Finished Airing TV PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

Name: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Genre: Comedy, Gag Humor, School, Shounen, Super Power
Released: 2016

Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan · 斉木楠雄のΨ難 · 2016–2018

A psychic teen just wants to be left alone.

#Comedy #Gag Humor #School #Shounen #Super Power

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StatusFinished Airing SeasonWinter 2018 StudioEgg Firm, J.C.Staff SourceManga

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Kusuo Saiki was born with overwhelming psychic powers, from telepathy to teleportation, and honestly finds most of it exhausting rather than exciting. All he wants is a quiet, uneventful high school life, but his powers keep attracting a chaotic circle of oddball classmates who refuse to let him fade into the background no matter how hard he tries. Told through his own deadpan internal narration, the show mines endless comedy from Kusuo's increasingly absurd efforts to dodge attention while his powers make that basically impossible.

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Adapted from Shuichi Aso's manga, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. built a strong comedic reputation through its rapid-fire gag structure and its lead's dryly exasperated narration, a formula that translates surprisingly well to short-form comedy pacing. J.C.Staff's adaptation leans into visual gags and fourth-wall-adjacent humor, giving the show a distinct comedic rhythm compared to more traditional sitcom-style anime. It became a reliable fan favorite for viewers wanting pure comedy without heavy ongoing plot commitments, and its popularity carried the franchise into a direct sequel season.

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Type: TV
Episodes: 144
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: 2016-07-03 → 2016-12-25
Season: Winter 2018
Studio: Egg Firm, J.C.Staff
Source: Manga
Duration: 5 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Producers: Asmik Ace, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Dear Stage inc., KlockWorx, Nippon Columbia, Pony Canyon, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Shueisha, Toy's Factory, TV Tokyo

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Episodes

144

1
The Disastrous Life of a Psychic (Part 1) Aired 2016-07-03
2
The Disastrous Life of a Psychic (Part 2) Aired 2016-07-04
3
The Worst of the Worst?! Riki Nendou Aired 2016-07-05
4
Shun Kaidou, AKA The Jet-Black Wings Aired 2016-07-06
5
Intelligent and Beautiful! Kokomi Teruhashi Aired 2016-07-07
6
Hot-Blooded! Dodgeball! (Part 1) Aired 2016-07-10
7
Hot-Blooded! Dodgeball! (Part 2) Aired 2016-07-11
8
Reach Him! Sign of Love Aired 2016-07-12
9
Saiki Family Home Renovation?! Drastic Makeover!! Aired 2016-07-13
10
Deceive! Mind Control Aired 2016-07-14
11
A Genius Magician?! Uryoku Chouno Aired 2016-07-17
12
Second Encounter (on TV)! Uryoku Chouno Aired 2016-07-18
13
How Shady! Dark Reunion! Aired 2016-07-19
14
Beachside Summer Story Aired 2016-07-20
15
A New School Term Starts! The Melancholy of Nendou Aired 2016-07-21
16
Please Make Me Your Apprentice! Aired 2016-07-24
17
Psychic Medium in the Class Next Door Aired 2016-07-25
18
Kineshi Hairo, in Search of Lumber Aired 2016-07-26
19
Home Alone Disaster Aired 2016-07-27
20
Crisis in Three-Month Relationship Aired 2016-07-28
21
Escape Using an Invincible Suit of Camouflage! Aired 2016-07-31
22
Get Fired Up! PK Academy Sports Day (Part 1) Aired 2016-08-01
23
Get Fired Up! PK Academy Sports Day (Part 2) Aired 2016-08-02
24
Got Fired Up! PK Academy Sports Day (Part 3) Aired 2016-08-03
25
Don’t Catch Fire! Safety Drill! Aired 2016-08-04
26
Enticing Premium Quality Coffee Jello Aired 2016-08-07
27
In Order to Avoid Misfortune... Aired 2016-08-08
28
Teruhashi's Biggest Trial... Aired 2016-08-09
29
The Disatrous Life of Psychic Medium Reita Toritsuka Aired 2016-08-10
30
Stop the Killer Domino Effect! Aired 2016-08-11
31
Reign of the Small King Aired 2016-08-14
32
Frolic! Silent Night Aired 2016-08-14
33
Noisy New Year's (Part 1) Aired 2016-08-18
34
Noisy New Year's (Part 2) Aired 2016-08-18
35
Noisy New Year's (Part 3) Aired 2016-08-18
36
The Scariest! Mr. Matsuzaki Aired 2016-08-21
37
Chocolate Festival Aired 2016-08-22
38
Absolutely the Worst!? Nendou's Father Aired 2016-08-23
39
Totally Trusting! Kurumi Saiki Aired 2016-08-24
40
Telepathy Silencer Aired 2016-08-25
41
The Superstar Returns Aired 2016-08-28
42
Cast the Die! An Upset in the Finals Aired 2016-08-29
43
Second Encounter (For Real This Time)! Uryoku Chouno (Part 1) Aired 2016-08-30
44
Second Encounter (For Real This Time)! Uryoku Chouno (Part 2) Aired 2016-08-31
45
Mera's Money Situation Aired 2016-09-01
46
Reignited! Physical Fitness Test Aired 2016-09-04
47
Little Love Story Aired 2016-09-05
48
The Latest Crappy Game! Olfana's Story Aired 2016-09-06
49
Welcome Home! Mama Aired 2016-09-07
50
The Best Way of Confessing Love?! Spirit-Summoning Technique Aired 2016-09-08

1
Restarting! Everyday Life, "As Usual" / Another Christmas Challenge! / First Experiences of the Year are Important / Courtside Love Game, & Dessert Buffet Disaster Aired 2018-01-16
2
FirstHand Science Fiction 1 / FirstHand Science Fiction 2 / FirstHand Science Fiction 3 / Sup! Love Challenge / Fashion Sense out of Stock Aired 2018-01-23
3
MidWinter Disaster / The Saiko Conglomerate Home Visit / Come On Over to Saiko Land! / Invincible Disaster Prevention Measures / Congratulations on Your Graduation! Aired 2018-01-30
4
The Disastrous Life of Imu Rifuta, April Fools' Deceit! / Spring's Ultimate Weapon / Recycle! Trash Cleanup Competition / Cutting through the Silence / The Ghost in the Music Room Aired 2018-02-06
5
Rematch! Rifuta VS Teruhashi / Gifts of the Magi / The Lost Hamster with a Kansai Dialect / The Transient Miniature Animal / Massage Disaster Aired 2018-02-13
6
The Saiko Conglomerate's Luxurious Cruise / The Shipwreck of Saiki Kusuo 1 / The Shipwreck of Saiki Kusuo 2 / The Shipwreck of Saiki Kusuo 3 / The Shipwreck of Saiki Kusuo 4 Aired 2018-02-20
7
The Shipwreck of Saiki Kusuo 5 / The Shipwreck of Saiki Kusuo 6 / The Shipwreck of Saiki Kusuo 7 / The PK Academy Press Club Guillotine / Farewell! The Last Day of Summer Break Aired 2018-02-27
8
A Totally Bad News Transfer Student Appears! / Escape the Aural Sight! / The Circumstances of Delicate Children / Another Time Leap Challenge! / The Disastrous Life of Kokomi Teruhashi Aired 2018-03-06
9
Psychics Should Exercise Extreme Caution (Part 1) / Psychics Should Exercise Extreme Caution (Part 2) / The Psychic Circus of Dreams (Part 1) / The Psychic Circus of Dreams (Part 2) / Hope You Get Well Soon! Aired 2018-03-13
10
Preventing A Scam! / The Saiki Family Reunion! (Part 1) / The Saiki Family Reunion! (Part 2) / The Rural Mad Scientist / PK Academy Psykickers Assemble! Aired 2018-03-20
11
An Ugly Bolt Out of the Blue / Conceal Your Hidden Power! / A Fight Between the Two Worst People / A Miraculously Average Guy Appears! / Disaster in the Library Room Aired 2018-03-27
12
A Strong Declaration of Friendship / The Best Wing Girl!? / The Adventures of Riki Jr. No.2, Small and Smart / The Disastrous Life of Hiroshi Satou / Trim a Bit Off the Sides Aired 2018-04-03
13
Chisato Mera's Reunion (Part 1) / Chisato Mera's Reunion (Part 2) / An Abnormality with Silent Cyborg / The Ultimate Spot Claimers / Preface to the Final Episode Aired 2018-04-10
14
The Saiko Family's Greatest Trial / Psychic Sidekicks / The Occult Club's Final Scream Scheme / Love Score Showdown / The Master Artist's Classroom Aired 2018-04-17
15
Rebuilding the Baseball Team! (Part 1) / Rebuilding the Baseball Team! (Part 2) / Eat Your Vegetables Too! The Yakiniku Epilogue / Dad's New Job!? / Birthday Present Demands Aired 2018-04-24
16
If You're Looking For a Boyfriend... / The Best Present For a Beloved Sister / The Spirit Medium Debuts Again / The High Tech Soldier, 100 Yen Man! / Inside the Secret Base Aired 2018-05-01
17
He's Back! The Brother's Five Directives / Let’s Go to the Zoo! / The Disastrous Work of a New Manga Author / The Disastrous Lives of the Kaidou Brothers / A Girl's Makeover Aired 2018-05-08
18
Touma Akechi, The Transfer Student Who Never Shuts Up / The Transfer Student's Still Talking! / Sweet Potato Digging Disaster / Putting The Mascot Character in Order / Metori Saiko's Listless Days Aired 2018-05-15
19
Class Disaster / The PK Academy Cultural Festival 1 / The PK Academy Cultural Festival 2 / The PK Academy Cultural Festival 3 / The PK Academy Cultural Festival 4 Aired 2018-05-22
20
Impersonation Via Hypnosis (Part 1) / Impersonation Via Hypnosis (Part 2) / High Expectations on the New, Fully Functional Mascot / This Year’s the Last Time! New Year’s Eve / Silent New Year's Aired 2018-05-29
21
Chronicles of the Grandparents' Travels / Returning the Favor, Toritsuka's Ascetic Fasting / A Misunderstanding Between Opposite Sex Friends (Part 1) / A Misunderstanding Between Opposite Sex Friends (Part 2) / A Big Scoop! Aired 2018-06-05
22
Choosing the Best Person to Walk Home With / Details Wanted! The Super Idol's Secret / Division of Labor / Facing the Unexpected (Part 1) / Facing the Unexpected (Part 2) Aired 2018-06-12
23
Facing an Unusual Past 1 / Facing an Unusual Past 2 / Facing an Unusual Past 3 / Facing an Unusual Past 4 / Facing an Unusual Past 5 Aired 2018-06-19
24
Trial of the Perfect Beautiful Girl / Make Your Investigation, Psykickers! / Disaster Back from the Holidays / Remembering the Cast (Part 1) / Remembering the Cast (Part 2) Aired 2018-06-26