The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is a unique gem of an anime. The slice of life comedy centers on Saiki Kusuo, a high schooler who was born with psychic abilities so powerful that he is basically a god on Earth. However, Saiki only wants to live a normal, uncomplicated life. Every day, he tries his best to avoid encounters with classmates and other people in his life, yet somehow he always ends up in the middle of chaotic scenarios.
Saiki K. is the perfect balance of comedy and heartfelt moments. Despite Saiki’s apathetic front, he cares a lot and often uses his powers to help others. A master of deadpan comedy, Saiki narrates the show with rapid-fire internal judgments on the world around him. Saiki K. is self-aware and often parodies common anime tropes. Many viewers can’t get enough. Thankfully, there are several shows that share similarities and will likely appeal to fans of Saiki K.
10 Gintama Has A Similar Sense Of Humor
Gintama takes place in a feudal Japan taken over by aliens. Former samurai Gintoki accepts any and all odd jobs to pay the bills. Like Saiki K., much of Gintama is dedicated to short comedic stories.
The style of deadpan comedy Saiki K. fans love is essential to Gintama. Characters often deliver understated, snarky lines commenting on the ridiculousness of whatever strange situation they find themselves in. The show is also self-aware, often cleverly breaking the fourth wall and making references to the anime and manga industry. Fans of running gags and unconventional protagonists will love Gintama.
9 One-Punch Man Is Also About An Overpowered Protagonist
Similar to Saiki K., Saitama from One-Punch Man is an extremely overpowered protagonist. After years of rigorous training, he can defeat any opponent with just one punch, earning him the title of One-Punch Man. While Saiki wants nothing to do with his powers and seeks to live a normal life, Saitama longs to find someone who can rival him in a fight.
One-Punch Man is full of deadpan moments and wacky characters. Both Saiki K. and One-Punch Man successfully parody the trope of the overpowered protagonist, so fans of one show will surely love the other.
8 Mob Psycho 100 Is Also A Slice-Of-Life Story
Mob is the average eighth-grader一except for the fact that he possesses psychic powers. Just like Saiki, Mob tries his best to live a normal life despite his powers. Of course, his abilities often get in the way of this goal, leading to hilarious and very chaotic comedic moments.
Like Saiki. K, Mob Psycho 100 is a slice-of-life comedy in a school setting. While Saiki endeavors to avoid his classmates at all costs, Mob very much wants to make friends as well as win the affections of his crush, Tsubomi. Mob’s character development is touching to watch.
7 The Devil Is A Part-Timer! Is Just As Absurd As Saiki K
The Devil is a Part-Timer! is a supernatural comedy that follows Demon Lord Satan after he fails to conquer the world of Ente Isla. He escapes to Earth, taking on the identity of Sadao Maou, and gets a job working at a fast-food restaurant in Japan to make ends meet.
Fans of Saiki K.‘s dry humor will enjoy The Devil is a Part-Timer! The devil working at a fast-food restaurant to pay the bills is just as absurd a scenario as a high school student wielding godlike psychic powers. Hilarious moments emerge from Maou’s fish-out-of-water experiences in the human world.
6 SKET Dance Also Features Lovable High Schoolers
SKET Dance details the adventures of Kaimei High School’s SKET Brigade. SKET stands for Support, Kindness, Encouragement, Troubleshoot, and the club’s mission is to help others. Made up of three students, the club performs odd jobs and helps faculty and other students to the best of their abilities.
Fans of high school anime will find SKET Dance a fun watch. While there is no supernatural element to the series like in Saiki K., SKET Dance delivers loveable characters and an excellent balance of comedic and heartfelt drama.
5 My Love Story!! Is Also About An Unconventional Character
My Love Story!! is a shojo anime, but it shares several similarities with Saiki K. Both are comedies that take place in high school and star unconventional leads. The main protagonist of My Love Story!! is Takeo Gouda, who is so tall and large that he intimidates everyone around him despite having a heart of gold. After saving Rinko Yamato from a groper, Takeo falls deeply in love with her and she with him.
Fans of Saiki’s apathetic demeanor will love Takeo’s best friend, Makoto Sunakawa. Extremely handsome, Sunakawa attracts the affection of many girls yet expresses no interest in any of them, leading viewers to question if he is asexual or aromantic.
4 Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto Also Plays With Common Anime Tropes
Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto is a slice-of-life comedy about a high schooler named Sakamoto. Cool, handsome, smart, and incapable of error, Sakamoto seemingly has more in common with a robot than a high school student. His perfection is exaggerated to the point that it is basically a superpower that rivals the abilities of Saiki.
Like Saiki K., the series plays on common tropes. Many anime, especially anime about high schoolers, at some point feature the perfect character: a character who others look up to their ability to do everything flawlessly. Sakamoto fulfills this trope but to the extreme一his perfection often reaches hilariously ridiculous levels.
3 Tanaka-Kun Is Always Listless Features A Lazy Hero
Tanaka-kun wants nothing more than to sleep all day and avoid exerting himself in any way. Despite Tanaka-kun’s dedication to a lazy lifestyle, his classmates repeatedly interrupt his peace. Saiki K. revolves around a similar dynamic. Others constantly involve themselves in Saiki’s life and proclaim themselves his friends despite Saiki’s goal of living a solitary life.
Fans of slice-of-life comedies will appreciate Tanaka-kun is Always Listless. The perfectly timed comedic moments, beautiful animation, and the loveable nature of Tanaka-kun himself make the show a worthwhile watch.
2 Ouran High School Host Club’s Main Character Is Snarky, Just Like Saiki
While Saiki K. and Ouran High School Host Club are different in many ways, both are comedies in high school settings. Ouran High School Host Club begins with Haruhi Fujioka accidentally discovering the Host Club, a group of attractive male students who entertain Ouran Academy’s female students. Haruhi becomes a full-fledged member of the club and entertains while wearing men’s clothing.
Haruhi is like Saiki in that she constantly supplies snarky comments, usually with a straight face. She is also oblivious to how much the other members of the club like her. As she expresses no interest in anyone romantically, many of the show’s fans theorize that Haruhi is asexual or aromatic.
1 Assassination Classroom Is Filled With Fun Misfits
Koro-sensei is an indestructible alien creature responsible for destroying the moon. He is also a teacher at Kunugigaoka Junior High. To prevent him from destroying Earth next, Koro-sensei’s students vow to assassinate him by any means necessary. Unluckily for them, Koro-sensei is practically unkillable一and he’s an amazing teacher.
Similar to the main cast of Saiki K.the students of class 3-E are a group of misfits who viewers can’t help but love. Assassination Classroom is a mix of action-packed sequences and everyday school shenanigans. This contrast is part of what makes the show’s humor work so well.
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