Certains pourraient regretter ce manque de linéarité, cependant il renforce plutôt l'impression d'une correspondance, une résonance entre les vies de ces quatre femmes, entre leurs sentiments et leurs déceptions. ^ Draper Carlson, Johanna (May 14, 2006).^ 'Death Note Films to Premiere in United Kingdom'.^ 'Strawberry shortcakes' (in Italian).^ 'Strawberry shortcakes' (in French).^ a b c d Guilbert, Xavier (May 2006).^ 'Strawberry Shortcakes' (in Japanese).

Art wise both du9 and BD Gest' described it as uncluttered & aerial, and the use of oblong panels taking all the width of the page as reinforcing the impression of intimacy.

The reviewer for Manga-News said that the author 'managed to get it right'. Natali, writing for BD Gest', notes that the nonlinear presentation of the women's stories reinforces the connection between the characters, a resonance between the four characters lives, their feelings and disappointments. Xavier Guilbert, writing for du9, feels it is quite different from other josei manga. It was once licensed for English release by Central Park Media as Sweet Cream & Red Strawberries. Strawberry Shortcakes was adapted into a film of the same title. It was licensed in French by Casterman manga imprint Sakka and in Italy by Kappa Edizioni. It is about the lives of four young women in a large city. Sweet Cream & Red Strawberries is a one-volume manga written and illustrated by Kiriko Nananan, published by Shodensha in 2002. Cover of Strawberry Shortcakes as published by Shodensha

Blue by Kiriko Nananan