Another: The Other - Inga

Gorgeous addition to the show. It was super sad and lovely. I think I loved this episode more than the show. It was a perfect add on, a behind the scenes look into Mei's background before the terrible day her sister passed...honestly, if they would have went into some other character backgrounds on the show, or even implemented this one in as an episode during, it would have given the show much more life. I understand Mei much more now. Overall, great addition. 7/10. Watched - subbed

This is a spoiler free review: If you watched Another then I think this should be a required episode to watch. It's a prequel of sorts but it's more than that, it's a look at why Misaki Mei is the way she is. This is a touching story and adds to the tragedy that is Another. It is impressive how one episode can add so much back story detail not only to the 12 episode series but Mei's character as well. If you watched Another, please watch this episode, preferably after.

Boy, if you didn't get the sadness of what the phenomenon does to the students and their families, you sure will when you watch this. ; ___ ; (Note that even though this is a prequel OVA to Another, you're so much better off watching this after finishing the show, since (1) you lose out on one of the semi-twists of the later part of the show and (2) the impact is definitely much stronger with that, technically, foreshadowing. I'll try to keep as spoiler free as possible but just be wary kids!) Story (8/10): Like I said before, this is a prequel the the main show that focuses on Mei prior to her introduction in the first episode. The whole thing is basically a look into her life before the phenomenon took over and made her into what she is there. I can't really go into what makes the story good, since it really does spoil something, but take note that while it's not a complicated story for an OVA, it's simple and gives us some much needed background to Mei herself. Art (9/10): Not rehashing my art section from the Another review, but the art was just as nice as the series itself. If there is a problem, it seems like the backgrounds are really too plain, but I'll let it slide. Sound (8/10): Again, same as the art section, the sound is virtually the same. It does lose a point since we don't get the full treatment of the scary sounds that make the show as atmospheric, but again, that's not what this OVA is about. Character (9/10): I mentioned it in the story section, but this OVA is a HUGE bit of character development for Mei. Or, rather, her regression to who she is in the series. The only other character in the OVA is interesting, since we finally get to see a character that's just generally happy and positive, so she's like a breath of fresh air. Enjoyment (9/10): The real enjoyment here is that this OVA adds to the story that we know and makes it more. I now honestly feel for Mei and it really saddened me to see where she ends up at the beginning of the show. It's also great to see that we'll still get out red herrings and foreshadowing even in an extra episode, along with an effective jump-scare. The Another OVA is really a must see for fans of the series. It's a little weird that this wasn't just included in the series proper, but Japan and it's 12 episode rule. What are ya gonna do? But again, definitely give this a watch.

This ova forms the prehistory of Another, which incidentally follows episode 1 of the series. - You could see it as the "0" zero episode of the series, but if you watch it first, you will be spoiled in some areas of the series, especially Misaki Mei. - - Now we come to the actual ova. - - Exceptionally, this was not a senseless episode, but showed the past of the two sisters of the same name, Misaki and Misaki. Half of the ova is presented by the "fun and games" of the two. Which is not particularly interesting now. In addition there is the shower scene in which, of course, the fan service was ultimately pushed into the anime by letting the two sisters fondle in the shower. And then finally the part began, why I only started the ova, she saw the aura of death around her sister. Unfortunately, this was already the case, the whole scenario took about 8 minutes and there was the ova. In the end it was clarified what kind of relationship the two had and how it ended with her sister and how she met the protagonist in the elevator, but the Ova was not that outstanding.

Hard to review just 1 episode, but i am going to try anyway, just because i love the series this episode takes place before episode one, you get the back story about mei and her sister and get to know more about the eye of mei. it shows in episode 00 (which i like to call it) that mei was actually adopted to a family, and there family actually has a daughter that looks like mei, but they couldnt really take care of her, so she moved in that doll shop, where her "sister" always comes to visit because she likes the dolls. later on mei eye shows something and she tries to protect her and fulfill her wishes for her sisters birthday, but then something happens this episode also shows why she was carrying the doll in episode 1.

Quite an interesting prequel. We get to see the twin sisters’ bond and how they spend time together. However, after those peaceful moments, Misaki Mei, with her mysterious abilities, begins to sense that something is wrong and that something bad is going to happen to her sister. The story was engaging — I’d rate it 9/10. The music adds a lot to the atmosphere, and the storytelling remains consistent throughout. It’s not as scary as the main series, but it captures the same vibe very well. In this prequel, Mei also gets to know her school friend, Kouichi. Overall, it adds more emotional depth to the characters and helps better understand Mei’s personality and her connection to the main story.

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.