Another: The Other English Sub & Dub

About Another: The Other

Meet Another: The Other (アナザー The Other -因果-), a horror, mystery and thriller anime by P.A.WORKS (2012). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: Episode 0 bundled with the 0th limited-edition volume of Kiyohara Hiro's manga adaptation of Ayatsuji Yukito's horror novel Another. Shortly before the start of a new semester, Misaki Fujioka visits her twin sister Mei Misaki in Yomiyama City.

Soon after, the girls make full use of the last days of summer, roaming around a heat-weary town and visiting various places including a shopping center and shooting stall. When they prowl around her basement, Mei expresses uneasiness about her new class, which is said to be cursed. Craving more entertainment, the twins decide to pay a visit to the local amusement park.

As a horror title, 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. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with P.A.WORKS, which means the visual identity of Another: The Other follows that studio's craft. The horror focus matters here: atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like 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.