Editing Princess Knight (section)

==Reception==
Widely considered a classic,<ref name=dong/><ref name=santos>{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/right-turn-only/2011-11-22 | title=The Princess Diaries - Right Turn Only!! | author=Santos, Carlo | date=November 22, 2011 | website=Anime News Network | access-date=July 19, 2014}}</ref> ''Princess Knight'' was very popular with girls in Japan by the time of its original release.{{sfn|Ladd|Deneroff|2008|p=68}} One of the author's most popular works in Japan,<ref name=tcj/><ref name=comicon/> it has been labeled as "a fascinating piece of anime history ... that's withstood the test of time" by Bamboo Dong of ANN.<ref name=dong>{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2013-09-30#pk | title=The Flash - Shelf Life | author=Dong, Bamboo | date=September 30, 2013 | website=Anime News Network | access-date=July 19, 2014}}</ref> In 2005, Japanese television network [[TV Asahi]] conducted a "Top 100" online web poll and nationwide survey; ''Princess Knight'' placed 74th in the online poll and 71st in the survey.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-09-23/tv-asahi-top-100-anime | title=TV Asahi Top 100 Anime | author=Macdonald, Christopher | date=September 23, 2005 | website=Anime News Network | access-date=July 7, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-09-23/tv-asahi-top-100-anime-part-2 | title=TV Asahi Top 100 Anime Part 2 | author=Macdonald, Christopher | date=September 23, 2005 | website=Anime News Network | access-date=July 7, 2014}}</ref> In 2006, TV Asahi conducted another online poll for the top one hundred anime, and ''Princess Knight'' did not make the general list, but ranked 77th in the "Celebrity List".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-10-13/japans-favorite-tv-anime | title=Japan's Favorite TV Anime | author=Macdonald, Christopher | date=October 13, 2006 | website=Anime News Network | access-date=July 7, 2014}}</ref> After Vertical's statement that it would publish ''Princess Knight'', critics Chris Butcher and Deb Aoki deemed it as one of the most anticipated manga announced at Comic-Con.<ref name=comicon/> In the following year, it was considered one of the best new "kids/teen" manga by critics Carlo Santos and Shaenon Garrity at Comic-Con.<ref name=baw>{{cite web | url=http://manga.about.com/od/recommendedreading/tp/2012-Comic-Con-Best-And-Worst-Manga.htm | title=2012 Comic-Con Best and Worst Manga Panel | author=Aoki, Debora | work=About.com | publisher=[[InterActiveCorp]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730023910/http://manga.about.com/od/recommendedreading/tp/2012-Comic-Con-Best-And-Worst-Manga.htm | archive-date=July 30, 2012}}</ref> Aoki, for [[About.com]], selected it as the second best new ''shōjo'' released in 2011 after ''[[Sailor Moon]]'', stating it "can seem a little dated and quaint compared to its contemporary counterparts, but it's no less charming and fun to read."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://manga.about.com/od/recommendedreading/tp/2011-Best-New-Manga.htm | title=2011 Best New Manga | author=Aoki, Debora | work=About.com | publisher=InterActiveCorp | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130415031140/http://manga.about.com/od/recommendedreading/tp/2011-Best-New-Manga.htm | archive-date=April 15, 2013}}</ref> Gravett included ''Princess Knight'' on his book ''1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.paulgravett.com/1001_comics/1001_detail/princess_knight | title=Princess Knight | publisher=1001 Comics mini-site | access-date=July 18, 2015}}</ref>

Its art has been well received by critics, including Sizemore,<ref name=sizemore>{{cite web|url=http://comicsworthreading.com/2011/11/03/princess-knight-book-1-recommended/ |title=Princess Knight Book 1 — Recommended |date=November 3, 2011 |author=Sizemore, Ed |work=Manga Worth Reading |publisher=Comics Worth Reading |access-date=July 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129205504/http://comicsworthreading.com/2011/11/03/princess-knight-book-1-recommended/ |archive-date=November 29, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Joseph Luster of ''[[Otaku USA]]'',<ref name=usa>{{cite web | url=http://www.otakuusamagazine.com/Manga/News1/Princess-Knight-vol-1-4434.aspx | title=Princess Knight vol. 1 | author=Luster, Joseph | date=November 17, 2011 | work=[[Otaku USA]] | access-date=July 20, 2014}}</ref> Wildsmith,<ref name=icv2>{{cite web|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/reviews/21767.html |title=Review: 'Princess Knight: Part 1' and 'Part 2' TP (Manga) |date=December 20, 2011 |work=ICv2 |publisher=GCO |access-date=July 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129014340/http://www.icv2.com/articles/reviews/21767.html |archive-date=November 29, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Chris Kirby of The Fandom Post,<ref name=fpost/> and by Mautner, who stated, "Visually, ''Knight'' is a stunning achievement."<ref name=tcj/> On the other hand, Carlo Santos and Silverman of ANN said its art style may not appeal to modern readers, with Silverman deeming it a great "deterrent".<ref name=silverman>{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/princess-knight/gn-1 | title=Princess Knight GN 1 - Review | date=December 18, 2011 | author=Silverman, Rebeca | website=Anime News Network | access-date=July 20, 2014}}</ref><ref name=santos/> Kirby wrote that ''Princess Knight'' is "a pleasure to look at, fun to read, and a piece of entertainment that excels at entertaining more than anything."<ref name=fpost>{{cite web | url=http://www.fandompost.com/2011/11/14/princess-knight-vol-01-manga-review/ | title=Princess Knight Vol. #01 Manga Review | author=Kirby, Chris | work=The Fandom Post | date=November 14, 2011 | access-date=July 20, 2014}}</ref> Sizemore praised it as it "constantly delivering thrills at each turn,"<ref name=sizemore/> contrasting to Wildsmith, who considered the episodic nature of the series "chaotic and unfocused".<ref name=icv2/> Although also commended the formula, Santos stated the story in overall "has its weaknesses" and "allows itself ... logical loopholes."<ref name=santos/> Luster asserted initially it focused too much in gags which "could easily become a tiresome formula", but the action in late chapters overcomes it.<ref name=usa/> Sizemore called it "fun" but "deeply flawed in its storytelling."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comicsworthreading.com/2011/12/30/ed-returns-to-present-his-top-10-manga-of-2011/ |title=Ed Returns to Present His Top 10 Manga of 2011 |date=December 30, 2011 |author=Sizemore, Ed |work=Manga Worth Reading |publisher=Comics Worth Reading |access-date=July 18, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020122715/http://comicsworthreading.com/2011/12/30/ed-returns-to-present-his-top-10-manga-of-2011/ |archive-date=October 20, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Shaun A. Noordin of ''[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]'' asserted, "The memorable characters, adventure, drama and comedy (not to mention a framework for exploring issues such as feminism, gender equality and identity) are all there, but the barrage of story arcs made it difficult for us to be invested in the narrative."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Books/News/2012/01/13/Secret-identity/ | title=Secret identity | date=January 13, 2012 | author=Noordin, Shaun A. | work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]] | access-date=July 18, 2015}}</ref> 
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Santos:
* "is a universal, modern-day fairytale for the ages ... loads up on complex ideas that will challenge kids and engage adults."
* "Prince Franz is so driven by blind devotion that it's a wonder anyone could find him appealing, while angel sidekick Tink pops in and out so arbitrarily that he basically functions as a 'help button' whenever Sapphire is in a pinch."
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Silverman<ref name=silverman/>
* "deserves the acclaim it has gotten. It isn't perfect, but it is very much worth reading."

Dong:<ref name=dong/>
* "the irritating (and obnoxiously dubbed) Choppy"
* "Princess Knight is one of those standard, made-for-kids fares where every episode is packed with some kind of moral lesson"
* "It's one of those series—good for what it represents, but less so as a product intended for consumption."

John Rose of The Fandom Post http://www.fandompost.com/2013/08/27/princess-knight-part-1-anime-dvd-review/:
* "plot that is often very predictable in its set up"
* "Beyond that though while the whole may not appeal to all due to storytelling quirks there are still episodes within that are able to elicit an amazing emotional reaction" -->