Strawberry Marshmallow - Recommendations

Alt title: Ichigo Mashimaro

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Hyakko

Hyakko

Kamizono Academy is so spacious that transfer student Ayumi Nonomura and long time resident Tatsuki Iizuka find themselves lost together in the corridors. With the addition of fiery Torako Kageyama and quirky, somber Suzume Saotome, the four quickly become friends and comrades in arms against boredom. Whether it's being a last minute Morals Officer with bisexual Nene or constructing robots with Kageyama, there's plenty of fun to go around at Kamizono Academy!

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sothis sothis says...

Ichigo Mashimaro is a much more lighthearted and childish version of Hyakko, but both have a very similar feel. While anime like Azumanga Daioh are more geared towards schoolkid comedy, Ichigo and Hyakko are a bit softer and more innocent (though Hyakko does have the occasional bit of ecchi). If you liked one I think you'd like the other.

ace52387 ace52387 says...

Unlike many other Anime Comedies, Hyakko and Ichigo Mashimaro cut out Bobobo or Hare+Guu like wackiness in favor of a more down to earth, though often just as random Boke Tsukomi, Japanese comedy duo style of humor with a single character as the designated "idiot" throughout the whole series.

Both series' also have occasional genuinely emotional moments, which grounds the series as a slice of life rather than an out of control gag reel.

Kodocha

Kodocha

11 year-old Sana Kurata is a positive, upbeat child actress with a rather odd life. She was adopted as a baby by an eccentric novelist who wears a live squirrel in her hair, her acting career is managed by a (former) homeless man who Sana unabashedly claims is her "gigalo", and at school her teacher has completely lost control of her classroom due to a group of blackmailing bullies led by "demon child" Akito Hayama. With her whole class in danger of failing, Sana decides she's had enough of Akito's nonsense at school and challenges him. The whole school is ready for a showdown as these strong personalities collide, but as the two very different kids learn more about each other, something unexpected happens. Is it possible for sworn enemies to become fast friends?

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Arminillo Arminillo says...

Kodocha and Strawberry Marshmallow...sigh..are both really funny. Kodocha is more upbeat than Strawberry though. But I can guarantee you'll like Kodocha.

KiraRin KiraRin says...

Small children getting their kicks from bizarre games and beating each other to the ground - what could be more amusing? Although the animation of Komocha is certainly dated by todays standards, overlook this and you will be rewarded with a very funny, heart warming show. And if you haven't yet seen Mashimaro, then get on it! Right now! Omocha fans will definitely love it.

Yurumates

Yurumates

Eighteen-year-old Aida Yurume has moved to Tokyo to prepare for her entrance exams. She slowly finds her way to Maison de Wish, her new home away from home; and there, she meets her new housemates Kumi, Sae and Matsukichi. Together, the quartet participates in a variety of slow-paced adventures, from shooting off a solitary firework to deciding who will clean out a moldy rice cooker. Whether it’s trying to escape the heat or hiding under a kotatsu, Aida will experience many things with her new friends at Maison de Wish.

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sothis sothis says...

Ichigo Mashimaro and Yurumates are two peas in a pod. They're both slow-paced slice of life tales with randomness that isn't too quirky or too spastic. I didn't really enjoy either, but can see why fans of one would enjoy the other.

NimirRa NimirRa says...

These two shows both share the easy going slice of life feel along with bits of random thrown in. The jokes are frequent and both casts have similar personality traits/quirks that make the show all the more enjoyable.

Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!

Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!

Saio Private High School has a long tradition of quality education. However, like many other schools its enrollment and traditions are failing. School is no longer a necessity in the path to quality employment and for that reason, many teenagers are choosing to skip it entirely; this isn’t the case with the newly-transferred Manabi. She may be a whirlwind of humor and vision with her motto of “go straight forward”, but Manabi has the drive to bring the students of this small school both a new understanding of its purpose, and possibly a new joy in life.

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SilentWarlock SilentWarlock says...

Both series are cute, funny, and fun slice-of-life shows based around a small group of girls who are just enjoying life and hanging around with friends.  The biggest differences are that Manabi Straight! is a school-life show, and the characters are technically older (not that they really look or act older).  

cassiesheepgirl cassiesheepgirl says...

So much moe, so little time. If you like slice of life anime about cute girls then both of these are worth checking out, though Strawberry Marshmallow is generally more comic.

Aiura

Aiura

Kanaka, Saki and Ayuko are three girls who, as fate would have it, meet each other just before starting high school. Kanaka accidentally bumps into Ayuko, ruining the girl's ice cream cone, and their friendship soon follows! Together, the trio navigates high school life, whether giving each other nicknames, racing each other to class, or just having fun.

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sothis sothis says...

While dealing with kids of different ages, both are lighthearted schoolkid comedies that are fairly slow paced. 

ChalamiuS ChalamiuS says...

Both of these series are fluffy slice of life comedies that involve young people that still go to school. The main difference between these two shows is that the cast in Strawberry Marshmallow is a lot younger. 

But if you enjoy school life comedy with cute girls and pretty art you'll enjoy either of these.

Non Non Biyori

Non Non Biyori

When Hotaru transfers from a school in bustling Tokyo to a tiny school in a quiet country village, she’s in for a big adjustment. Although her new school only has five students, there's something about the laidback lifestyle that makes her feel right at home. It's a big change from the big city, but there are still plenty of new adventures to look forward to with her quirky new friends as Hotaru learns that “home” really is where the heart is.

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Fireaxe Fireaxe says...

Non Non Biyori and Ichigo Mashimaro are the epitome of the well-known "cute-girls-doing-cute-things" subgenre. In both shows there is no real story to tell, what we're seeing instead are bits and pieces of the daily lives of the main characters. And they're both fascinating. IM is definitely the more cutesy of the two, while NNB manages to be just as funny, and maybe slight more charming. Still, they're both great fun to watch so I highly recommend them if you're into that kind of anime.

YuiYui YuiYui says...

Cute girls doing cute things appear to be popular these days, and both of these series has this trope. They also contain a similar spectrum of character types, the enegetic one, the one who has to deal with the enegetic one, the younger sister etc. So I recommend if you enjoyed one you should enjoy the other xx

Binchou-tan

Binchou-tan

In a remote area of the countryside lives Binchou-tan: a pint-sized and carefree girl who takes odd jobs in a nearby town whenever she is running low on rice. Her bus rides take place within the talons of a soaring bird and her everyday tasks are quiet and uneventful; but her friends make every day a fun surprise. With two pink-haired sisters, a lonely affluent girl and the televised musings of the strange muffin-like Pukashu, Binchou-tan will live her life one happy day at a time!

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sothis sothis says...

Ichigo Mashimaro and Binchou-tan are both ungodly amounts of "cute", and are about literally nothing. Ichigo has a little more spunk to it and occasionally focuses on more mature themes, while Binchou-tan is flat out cute and aimed at children. You'd definitely like one if you liked the other.

Kyou no 5 no 2

Kyou no 5 no 2

Fifth grade is a time for learning and growing and... getting into a whole mess of trouble! Class 5-2 is a "typical" fifth-grade class whose members always seem to be up to something. The leaders of their group are Ryota and Chika - Ryota's childhood friend who has a crush on him that she can’t seem to confess. While Chika continues on, remaining a close and valued friend, Ryota continues to be a typical boy who is oblivious to her feelings. Furthermore, he can’t seem to stay out of trouble with the ladies! Different situations keep their lives busy during school – everything from loose teeth to getting locked in the PE storage room. School is much more enjoyable when you are young and full of dreams!

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SomeoneElse SomeoneElse says...

With both Ichigo Mashimaro (Strawberry Marshmallow) and Kyo no Go no Ni (Today in Class 5-2) we take a lighthearted glimpse into adolescence. The main difference between the two being that in Ichigo Mashimaro, the main focus of the series is in extra curricular activities, while the episodes of Kyo no Go no Ni take place almost exclusively in class. Even considering this dichotomy, the two series share a similar sense of comic timing that pushes you into the chuckle early because you know the punch line is just around the bend.

Moetan

Moetan

Ink Nijihara, who does very well in her high school English class, has a crush on her classmate Nao; but as she is both shy and clumsy, she finds herself unable to get closer to him. Furthermore, since he does poorly in English, he does not intend to go to a university, crushing Ink's dreams of going there together with him. Out of the blue, a talking duck who turns out to be a polymorphed (and perverted) wizard exiled from a magic kingdom falls from the sky and lands in front of Ink. He offers her magical powers in return for helping people in need. Ink sees the magical girl transformation as a chance to help Nao with his English without feeling embarrassed about it, and thus she begins her adventures as Magical Teacher Pastel Ink!

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meatwadfan1111 meatwadfan1111 says...

Before I go into heavy detail, I recommend fans of Strawberry Marshmallow to watch Moetan. My main reason to stress this is that both shows are heavy on the "kawaii" side of things. Both shows are also short in length (only 12/13 episodes). Even though Moetan has more sexual escapades (although 4chan makes Ichigo Mashimaro seem dirty) and has more of a plot, both shows are enjoyable.

Potemayo

Potemayo

One day, the typical Sunao Moriyama found something not-so-typical in his refrigerator: a small creature between the potatoes and mayonnaise that he dubs Potemayo! Sunao decides to take care of Potemayo and takes her with him everywhere he goes, and as a result Potemayo quickly becomes popular with Sunao's classmates. However, the tranquility of the new friendship is broken with the arrival of another creature from Sunao's fridge – this time a scythe-wielding laser-shooting horned creature he dubs Guchuko. Now, every day brings new adventures and surprises with Potemayo and Guchuko around!

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meatwadfan1111 meatwadfan1111 says...

To start, both Ichigo Mashimaro and Potemayo are slice-of-life titles with a touch of "kawaii". Both are also light-hearted and short-length (12/13 episodes each). Now in contrast, Potemayo does not rely solely on jokes and little gimmicks and does not have as much personality as Ichigo, but I still recommend both shows.