The thrilling manga series, The Fable: The Second Contact, is set to conclude with its next chapter in the upcoming 32nd issue of Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine on July 10. Fans of Katsuhisa Minami’s captivating story are eagerly awaiting the final installment, along with an intriguing “important announcement” teased for the manga in the same issue.
The Second Contact manga serves as a sequel to Minami’s original work, The Fable, which debuted in July 2021. Acting as the second part of the manga franchise, the new series has kept readers on the edge of their seats with its gripping narrative. Kodansha plans to release the eighth volume of The Second Contact manga on August 4, further extending the franchise’s popularity.
Initially introduced in Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine back in November 2014, the original Fable manga reached its conclusion in November 2019, spanning an impressive 22 volumes. Its remarkable storytelling earned Minami the prestigious Best General Manga award at the 41st annual Kodansha awards in 2017, solidifying the series’ status as a fan favorite.
The Fable, at its core, follows the life of an infamous hitman known as “the genius killer.” The protagonist, aptly nicknamed The Fable, is no stranger to the art of assassination. However, when faced with the challenge of leading an ordinary existence and abstaining from his deadly profession, he finds himself facing his toughest assignment yet. The struggle to navigate life as a regular individual, devoid of violence, proves to be an uphill battle for The Fable.
The popularity of The Fable manga series has transcended the realm of print, inspiring two live-action films. Released in Japan in June 2019 and June 2021 respectively, these adaptations brought Minami’s vivid characters and gripping storyline to the big screen, captivating audiences with their thrilling portrayal of The Fable’s world.
With the impending conclusion of The Fable: The Second Contact manga, fans are brimming with anticipation for the promised “important announcement” in the 32nd issue of Weekly Young Magazine. Speculations run wild about what this announcement may entail. Will there be a spin-off series? A continuation of the story in a different format? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: fans of The Fable eagerly await the revelation that will shape the future of this beloved manga franchise.
As the story of The Fable draws to a close, readers will undoubtedly reflect on the thrilling journey they embarked upon alongside The Fable himself. The manga’s rich storytelling, complex characters, and suspenseful plot twists have kept fans captivated throughout, leaving an indelible mark on the world of manga. The Fable: The Second Contact has left an enduring legacy, and its impending conclusion will surely be met with mixed emotions as fans bid farewell to a captivating world of assassins, suspense, and redemption.
Source: Weekly Young Magazine issue 31
