Another has arrived on both Crunchyroll and Hulu, offering a complete 12-episode binge of one of the most recognizable horror anime of the 2010s. Produced by P.A. Works—a studio better known for its slice-of-life aesthetic—the series subverts expectations by applying high-fidelity production values to a grim, claustrophobic mystery.
The story centers on Kouichi Sakakibara, a transfer student who unwittingly steps into the middle of a deadly curse plaguing class 3-3 of Yomiyama North Junior High. When he begins interacting with Mei Misaki, a mysterious girl wearing an eyepatch whom the rest of the class treats as if she doesn't exist, he triggers a chain of increasingly gruesome accidents that threaten the lives of everyone around him.
What sets Another apart is its mastery of the 'locked-room' mystery trope blended with visceral body horror. While the show is infamous for its creative and shocking death sequences, the core of the series remains a tense, slow-burn investigation into the nature of the curse. It captures the paranoia of a small-town school setting where the line between superstition and reality dissolves, forcing the protagonists to determine who—or what—is actually present.
With over one million users on MyAnimeList, the series remains a staple of the genre, bolstered by a haunting soundtrack and the distinct, unsettling visual style that P.A. Works is famous for. It serves as a self-contained narrative, making it an ideal weekend watch for those looking for a concise, high-stakes thriller that doesn't overstay its welcome.
For viewers who find themselves drawn into the lore, the franchise also includes the prequel Another: The Other and the side story Another: Misaki Mei - Shizukani, which further flesh out the haunting history of the Yomiyama curse.
