15 [Similar Anime] Like The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Below are some anime that are quite similar to The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan (TV)) . Have a look at the recommendations below and what people’s thoughts are on these animes.
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COMMENTS FOR MOB PSYCHO 100
The protagonists of these series have overpowered psychic abilities, so much that no one stand a chance against them. They actually have to restrain themselves so that no one else gets hurt. A big difference is that, in case of Mob Psycho, Shigeo is portrayed as a character who is as simple as he can be, so everyone at first glance won't pay any attention to him. On the other hand, Saiki from Saiki Kusuo tries his best to avoid any type of attention, and realizes no matter what he does he is going to be at the center of every little and big events around him.
These series have some over the top comedic elements, and they were used in the best possible way.
If you enjoyed the comedic side of Mob Psycho, you'll definitely like Saiki Kusuo, a much less serious gag comedy focused around its similarly overpowered protagonist. While Mob is a bit out of it, Saiki is relentlessly cynical and sarcastic, giving the show a more intense, hilarious vibe compared to MP100. Don't expect touching plot or drama from Saiki K, but it's a great watch anyways. Likewise, if you enjoyed Saiki K but wish it was a tad more serious/dramatic, MP100 is wonderful. Both are great, highly recommend.
COMMENTS FOR GINTAMA
The protagonists have a lot in common: both are lazy but powerful, compelling, have a sweet tooth, and are absolute sadists (who doesn't love sadists :D). The characters are all unique and lovable and their traits are what make the silly gags/jokes so great and hilarious. The humor is pretty alike (though Gintama has more, well, "unsuitable for children" jokes) and will for sure make you cry with laughter at times :) If you liked the humor in Gintama, you'll most probably like Saiki Kusuo.
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COMMENTS FOR ONE PUNCH MAN
Both shows are comedies feature an OP main character for whom having powers is more of a disadvantage than a good thing. A big part of each show is the wacky group of supporting characters that appear over the show. However, Saiki K is more episodic and slice of life, while OPM has an overarching plot, but for me the jokes in Saiki K are much funnier.
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COMMENTS FOR HAVEN'T YOU HEARD? I'M SAKAMOTO
Saiki and sakamoto deal with the same sort of situations with a similar attitude, just with completely different methods. If we could hear sakamoto's thoughts like we can saiki, they would probably be very similar. I wouldnt be surprised if sakamoto was a psychic as well lol.
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COMMENTS FOR DAILY LIVES OF HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
These anime are similar in so many ways.
1. They are both focused on comedy very strongly and try making the viewer laugh. And they both succeed with it.
2. They are both divided in short stories that are mostly independent. Saiki has only 4-minutes per Episode. Danshi has a 20-minute episode divided in 3-4 short stories. So the length of one story in the anime are about the same what makes these two animes so similar.
3. Those two anime tell just about the daily lifes of schoolboys and a psychic. There is no major plot.
In conclusion: Both focused on comedy very strong, and both have short little episodes (about 5 min) telling the daily routine of the characters.
I think there is nothing more similar for both of the animes.
COMMENTS FOR HANDA-KUN
Both of these anime are completely comedy based with little to no actual story building. The comedy in both of these series are hilarious as well. They are both episodic anime where the episodes don't relate to one another and each episode has multiple little stories in it . Also in both animes many characters are introduced that are minor characters but they still make appearances in future episodes.
The only big difference is the aspect of comedy. Handa can't read anyone emotions at all whereas on the other hand Saiki can read peoples emotions a bit too well.
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COMMENTS FOR NICHIJOU - MY ORDINARY LIFE
Same absurd humour, same kind of silly crazy frenzy taken to a whole other level, where every over-the-top idea is just getting crazier and crazier. Saiki Kusuo is much more fast paced though, and there is a somewhat real plot - at least, a final goal and some character development.
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COMMENTS FOR HINAMATSURI
The obvious comparison between these shows is the main characters... Both psychics with similar personalities (bar their intelligence) being forced into similar wacky situations.
Both shows have a very similar style of humour and plot-layout as well. The main difference between these shows is the intent. Saiki is a more fast paced, skit based show intent on being as entertaining as possible whereas Hana starts off similar to that but quickly converts into a fairly heartfelt comedy with some real meaning behind it.
COMMENTS FOR AHO-GIRL
Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan and Aho Girl are some of the best comedy anime, although the main characters Saiki Kusuo and Yoshiko Hanabatake are kind of the opposite when it comes to intelligence, the narrative of the plot flows through a similar way, it follows a variety of amusing situations and development of side characters along with the main without having a single linear continuity. The overall environment throughout all the episodes is very pleasuring which makes these two series really enjoyable.
COMMENTS FOR BEELZEBUB
Both feature an overpowered potagonist and his daily life
For Beelzebub it's Oga and his strenght (and baby Beelzebub) and for Saiki it's his psychic powers.
Both anime feature a silly, slapstick style of comedy, it gets very ridiculous at points but still remains funny.
The side-love intrests also remind me of eachother, Kunieda and Teruhashi both put up fronts but they actually are sensitive, timid girls on the inside and in denial of their love for the protagonists.
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COMMENTS FOR MONTHLY GIRLS' NOZAKI-KUN
In a certain sense, Saiki can be considered as the "male" version of Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun, since while Nozaki parodies the shoujo's tropes, setting and characters, Saiki does the same, only with works for the shonen audience. The only difference is that Nozaki is strongly focused on romance and sometimes are sentimental, while Saiki always remains a gag comedy with an unceasing parody and humor.
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COMMENTS FOR ASOBI ASOBASE: WORKSHOP OF FUN
Both are comedies that are actually enjoyable and are not filled with second-hand embarrassment. The focus is more on the characters than on a relevant plot. Although not on the same level as Asobi Asobase, Sakiki does have its fair share of screaming and hilarious faces to go along with the anime. In general, their plots aren't alike but they have the same vibe.
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COMMENTS FOR SKET DANCE
Both centered around school with similar humor style.
Saiki looks similar to Switch - aside from their appearance, both communicate with others in their unique ways (Saiki with his telepathy, Switch with his laptop). They're funny as well in their own way.
If you like one, you might like the other.
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COMMENTS FOR CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL
High-school comedies, quite parodic, with "alien" characters.
Psi seems to have Cromartie references, such as Nindou and the guy twitching his hair...
So far, I prefer Cromartie. It's definitely more manly too.
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COMMENTS FOR CHIO'S SCHOOL ROAD
Both have a quirky cast of characters who get into hilarious scenarios (outrageous things like fighting off delinquents using gamer alter egos + running from made-up evil cults). They're both comedic slice of life shows that feature a main character who just wants to fly under the radar. Only difference is Saiki K actually has a fantasy element. All the characters are lovable though!
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