Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl

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  • TV-Y
  • 2011
  • 1 Season
  • 6.6  (272)

Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl is a charming and quirky anime series that blends science fiction, comedy, and drama. Produced by Shaft and based on the light novel series by Hitoma Iruma, the show follows the misadventures of a teenage boy named Makoto Niwa, who moves to the countryside to live with his aunt while his parents are away on business.

Makoto is an awkward and introverted kid who is obsessed with statistics and data. He hopes that moving to the countryside will give him a fresh start and help him make new friends. However, things take a strange turn when he meets a girl named Erio Touwa, who claims to be an alien.

Erio is an enigmatic and eccentric girl with a quirky personality and a knack for doing bizarre things. She spends most of her time wrapped up in a futon and believes that she can levitate if she believes hard enough. Makoto is initially skeptical of her claims, but as he gets to know Erio better, he starts to realize that there might be more to her story than he initially thought.

Over the course of the series, Makoto and Erio become inseparable friends, and he starts to learn more about her past and the mysterious circumstances that surround her. Along the way, they are joined by a colorful cast of characters, including Makoto's aunt, his classmate Ryuko Mifune, and a girl named Maekawa, who has a secret of her own.

One of the standout aspects of Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl is its unique art style and animation. The show features a distinct color palette and surreal imagery that help to create a dreamlike atmosphere throughout the series. The character designs are also noteworthy, with each character having their own distinct personality and quirks.

Another strength of the show is its humor. Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl incorporates a lot of slapstick and absurdist humor, which can be both silly and endearing. The show doesn't take itself too seriously, and the result is an entertaining and fun viewing experience.

Despite its lighthearted tone, the series also deals with more serious themes such as mental health, family dynamics, and feelings of isolation. The characters are all struggling with their own personal issues, and the show handles these topics with sensitivity and nuance.

Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl is a memorable and unique anime series that is sure to win over viewers with its charming characters, offbeat humor, and surreal visuals. It's an excellent choice for fans of science fiction and comedy who are looking for something a little bit different.

Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on April 4, 2011.

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The Nighttime Sun
13. The Nighttime Sun
February 8, 2012
Makoto goes to the festival with Ryuuko. Makoto gets to the shrine where Erio is waiting and is greeted by Yashiro, who claims she will demonstrate a small part of her psychic powers and tells Makoto to take three steps back. She raises her left arm...
0.00000000198 Cm/s
12. 0.00000000198 Cm/s
June 30, 2011
The shopping center's baseball team and the city's team schedule a match to decide who may host the festival. As the head coach for some reason, Meme decides to sub Erio in as the pitcher. Meanwhile, Makoto must seek out Maekawa-san's AWOL father...
This Summer Is Basketball, Psychic Powers, Stargazing, and More, plus Meme-tan!
11. This Summer Is Basketball, Psychic Powers, Stargazing, and More, plus Meme-tan!
June 23, 2011
Makoto is invited to lunch at the Maekawa residence. While playing games with Maekawa-san, Makoto is told that he's "good at giving up on things" by Maekawa-san. This revives sour memories. Then, Makoto goes to a basketball game to cheer on Ryuuko, but...
The Girl Under the Deck
10. The Girl Under the Deck
June 16, 2011
The city's baseball team roster includes a self-proclaimed psychic/alien named Yashiro. At night, Yashiro comes out from under the Towa's house in full astronaut gear. Erio charges at her while inside her trusty futon, knocking Yashiro's helmet loose...
Localized Alien Incident
9. Localized Alien Incident
June 9, 2011
It's summer vacation! Not really having much else to do, Makoto accepts an invite to play baseball with Maekawa-san. After one game, Erio hears about Makoto's summer antics playing baseball and insists that she wants to play, too...
Tsiolkovsky's Prayer
8. Tsiolkovsky's Prayer
June 2, 2011
After thinking really, really hard, Meme decides to cheer her ailing mother up by making plastic bottle rockets. She soon encounters the man who asked Maekawa-san to make rockets. It turns out he is Meme's childhood friend. She makes a certain request...
A Day Someone Ought to Remember
7. A Day Someone Ought to Remember
May 26, 2011
One month ago, Maekawa-san received five plastic soda bottles When she confronts the man who gave them to her, he asks Maekawa-san to build plastic bottle rockets for him. After being told that he would pay 5,000 yen per rocket, Maekawa-san accepts.
Ryo[ko]-san's Something...kinda...frustrating...
6. Ryo[ko]-san's Something...kinda...frustrating...
May 19, 2011
Ryuuko rediscovers Erio's infamy. She is worried that Makoto might get ostracized at school because of Erio's past. Also, Maekawa-san decides to visit Makoto's place. Ryuuko, who has conflicted feelings for Makoto, begins to show signs of irritation...
Melancholy of Thanksgiving
5. Melancholy of Thanksgiving
May 12, 2011
Meme grows desperate and crazed upon her 40th birthday. Erio gives her a gift, which spurs her on to celebrate Erio's birthday the next day, since they skipped it when it actually came about. Erio tells Makoto she wants to rejoin society.
Broken Arm: 1 Month Recovery Time
4. Broken Arm: 1 Month Recovery Time
May 5, 2011
Makoto broke his right arm while partaking in an "adolescent" activity and has been stuck in the hospital since. Erio doesn't come to visit Makoto, but his female classmates Ryuuko and Maekawa-san manage to swing by...
A Strange Moment for an Earthbound Girl
3. A Strange Moment for an Earthbound Girl
April 28, 2011
Makoto is irritated by Erio's attempt to escape reality by making herself believe that everything was done by aliens. He wants to have her accept reality. However, Meme sits down with Makoto and tells him to just leave Erio alone.
Reverie of Disappearing Adolescence
2. Reverie of Disappearing Adolescence
April 21, 2011
Erio, despite her beautiful appearance, is a strange girl who believes herself to be an alien. One night, Erio asks to be taken to a distant beach, where Makoto learns about the incident that caused Erio to begin calling herself an alien.
City of Aliens
1. City of Aliens
April 4, 2011
When Niwa Makoto's parents moved overseas, they decided he would move to the city and stay with his aunt, Towa Meme. Makoto was told that Meme is unmarried and childless, but when he arrives, he finds a mysterious girl wrapped up in a futon...
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Where to Watch Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl is available for streaming on the NIS America website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    April 4, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (272)