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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. 2016

Status
Ended
First Aired
July 11, 2016
Last Aired
June 27, 2018
Format
2 seasons · 48 eps
Total Runtime
~18.4 hours (23 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E1 "The Disastrous Life of a Psychic + The Worst of the Worst?! Riki Nendou + Shun Kaidou, AKA The Jet-Black Wings + Intelligent and Beautiful! Kokomi Teruhashi" (★ 9.2/10)
Networks
TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ
Where to Stream
Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
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★ TMDB users: 8.3/10 from 381 votes TV-14 AnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 48 eps Ended
Community & Your Rating
★ 8.3/10
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What is The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K is a television series that follows the life of a high school student with psychic talents. The series is based on the concept of a disastrous life, which is defined as attended by or causing suffering or disaster, according to Merriam-Webster and Cambridge Dictionary.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Ended
Episodes
48
Runtime
23 minutes
First aired
Jul 11, 2016
Last aired
Jun 27, 2018
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.3/10 from 381 votes
Format
2 seasons · 48 episodes
Episode runtime
~23 minutes
Status
Ended
Networks
TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K is a television series that follows the life of a high school student with psychic talents. The series is based on the concept of a disastrous life, which is defined as attended by or causing suffering or disaster, according to Merriam-Webster and Cambridge Dictionary. The main character, Kusuo Saiki, is a powerful psychic who wants to keep his abilities hidden, but they still make his life difficult. The series features a cast of colorful characters who surround Saiki and often disrupt his everyday life. The show is available to stream online on various platforms, including Netflix and Prime Video. The series was created by Shûichi Asô and features the voice talents of several actors, including Hiroshi Kamiya and Ai Kayano. The show's title reflects the challenges and difficulties that Saiki faces in his daily life due to his psychic abilities.

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“A psychic teen tries to live a normal life despite his supernatural abilities.”

Reasons to watch
  • Unique psychic powers used for everyday problems
  • Humor derived from mundane uses of extraordinary abilities
  • Relatable high school setting with supernatural twist
Keep in mind
  • Some episodes rely heavily on visual gags
  • Limited character development beyond main cast

you enjoy supernatural comedy with a deadpan protagonist.

Suitable for general audiences with mild comedic violence and supernatural themes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the main character really powerful?

Yes, he has multiple psychic abilities but chooses to live低调.

Does he ever reveal his powers?

He tries to keep them hidden but situations often force him to use them.

Is it based on a manga?

Yes, it's adapted from a Japanese manga series.

What kind of psychic powers does he have?

He possesses various abilities including telekinesis, teleportation, and mind reading.

Is it episodic or serialized?

Mostly episodic with standalone stories focusing on daily life situations.

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