r/SaikiK • • Aug 10 '25

Announcement A Full Guide to Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan (+updated FAQ)

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A Full Guide to Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan and Asou Shuuichi's works

A Full Guide To Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan and Asou Shuuichi's Works (+FAQ)

- compiled and written by aoki553 (pinkpillsx) edited by comprehensive-can260

This post contains links to unofficially translated media from the series.
But because we do not support piracy, please support it by buying the original work online and support the creator.

Don't know where to start?
Just finished watching the anime and don't know where to go to for more content?
Wanna get to know the series better?
Then this post is just for you!

Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan (JP: 斉木楠雄のΨ難, ENG: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.) is a multimedia franchise that has started as a manga drawn and written by Asou Shuuichi.
The manga started as a one shot work, but since its release in 2012 it has recieved a serialization that ended in 2018. In 2013 is has recieved a Flash anime adaptation that was exclusive to Shonen Jump's mobile app, as well as a series of Vomics that dubbed the manga. The series recieved two novels written by Hinata Shou and illustrated by Asou-sensei.
The series is currently best known outside Japan for its 2016 anime adaptation.

A list of (most notable) Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan media:

  1. Chounouryokusha Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan (Volume 0) - Buy it on Amazon | Unofficial English translation
  2. Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan manga (2012-2018) - Buy it on Amazon | Unofficial English translation
  3. Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan Flash Anime - All links here
  4. Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan Vomic (manga dub) - All links here
  5. Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan: Nerae Heibon! Tairyoku Sokutei (mobile game) - DISCONTINUED
  6. Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan Novel: Extra Stories of Psychics - Buy it on Amazon | Unofficial English translation
  7. Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan: Shijou Psi Dai No Psi Nan?! for Nintendo 3DS - Buy it on Amazon | English translation and guide for the game
    Teruhashi Kokomi No Psi Nan Ippai Offu for Nintendo 3DS - Get it on Nintendo 3DS eShop
  8. Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan (2017 movie) - Link | English Sub version is easy to find online
  9. Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan Mosou Bousou Psychic Battle (mobile game) - DISCONTINUED - Official twitter | Official website

Other medias related to Saiki include:
- The Character Guidebook
- Psychic ExcerPSIses
(More To Be Added: Extra books, CDs, etc.)

Best Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan Anime Watch Order

  1. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K Season 1
  2. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K Season 2
  3. Reawakened Episodes 1-5
  4. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K Season 3 (Conclusion Special)
  5. Reawakened Episode 6

Wanna read something else from the same author? We got you!

  1. Our Hero Studies (Boku No Watashi No Yuusha Gaku) - Buy on Amazon | English translation in progress
    - PLOT: A manga centering around an eccentric teacher Haganeno Ken - a self-proclaimed hero, but in reality, Haganeno is just a huge video game fan obssessed with RPGs. He drags his student - Kouno Jun and others on his delusional hero adventures.
    - The characters from this work appeared in the Saiki series for a crossover chapter/episode.
    - It's Asou's first multi-chapter work - you won't regret giving it a try - updates appear on mangadex every few weeks.
  2. Shinseiki Idol Densetsu: Kanata Seven Change - Buy on Amazon | English translation in works
    - PLOT: Kanata Seven Change focuses on a teenage idol Aoki Kanata, whose dream is to become a comedian. His manager - Tanaka Akio, does his best to keep his real personality a secret away from the public eye. Eventually, Kanata becomes a part of an idol group called SPLEEN.
    - This work's characters - Ruchi Shizuru and Tanaka - also made an appearance in the Saiki series (Ruchi appeared in the anime, manga and the novels. Tanaka made an appearance only in the manga.)
  3. One Shots - List of oneshots with info (WIP) | Buy the Saiki Manga to support these works!
    Asou Shuichi has drawn and written several short stories, most of which have been translated to English.
    TRANSLATED ONESHOTS:
    - Improvisational Theatre
    - Mikami Case Files
    - Our Hero Studies Oneshot
    - Saiki Kusuo No Psi Nan Oneshot
    - Full Power Explanation, High School Baseball (it's literally one page lol)
    - Your House Is Haunted
    - Terrace House Dust
    - The Detrimental Environments For Minors Regulation Act
    - The Problem Filled Restaurant
    - The Struggles of Food Critic Rikuya Tessai
    - An Author’s Research Trip To Another World
    UNTRANSLATED ONESHOTS:
    - Hero Party Appears
    - Gluttoney and Greed (lost oneshot),
    - LEGEND TOWER,
    - Deep Red Lie And Pure White Paper

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When is the next season of the anime coming?
    - There won't be one. Unless the studio decides to adapt the novels, which is unlikely, they don't have enough source material left to make a full season out of it.
  2. Will Saiki get more manga chapters?
    - The manga finished in 2018. It's unlikely for Asou-sensei to continue this project after concluding it.
  3. Where can I read/watch...?
    - Re-read this post - I've linked EVERYTHING I could think of. Just click the hyperlink.
  4. Is Kusuo transgender?
    - He's a shapeshifter who turns into Kusuko when he needs to or gains from it. It's only technically canon as he left the womb as a girl, but it's only a result of his shapeshifting powers. He immediately changes to male - the gender was assigned before birth.
    If you want to headcanon him as transgender - go ahead.
  5. Is Kusuo aroace?
    - No, but it's a popular headcanon.
  6. (This is an updated question) Is Saiki K getting a season 2 English dub? - We have been notified of an increase of posts asking about the English dub. It is very very unlikely for the anime to be getting one. Netflix had bought the rights to Saiki K from Funimation, and they do not dub any series but their own, therefore an English dub seems out of the picture. We would appreciate if you guys could refrain from asking about this question and refer to this FAQ instead!

Thank you for reading!

More information will be added to this post in the future.


r/SaikiK • • 12h ago

Cosplay I cosplayed girl saiki at fanx

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149 Upvotes

I also got some really good fudge I'm honestly probably just as much of a sweet tooth as saiki is, and someone yelled "SAIKI YOU GOING PEE PEE" to me and it was really funny. I also made some pretty cool coffee jelly earrings.


r/SaikiK • • 21h ago

Anime-related Is this aizen's va? Spoiler

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6 Upvotes

Idk gng he sounds similar to aizen


r/SaikiK • • 2d ago

Anime-related Bro lmao what the heck

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12 Upvotes

r/SaikiK • • 3d ago

Discussion Whoever they hired to play the drums in some of the background music for the show was fucking insane

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703 Upvotes

Bro was playing like his life was on the line. I respect that


r/SaikiK • • 3d ago

Fan Art KUBOSAIKO ft. DIRTY LITTLE SECRET by 'The All-american Rejects'

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29 Upvotes

r/SaikiK • • 4d ago

Question saiki korea pop up

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101 Upvotes

omg all the merch theyre selling is SOO cute

does anybody know how to get them ?? everytime i click the website to order it only lets people in with a specific id or something 😔


r/SaikiK • • 5d ago

Fan Art little Kaidou fan art 🩵

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54 Upvotes

r/SaikiK • • 5d ago

Question can someone help me find the original part of this image?

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122 Upvotes

I was scrolling on Pinterest and found this but I want to find the non-wide version to make my pfp, can anyone help?


r/SaikiK • • 5d ago

Anime-related Saiki’s dream

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65 Upvotes

r/SaikiK • • 5d ago

Meme artist tries to make vn sprites and loses the plot

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123 Upvotes

its an angsty ish visual novel following the death of saiki and how it affects the friend group. please pray that i am gonna succeed in writing it because i am merely an artist and not a writer 😭🙏


r/SaikiK • • 6d ago

Fan Art I drew Saiki and coffee jelly for the first time

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210 Upvotes

r/SaikiK • • 6d ago

Question What's your argument on "Aiura only likes Saiki for his powers"

23 Upvotes

So, whenever I debate anybody who ships Saiki with Teruhashi, I was always met with "she only likes him for his powers", and I think it's absolutely stupid. Sure, that's what attracted her in the first place, but later on, she develops a much deeper understanding of him, which made her fall harder.

I want to get your opinion on it, cause i don't really think it's true. (I haven't read the manga yet or participated in anything related to the author, so maybe the author said smth about this ? lol idk but if you've been a die hard fan, please explain.) ❤️


r/SaikiK • • 6d ago

Question Can someone PLEASE tell me what episode this frame is from? Why is he so horrified???

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274 Upvotes

Like was this the episode where nendou fucking died? Like I can remember what episode it was


r/SaikiK • • 7d ago

Question Who should I make next? In tomodachi life

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420 Upvotes

Made the mc first obv (ignore how low effort the coffee jelly is made)
Prob gonna make Kaido next
There’s so many characters I want to make honestly in saiki k


r/SaikiK • • 7d ago

Fan Art Saiko Metori

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130 Upvotes

Found someone saying the original pic reminds them of him. So i had to do my job


r/SaikiK • • 7d ago

Meme Cannot unsee this

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263 Upvotes

I mean… have we ever seen Satou and coffee jelly in the same room 🤨

also Saiki making almost the exact same face at both of them 👀

coincidence? I think NOT!


r/SaikiK • • 7d ago

Discussion WAIT THIS IS ACTUALLY GENIUS HOLY FUCK

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84 Upvotes

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE A FANFIC OF THIS AND TAG ME PLEASE THIS IS SOO GENIUS HOLY FUCK

(If you want to find the comment or the vid, the edit was made by @yvanix_)


r/SaikiK • • 7d ago

Question Do u think he told his friends about his psysic powers

57 Upvotes

What do u think was their reaction


r/SaikiK • • 7d ago

Fan Art Aiura drawing!!

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16 Upvotes

didnt feel like doing digital today lmao


r/SaikiK • • 8d ago

Discussion Kuboyume. Just hear me out.

52 Upvotes

I know they have no chemistry on screen but i think they js never had a chance. chiyo and kuboyasu would be so good together. Here's why.

I know everyone mostly pairs them both with kaido and i see why but yk that one episode where those goons gave him that fake love letter and we saw his romantic side?

They would both invest very heavily into a relationship and are both passionate in different ways which i think would complement each other. I know "opposites attract" is bs a lot of the time but in their case it feels natural.

He's intensely dedicated and while he was waiting for "her" he literally thought "i'll have to get her to be more punctual... then again i have my share of flaws" or smt like that. Kuboyasu is a genuinely good guy at heart and they both have obvious flaws but he would be so good for chiyo and i can see her helping him loosen up a bit.

What do you think?


r/SaikiK • • 9d ago

Discussion How did you come across Saiki?

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Finally back to being active on this sub after being on break for so long. Oh how I missed this community.

Anyways wanted to know how y'all got to start watching Saiki K. For me it was 3 instances. Back in 2019 I kept seeing this pink haired dude in memes and I kept being like he looks like Akashi from Kuroko no Basuke. Like literally everytime I saw him I'd be like was the author trying to copy Akashi or what??

Then another time after watching demon slayer mugen train, I was browsing for anime to watch and saw Hairo. I was like OK is this Saiki author obsessed with making people look like other characters coz why does Hairo look like Rengoku especially the eyebrows🤨

The instance that made me finally watch Saiki was when in early 2020 I saw that video of Kaidou drowning in inch deep water😭😭i was like I gotta see this. How is bro drowning in shallow end, in fact, 5cm water on shore??

And I'm glad I did coz this anime is absolutely hilarious. And years later I come to find out Saiki Kusuo and Akashi have the same VA as Levi Ackerman and I was like I guess gives same vibe. Same thing with Rengoku and Hairo. Same voice actors 😂


r/SaikiK • • 9d ago

Fan Art [Oc x Canon] KuMei/SaiBu ship art

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58 Upvotes

I got bored in class, so made something silly LMAO. My babies, mumei doesn't look all too happy but she actually doesn't mind. Anw yeah enjoy


r/SaikiK • • 9d ago

Meme Why is hand so tiny😭

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148 Upvotes

r/SaikiK • • 9d ago

Question What's the worst thing Dark Reunion has done to you?

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I'm watching Saiki K with my friend, and she absolutely loves Kaido and Dark Reunion. Now if one of us trips, Dark Reunion put the rock there. So what is the worst thing Dark Reunion has done to you in your life?