The various characters in the story bring about an added dimension. The character Yui Minamito has a different personality in the group with her odd habits, and she leaves in an unexpected twist. The heroines of the story, including Tsukasa Nishino, Satsuki Kitaoji and Aya Toujou each add their individuality to the plot. A positive feature is Toujou's character growth from a meek bookworm into something more assertive.
The volatile personalities of Junpei Manaka make his character unpredictable. The melodrama and indecision, though a cliché of harem animes, add to the show's appeal.
The story begins with the early revelations that engage the audience. Despite the slowing phase in high school, the show remains comfortable and manageable. The open-ended conclusion may disappoint some audience members, as it is impossible to draw any definitive conclusions. However, the OVA sequel that follows offers some closure and a better ending for viewers.
The sound quality is acceptable, as the Japanese audio offers realism in terms of characterization. The scenes are well supported by the music, the voices being good.
The animation production for 2005 still holds especially well. The art style brings an extra charm with the ecchi harem genre, and the character designs not to mention alternation like hairstyles play a part in making this series as being attractive as it could be.
Although not reaching the full potential, Ichigo 100% still has succeeded in becoming an enjoyable ride. Though the show's early shortcomings and unexpected pleasantness make it worth watching, its OVA sequel does help fill in some narrative breaches that provide a more satisfying end.
