Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan 2

There is a lot of cringe and a lot of frustration in the realm of anime comedy. Most animes try to employ comedy in a way that fails to be funny, and in many cases take away from the anime's story or visuals. However, there are a handful of anime that succeed in making all audiences laugh, and Saiki K is one of them. Saiki K is one of those anime where you just watch it to have a good time. Whether it's after a long day at school, or on a Sunday afternoon where you have nothing to do, Saiki K always finds a way to fit itself into your anime watching schedule. While the art and soundtrack aren't quite amazing (which holds it back from being a true masterpiece) it is very enjoyable and, chances are, you'll like it no matter what you're tastes in comedy are. So let's talk about what I thought of the second season in the franchise. There is a lot of great material in Saiki K 2. The characters are as hilarious and enjoyable as always, and their antics and Saiki's attitude make for some great scenarios. This season in particular added some new characters that were especially fun. I think I speak for everyone when I say Aiura was an immediate favorite. She was the perfect mix of funny but also just likable because of her personality. Teruhashi, Nendo, Hairo, Kuboyasu, and Kaidou are all fantastic as always, and Saiki K interacts with them perfectly. Another thing I liked about this series is that IT HAD STORY. WHAT? HOW?!?! (cue Sanctuary Guardian theme) While it's not particularly genius, it still adds some substance to the show that there wasn't in the first, and the effort was greatly appreciated. Overall, fantastic season. That being said, I didn't quite like the 2nd season as much as the first one. I don't know why but it just didn't feel as funny. Some of the episodes were actually boring and I didn't laugh as much. The art and soundtrack are all whatever. I mean they could be better but it's not like I expected more than what I got. I do really find Akechi to be super obnoxious instead of funny, and I'm not really into blonde pigtails whose name I can't even remember. It was like, Ko... Ka... Ah forget it. It was still good but it was a bit more annoying and less funny this time around. IN a nutshell, Saiki K 2 is good but it's not quite like the 1st season. It's still a lot of fun and if you watched the first season then watch the second one, but don't expect a masterpiece or anything. Considering it's a comedy and anime comedies are usually pretty cringe, I think it deserves its top 100 position for now. Watch it and enjoy it but don't stare at Aiura you perverted teenage weebs. Peace out -Kallocarina

Warning: this is an enjoyable comedy without any meaningful plot: there's simply this psychic teenager who, as problems arise, uses his supernatural abilities to benefit himself and, to his own surprise, others. But this anime should not be misjudged simply because it lacks sophistication. A funny show already is, as the descriptor implies, fun. Naturally, the success of such a desultory, plotless show depends on the strength of its characters. In this regard, Saiki Kusuo is worthy of praise. All the characters have distinctive, memorable personalities and remain in character throughout. Together they give the show its signature forward momentum that keeps it enjoyable to the casual viewer. I get the feeling that the director knows exactly which character to introduce in a given comedic situation to maximize the fun. While these characters do not demonstrate the kind of character development viewers would expect in a more sophisticated setting, they fit well with the overall vibe of the narrative. As each episode contains around four to five sub-stories, some more compelling than others, the show inevitably has its own ups and downs. But the amusing raillery between each character will keep you hooked and not defect to another show -- at least not too soon. As far as I am concerned, the successful delivery of the gags owe themselves to the admirable work of the scriptwriters, who have created consistently entertaining, ingenious and smooth dialogue, as well as comedic asides introduced at the right moments. On another note the episodic structure of the work serves well to accommodate the goal of delivering snappy, uncomplicated gags that even the most inattentive layman can savor in his leisure. If there is anything I take issue with in this anime, it would be the art style. Granted, this kind of show can thrive even without elaborate theatrics found in Your Name or Weathering with You, but the art I saw at times left me wondering if the animators were on labor strike, or perhaps were operating on an extremely tight budget. Oftentimes lines and dots are not smoothly connected, and limb movements can seem out of place and clumsy. There is also evident overuse of still shots, which can make the meticulous viewer feel betrayed. Still, this is a relatively minor problem in the grand scheme of things, and I would recommend Saiki Kusuo to anyone who is not averse to simple-minded, straightforward humour (delivered through somewhat subpar animation).

The second season of this great comedy 😂😂😂 Without further ado, the animation continues to maintain the same level of quality as the previous season. It's not fluid all the time (because it doesn't need to be), but it knows exactly when to deliver more dynamic moments. When the scene demands more consistent and meticulous animation, the studio delivers with vigor. Overall, we still have several visually beautiful and well-directed scenes that greatly enhance the experience. The sound design follows that "neither here nor there" standard: it's not something that stands out absurdly, but it's also far from bad. It fulfills its role well, fits the scenes, and helps with the timing of the jokes, which, in a comedy, is more than enough. Now, one of the points that evolves the most in this season is the character development. Since the foundation was already built previously, there is much more room to explore personalities, relationships, and even small emotional layers, without ever losing focus on the humor. Furthermore, the introduction of new characters is a great success: they not only enrich the universe of the work, but also absurdly expand the range of comedic situations. Each new face brings a different dynamic, which prevents the series from becoming repetitive. And speaking of humor… it continues to be simply excellent. As I mentioned in the review of the first season, it's rare to find a Japanese comedy that truly makes me laugh, and this work is a clear exception. The timing of the jokes, the exaggerated interactions, and even the most nonsensical moments work very well. During the episodes, I found myself laughing several times, and the most impressive thing is that even after rewatching, the humor still works. This shows that it's not just a momentary joke, but a well-constructed work. Another positive point is that the season manages to balance repetition and novelty well. It maintains the essence that made the first season work, but adds enough elements to avoid feeling like more of the same. This is something difficult to get right in sequels, but here it was done competently. In the end, it's an extremely fun, light, and consistent season. Perfect for those who want to relax, have a good laugh, and have fun without any commitments. I highly recommend this season for anyone who wants a good laugh. Rating: 10/10. =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== A segunda temporada dessa grandiosa comédia 😂😂😂 Sem mais delongas, a animação continua mantendo o mesmo nível de qualidade da temporada anterior. Ela não é fluida o tempo todo (até porque não precisa ser), mas sabe exatamente quando entregar momentos mais dinâmicos. Quando a cena exige uma animação mais constante e caprichada, o estúdio entrega com vigor. No geral, ainda temos várias cenas visualmente bonitas e bem dirigidas, que elevam bastante a experiência. A sonorização segue aquele padrão “não fede nem cheira”: não é algo que se destaca absurdamente, mas também está longe de ser ruim. Cumpre bem o seu papel, encaixa nas cenas e ajuda no timing das piadas, o que, em uma comédia, já é mais do que suficiente. Agora, um dos pontos que mais evoluem nessa temporada é o desenvolvimento dos personagens. Como a base já foi construída anteriormente, aqui existe muito mais espaço para explorar personalidades, relações e até pequenas camadas emocionais, sem nunca perder o foco no humor. Além disso, a introdução de novos personagens é um grande acerto: eles não só enriquecem o universo da obra, como também ampliam absurdamente o leque de situações cômicas. Cada novo rosto traz uma dinâmica diferente, o que evita que a série fique repetitiva. E falando em humor… continua simplesmente excelente. Como eu já mencionei na review da primeira temporada, é raro encontrar uma comédia japonesa que realmente me faça rir de verdade e essa obra é uma exceção clara. O timing das piadas, as interações exageradas e até os momentos mais nonsense funcionam muito bem. Durante os episódios, eu me peguei rindo várias vezes, e o mais impressionante: mesmo reassistindo, o humor ainda funciona. Isso mostra que não é só piada momentânea, mas sim um trabalho bem construído. Outro ponto positivo é que a temporada consegue equilibrar bem repetição e novidade. Ela mantém a essência que fez a primeira temporada funcionar, mas adiciona elementos suficientes para não parecer mais do mesmo. Isso é algo difícil de acertar em continuações, mas aqui foi feito com competência. No fim das contas, é uma temporada extremamente divertida, leve e consistente. Perfeita pra quem quer relaxar, dar boas risadas e se divertir sem compromisso. Recomendo muito essa temporada pra quem quer dar umas boas risadas. Nota: 10/10.

I'll make this quick Saiki season 2 is literally more of the same. Did you like Saiki before? Good you'll like season 2. Expect more new wacky characters (including best girl sorry teruhashi) and more wacky situations. There's nothing at all different here except Saiki has to accept that he can't hide his powers from everybody. Still the same old Saiki and still comedy gold. There's nothing else to really add because my previous review of Saiki covered all the bases. I really liked season 2 its just a shame it wasn't as long as the first season. I hope someday we'll get a proper season 3 but its unlikely

You know, for a comedy series like Saiki K., I wasn't expecting to see any improvements season to season--you'd think the comedy's consistency would stay the same and, therefore, the series would be the same. And, the comedy did actually remain consistent, which is a big plus for this season because the comedy is what makes Saiki K.--but I actually saw some considerable steps forward with this season compared to the last. The first thing I noticed with this season was that it had a few longer storylines, which was something I was hoping to see more of after last season. I don't actually think Saiki K. needs to have a story that stretches over the entire series, but it was still nice to see certain "arcs," if you want to call them that, last for more than the typical 5 to 10 minutes--some of them even unfolded between two episodes. Of course, having the clever, shorter stories was still good fun (because, as I said, the humor is still consistent), but the longer stories were able to develop the cast a lot more just by having these characters in one scenario for so long. That ties into the other improvement I saw with this season, which was the characterization. Again, I don't think Saiki K. needs to have complicated character developments--it's a comedy series, and that's fine. However, nonetheless, I do still feel like there were more sides to, not only Saiki, but a few of the other characters that were shown during this season. Plus, a few of Saiki's relationships with the other characters seemed to develop over the course of this season, as well. The disconnect from the characters I felt with the first season was all but eradicated because of these changes. The final improvement I saw with this season was the occasional tip into the semi-serious. There were certainly heartwarming elements in the first season of Saiki K., but it felt like they were a lot more frequent in this season, and for me, that was a huge bonus. It was like a byproduct of some of the stories being longer and the character relationships growing, but nonetheless, I was happy to have just a bit more warmth peppered in with the humor. There were still a handful of episodes this season that didn't keep me as entertained as the rest, but overall, I enjoyed the second season of Saiki K. quite a lot and will probably end up favoring a lot of these episodes down the line. I look forward to seeing how things change as I reach the most recent seasons.

They made the episode count as 24 this time instead of 120 or whatever it was on the first season lol. It's still got than short episode presentation however so keep that in mind. The interlude breaks here are funny, the characters look super muscly lol. But I preferred the more calm relaxed ones of the first season. Other than that it's about the same in quality as the first, which isn't a bad thing. There is an arc where they are stuck on an island. I honestly think it's dragged on for too long, but it doesn't get annoying or anything. The ending is reserved for the final special which is all good. Overall it's just a regular continuation of the first season. My thoughts on the first season are the same as on this one. They up the stakes more though which is cool. Still about the same as the first season overall, it's an 8/10.

This is going to be a review for both seasons, since they are basically the same thing with some improvements here and there. *********** What I really like about parodies is exactly what makes them “parodies.” They take every single cliché we know of and throw them at anyone's face who takes them so seriously. The first season of Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan was more like this. Playing with everything we have accepted -just as a regular parody would do, breaking the fourth wall, talking about how these “accepted” basics are actually accepted, and more importantly, pacing its own story alongside with each of these short and mostly unrelated episodes; these are what the first season of anime is about. But the parody and comedy part of the series is just one of its two main aspects. The second aspect -and what actually makes it a unique parody rather than your average high school gag anime- is Saiki himself. You are going to introduce a psychic/superhero with different limits and “overpowered” abilities. This solely can be the most difficult thing a Shounen anime has to do, but since we're talking about Saiki, you're going to make your main character NOT use them (or at least use them with a cold and harsh explanation, so he can hide behind his I-don't-care-about-anyone-other-than-myself mask). But fortunately, since this is not a dark Shounen with existential concerns, it uses comedy to solve most of its problem. Not only that, but Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan uses its parody side in order to maintain its plot and characters. You get introduced to new characters and Kusuo's powers through the situations you've already seen in other generic anime series, and it works out really well. The more the first season progresses, the parody aspect becomes less direct and the anime finds its own identity. When the last short episodes of the first season finishes, you already know these characters not as the psychic guy or the ultimate beautiful girl, but as Saiki and his annoying classmates who'd better turn coffee jelly. Season 2 already knows how connected everyone has become to the cast and doesn't really care about using a jinx moment to make you laugh, but it makes more and more original moments that are brilliantly written. While many of the original moments in both seasons are pretty good, but many of them just make you smile at best. But even when an episode is boring or not funny enough, you know that it's going to take no more than 5 minutes to finish it and watch another completely different episode. Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan neither is my new favorite anime nor the anime I've laughed the most with, but it knows how to use every single part of its identity in order to make itself more enjoyable.