いちご100% [Strawberry 100% / Ichigo Hyaku Pāsento]

From 2002 to 2005, Shueisha published Strawberry 100%, a 19-issue romantic comedy manga that follows a high school boy chasing a fleeting glimpse of a girl in strawberry-print panties, a moment that sets off a tangled web of crushes, misunderstandings, and creative ambitions. Written and illustrated by Mizuki Kawashita, the series became a defining entry in early-2000s harem manga, balancing slapstick humor with genuine emotional stakes as its protagonist struggles to choose between several distinct, memorable love interests. Its heartfelt exploration of young love and artistic dreams made it a fan favorite, cementing Kawashita as a key voice in Shueisha's lineup.