Saki

2013Show1 season11 episodesNR

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

From the 2011 drama, Utsukushi Rinjin, Nakama Yukie reprises the character Saki. This time round, as Saki Amihama, she will be targeting men. With the facade of an angel, she draws men to her, only to lead them to a destructive end. Like a moth to the flame... but where is the line drawn between the saint and the devil?

Good for

  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directors
Kazuhisa Imai
Written by
Chiho Watanabe

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Facts

January 8, 2013 · March 19, 2013 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 2013
Last aired
March 19, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

The Merch, Retcon, Male Gaze +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Saki?"

Questions about Saki

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saki?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Saki worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.3).

How long does it take to watch Saki?

8 h

About 8 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2013.

Will I feel good after watching Saki?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Saki good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Saki in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Saki use?

The MerchRetconMale GazeSuper-DeformedEarly-Bird CameoDate PeepersFanservice PackDefeat Means FriendshipSequel HookDavid Versus GoliathOld School BuildingFreudian Excuseand 93 more

TV Tropes lists 105 tropes for it, including The Merch, Retcon, and Male Gaze.