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When I found out that Another was a mystery horror show, I was pretty excited since there are not a lot of animes of that specific genre, and the ones that are, most of the time, ain't even as scary as they intend to be. After giving it a try and watching it entirely, all I can say it's that it was kind of a mixed bag.

STORY (5/10): There are some cool elements here and there. The first episodes are really good, full of mystery, and really interesting, however, it ends up showing its flaws once it reaches its middle point. First off, the ... curse or whatever you want to call it doesn't make enough sense at all and the explanation we get is half-assed. Second, the pacing; as I said previously, the beginning is really slow, which is not a problem per se, in fact, I really liked it until the latter half, where it seems that the show ends abruptly in order not to surpass the intended episode count. In addition to that, the deaths are so ridiculous and too CAMPY that instead of making you feel scared, shocked or even thrilled about what you're watching, you can sometimes end up laughing. Also, in my opinion, a good mistery series is one that makes senses once you put out all the clues. Here, there is almost nothing that could indicate who the extra person is. It seems that the chosen one was completely arbitrary. What's worse is that the show could have ended way back if Misaki actually did something about it but I guess, that wasn't convenient, which I get. CAN WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THAT WEIRD DANCE MOMENT OUT OF NOWHERE?! What's up with that?!

ART (7/10): There's nothing extremely negative I could say about the art. The characters seem generic but they are well designed. The background has that kind of a dark filter, which certainly works and is appropiate to what the show wants to portray.

SOUND (8/10): The opening is nothing that impressive, though I liked it after a few listens. The ending was a very calm and a decent addition to the show, however, just as the opening, it is nothing remarkable. A lot of the shows have a much better soundtrack. The background music is perfect and fitting in making you feel in suspense.

CHARACTERS (2/10): The characters are really bland and most of them do not develop at all. In fact, a lot of them follow archetypes we've seen done better before, like Mei, who is an evident Rei Ayanami clone, and Izumi, who is pretty much like every tsundere character. The worst out of all the cast is definitely the PROTAGONIST, due to the fact that there is nothing interesting about his personality and point of view. Apart from what I've said before, they are not even relatable, which makes it difficult to care about whether they are going to survive or not.

ENJOYMENT (5/10): I liked it. I actually find it quite fun. I think it could have been way better, but still, a decent watch.

OVERALL (5/10): I wouldn't say this is one of those must watch shows, but, while flawed, it has some aspects that are definitely spot on, so I suggest you all to give it a try, especially if you are a Final Destination fan. I would say this is its anime counterpart.

Daily Lives of High School Boys is a 2012 anime adaptation of the manga by the same name, made by Studio Sunrise, who is perfectly known for Gintama, Inuyasha, Cowboy Bebop and Code Geass. Will this anime be one to remember? Probably not. Does that mean it's bad? Also no. While this is by no means a masterpiece, however, it really does what it's supposed to. ENTERTAIN.

Story (6/10): There is nothing much to say about it, to be honest: It's just a compilation of mini episodes about high school boys (and girls in some) doing random things. The jokes that we see in them ... are very well executed

Art (5/10): The overall look of the background and characters is actually pretty simple and kind of bland. But don't get me wrong, it actually works, specially since this is a slice of life anime, but yeah, I would have rather them to be a little bit more stylized.

Sound (7/10): The opening is nothing memorable, just ok. The background sound is fitting and sets the mood for what's going to happen. The ending is a really fun and amazing song. The voice acting fits all the characters and I didn't have nothing bad to say about it (I enjoyed them entirely).

Character (8/10): Although some may seem stereotypical, most of the characters are really charismatic and have distinct personalities. The trio, in particular, are very likeable, specially the one with the glasses (Hidenori). As you would expect from a slice of life anime with no story to follow and focused on mini-sketches, they don't develop at all, though considering what it offers, it's not needed at all.

Enjoyment (7/10): I like this anime. I think it's pretty good for what it is. Good jokes, charismatic cast of characters, and very easy to follow. Perfect for a day of relax.

Overall (7/10): A good slice of life that is worth a try.