Another English Sub & Dub

About Another

Another (アナザー) blends horror, mystery and psychological by P.A.WORKS (2012). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: When Kouichi Sakakibara transfers to a new school, he senses a frightening atmosphere in his new class, a concealed none of them will talk about. At the center is the beautiful Mei Misaki.

Beyond that: Kouichi is immediately drawn to her enigmatic aura, but he begins to realize that no one else in the class is aware of her presence. Soon after his arrival, what is known as the Calamity kicks off, and it claims the lives of many pupils.

With horror at the core, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Voice work is led by Atsushi Abe as Kouichi Sakakibara and Natsumi Takamori as Mei Misaki. Think of it as a pick for viewers comfortable with dark, unsettling material. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by P.A.WORKS, so the studio's house style defines how Another looks and moves on screen. Within the horror category, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Atsushi Abe as Kouichi Sakakibara, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.