The Fable is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Katsuhisa Minami. It follows the story of a legendary hitman known as 'The Fable' who is tasked with living a normal life without killing anyone for a year. The series intricately blends action, comedy, and drama as The Fable navigates everyday challenges while trying to suppress his lethal skills. The manga was serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine.