Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan

In "Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan", Kusuo Saiki's extraordinary array of psychic abilities, including telepathy and x-ray vision, might be perceived as a gift by the average person. However, for Kusuo, this exceptional skill set is more akin to a relentless curse. The very powers that set him apart bring a ceaseless barrage of inconveniences and absurdities into his life. All Kusuo yearns for is the simplest of desires: an ordinary, uneventful existence where the bliss of ignorance reigns supreme.

Yet, the existence of a psychic is anything but tranquil. Despite his best efforts to maintain a low profile and safeguard his powers from the prying eyes of his classmates, Kusuo inadvertently becomes a magnet for an eclectic cast of odd and eccentric characters. Among them, the dimwitted Riki Nendou and the delusional Shun Kaidou stand out. Tasked with managing the eccentricities of those around him, Kusuo discovers that the seemingly straightforward life he aspired to is an elusive goal, fraught with challenges and absurdities beyond measure.

This premise forms the core of "Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan" a series that deftly balances the supernatural with the hilariously mundane. Amid the chaos, Kusuo's journey underscores the age-old adage that the grass is not always greener on the other side, especially when that "other side" involves telepathy, time travel, and mind control.

Release: 2016

MyAnimeList Score: 8.41/10