The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (film)

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (film) is a 2017 Japanese comedy film based on the manga series of the same name by Shūichi Asō. Directed by Yūichi Fukuda, the film stars Kento Yamazaki as Kusuo Saiki, a high school student born with a wide array of psychic abilities, including telepathy, psychokinesis, teleportation, and X-ray vision.

The film's plot follows Saiki as he attempts to navigate his everyday high school life while concealing his powers from his eccentric and often oblivious classmates. Despite his desire for a normal and peaceful existence, he is constantly drawn into comical and chaotic situations due to the antics of his friends, including the dense and overly confident Shun Kaido, the delusional and attention-seeking Kokomi Teruhashi, the troublemaking Riki Nendo, and the perpetually unlucky Kineshi Hairo.

The film is known for its fast-paced humor, visual gags, and faithful adaptation of the manga's comedic style. It incorporates elements of slapstick, parody, and fourth-wall breaking to create a lighthearted and entertaining experience for audiences familiar with the source material. The film's narrative revolves around various comedic scenarios and challenges that Saiki must overcome using his psychic abilities, all while trying to maintain the illusion of being a normal student. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (film) also explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and the challenges of being different.