The long-awaited anime version of "The Fable" will be broadcast this year in 2024, but how much do you know about the main character, Sato Akira? Sato Akira is the main character of this work, and also appears as one of the most powerful characters in the work. He is a main character who has the qualities of an overpowered character, but in fact, this work is about Sato Akira, also known as "The Fable", who has such abilities, hiding his own powers and living an ordinary life without killing anyone. Therefore, it is a work where you can enjoy the suffering of Sato Akira, who has overwhelming abilities, and the gap of his complete uselessness in everyday life because he has been so specialized in killing until now. Sato Akira is such an important character that it can be said that the appeal of this work cannot be discussed without talking about his charm, so please make sure to understand Sato Akira's characteristics through this article before the anime broadcast.
A genius assassin
Akira Sato is a genius assassin. In the assassin community, he is feared and called "The Fable" (meaning "made up story") because of his overwhelming skill. He is one of the most skilled assassins and gangsters that appear in the story, and there are characters who are so powerful that they tremble in fear just by hearing his name. The Fable is famous for being such an overwhelmingly powerful character.
One Shot
It is said that Fable has the ability to kill any enemy with one shot, regardless of the enemy. Although he honestly admits that there are times when he cannot kill an enemy with one shot, due to his excellent dexterity and accurate shooting, it seems that the perception that Fable can calmly kill an opponent with one shot no matter the situation is widespread. In addition, the depiction of the gun in this work is very detailed, and it can be said that these depictions are possible because of the author's deep knowledge of guns. Be sure to pay attention to the depiction of the guns that appear in this work, "The Fable".
Can hide his aura
Despite being such a skilled assassin, he seems to be able to exude an atmosphere that suits the situation, so much so that you don't feel like a killer at all. In the story, Sato Akira gives off such an aura of an ordinary human being that it is doubted many times whether he is really the Fable, which shows how high his infiltration ability is. Such skills are probably essential for a first-class assassin.
Able to work in a variety of environments
Thus, while Fable is a first-class assassin, he also has extremely high abilities as an assassin, such as emitting the appropriate aura depending on the situation. Fable is said to be the ultimate assassin because he can act appropriately and kill the target no matter what the situation.
The very strongest
As you can see from his abilities, Sato Akira is portrayed as the strongest character in the work. In this work, Akira, who has such powerful abilities, lives his daily life while hiding his abilities, and you can enjoy the story of him moving forward as he faces various hardships that he would not experience on a normal mission.
An Undefeated Killer
However, since his basic habits and abilities as an undefeated killer remain, when he is in trouble, he often fights without killing his opponent. Since the opponent may use a weapon normally regardless of such circumstances, he may be at a disadvantage, but even in such situations, I would like to pay attention to Akira's activities as he mows down various enemies without losing.
Overwhelming insight
In addition, the overwhelming insight he developed as a hitman seems to be of great use in his everyday life. When he first met the boss of a yakuza gang, he was able to clearly identify the position of the gun head hidden in the boss's chest and the type of gun it was. His overwhelming insight, which comes from a sharpness of intuition that ordinary people cannot understand, is also one of his strengths.
Calm and collected
And above all, because Akira has survived many battles as a hitman, he can calmly assess the situation and think about his next move in any situation. In the story, he is put at risk of losing his life many times, such as having a gun pointed at him, but he never panics in any situation. His calmness is also what makes him the strongest.
Savant syndrome? ?
Akira, who has top-notch skills as a killer, is suspected of having Savant syndrome in the story. Savant syndrome is basically a disability that makes it difficult to live everyday life, but instead it is said to be a disability that makes it easy to excel in one genre. It may not be a disability that you are familiar with, but surprisingly there are many movies and anime works that feature Savant syndrome as a theme, so for fans who enjoy a wide range of video works, it may be a relatively familiar disability.
Everyday life is a total mess
In fact, Akira's strong obsessions mean that he can't live like a normal person in his daily life. He is overly concerned about poison and other things, which has led to him having an extremely sensitive tongue, saying things that he doesn't need to say and irritating the other person, and making mistakes that normal people wouldn't make quite frequently. These parts are depicted in a very comedic way, so I think a lot of people will find them funny.
But his killing is top-notch
However, on the other hand, when it comes to killing, he is top-notch, and has reached a level that ordinary people cannot catch up with. Akira's symptoms are very similar to Savant syndrome in that he is no good at everyday life, but shows superhuman abilities in one genre. I think that the question of whether he really has Savant syndrome will be mentioned in the future in the story, so be sure to pay attention.
Savant syndrome active in various industries
Like Akira, who appears in this work, there are many people with Savant syndrome in the real world. Although these people are in different genres, they often use their unique sensibilities to their advantage and are active in various fields. In each genre, there are many famous people who actually have Savant syndrome, so it can be said that Savant syndrome is a surprisingly familiar disorder.
On leave from being a hitman
Although Akira is the ultimate hitman, he is currently on leave by order of his boss. It is questionable whether Akira, who has dedicated his life to killing, can actually live like an ordinary person, but he seems to be at ease and believes that he can live peacefully as an ordinary person.
Orders from the Boss
The boss who ordered Akira to live as an ordinary person is also the benefactor who raised Akira, who had no parents, and from Akira's point of view, he may be the only person he can respect. If such a person orders Akira to live as an ordinary person for a while, he cannot disobey. This work also depicts the complicated relationship between Akira and the boss in detail, so be sure to pay attention to it.
Living "Normally"
In this way, this work is a humorous depiction of the process of a top-class assassin hiding his identity and living a normal life. Unlike works in which the assassin uses his outstanding abilities to become unrivaled, this work allows you to enjoy the gap between Akira, who is a top-class assassin but completely useless in other aspects of his daily life.
How will he get through the most difficult mission ever!?
In a way, the order to live like an ordinary person is Akira's most difficult mission. Please pay attention to Akira's growth as he lives as an ordinary person, and see what kind of encounters he is blessed with and how his way of thinking changes as he lives as an ordinary person, even though he has only lived a life as an assassin until now.
He aspires to a peaceful life, but...
After going through such a process, Akira aspires to a peaceful life, but in this work, Akira gets caught up in various accidents. It is also Akira's misfortune that even if he tries to aspire to a peaceful life, it doesn't go well. Akira will work with Yoko Sato, who is set as his sister, to accomplish the mission of living peacefully, which is the boss's order.
The ultimate binding play! !
The accidents that happen around him are all on a grand scale, involving the Yakuza or criminal organizations. Even for Akira, who has survived many battles during his active career, Akira's ultimate battle begins, where he must survive the battles without killing anyone, despite being faced with only formidable opponents.
Awkwardness in everyday life backfires
Although Akira can hide his aura, his overwhelming lack of aptitude for everyday life may reveal that he is not a regular citizen. In a sense, the disadvantage of his lack of aptitude for everyday life is what is preventing Akira from living a peaceful life. Therefore, how he appears to be a normal person in everyday life may become an important skill for him in the future when he works.
Can he make it in society?
Though Akira has such overwhelming abilities, he has a lot of difficulties in everyday life, so it seems quite difficult for him to live as an ordinary person. In the story, many characters appear who are shocked by Akira's unusual behavior, and many readers may have become worried after seeing those scenes and wondering whether he can really get by in society.
Gradually becoming mellow
Thus, Akira often struggles with his everyday life, which is completely different from his previous life, but he grows steadily in the story. This work is a very detailed depiction of Akira's growth as he begins to get used to life as an ordinary person and the changes in his state of mind, so be sure to pay attention to Akira's growth as an ordinary person as well.
He was a really nasty guy at first
If you look at the beginning of the story, you'll see that Akira is portrayed as a pretty nasty guy at first, frequently clicking his tongue and saying things that he doesn't need to say to others. This led to his uniqueness as a killer, but I'm sure there are many fans who don't like Akira much in the early days.
Meeting various people and changing
However, even in such a situation, Akira meets various people and changes. In addition to Yoko Sato, who will play the role of his sister, in this work, Akira will interact with various ordinary people, and he will continue to live a normal life, working with them and having personal interactions with them. These interactions with various people will gradually change the mind of the madman Akira.
What kind of life will he lead? ?
I'd love to see how the legendary assassin Akira's life will progress through his interactions with them. Will he return to being an assassin after his time as an ordinary person is over, or will he continue to live as an ordinary person, like Kiryu Kazuma in the Yakuza series? I think this will be a big decision for him, so I'd love to see that happen.
Summary
What did you think? This time, I've introduced Sato Akira, the strongest protagonist in "The Fable." Akira was originally an assassin, and was an eccentric whose actions were incomprehensible to ordinary people, but as he interacted with various characters in the story, his state of mind gradually changed. However, his history as an assassin cannot be ignored, so I think a dark shadow will continue to surround him in the future. It will be interesting to see how Akira, who has no choice but to act as an ordinary person in such a situation, solves these problems.
