---
title: "The Disastrous Life of Saiki K."
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-disastrous-life-of-saiki-k-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 67676
imdb_id: "tt6354518"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 48
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 381
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-disastrous-life-of-saiki-k-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A psychic teen tries to live a normal life despite his supernatural abilities."

### Why Watch
- Unique psychic powers used for everyday problems
- Humor derived from mundane uses of extraordinary abilities
- Relatable high school setting with supernatural twist

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some episodes rely heavily on visual gags
- Limited character development beyond main cast
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for general audiences with mild comedic violence and supernatural themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, supernatural, slice-of-life, absurd, light-hearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (24 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 48
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 10 (21%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 38 (79%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hiroshi Kamiya** as *Saiki Kusuo (voice)*
- **Ai Kayano** as *Teruhashi Kokomi (voice)*
- **Maaya Uchida** as *Mera Chisato (voice)*
- **Yoshimasa Hosoya** as *Kuboyasu Aren (voice)*
- **Nobunaga Shimazaki** as *Kaidou Shun (voice)*
- **Yuki Kaji** as *Akechi Touma (voice)*
- **Masaya Matsukaze** as *Saiko Metori (voice)*
- **Daisuke Ono** as *Nendou Riki (voice)*
- **Yukari Tamura** as *Yumehara Chiyo (voice)*
- **Haruka Tomatsu** as *Kusuko (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is the main character really powerful?
Yes, he has multiple psychic abilities but chooses to live低调.

### Q: Does he ever reveal his powers?
He tries to keep them hidden but situations often force him to use them.

### Q: Is it based on a manga?
Yes, it's adapted from a Japanese manga series.

### Q: What kind of psychic powers does he have?
He possesses various abilities including telekinesis, teleportation, and mind reading.

### Q: Is it episodic or serialized?
Mostly episodic with standalone stories focusing on daily life situations.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [DISASTROUS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disastrous)
- [The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (TV Series 2016-2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6354518)
- [DISASTROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/disastrous)
- [The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. - streaming online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/the-disastrous-life-of-saiki-k)
- [DISASTROUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/disastrous)
- [Watch The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80117781/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*