet Life in Osaka, the highly anticipated sequel that picks up roughly one year after the adrenaline-pumping conclusion of the original series. Our favorite, incredibly skilled (and hilariously awkward) retired assassin, Akira, along with his enigmatic partner Youko, thought they were finally catching a break from the dangerous game.

But fate, and a global pandemic, had other plans. Their latest top-secret mission gets abruptly aborted thanks to the real-world intrusion of Covid-19, forcing our duo to abandon their professional endeavors. They make their way back to the bustling streets of Osaka, hoping to seamlessly resume their quiet, civilian existence. However, anyone familiar with the dark humor and explosive action of this brilliant criminal underworld manga knows that peace is always just a prelude to pandemonium.

Prepare for another thrilling ride where the comedic struggles of maintaining a mundane identity clash with the ever-present shadow of their past. The Fable - The Second Contact delivers a brilliant blend of gritty Yakuza action, laugh-out-loud dark comedy, and profound human drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Will Akira and Youko truly find their peaceful haven, or will the underworld pull them back into its relentless grasp? Don't miss this must-read series about the continuing challenges of a retired assassin trying to blend in!

Action, Comedy, Drama, Yakuza, Assassins, Slice of Life, Underworld, Seinen, Crime, Dark Humor