Review of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
I want to premise this review with a statement: Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan is a(n) comedy anime; there is no plot, storyline, drama, or any other aspect of the show other than comedy for which it should be reviewed. Therefore, the following review and the score I've given this show are in relation to how well the show preformed as a comedy anime. Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan follows the eventful life of Saiki Kusuo: a young man who happens to have been born with every psychic power one could imagine. With such powers it's no surprise that Saiki's life is so eventful; however it's notSaiki himself who creates this busy and energetic life, it's his eccentric and out-going group of friends. Saiki, if anything, wishes for a quiet and simple life; his friends however don't have the same agenda. In the midst of attempting to hide his psychic powers, manage his bustling group of friends, and deal with his giddy family; hilarity ensues.
Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan is by no means a story driven anime. It's a succession of short 4 minute episodes which are meant to make you laugh. The show is meant to perform and express itself as a comedy, which is does very well. Each character is hand-crafted to be unique enough that they pique your curiosity and get you to laugh when they come around. All the way from a(n) eighth-grade syndrome inflicted boy fighting off the notorious "Dark Reunion," to a self-absorbed bishoujo you'll find that each character comes off in their own way and does a fantastic job of adding to the show's comedy.
Each skit presented within the anime made me laugh; I found there was rarely a dull moment and none of the anime's writing came off as lackluster or poorly done. Each joke has substance, and it reminded me of the same style expressed by latter series Gintama.
The art and music are fantastic for improving the show's atmosphere and comedic vibe. I need not stumble too far into reviewing the art and music, because there's not much in this area I'm looking to comment on; however I did want to leave something here that you'll understand once you've seen the show, something which should sum up my feelings on the music selection in the anime: "JUDGEMENT KNIGHTS OF ♫"
If you're on the prowl for a good comedy anime, do not pass up Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan. I strongly recommend this show to anyone reading this review; get ready for a good laugh and some light-hearted fun. Hope to see everyone here for Season 2!