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Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl (2011) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl
Rating: 7.8

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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… Sign up for the full guide

TV-14 • 2011 • 1 season

7.8

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

14+

This quirky slice-of-life anime follows a high school boy who moves in with his aunt and discovers his cousin, Erio, is a recluse who believes she is an alien. The series earns its TV-14 rating primarily for its mature thematic content, which explores mental health issues like trauma, amnesia, social withdrawal, and delusional behavior in a sensitive but direct way. Parents should also be aware of moderate sexual innuendo and "ecchi"… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Miyu Irino

Asuka Ohgame

Ai Nonaka

Emiri Kato

Mai Fuchigami

Yuka Iguchi

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Is Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl appropriate for kids?

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Substances Mild 2/10

Language Strong 6/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Moderate 4/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl

Sexual content is mild. There are suggestive innuendos, such as Meme asking Makoto if he bought porn magazines, though no explicit content is shown. The ending credit sequence features a female character in a short skirt making sensual poses, and Meme is briefly seen in a bath towel, though no nudity is depicted.

Violence and gore in Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl

Violence is minimal and not graphic. Makoto is hospitalized with a broken arm after falling off his bicycle, which is depicted through his recovery rather than the accident itself. Other instances of physical harm or conflict are not present.

Language in Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl

Language is moderate. There are occasional uses of mild profanity such as "damn," "hell," "crap," and "ass." Other words like "bitch," "piss," "bastard," and "freaking" are also present but used infrequently, primarily by younger characters in frustration or casual conversation.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl

Substance use is mild. Adult characters, particularly Makoto's aunt Meme, are occasionally seen drinking alcohol, usually at home. There is a brief mention of "Heroine and Cocaine" when a character answers the phone, but no actual drug use is depicted or plot-relevant.

Mature themes in Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl

Themes are moderate and revolve around social anxieties, identity, and mental well-being. Erio's belief she is an alien and her social reclusion are central, exploring themes of delusion and fitting in. There are hints of past trauma and abandonment concerning Erio and Meme, leading to discussions about coping mechanisms and familial support.

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Is Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl is best for ages 14+. It's rated TV-14. This quirky slice-of-life anime follows a high school boy who moves in with his aunt and discovers his cousin, Erio, is a recluse who believes she is an alien. The series earns its TV-14 rating primarily for its mature…

What age rating does Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl have?

Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.

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Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl.

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Violence isn't a standout concern across Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl per our reviewers.

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