Review of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

TL;DR: Funniest show I've ever seen, guaranteed to make you laugh. Story 10 With almost limitless powers, nothing seems beyond Saiki Kusuo's reach. Except...a normal life. How would a teenage boy with a host of psychic powers go about hiding them from the people he encounters everyday? That is the story of Saiki Kusuo no sainan, which consists of short, independent episodes that capture some of the wild occurrences in his daily life. Creative story telling is employed for great comedic effect. The fourth wall is broken many times and the show often mocks itself for following certain tropes.Characters 10
There is a diverse and hilarious cast of characters, as is typical of a comedy anime. The show even pokes fun at itself for having a character from almost every trope. Most of them are memorable and endearing and provide hilarious challenges for Kusuo. With each episode being independent, character development is always "reset" for comedic purposes. Nevertheless, we get small signs of growth, especially from Kusuo himself. On the outside, Kusuo is a bored and emotionless person, fed up with the people around him. His favorite phrase is "Yare yare" ("good grief") and his only love in life seems to be coffee jelly. But through his actions (he is constantly using his powers to secretly help those around him) we see his softer side and his instinct to protect. He's a great main character that you'll find yourself drawn to.

Art 7
The art is nothing special, but it's not bad. It accomplishes its purpose and does a great job of illustrating characters for comedic effect. The different ways that Kusuo is animated, especially in other characters' imaginations, is well done.

Sound 10
The show has excellent openings and endings. The ones by Dempagumi are particularly catchy. The sound is good within the episodes, with a few characters having short theme songs of their own.

Enjoyment 10
This is where Saiki Kusuo no sainan shines. If you look at the show only in terms of story or character, perhaps you wouldn't see anything special. But taken together, the show is wonderfully enjoyable. If comedies are ranked by how much you laugh while watching, then this is certainly the best comedy I've ever seen. I hardly ever STOPPED laughing.

Overall 10
If you like to laugh, you should watch Saiki Kusuo no sainan. This holds true for the second season, the Netflix Reawakened episodes, and the ending special as well.