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Another

Name: Another
Director: Takeshi Furusawa
Released: 2012
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2012

Director

Takeshi Furusawa

Runtime

109 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates primarily as a genre-driven mystery, emphasizing suspense and psychological puzzles over challenging societal norms. It sticks to conventional genre boundaries without attempting to disrupt established systems. While the central mystery is driven by a female character, the overall cast remains homogeneous and localized. The narrative centers on the mechanics of a supernatural mystery within a specific Japanese social context. Overall, the film lacks intentional representation of diverse identities, focusing instead on the dynamics of group behavior and communal breakdown within a traditional setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Another have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a transfer student and a mysterious girl, but there is no clear depiction of non-traditional gender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Another portray gender?

Fair

A female character is central to solving the main mystery, which challenges typical male-dominated investigative narratives. This shifts the focus away from a purely male-dominated storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Another?

Limited

Set in a Japanese school, the cast is mostly made up of people from similar backgrounds. The film focuses on the dynamics within this specific community rather than showcasing a mix of cultures.

How does Another represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie examines themes of mortality and the collapse of social order within a closed community. It emphasizes the fragility of communal stability and situational ethics.

Does Another include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The central mystery is driven by a female character, avoiding typical male-centric investigative narratives.
The film offers a focused look at social cohesion and communal stability within a closed environment.

Limited or Absent

The cast is predominantly homogeneous, lacking a mix of cultural backgrounds.
There is no explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender perspectives.
The narrative does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After a chain of deaths at a junior high school, new transfer student Koichi Sakakibara turns to a mysterious girl who holds the key to the dark mystery.

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