Another: The Other - Inga

Well here it is folks, 'another' Another episode (no pun intended). From the series that gave us a reason to enjoy Mondays comes forth this OVA bundled with the 0th limited-edition volume of Kiyohara Hiro's manga adaptation of Ayatsuji Yukito's horror novel Another.

Now, you're probably expecting a lot of bloodshed and mind twists right? That would be most of the cases for us die-hard fans into the mystery, thriller, and horror theme that the original series bought us.

However, in this OVA, we see a more brighter side of Mei Misaki and her "other half". Talk about a splitting image.

We also get to see a bit ... more about her past as well as her "other half". But you're still probably asking yourself "should I watch this even if I've seen the original series?" Let me answer that with a 7-letter word:

Depends.

Why? Because this is a mini-prequel. In other words, this is not what happens after the series or an anime that will throw bloodshed at your screen every 5 minutes. (well, there was one thrown in).

The OP song remains the same and as for the music, it's a bit calm but still retains that darkening mood. The art remains beautiful just like the original series with some added bonus fan-service like a cherry on top. ~desu

As for the characters, there are only two. Yes, it's the ones you see in the promo poster. What did you expect? I told you this is a prequel OVA, not the entire series. It is however quite interesting to see the relationship of Mei and her other half bond as well as her more energetic, cute, outer self.

This is perhaps the trailer for what some fans may expect before the calm of the storm if you decide to watch it first rather than the original series. And that calm will soon turn into calamity as disaster strikes into the heart of Yomiyama.

So, all in all, this OVA is entertaining but not something I'll remember by for a long time; at least not like the death of you-know-who in the original series or that Nice Boat episode when the class went to the beach. But, is this OVA worth your time watching?

Well, that's for me to know and you to find out.

Caught this short OVA after finishing Another, and honestly, it was a nice little addition—nothing groundbreaking, but worth the watch if you’re into the dark side of anime like I am.

Right off the bat, what worked for me was the gore. That’s the main appeal of Another, let’s not lie—and Inga keeps that tone intact. There’s a heaviness in the air the whole time, and when the deaths hit, they hit hard. It’s got that same unsettling vibe, which is exactly what I wanted more of.

But yeah… the pacing kind of stumbles. There were moments where I found myself zoning out during some of the ... slower conversations. They’re trying to flesh out backstory or atmosphere, which I can respect, but it didn’t always land. Some scenes dragged a little too long without much payoff. I was just waiting for the next “uh-oh” moment, which didn’t come often enough.

That said, I do like that this OVA gives us a bit more perspective on the whole curse situation—it fills in some blanks without overstaying its welcome. It’s short, eerie, and still gives you that uneasy, what’s-about-to-go-wrong tension the series is known for.

If you're a fan of the main series and love that sharp mix of mystery and bloodshed, it's definitely worth the 20+ minutes. Just don’t expect non-stop chaos—it’s more of a slow simmer with a few sharp stabs.

Part 1 English
Part 2 Bahasa Indonesia

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Well, well, well, what do we have here? Another anime to review, and this time it's Another: The Other - Inga. And let me tell you, this anime is like trying to navigate a minefield blindfolded.

The story is intriguing, the characters are mysterious, and the horror elements are certainly there. But at times, it feels like the plot is trying to be too clever for its own good. It's like watching a magic show where the magician pulls a rabbit out of a hat, but then the rabbit pulls out a chainsaw and starts chasing you.

And let's not forget the ... infamous umbrella scene. I won't spoil it for you, but let's just say that if you ever receive an umbrella as a gift, you might want to think twice before using it.

Overall, I'd give a score of 5.5555/10. It's an anime that's worth checking out for the horror fans, but be prepared for some confusing and sometimes ridiculous moments. It's like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded while riding a unicycle.

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Baiklah, apa yang kita punya di sini? Sebuah anime lain untuk direview, dan kali ini adalah Another: The Other - Inga. Dan biarkan aku bilang, anime ini seperti mencoba menavigasi ladang ranjau dengan mata tertutup.

Ceritanya menarik, karakter-karakternya misterius, dan unsur horornya pasti ada. Tapi terkadang, rasanya seperti alur ceritanya mencoba terlalu pintar untuk kebaikannya sendiri. Ini seperti menonton pertunjukan sulap di mana pesulap menarik kelinci dari topi, tapi kemudian kelinci menarik gergaji mesin dan mulai mengejar Anda.

Dan jangan lupakan adegan payung yang terkenal. Saya tidak akan membocorkannya untuk Anda, tapi katakanlah jika Anda pernah menerima payung sebagai hadiah, Anda mungkin ingin berpikir dua kali sebelum menggunakannya.

Secara keseluruhan, saya akan memberikan skor 5,5555/10. Ini adalah anime yang patut diperhatikan bagi penggemar horor, tetapi bersiaplah untuk beberapa momen yang membingungkan dan terkadang konyol. Ini seperti mencoba menyelesaikan Rubik's Cube dengan mata tertutup sambil mengendarai sepeda unik.