In terms of pre-season expectations, The Fable is the biggest premiere of the season so far.
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There's clear potential in this premise, though for me it's more potential than realization at this point.
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The Fable – 04
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The Fable – 03
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The Fable – 07
The style of humor here feels appropriate for a series about gangsters, which is a rarity in anime.
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