Strawberry Marshmallow OVA

About Strawberry Marshmallow OVA

Looking for background on Strawberry Marshmallow OVA (苺ましまろ OVA)? This comedy and slice of life series by Daume (2007) starts out like this. The setup: Based on Barasui's manga series, Ichigo Mashimaro follows the life of Nobue Itou, her younger sister Chika, and her companions. The basic premise of the show can be summed up in "cute girls do cute things in cute ways", be it trying to quit smoking, going outside to play, celebrating a holiday, or doing school work.

From there, this OVA picks up where the series left off, continuing the adventures of your everyday life, only cuter.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Miu Matsuoka (Fumiko Orikasa) and Chika Itou (Saeko Chiba) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 3 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Daume, so the studio's house style defines how Strawberry Marshmallow OVA looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Fumiko Orikasa voicing Miu Matsuoka gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2007, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.