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.

Another: The Other - Inga (2012)

Mixed feelings here. As an OVA goes it is a good ride, interesting and good for extra development that links well to the main story. It covers a good period and gives details that are helpful in the main story.

The art still looks amazing and the sound is great.

The issue with this OVA for me is that it is partly shown in the main show. I think if you watch this first it spoils the main anime, if you watch the main anime and come to this afterwards then it can feel a little bit dull. I did ... the latter, whilst I enjoyed myself it was just a stretched-out flashback from the main show that I didn't think I needed to have.

For me this is a 5/10, I don't think it was needed in the grand scheme and could have been better for an OVA showing a backstory of the main issue.

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.