| The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened | |
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| Production | |
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| No. of Episodes | 6[1] |
| No. of Small Episodes | 30 |
| Original Run | December 30, 2019[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Previous Special |
Next N/A |
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened[3][4] (斉木楠雄のΨ難 Ψ始動編 Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan ΨShidō-hen) is the Netflix original anime series of Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan.
History[]
On March 23, 2019, Netflix announced on their booth at AnimeJapan 2019 that it will produce an original anime series. Hiroaki Sakurai is returning to direct the anime at EGG FIRM and J.C. Staff.[5]
In Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 46, 2019, it was announced that the new series will come out in the Winter 2019 anime season. It will feature previous chapters that were not adapted and have characters, Suzumiya Hii and Iguchi Takumi animated. Hii will be voiced by Nao Tōyama and Takumi will be voiced by Kōsuke Toriumi.[6] Hiroshi Kamiya, Kusuo's Japanese voice actor, commented on how the director has been overwhelming, especially on the 5th episode of the series and Nao Tōyama mentions liking the performances from Aiura Mikoto's voice actress and Hairo Kineshi's voice actor.[7]
On October 23, 2019, it was announced that the series will come out on December 30, 2019, with 6 episodes. The official visual was released along with a promotional video/trailer.[8] Afterwards, on November 27, 2019, new images, cut out scenes from the series, were released.[9] Then on December 16, 2019, Netflix updated the page for the series, sharing the trailer dubbed in several languages, including English, Spanish, French and many more. Through the English dubbed trailer, it can be assumed that the original cast from Funimation's Season 1 English dubbing does not reprise their roles. On the same day, Weekly Shōnen Jump's new issue released, sharing new images and a stage for the series to be set on 21st of that month. On December 22, 2019 (0:02 JST[10]) to promote the release, custom Twitter emojis appeared on hashtags when using specific characters names (Kusuo, Riki, Shun, Kokomi, Kineshi and Reita.)[11] Then, on December 26th, to celebrate Asou Shuuichi's birthday, two new more cut out scenes were released, featuring Kusuo, without his abilities, and Kokomi.[12] On the hours leading to the release, Kusuo and several other characters took control of Netflix Japan's Anime related Twitter account. Several videos were posted in that process about every hour.[13]
The episodes were released on Netflix on December 30, 2019 (8:00 AM UTC/12:00 AM PST.)[14] A couple of days afterwards, to celebrate the release and the new year, new official art was released. It features Kusuo, Chiyo, Kokomi, Shun and Aren wearing rat ears, to symbolize 2020's Chinese zodiac animal, the rat. Riki, also in the image, is shown symbolizing 2019's animal, the pig.[15]
Synopsis[]
Primarily Synopsis
Being an esper seems cool on TV, but in Saiki Kusuo's life as a normal teenager, it's a real drag. The hit comedy manga returns in a new anime series!
Current Synopsis
Kusuo and his gaggle of self-proclaimed friends are back for more psychic mishaps. If he didn't have enough problems before, he's got even more now.
Episodes[]
- Main article: Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Short Episodes | Season finale | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reawakened | 6 | 30 |
December 30, 2019 (Worldwide)[16] |
December 30, 2019 (Worldwide) | |
Note: Most of Episodes 1-5 are the series of events prior to Special/"Season 3". The last episode of Reawakened, Episode 6, is the direct continuation of Special/"Season 3" Episode 2.
| Number of Episodes | Subtitle | Broadcast | Manga | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short Episode 251 | Three Men, a Little Girl, a Police Officer and a Dog | 2019 December 30 |
Chapter 4 |
| Short Episode 252 | Sign In to the Game World | Chapter 158 | ||
| Short Episode 253 | Publishing Crisis? Working at Shuensha | Chapter 139 | ||
| Short Episode 254 | Proud Mom of a Son! Mom's Meetup | Chapter 228 | ||
| Short Episode 255 | Let's Show Our Proud Clay Work | Chapter 252 | ||
| 2 | Short Episode 256 | Disasters Caused by Super Useless Abilities | Chapter 206 | |
| Short Episode 257 | Build the Most Powerful Deck! | Chapter 191 | ||
| Short Episode 258 | The Die Is Cast! Fierce Card Battle | Chapter 192 | ||
| Short Episode 259 | Metori Saiko's Equation of Victory | Chapter 261 | ||
| Short Episode 260 | Hero in Disaster | Chapter 244 | ||
| 3 | Short Episode 261 | New Teacher with an Outstanding Feature | Chapter 238 | |
| Short Episode 262 | The Disaster of the School Physical | Chapter 239 | ||
| Short Episode 263 | Visiting a Friend's House While Their Parents Are Out | Chapter 251 | ||
| Short Episode 264 | Let's Aim for a Debut in Jump Magazine! | Chapter 256 | ||
| Short Episode 265 | Please Visit There and Enjoy | Chapter 254 | ||
| 4 | Short Episode 266 | Terrifying! A Disastrous Transfer Student Appears! (Part 1) | Chapter 257 | |
| Short Episode 267 | Terrifying! A Disastrous Transfer Student Appears! (Part 2) | Chapter 257 Chapter 258 | ||
| Short Episode 268 | Terrifying! A Disastrous Transfer Student Appears! (Part 3) | Chapter 258 | ||
| Short Episode 269 | Read the Signs! Mikoto Aiura's Fortune Telling | Chapter 236 | ||
| Short Episode 270 | A Disastrous and Optimal Battle! | Chapter 267 | ||
| 5 | Short Episode 271 | Bully Rescue! Mr. Iguchi | Chapter 262 | |
| Short Episode 272 | Suddenly Begins! Real Real Escape Room | Chapter 263 | ||
| Short Episode 273 | Spending the Weekend with Best Friends | Chapter 266 | ||
| Short Episode 274 | Toritsuka VS. Satou! Love Contest! (1st Volume) | Chapter 274 | ||
| Short Episode 275 | Toritsuka VS. Satou! Fighting Over Rights to Date! (2nd Volume) | Original Chapter 274 | ||
| 6 | Short Episode 276 | Restarting Saiki Kusuo (Part 1) | Epilogue Chapter 1 | |
| Short Episode 277 | Restarting Saiki Kusuo (Part 2) | |||
| Short Episode 278 | Restarting Saiki Kusuo (Part 3) | Epilogue Chapter 1 Epilogue Chapter 2 | ||
| Short Episode 279 | Restarting Saiki Kusuo (Part 4) | Epilogue Chapter 2 | ||
| Short Episode 280 | Restarting Saiki Kusuo (Part 5) | |||
Trivia[]
- This series is airing exclusively on Netflix.
- It appears that Netflix considers it as a separate series.
Gallery[]
Character Designs[]
Visuals[]
![Asou-sensei's drawing after the announcement.[17]](/wiki/File:NeflixSeriesPlaceholder.jpg "NeflixSeriesPlaceholder.jpg (110 KB)")
Promotional Material[]
Preview Images[]
Title Cards[]
Official Promotional Video/Trailer[]
Japanese Only
English Sub
References
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| v · e | Anime | |
| Season 1: | 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18 · 19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24 | |
| Season 2: | 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18 · 19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24 | |
| Special: | 1 · 2 | |
| The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened: | 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 | |