Kusuo Saiki
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Estimated watch time
10h
⚡ 24 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Power96%Surreal Comedy95%Satire91%Episodic89%Parody87%Meta81%School80%Urban79%Asexual76%Male Protagonist75%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2016 SUMMER8.3 / 10 AniList score
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
斉木楠雄のΨ難• Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan
Synopsis & Story
To the average person, psychic abilities might seem a blessing; for Kusuo Saiki, however, this couldn't be further from the truth. Gifted with a wide assortment of supernatural abilities ranging from telepathy to x-ray vision, he finds this so-called blessing to be nothing but a curse. As all the inconveniences his powers cause constantly pile up, all Kusuo aims for is an ordinary, hassle-free life—a life where ignorance is bliss. Unfortunately, the life of a psychic is far from quiet. Though Kusuo tries to stay out of the spotlight by keeping his powers a secret from his classmates, he ends up inadvertently attracting the attention of many odd characters, such as the empty-headed Riki Nendou and the delusional Shun Kaidou. Forced to deal with the craziness of the people around him, Kusuo comes to learn that the ordinary life he has been striving for is a lot more difficult to achieve than expected. Note: Aired in 2 versions, a 120-episode 5-minute short series, and a combined 24-episode 24-minute TV series with the same content.
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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: should you watch it?
At a glance
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 83/100 — 80% of 158,857 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #2 highest-rated anime of all time, and #1 most popular anime of all time, and #1 highest-rated anime of 2016 on AniList.
Of the 291.4K AniList users who started it, 4.4% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 227.5K have finished it.
At about 10 hours in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Slice of Life, Supernatural — especially super power, surreal comedy, satire, episodic.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Season 2 (2018)
- Optional extras: Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan (ONA)
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Shuuichi Asou
- Director
- Hiroaki Sakurai
- Series composition
- Michiko Yokote
- Character design
- Masayuki Onji
- Music
- Psychic Lover
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Seishun wa Zankoku ja nai” by Natsuki Hanae · eps 1-12
- OP2“Sai Psi Sai Kouchou!” · eps 13-24
Endings
- ED1“Ψ desu I LIKE YOU” · eps 1-12
- ED2“Kokoro” by Natsuki Hanae · eps 13-24
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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. FAQ
- How many episodes does The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. have?
- The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. has 120 episodes of about 5 minutes each, roughly 10 hours in total.
- How long does it take to watch The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?
- About 10 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 60 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
- Is The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. finished?
- Yes. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. has finished airing — the final episode aired December 26, 2016.
- Is there a season 2 of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?
- Yes — the story continues in The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Season 2 (2018).
- Where do I start The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?
- Start here: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is the first entry, followed by The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Season 2.
- Is The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. based on a manga?
- Yes. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. adapts the manga by Shuuichi Asou.
- Who animated The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?
- The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. was animated by J.C.STAFF and EGG FIRM and directed by Hiroaki Sakurai.
- Who sings the opening of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?
- The opening, "Seishun wa Zankoku ja nai", is performed by Natsuki Hanae.
- Where can I watch The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?
- The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is listed on Netflix, Tubi TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.