Subj : Disney Plus' next big series based on a smash-hit manga is coming
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Feb 27 2024 15:45:05

Disney Plus' next big series based on a smash-hit manga is coming in early 
April

Date:
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:31:17 +0000

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The Fable follows the story of a highly-skilled assassin who is challenged to 
not kill anyone.

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 Disney Plus has announced the latest addition to its expanding collection of 
Japanese anime. The Fable is a series thats inspired by a hugely popular 
manga of the same name, and will follow the story of a skilled assassin who 
must lay low for a while. Its set to premiere globally on the Disney Plus 
platform on April 7. 

Katsuhisa Minami's The Fable manga, which captivated readers in Japans Weekly 
Young Magazine from 2014 to 2019, has sold millions of copies over the years. 
Its transition to the screen is brought to life by Tezuka Productions, under 
the guidance of seasoned anime director Rysuke Takahashi. 

 The Fable: The Killer Who Doesnt Kill centers on an infamous contract killer 
known simply as 'Fable', whose life has been dedicated to mastering the art 
of assassination. Renowned in the criminal underworld for his lethal 
abilities, Fable's life has been dedicated to killing. However, after a 
particularly violent year, he receives an unexpected directive from his 
organization's leader: to assume a new identity in Osaka and refrain from any 
killings for one year. Thrust into a new environment filled with potential 
enemies, Fable must learn to temper his instincts and embrace normalcy. The 
broadening of Disney Plus 

 The Fable is the most recent anime content to come from Disneys 
collaboration with Kodansha, a leading publisher in Japan known for producing 
some of the most renowned manga series, including other popular favorites 
such as AKIRA, Attack on Titan , and Ghost in the Shell. 

The news also comes just after the announcement that Disney has also begun a 
new partnership with Akira Toriyama , the creator of the Dragon Ball series. 
The legendary Japanese manga artist will be helping to produce an exclusive 
anime series called Sand Land, a story set in a dystopian desert world. 

Disney already has a near-monopoly over mainstream franchises, including 
Marvel and Star Wars. But its partnerships with these big names in Japanese 
entertainment show its commitment to branching out into other kinds of 
content. 

Luke Kang, head of Disneys Asia Pacific region recently told The Hollywood 
Reporter that hes excited about the entertainment potential coming out of 
Japan and the global impact that might have. If you look at the size of the 
market and the resources available, theres no reason why Japan shouldnt go 
back to being a major player, he says. He also spoke about the growing 
popularity of anime across the world and how thats a big priority for Disney 
right now. 

However, Kang also says this isnt just about anime, pointing to the release 
of the second season of live-action Japanese hit Gannibal , as well as the 
upcoming Shogun series that he says is packed with Japanese talent and which 
he hopes will help stimulate the industry. You might also like Hit Netflix 
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launch title



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sed-on-a-smash-hit-manga-is-coming-in-early-april


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