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- ↑ "4Kids Plans to Release Magical Doremi in 2005". Anime News Network . 2004-11-11. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
- ↑ "Magical DoReMi Schedule For Fall TV Release". Anime News Network . 2005-03-17. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
- ↑ "Magical Doremi Airdate". Anime News Network . 2005-08-09. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
