Another -anime- (2024)

But as a ? As a masterclass in making you afraid of elevators, umbrellas, and your own classmates? It’s unforgettable.

Thus, the "calamity" began. Every year, class 3-3 is cursed. Students and their immediate family members begin dying in grotesque, "accidental" ways—an elevator decapitation, a runaway umbrella through the throat, a lightning-struck pool. The only way to stop the deaths is to identify and ignore the "extra person"—the dead soul that has returned to sit among them. Another -Anime-

If you’ve ever wondered what Final Destination would look like if it were adapted into a slow-burn Japanese ghost story set in a gloomy countryside middle school, Another is your answer. Based on Yukito Ayatsuji’s novel, this 12-episode horror thriller is infamous for two things: its oppressive, dread-soaked atmosphere and its unforgettable (and messy) third-act gorefest. But is it genuinely terrifying, or just a "death of the week" shock machine? Let's dig in. But as a

Here’s where Another divides audiences. The mystery relies on rules that feel arbitrary. Why can the "extra person" be killed to end the curse? Why does ignoring a living classmate suddenly work? The logic crumbles if you think about it for more than a minute. Thus, the "calamity" began

Then there’s the final two episodes. The slow-burn mystery explodes into a bloody, over-the-top survival-horror slasher. Characters you barely know die in spectacularly ludicrous ways—think stairway falls with pointy objects and a certain elevator scene that became an instant meme. For some, this tonal whiplash is cathartic. For others, it betrays the quiet psychological horror of the first 10 episodes.

Another is a fantastic for those who love Final Destination, Junji Ito’s vibe (but not his complexity), or classic 90s OVA gore. It’s not a masterpiece of writing—the characters are mostly forgettable aside from Mei, and the twist is guessable early if you’re paying attention.

The standout is . With her gothic porcelain-doll look and enigmatic one-eyed stares, she’s the heart of the mystery. Her connection to the curse—and that eyepatch—is revealed in one of the most genuinely creepy episodes of the decade (Episode 5: "The Makeup").