Another: The Other - Inga

This episode partially fills the only flaw that i spotted in the real series - the lack of character development and understanding on a personal level. This is a very heartfelt special addition to Another, and contrasting greatly with the original series, it progresses fairly slow. This really helped to enhance the feelings of intimacy conveyed throughout, and to allow us to connect more on a personal level, to Mei. I have no doubt about it that by watching this prequel, you'll come to understand Mei's back story much more vividly. It seems as though this was the reason behind releasing an episode 0, and especially dueto the inclusion of real scenes from episode 1 (of the main) - the story comes together beautifully. I really found it nice to see Mei so happy for a change, during this episode. The show reflects some Slice Of Life-like elements, and it works well in bringing out the thoughts, feelings and emotions of Mei and her Sister, that were originally going to remain untold. However, contrary to this supposedly "dramatically less dramatic" feature, i can say however that the show retained its sense of uneasiness. Contrasting with what i've said about it being a chilled out piece, it still manages to incorporate some of the show's signature fear inducing, edge of the seat presentation tactics. This is an essential piece for fans of the show to watch!

Anothers prequel is definatly only a piece that will appeal to those who loved the series, it moves at it's own pace showing a Misaki Mei and Yomiyama we haven't really seen in the main series, one unclouded by fear and death. Note that while there are no major plot expositions to be found here, i would personally judge this prequel to be spoilerific enough that people who haven't yet watched the main series may want to watch that first. Story-6 The events of this anime move somewhat slowly from the beginning, we are shown the relationship between the 2 Misakis, heavily interspersed with Fanservice(significantly more than themain series ever demonstrated and much less subtly). From the midpoint it picks up a little in pace, however ultimatly the most you will likely get out of this OVA is some small fanservice and a few tidbits of information that weren't properly explained in the original series Art-8 The art remains as good as it does in the main series, there isn't anything special to really set it apart from it's parent Sound-8 The sound is good, though the errie and oppresive ambient sounds and creepy music of it's parent are toned back here, especially early on in which the music is largely peaceful or missing altogether, it's towards the end that the creepiness of the music slowly starts to work it's way in nicely giving the effect of a change from a peaceful beginning transitioning in to the events of the main series Character-7 There is some character development for both Misakis which fans will appreciate, however little more Enjoyment- 6 As someone who enjoyed much of the original series greatly the best term I can give to describe this OVA would be "Sufficient". There was just enough little tidbits of information, fanservice and even a cheeky tease that I didn't find it unenjoyable. Overall - 7 It's fair to say most fans millages with this will vary greaty, some will find it an abysmal waste of their time, or be greatly dissapointed with it's choice of content. Others may think it a fine add on to the main series. Ultimately on it's own this OVA fails to be satisfying however as with the background lore of a video game or the notes of an author that were never published if you're willing to set aside a little time to peruse it you'll find some small bits of information that might interest you.

Yes! We finally get to know the background of Misaki Mei. In the main series "Another" there was a very brief reference to her past and her sister, but it was that brief that I actually wasn't really able to imagine much about it. Story: 10/10 The story is beautifuly done. It starts with a very calm beginning, showing, how those two adorable sisters try to live together, even so there are put many obstacles in their way. The thing we know from "Another" (the main series), is that there is another Misaki Mei and that she passed away and that they were sisters.While the story progresses, we get to understand, of how deep the bond between those two girls is. The story is beautifully bilding up to the dramatic and sad ending of this OVA, with even having a very shocking moment (*SPOILER: The scene, where Misakis sister falls of the Ferris wheel), where I literally jumped off the chair. I could not think of a better way, how this story could have been telled. Art: 9/10 The art doesn't differ from the main series. It's beautifully done, but not to the degree of absolute perfection. Sound: 7/10 The music was good, but not outstanding. Character: 8/10 The two main characters are very lovely and adorable. There is not much character developing, but that can hardly be accomplished in an single OVA. Enjoyment: 9/10 I really enjoyed watching it. I very muched enjoyed the dramatic story, starting in the peaceful and harmonic environment of those two sisters, but concluding in a dramatic and very sad ending (at least in my opinion). Overall: 9/10

The OVA is here and now I make a review, so what we have is an OVA which is pretty much a prequel of the parent anime "Another." Here we see Mei Misaki's twin sister Fujioka Misaki who is very dear to Mei. We also see the evil Kouichi who we know is gonna kill the soon to be extra and the other Kouichi whom Mei met in the hospital. This OVA is a bit different from its parent anime, co'z unlike the parent anime only the mystery and drama genre are in it, let's not forget that the time setting is before the startof the school year, so therefore what happen to Mei's twin sister has nothing to do with the curse of class 3-3. So for the story I give it a "Good" number 7, since the drama that is the meeting between the twin sisters is very touching. But, for the art........I'm not much into being an art critic, so a "Mediocre" number 5 will do and for the sound since the opening is still the same as its parent anime's opening theme, the same score applies. Character: Good 7. I really like the appeal of Fujioka Misaki, she seems to be a girl who probably knows that her time is coming and that she would like to enjoy it with Mei, but it is rather vague as to why the parents would prefer Misaki over Mei, and that is a mystery. Then again that mystery about the sister is why this part deserves such score. Enjoyment and Overall: Good 7. Unlike the parent anime were we the audience are made to wait for the climax, this OVA is more of the soft side, needless to say that the title alone is basically for Fujioka Misaki since it is all about her plus the tragedy for Mei to loose someone she cares deeply. Definitely, it is something which one would sympathize with Mei's loss as more tragedy awaits her as the school year starts....... which has already been shown from the parent anime.

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