Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl (2011)

2011 • 1 season • TV-Y

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Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl — Season 1

Apr 15, 2011First aired
12 episodesin this season
24mavg. runtime

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24mCity of AliensMakoto Niwa, a high school student, relocates to a new city and meets his aunt, Meme Tōwa. He envisions a solitary life in a student dormitory, but discovers the house already houses a girl cocooned in a futon mattress. Introduced as Meme's daughter and Makoto's cousin, she is named Erio. After starting at his new school, Makoto attempts to connect with Erio, who communicates largely in perplexing scientific terminology. During a trip to the supermarket, Makoto manages to unravel the mattress, rApr 15, 2011Apr 15, 201124m 02

24mReverie of My Disappearing AdolescenceMakoto spent the night sharing meals from convenience stores with Erio. The following day, he rode home from school with Ryūko Mifune, a classmate marked by an oddity. Soon after, he met Maekawa, another student whose head swam if she kept her arms aloft for more than ten seconds. Later that night, Makoto accompanied Erio to the beach, where she impulsively walked into the sea, declaring she could fly. On their return, they encountered Maekawa again, who revealed Erio had been a student at theirApr 22, 2011Apr 22, 201124m 03

24mA Strange Moment for the Girl Bound to the GroundMakoto spent the day with Ryūko, who offered her perspective on mysteries. He recounted a conversation with Meme to Erio, though she appeared hesitant to engage. Later, Meme cautioned Makoto against involving himself with Erio. Despite his continued desire to assist her, Makoto resolved to address her belief in extraterrestrial life as a starting point. He proposed a demonstration, taking her on her old bicycle and riding down a hill to expose the fallacy of flight. The slope proved steeper thanApr 29, 2011Apr 29, 201124m 04

24mOne Month to Mend a Broken Right ArmMakoto is in the hospital with a broken arm, the result of his recent cycling trip. Ryūko and Maekawa, visiting him, are taken aback to learn that he’s been living with Erio. After two weeks, he's released and returns home, where he is reunited with Erio. She expresses her gratitude to him, saying he has brought her back to her senses.May 6, 2011May 6, 201124m 05

24mThe Melancholy of ThanksgivingApproaching her fortieth, Meme resolves to celebrate Erio with a belated birthday gathering the following day, a gesture for a celebration missed during her absence. Following Maekawa's suggestion, Makoto acquires a gift for Erio, who then reveals a desire to find employment and reintegrate into society. Her reputation precedes her, however, and she is unsuccessful in an interview. Undeterred, Meme secures her a position at the Tamura shop, a place run by Erio’s grandmother, a woman with a firmMay 13, 2011May 13, 201124m 06

24mRyū'ko'-san's feeling... kinda... glum...Accompanied by a friend, Ryūko visits the Tamura shop, where she unexpectedly meets Erio and also catches sight of Makoto. The following day, she resolves to return, encountering Meme on her way. Afterward, Ryūko speaks with Makoto about Erio's unfavorable reputation at school, cautioning that association with him could bring him difficulties. Later, Makoto seeks counsel from the elderly woman on this matter. A few days later, Ryūko and Maekawo visit the Tōwa household, where Makoto struggles toMay 20, 2011May 20, 201124m 07

24mA Day Someone Will RememberMaekawa found herself perplexed by the anonymous gifts of soft drinks left outside the sweets shop where she worked, a mystery she linked to the recent bottle rocket launches in the vicinity. She eventually encountered the person responsible, who confessed to being an admirer and requested that she construct more bottle rockets. Maekawa agreed, enlisting the help of Makoto, Erio, and Ryūko. After preparing dinner together, each contributing a rice bowl, Erio invited Maekawa and Ryūko to stay theMay 27, 2011May 27, 201124m 08

24mTsiolkovsky's PrayerThe narrative unfolds during the aftermath of recent events, centering on Meme. On June 12th, while having a bottle rocket assessed by its creator, she is unexpectedly proposed to. She spends the following week avoiding him, and in her recollections, she revisits the day she first encountered Elliot twenty-eight years prior – the boy who would later father Erio. Later, Meme returns to the rocketeer to decline his proposal, only to discover he had mistaken Maekawa for Erio, a miscalculation in hiJun 3, 2011Jun 3, 201124m 09

24mRegion Limited Alien IncidentMaekawa extended an invitation to Makoto, proposing a game of baseball with a diverse group of players. Later that evening, Makoto found herself stargazing with Erio. The following day, she joined the game, where they encountered an unusual figure clad in an astronaut suit, who identified himself as an esper.Jun 10, 2011Jun 10, 201124m 10

24mOverhanging Deck GirlMakoto and Erio remained unsettled by the space girl, who later identified herself as Yashiro Hoshimiya. That night, Ryuko called Makoto regarding her impending basketball game, asking him to join her at the festival if she were permitted to play. The following day, Meme instructed Makoto to escort Yashiro back to her residence, making a brief stop at a swimming pool en route.Jun 17, 2011Jun 17, 201124m 11

24mThis Summer is about Basketball and Espers and Futons and Astronomical Observations and Festivals and Baseball and Meme and...Maekawa invited Makoto for lunch, and as he settled into her home, he noticed Yashiro observing from within her garden. The following day, Ryuko invited Makoto to watch her basketball game. There, he met her friend, Miki, and, to his surprise, encountered Yashiro once more. As Ryuko faltered during the match, Yashiro urged Makoto to offer encouragement, bolstering her spirit and helping her to score.Jul 1, 2011Jul 1, 201124m 12

24m0.00000000198 Centimeters Per SecondThe day of the baseball game dawned with a sudden absence. Maekawa's father, overwhelmed by pressure, had run off, leaving the shopping district team desperately short on pitchers. With a decisive air, Meme declared herself coach and dispatched Makoto on a search for the missing man, while Erio took to the mound. Makoto returned, and was immediately designated as pinch hitter. His swing was powerful, sending the ball soaring into a home run as a gust of wind caught it. In front of the entire teaJul 1, 2011Jul 1, 201124m