The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (2016)
Kernel Score: 87% · 357 ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2016-07-11
Seasons: 2 · 48 episodes
Where to watch The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
- Stream: Netflix
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is a comedic anime about a psychic teen trying to keep his powers hidden, with mostly harmless humor.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Comedic and satirical tone with minimal real-world violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- 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)
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. FAQ
Is The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. good?
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 357 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?
In the US you can stream The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. on Netflix and buy it from Apple TV.
Is The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. OK for kids?
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is a comedic anime about a psychic teen trying to keep his powers hidden, with mostly harmless humor.
What shows are like The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.?
If you liked The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., try Dr. Slump, Call of the Night, Talentless Nana and Witch Craft Works.