Volume 1

The DiPSIster of a Psychic (超能力者のΨ難 Chō nōryoku-sha no Sainan) is the 1st volume of the Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan, also known as The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., manga series.

Cover Conversation
Saiki Kusuo: My name is Saiki Kusuo...I am a psychic.

Alternative Cover Conversation
Kusuo: Did you think there would be a bonus page under the book jacket? Sorry, but there is none.

Character Comment
Kusuo: [On the points about his appearance] Do not bother commenting on stuff like that.

Chapters
Note: Chapters with the label have NOT been adapted into the anime series.
 * Chapter 1: The DiPSIster of a Psychic
 * Chapter 2: The Ab-PSI-lute Worst!? Nendou Riki
 * Chapter 3: The Jet-Black Wing, Kaidou Shun
 * Chapter 4: Three Men, a Little Girl, a Policeman and a Dog
 * Chapter 5: Notice! The PSIgn of Love
 * Chapter 6: Hot-blooded Dodgeball! (Part 1)
 * Chapter 7: Hot-blooded Dodgeball! (Part 2)
 * Chapter 8: Fighting for a RePSIval!Psi icon.png
 * Chapter 00: Special One-Shot: The DiPSIster of Psychic Saiki KusuoPsi icon.png

Summary
High school student Saiki Kusuo is a psychic. His parents are nearly the only ones who are aware of that fact. However, the powers he possesses, which would make anyone green with envy, are a source of misfortune for him. As a result, his motto has been not to stand out, never use his powers in front of people or get involved with others but day after day, disaster continues to find him....!?

Character Profiles

 * Saiki Kusuo
 * Saiki Kuniharu
 * Saiki Kurumi
 * Nendou Riki
 * Kaidou Shun
 * Yumehara Chiyo
 * Hairo Kineshi

Author’s Comment


"I ended up writing this manga because I enjoy stuff like manga, movies, and books about people with psychic powers. I am so happy I was able to release a book about PSI! If possible I would like to release a 2nd book too! Thank you for your support!"

- Asou Shuuichi

Trivia

 * If not counting Volume 0, this volume, along with Volume 26, has the least number of chapters with 9