Another is definitely one of the most interesting anime shows I've watched, simply due to how mysterious and suspenseful it was. The many twists and turns the story took genuinely shocked me multiple times and created such a terrifying atmosphere that I couldn't keep my eyes off of.
It'll lead you down one train of thought before abruptly subverting every expectation you had built up over the previous episodes. You never truly know what's going to happen next, and I think that's something that very few mystery anime do effectively. I usually have a good eye for predicting how shows/movies will end, but every prediction I had during the course of the show was always completely off the mark. The biggest strength of the story itself is definitely the way it can make you think you know exactly what's happening and exactly how the conflict will be resolved while being completely wrong.
Now onto the big issue that many have with Another--unnecessary violence. I think that criticism of this aspect of the show is definitely warranted, as that many people definitely didn't need to die. I personally like to see this as a positive, though. It sounds grim to say, but some deaths in the show genuinely provided comic relief, as they were just so obnoxious and unrealistic that it just became more funny than scary.
I think that if you haven't been spoiled on any part of Another, it is something you should definitely consider watching if horror and suspense are up your alley. It was a nice break from the usual rom-coms I find myself checking out, that's for sure.
