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Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl: a unique blend of slice-of-life and supernatural genres, featuring high schooler Makoto Niwa and his peculiar cousin Erio Touwa.
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Alternative Name | Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko |
| Formats | Streaming |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 24 mins |
| Status | Finished |
| Release Date | April 15, 2011 |
| End Date | July 1, 2011 |
| Format | TV Series |
| Studio | SHAFT |
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Synopsis
Makoto Niwa just moved to the city to live with his aunt Meme after his parents were reassigned to work overseas. He is perfectly fine with that, saying it will give him the chance to live the dream life of an adolescent boy. He keeps track of the things he does by assigning "points" to them—positive or negative—and adds them up on a regular basis to grade his adolescent life.
And then he discovers Meme has a secret daughter (and self-proclaimed alien) named Erio. He finds her rolling around by the front door of Meme's house wrapped up in a futon. It is then he realizes that his dream adolescent life will not come true, and begins a life of experiences that are out of this world.
(Source: NIS America)
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Characters & Voice Actors
Makoto Niwa MAIN | 
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Erio Touwa MAIN | 
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Meme Touwa SUPPORTING | 
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Maekawa Chichi SUPPORTING | 
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Editor's Review
“Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl” is a unique anime that blends the slice-of-life and supernatural genres in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking. The story revolves around a high school boy named Niwa Makoto, who moves in with his aunt’s family while his parents are away on business. This seemingly ordinary setup quickly takes a turn for the extraordinary when Makoto meets his enigmatic cousin of the same age, Touwa Erio.
Erio is not your typical high school girl. She ties a futon mattress around her upper body and proclaims herself to be an alien. This eccentric behavior and her peculiar speech pattern instantly disrupt Makoto’s dream of a normal life. However, as he gets to know Erio and other quirky girls in town, Makoto begins to realize that an abnormal youth might not be such a bad thing after all.
The anime explores themes of adolescence, self-discovery, and the struggle to fit in. It portrays how Makoto meticulously tallies his positive and negative youthful experiences as if grading his own life. This unique perspective on adolescence is both relatable and refreshing.
Erio’s character is particularly intriguing. Despite her oddities, she is soft-spoken and endearing. Her belief in being an alien might seem absurd at first, but it symbolizes her struggle with identity and acceptance. It’s this struggle that forms the crux of the story and drives the narrative forward.
The anime also excels in its portrayal of other characters. Each character is well-developed with their own quirks and personalities. From Ryuuko Mifune (Ryuushi), a lively girl who becomes Makoto’s classmate, to Yashiro Hoshimiya, a mysterious girl who claims to be an esper, the anime presents a colorful cast that adds depth to the story.
“Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl” is not just about aliens or supernatural phenomena. It’s about the trials and tribulations of youth, the quest for identity, and the extraordinary in the ordinary. It’s about finding one’s place in the world, even if that place is a little out of this world.
In conclusion, “Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl” offers a unique take on the slice-of-life genre with its blend of realism and fantasy. Its engaging characters, intriguing plot, and underlying themes make it a must-watch for any anime enthusiast.