Audience reviews
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Alkupz
Watching Ichigo Mashimaro was like taking a look at my childhood. This anime remembered me of something I had long forgotten: how to
take life easier. We're surrounded by so much things and are conditioned to be overwhelmed most of the time, I know, but it doesn't
need to be like that forever. The way Ichigo Mashimaro teaches that is through its oldest main character, Nobue Itou. It took someone
who's not a child like the rest of the main cast, has to work, has got way more worries, and shows that even at such a stage in life,
we can still take it easy, enjoy ourselves, and not be crushed by our burdens and worries. Having an adult mc amidst the cast was a
great choice because it could connect the audience through different contexts, and show them that the lighthearted, ordinary but
fulfi…
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Unlike the other reviews of this show, this review is written in 2023, almost EIGHTEEN YEARS after the show was broadcasted. However, with this time gap, modern reviews like this can prove that old shows can hold the test of time.
Ichigo Mashimaro is a masterpiece slice of life anime. The relationship of these characters mesh to create something entirely unique that cannot be compared to any other show out there.
The story is great. Why? Because this is slice of life. A show like this does not need a complicated plot. That's not what slice of life shows are about. Thus, let's just look at it from each episode. Each episode has an interesting story that never caused boredom.
The voice acting is stellar. Each character's VA is a perfect fit for the character and the way they are portra…
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Ichigo Mashimaro is an anime about an onee san, three cute elementary girls and an obnoxious being. Yes, obnoxious.
If you'd ask me "what's the meaning of obnoxious?", I'll tell you; Matsuoka Miu. She's the type of child that'll bully you as a joke, she's overly toxic and annoying. The moment someone treats her the way she treats others, she'll victimise herself.
An example of her toxicity without spoilers is Ana. She keeps harassing her for no reason and the poor girl begs her to stop, but Miu the world awarded good friend won’t stop and it’s not funny, it’s rather annoying.
Miu aside, the comedy in the anime isn't funny. It's painful. It has the same type of comedy as Watamot, where you keep feeling bad for the character instead of laughing. Am I supposed to laugh at the teacher punis…
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It's a surprise; I did not expect something as such to arise.
Slice-of-life anime has a reputation that makes it liable to misled criticism. The constant attacks of "there's no plot" or "nothing happens" is common when it comes to criticising the genre. Disregarding the literal meaning of said criticism, to some extent, it holds value in trying to get the point across, the point being that SoL is boring. An individual's take on the genre is nothing more than their own respective opinion on what exists, but I agree with this to a degree. I've not watched as much anime as I would like to believe, so I don't exactly have the whole experience in my hands, but in the many SoL anime that I have seen, unfortunately, most of them don't cut it when it comes to high quality works. Take note of the…
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So it took me some time to finish this anime, primarily because of the major annoyances that this show has present in every episode. Although I dig layed back slice of life shows, and how this story has underlying themes about the importance of childhood and how certain attitudes are helpful that tend to be lost in adulthood, but it does not present these themes in an enjoyable way. I was recommended this show as a comedy and I literally only got 2 jokes out of this that were funny out of 12 episodes, and those jokes were used way too much. I honestly dont care anymore about this series but the main problem in my opinion of this show is the girl with the pig tails, the driving force of this show. She is ssooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo infuriating and annoying. I literal…
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would you rather watch an anime about 12-year old girls, rather than buff spikey haired dudes? If so, Then you came to the right place.
Seriously, Have you ever wanted to watch an anime, and just relax, not have to worry about Monster's blowing up the planet? Something without sad deaths and drama? Something simple and down to earth? To share a good laugh? This is a show with theme's of friendship, bonding. I've got a series for you. It's called...Strawberry Marshmallow.
Strawberry Marshmallow is a slice of life anime released in 2005. It’s a typical slice of life that focuses on Elementary School Girls, rather than high schoolers.
(I will try and keep this as spoiler free as possible, and not ruin any of the jokes for you)
The Plot: The plot is extremely simple, it's just 4 cute…
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Welcome everybody to the house of fun and also welcome to my review of Strawberry Marshmallow,which as the title suggests is so cute it can cause rotten teeth and obesity.
So what is this anime all about then?
The answer to that would be.....Nothing..It's another SOL-Moe anime garnished with the comedic bodily fluids of the chef.Which i'm sure many of you like very very much indeed.
And since i don't have to bother with the story part i can go on and talk characters..The cast for better or worse isn't a vast one,you only have to do with 5 characters.These characters would be Nobue(the older sister),Chika(the younger sister) and then Chika's friends Miu,Matsuri and Ana.
Now i thought-as many of you will too i'm sure-that with such small cast the anime would be epic..I'm sad to report th…
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Just finished it last night!
Yeah, the overarching theme I see in reviews in descriptions is "cute girls doing cute things in cute ways". PRETTY much sums up the entire show in that simple statement. It's hard to really comment on the story, because even shows like Lucky Star or Azumanga Daioh have them progressing through high school whereas Ichigo Mashimaro is pretty much just "4 Elementary School girls, older sister, annnnnnnnd go!". It's definitely lighthearted and very easygoing, you need to be patient and relaxed to really enjoy this anime. When you are in the mood for intense action, this is not your go-to. Given that, the stories are simple slice of life (this show epitomizes that statement, IMO) and stick to it. Nobue gets a job, the girls go to the beach, everyone goes to a bath…
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"her distinguishing trait is that she doesn't have any real distinguishing traits"
That's how i would describe this anime.
I came into it hoping for a decent slice of life anime. I wasn't expecting gold, but i hoped this would at least make me smile... or chuckle... or something, but it didn't. Most of the characters are decent. They're all pretty generic and forgettable but they're still pleasant. The key word here is most. The problem i had with this anime is Miu, the most annoying character i've seen in an anime. There are characters similar to her in other great animes, Azumanga comes to mind here, but Miu takes it to a whole new level. She's a selfish, attention seeking brat that made me want to punch her most of the time. I actually found myself asking why she is even friends with th…
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Does anyone else play the random anime game, when you find a long list of series, close your eyes, and then pick one randomly? That's how I was introduced to Ichigo Mashimaro. Normally, I never go with the choice I pick, if I get tired in the first five minutes, I'll change it. However, when I first heard the theme song, I was almost immediatly hooked.
I thoroughly loved every character and episode. The fact that it was nearly random on each episode made it easier for me; I didn't need to remember everything about the last episode to understand the one I was watching currently.
My least favorite thing about the series? The amount of Engrish was nearly enough to make me wanna cry. Call this weird, but I'm also slightly dissappointed in the ferret's screen time. While I typically don't c…
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When I first heard of this anime, I was about 10.
Ever since then, I've always wanted to see it.
Now that I have, I have to thank my past self for taking interest in it.
Story(8/10)
The story is not very set, but it's a great series to watch if you don't want commitment or just need to kill some time. (Not necessarily a bad thing!)
Art(9/10)
The art is pretty cute, a plus if you like the 'moe' style.
The animation or anatomy never flips out or is half-assed (unless I just didn't notice), and it flows pretty nicely. Sound(9/10)
While the site that I watched this on didn't really provide me with the best quality ever, I could still hear and see everything. And you have to admit, the voice actors really pulled-off that little kid-ness!
Character(8/10)
While the characters are very fun t…
Read at the sourceDunkjoe
Story: 5
There is no general plot for the series, more like slices of life for the 4 children and the adult. Episodes 10 to 12 are quite dull imo. Lies, insensitivity and sabotage are quite commonly fill the episodes, along with cuteness and innocent behaviour.
Art: 9
Is great.
Sound:7
OP is not bad, a catchy song. ED is a slower, relaxed song, better. Dun think there were a lot of OSTs. And most were dialogues anyway.
Character:4
Interestingly, only Miu seems to stand out among all the characters in the series. The other 4 main characters mostl;y seem to be led by her actions, or else all the episodes would have no interesting features at all. Take for example eps 10 - 12.
Enjoyment:7
Miu makes most of the entertainment by dramatic (sometimes retarded and ridiculous) actions. Then t…
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Now, it might seem a bit weird giving an anime a 10 like Ichigo Mashimaro, but this is to be justified. I am rating this on how well it works as a comedy, not as "a masterful piece of visionary art". Since it is not.
A master comedy? Why yes, it is.
Ichigo Mashimaro has an unusual sense of humour and that will be noticeable right off the bat. The story is dependent on timing and the subtlety of the humour. While there are instances of pure crazy slapstick, most of the comedy comes from the sarcastic remarks or the feeling of "yeah, life's like that" aspect of it.
The characters completely complement the show. There is Miu, the show stealer who is insane and has ADD, I'm sure of it. Then again, the girl doesn't forget and holds madly funny grudges, so maybe she has selective or self-infl…
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Ichigo Mashimaro, in my opinion, is one of the most misunderstood shows out there. Under its loli-clad outer shell, and the too-easily tossed around explanation/catchphrase "cute, not pedo", the show seems to have given people the impression that it is a moeblob series aimed at pedophiles who like to watch little girls do cute things. For me, and many other fans of the series, that impression couldn't be more wrong. The true appeal of Ichigo Mashimaro to me, and many others I've discussed the show with, is its comedic genius, rooting from Barasui's source manga and further improved by the excellent anime adaptation.
Ichigo Mashimaro can be considered many things. It's a story of four young girls in elementary school. It's a story of their older sister. But most of all, it's funny. The st…
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entertaining. i ended up watching all of the episodes.
i thought it was very cute. my favorite character was miu by the way.
its actually also quite funny.
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There are certain times in your life when you want to just clear your mind of everything and just enjoy the simple things. This is one of those simple things.
Ichigo Mashimaro isn't action pact, it isn't full of angst, and it isn't full of itself. What it is full of is funny little moments, nice moments of friends bonding, and just plain pointlessness.
All of those things are what make this such a great little series. At 12 episodes and three OAV's it can be watched in one long afternoon.
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Ichigo Mashimaro (Strawberry Marshmallow) sticks to the "slice of life" and "comedy" formula without growing stale. Its truly a must see for fans of this genera!
Story: 8/10
Based on the ongoing manga of the same name, basically its about four grade school girls and their big sister (only one is actually related to her, but they all look up to her as one) living life in Japan. I feel I should state at this point that it keeps its story as realistic as possible, so there is no princess to save, no student counsel to form, nothing! This is about everyday life! Which may be a turn off to some fans wanting an actually plot in their shows. Each scene opens up with something different though, such as the girls going on vacation, the big sister on her never ending quest to find a job, the girls…
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As specified in the synopsis "cute girls do cute things in cute ways" is what it delivers. Based on the slice of life manga series, the story is considered plotless and instead, viewers are being treated with laughter and uber cuteness by 4 adorable 3rd graders and 1 big sister who just wants to find a decent 'good paying' job without being distributed or 'attacked' by either one of them, in particular Miu, one of their group members who is 'hyper' active.
From the beginning of the series towards the end, you basically see the activities these girls do on a day to day basis. You see how they socialise and what events they enjoy doing. As you get to know what they like to do, you will start to get to know more about their personalities and maybe relate to one them when you were younger or…
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Ichigo Mashmiaro is another slice of life anime set around the life of four Elementary School friends and a sister. Theres no ecchi but there are LOADS of fanservice in this show. You can tell just by watching the first episode. Its even more frequent in the ova's. Also, the power word for this show is CUTE. I cant emphasize this enough... CUTE is allover.
For some reason the chemistry between all of them really make for a unique experience. Their character traits sound so standard for a slice of life comedy but the way its executed is far better than most anime of its kind. Every minute you'll be going "aww" or even "omfg how CUTE!" Thats mainly in part by the way the girls react to each other and feed off each others actions/reactions.
The voice acting is top notch for what its worth..…
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Excuse me while I gush over this series, it's almost too cute to bear. I, perhaps, would have overlooked it if it wasn't for the 3 volumes of the Ichigo Mashimaro manga I have sitting on my shelf. I often find myself not liking the art in the anime if I was exposed to the manga first, but in this case I was pleasantly surprised; the characters in both were drawn very similar, almost identical. The backgrounds lack the detail of other anime, but I can't say that it bothered me much.
(If you've read the manga, you'll notice the shuffling of the chapters, the anime certainly does not follow the manga faithfully, but that does not detract from the story.)
The premise is quite simple, we follow 5 girls - Nobue the oldest, her sister Chii, their friends, Ana, Miu and Matsuri - but not continu…
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