Tokyopop The publisher of Strawberry marshmallow or Ichigo Mashimaro in Japanese is Tokypop whose publications are now becoming rather extinct as they will no longer be supplying the UK and Ireland with Japanese graphic novels any longer. For more information go to the website or read my other manga reviews. Barasui A younger lesser known male manga artist, this is their main and most popular series born in Japan in 1980 he is one to keep an eye on in my opinion for the simple story telling and comic appeal. Characters Nobue-She is 16 and a nicotine addict, despite being the oldest of the group she is ...  Read the complete review

I shall reiterate for those who have not read my review for the last volume of strawberry marshmallow. Plot/Characters The story is pretty simple and never really goes anywhere. Even so it is incredibly entertaining and comical. There are five main characters all young girls aged between 11-16, the chapters involve them getting into mischief and using their imaginations to create the most absurd and bizarre situations. Their adventures move along in quite a Charlie Brown like way with very little interaction from adults or parents. Nobue is 16 and the oldest of the group, she smokes, drinks and constantly teases her little sister and ...  Read the complete review