Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl (2011)
A quietly offbeat anime about youth, memory, and a futon-wrapped girl who believes she is from another world.
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl - Series Information
- Original Title: 電波女と青春男
- First Air Year: 2011
- Last Air Year: 2011
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 15, 2011 (United States - TV-14), April 15, 2011 (Canada - 14+), April 15, 2011 (Australia - G), April 15, 2011 (Brazil - 10)
- Networks: TBS, MBS, CBC, BS-TBS
- Alternative Titles: Denpa onna to seishun otoko (JP), Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl (US)
- Production Companies: SHAFT
- Production Countries: Japan
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl - Plot
The story revolves around a highschool boy named Niwa Makoto. He lives with his aunt's family since his parents are away on business. It is there where he meets his mysterious cousin of the same age Touwa Erio — who happens to tie a futon mattress around her upper body and is a self-proclaimed alien. Her staple food is pizza. Erio had been missing for half a year and was found floating in the sea. She doesn't remember anything about what happened during that period of time, but she began to think that it was the act of an alien and wanders the neighbourhood wrapped in the futon.
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Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Miyu Irino
- Asuka Ohgame
- Ai Nonaka
- Emiri Kato
- Mai Fuchigami
- Yuka Iguchi
Writers
- Yuniko Ayana
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl - FAQs
Where can you stream Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl?
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies.
What is Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl about?
The series follows Niwa Makoto, a high school boy who moves in with his aunt while his parents work abroad. There he meets his cousin Touwa Erio, who wraps herself in a futon, eats only pizza, and sincerely believes she was abducted by aliens — a conviction born from a mysterious six-month disappearance she cannot explain.
Is Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl based on a true story?
Not at all. The series is adapted from a light novel series by Hitoma Iruma, published under the ASCII Media Works label. It is a work of fiction blending slice-of-life coming-of-age drama with absurdist comedy and gentle supernatural elements.
Who voices the main characters in this anime?
Miyu Irino voices protagonist Niwa Makoto, while Asuka Ohgame brings the enigmatic Touwa Erio to life. The supporting cast includes Ai Nonaka as the free-spirited Touwa Meme, Emiri Kato as Mifune Ryuuko, Mai Fuchigami as Maekawa-san, and Yuka Iguchi as Hoshimiya Yashiro.
How many episodes does Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl have?
The main series consists of 12 episodes, each running approximately 24 minutes. There is also a bonus special episode included in Season 0, bringing the total episode count to 13 across both the main season and the specials collection.
Why does Erio wrap herself in a futon in the show?
Erio's futon habit is her way of coping with the trauma and confusion surrounding her unexplained six-month disappearance. Having no memory of that period, she concluded aliens were responsible and retreated into the futon as a kind of protective shell, both physically and emotionally, from the outside world.
What anime is similar to Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl?
Fans of this series often enjoy other warm, character-driven anime such as The Dangers in My Heart, Call of the Night, Aharen-san wa Hakarenai, Teasing Master Takagi-san, and Rent-a-Girlfriend. All share a similar blend of quiet romance, quirky characters, and slice-of-life charm.
What is the content rating for Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl?
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains mild ecchi elements and mature thematic undertones alongside its comedy and coming-of-age storyline.
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