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I My Me! Strawberry Eggs!I My Me! Strawberry Eggs! is a 13 episode anime about a man who disguises himself as a woman with the help of his crankily eccentric but resourceful landlady to work at a school with a man-hating faculty. The show is a typical "bait and switch" anime, in that it begins as a light and immature comedy but then suddenly, about midway through, becomes a very moving drama. This has the effect of making the dramatic moments more intense, and allowing it to return to the comedic voice when issues get too heavy. This is especially true when the series starts to address such topics as homosexuality and pedophilia. Especially notable about the series is that it makes no judgements. The entire series is simply shown from the points of view of the various characters, and the audience is left to come up with their own judgements. This is tempered slightly by very sympathetic characters, but still leaves room for varied outlooks. Among other things, Strawberry Eggs has been derided as one of the worst anime ever made. Critics typically cite the fifth episode specifically, which consists almost entirely of young girls comparing their breast sizes. Proponents of the series, however, are quick to point out that the rest of the show does not follow this format. Another complaint is that the series raises many questions without answering them. While it is true that no specific messages are drilled into the audience like in most contemporary American animation, for many it is a refreshing change to have the producers trust them enough to let them make their own decisions. The North American version of this series was released in August 2002 by Pioneer. External link
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