Alternate title : Strawberry Marshmallow
Studio : Tome
Also involved: Doumu ( 童夢 )
Length : 12a Episodes
Year : 2005
Genre : Comedy - Life

Synopsis :
Ichigo Mashimaro is a 12 episode anime adapted from a manga about five girls: Nobue, Chika, Mui, Matsuri, Ana.

Most of the story takes place at Nobue and Chika's home. Nobue is Chika's older sister. Nobue is laid-back and easy-going, while Chika is more responsible and hardworking. Mui, who lives next door, is the same age as Chika. She is very outspoken and her behavior is rather strange.

The other two characters, Matsuri and Ana, are both a year younger than Chika. Matsuri is very shy and soft-spoken and most everything she does is adorable. Ana comes form a wealthy family in England; ironically, her knowledge of Japanese language and culture is quite refined.

Most of the comedy revolves around Mui's interactions with the other four characters. Her outgoing movements and relantless personality are overtly humorous. On the other hand, the distinctive personalities and insecurities of the characters contribute to the anime's subtle humor.

The colors used in the animation are soft and light. There are lots of pinks, purples, and yellows, and much of the animation is peaceful and calm (sort of encompassing Nobue's personality). The opening theme is very cute, and the ending theme is soft and reminiscent of "strawberry fields".

The anime takes the five characters through the seasons: going to school, playing oustide, eating food, and mostly sitting around being cute.