
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.
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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
