Another

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Title: Another (アナザー)

Genre: Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Thriller

Episodes: 12 + 1 OVA

Studio: P.A. Works

Original Air Date: January – March 2012

Language Availability: Japanese (Original), English, Hindi (Fan Dub/Sub)

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Plot Summary:

Another is a psychological horror anime set in the year 1998. The story revolves around Kouichi Sakakibara, a transfer student who arrives at Yomiyama North Middle School. He is assigned to Class 3-3, which harbors a dark and mysterious curse. A strange, cold atmosphere surrounds the class, and Kouichi soon notices that everyone is unusually silent and tense — especially about a girl named Mei Misaki, who wears an eyepatch and is completely ignored by the rest of the class.

As Kouichi befriends Mei and delves deeper into the mystery, a terrifying pattern emerges: each year, members of Class 3-3 and their relatives fall victim to gruesome and unexplained deaths. To break the curse, the students must uncover its origin and the truth hidden in the shadows of the past.

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Main Characters:

Kouichi Sakakibara – The protagonist, a calm and curious boy who moves from Tokyo and becomes entangled in the mystery of Class 3-3.

Mei Misaki – A mysterious girl with an eyepatch, who is connected to the class’s secret. She often visits the doll shop “Blue Eyes Empty to All.”

Reiko Mikami – Kouichi's aunt and assistant teacher, who knows more about the curse than she initially lets on.

Izumi Akazawa – Head of countermeasures in the class, she tries to control and break the curse.

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Themes and Style:

Another is known for its eerie atmosphere, suspenseful storytelling, and sudden, brutal death scenes. It draws inspiration from classic horror and mystery tropes and combines them with a modern anime aesthetic. The show masterfully uses visual symbolism (like crows, dolls, and blood-red skies) to build tension and fear.

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Reception:

The anime received praise for its chilling tone, artwork, and sound design. While some critics pointed out pacing issues or overly dramatic deaths, Another has become a cult favorite among horror anime fans.

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Hindi Version:

While no official Hindi dub exists, fan-subbed and dubbed versions are available online. Viewers should ensure they access these through safe and legal platforms, where possible.

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Trivia:

The anime is based on the 2009 novel Another by Yukito Ayatsuji.

A live-action movie adaptation was released in 2012.

The eyepatch worn by Mei hides a glass eye that can "see things that should remain unseen."