Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl

A teen’s life ledger goes off the charts when his alien‑cousin cousin drags him into surreal high‑school chaos.

When Makoto Niwa’s parents head abroad, he relocates to his aunt’s house and decides to treat his teenage years like a personal ledger, tallying every joy and disappointment. He expects a quiet, ordinary high‑school routine, but his calculations are shattered the moment he meets Erio Touwa—a mysterious cousin who has been living as a recluse, swaddled in a futon and insisting she’s an alien stranded on Earth. Erio’s bizarre worldview, dead‑pan delivery, and habit of drifting through town on a scooter with a cardboard sign proclaiming “I’m an alien” turn Makoto’s life into a series of absurd experiments in social interaction. As Makoto navigates school, he encounters a parade of eccentric classmates: a self‑proclaimed “future idol” with a penchant for dramatic entrances, a shy girl who communicates through handwritten notes, and a tech‑obsessed otaku who treats every problem like a programming bug. Each encounter forces Makoto to reassess his point‑system, discovering that the most meaningful moments often come from the chaotic, unquantifiable experiences. By the series’ end, he learns that a “normal” youth is a myth, and the strange, unpredictable connections he forms are what truly add up to a worthwhile life.

A quirky coming-of-age comedy about a boy navigating life with his eccentric, futon-wrapped cousin who believes she's an alien. Expect Shaft's stylized visuals, mild fan service, and a mix of absurd humor with genuine emotional beats about isolation and belonging.