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Another is a fantastic for those who love Final Destination, Junji Ito’s vibe (but not his complexity), or classic 90s OVA gore. It’s not a masterpiece of writing—the characters are mostly forgettable aside from Mei, and the twist is guessable early if you’re paying attention.

The standout is . With her gothic porcelain-doll look and enigmatic one-eyed stares, she’s the heart of the mystery. Her connection to the curse—and that eyepatch—is revealed in one of the most genuinely creepy episodes of the decade (Episode 5: "The Makeup"). Another -Anime-

Where Another excels is . This is a relentlessly gray, rain-slicked, oppressive world. The sound design is phenomenal: the clack of a vintage elevator, the sudden shing of a knife drawer opening, the hollow thud of a doll’s head hitting the floor. Director Takayuki Hamana uses silence better than most horror films. You’ll find yourself staring at the background of every scene, waiting for a shadow to move. Another is a fantastic for those who love