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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

2016·Show
48Episodes in2Seasons·TV-14
83
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IMDb8.3
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Very funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and absurdist humor

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Pop culture, everyday modern life, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Deadpan ComedyPsychic ParodySecond-Sibling SyndromeAbsurd School LifeWitty DialogueAnti-Hero ProtagonistSlice-of-Life HumorVisual GagsCulturally IconicLow-Stakes Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Makoto Sokuza, Warurou Suzuki, Shinpei Nagai
Written by:
Michiko Yokote, Kohei Urushibara, Atsushi Takayama
Produced by:
Sayako Muramatsu, Soya Kiyota, Souji Miyagi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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

Netflix

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 48 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

When did The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. air?

It ran from 2016 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. use?

First-Person SmartassSpoon BendingMutually Unequal RelationshipFood EndYour Mind Makes It RealGag SeriesAn Astral Projection, Not a GhostZener CardsInfectious EnthusiasmNew Year Has ComePilotEvolutionary Levelsand 118 more

TV Tropes lists 130 storytelling tropes for The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., including First-Person Smartass, Spoon Bending, Mutually Unequal Relationship.