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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

2016 – 2018Show2 seasons48 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

An eccentric, fast-paced animated series about pop culture and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for brutality, scares or suspense.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 48 episodes · best: S3E2 "The End Of Saiki Kusuo" 8.7

Episodes

7.5
7.8
8.4

Story

High school sophomore Kusuo Saiki swore as a child that he would keep his psychic talents hidden, but his abilities still make his life difficult.

Feels like

  • Deadpan Comedy
  • Psychic Parody
  • Second-Sibling Syndrome
  • Absurd School Life
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Anti-Hero Protagonist
  • Slice-of-Life Humor
  • Visual Gags
  • Culturally Iconic
  • Low-Stakes Drama

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Warurou Suzuki, Makoto Sokuza, Shinpei Nagai
Written by
Michiko Yokote, Kohei Urushibara, Atsushi Takayama
Produced by
Sayako Muramatsu, Souji Miyagi, Soya Kiyota
Music by
YOFFY, IMAJO

Everyone

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Facts

July 11, 2016 · June 27, 2018 · Ended

First aired
July 11, 2016
Last aired
June 27, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 48 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

First-Person Smartass, Spoon Bending, Mutually Unequal Relationship +9

  • First-Person Smartass
  • Spoon Bending
  • Mutually Unequal Relationship
  • Food End
  • Your Mind Makes It Real
  • Gag Series
  • An Astral Projection, Not a Ghost
  • Zener Cards
  • Infectious Enthusiasm
  • New Year Has Come
  • Pilot
  • Evolutionary Levels

12 of 130 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?"

Questions about The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

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Where can I stream The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?

Netflix

In the United States, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.3).

Does The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.5, and season 3 peaks at 8.4. The highest-rated episode is The End Of Saiki Kusuo (season 3, episode 2) at 8.7, and the lowest is Rebuilding the Baseball Team! + Eat Your Vegetables Too! The Yakiniku Epilogue + Dad's New Job!? + Birthday Present Demands (season 2, episode 15) at 6.8.

Is The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?

18 h

About 18 hours: 48 episodes in 2 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2018.

Will The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.