Shia's introduction as she invoked fascination from the reviewer; the reviewer praised Shia's past for its direction and dark tone. Mania also praised the art, noting the transitions between scenes of "beautiful tenderness" and humor, and lauded the author for their detail in expressing emotions through facial expressions and body pose. AnimeFringe.com called the series fun and cute and expressed positive opinions on the culminating plot. The first three DVD volumes of the anime appeared on Oricon's charts. THEMAnime.org reviewed the anime; they criticized the premise for being excessively cute but noted the improving plot and praised the ending. Notes and references Notes References Primary references External links 1999 manga 2002 anime television series debuts 2002 Japanese novels Dengeki Bunko Kadokawa Dwango franchises Dengeki Comic Gao! Fantasy anime and manga Light novels Madhouse (company) Seven Seas Entertainment titles Shōnen manga Tokyopop titles