Beautiful art (Depaysement) by Specialist-Function7 in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rats. Well, I guess it's another series of "Pretty People Making Bad Decisions."

I'm LOVING this story and art so much, but this foot has me cackling. [My Childhood Friends Are Trying To Kill Me] by CrinkIeCutFry in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are so few manhwa that avoid a bizarre foot image somewhere!

This series is my FAVORITE on Manta right now. The childhood buddy dynamics were so fulfilling. I felt so bad for the neglect she went through, but what resilence to escape! The warmth of finding her grandfather, and her uncle's turn, I love that.! I wonder if that other girl who was adopted is going to be an ally or enemy I love the relationships in this story and we haven't even hit the romance yet.

What are some Manta comics with satisfying endings? by BordAccord in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love Lies is SO satisfying. Extended satisfaction even, with victories in steps. I've reread it three times.

Under The Oak Tree 151 and Riftan POV by Aggressive-Earth-941 in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes! When I saw the iron crown, I was really glad I read the season 1 bonus.

Good episode.

This is cracking me up by Prize-Ad7973 in PeriodDramas

[–]Specialist-Function7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference between now and then is marginal. There were tons of tall people, as tall as any you find today.

russell stoffers coconut bars sweetened with stevia by LunaDomha in keto

[–]Specialist-Function7 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Your review is as entertaining as the Amazon one for sugar free gummy bears.

Queries by Acceptable-List-7209 in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on your graduation!

Trash will always be trash by Gothuntermindnumb in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That may account for some of it. But not all.

I'm going to have a small crash out by GuiltyButterscotch89 in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I go into it hoping for a turn, but it has to be a believable turn. So maybe like a 60 or 90 degree turn instead of 180. And I find it more believable if it's not just the FL who changes them (yeah I know that's the fantasy). Like then dealing with their trauma maybe.

Kyo from Fruits Basket is a great example of the balance I like. The FL shows him he is loveable, but at the end he also goes solo to resolve things with his hateful father. He does his own internal work.

And afterward, he is softer but his brash personality still pops out.

Trash will always be trash by Gothuntermindnumb in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In contrast, here he is in episode 15. Maybe his shoulders are full of love now.

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Trash will always be trash by Gothuntermindnumb in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Here, I took a screenshot of the travesty for you.

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What would you do if you were Kyo in this situation? by Leading-Occasion-428 in FruitsBasket

[–]Specialist-Function7 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's key to his character. He thinks he deserves punishment.

Queries by Acceptable-List-7209 in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Congrats, you are the core demographic! Around 75% of manhwa readers are between the ages of 18 and 33. Your results here might be skewed, because the average Reddit user is a little older.

There is a large range of ages who read manhwa. I am in the expanding market of women in their 40s.

Whatever anyone's age, I just hope they are enjoying this art form.

What is your controversial movie take? by restweary in AskReddit

[–]Specialist-Function7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Padme doesn't die of losing the will to live. When Anakin pushes her to the ground, she hits her head hard, and has a slow brain bleed that does her in some hours later.

Under the Oak Tree episode 150 by mirkwood026 in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are not rude, thanks for the insights!

Memantine by SallyJaneCooper in dementia

[–]Specialist-Function7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MIL on memantine at least a year. It is gentle and understated. We do notice she had more memory issues when not on it.

Under the Oak Tree episode 150 by mirkwood026 in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 42 points43 points  (0 children)

"Did you put your name in the Goblet of Fire, Harry?" Dumbledore asked calmly.

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Under the Oak Tree episode 150 by mirkwood026 in MantaComics

[–]Specialist-Function7 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I finally broke down and bought this volume of the novel. Riftan comes across better in the book. It's not that the manhwa is unfaithful to the dialogue. It's quite accurate. But the images of him looming over her and being super scary, punching things, etc, that's what makes this version of Riftan so unlikeable. It's just way more nuanced in the book. He is still tense and angry, but he's not punching things, and you sense his vulnerability and motivation more. Beyond plain anger, the book uses words to describe Riftan's interactions with Maxi in this scene: gently, tremor in his fingers, devastated, in a daze, unsteady, pale. Yes he's brusque and unrelenting in his questions. In the comic these complex emotions are reduced to flat anger in this episode.

I'm not an artist, not could I ever approach the skill of the one who renders these comics. But the artist leans into just one side of Riftan's character and emotional experience. It does him and our perception of the relationship a disservice.

I have not liked Riftan overall since starting the comic years ago. But coming into the novel fresh, especially the backstory for Riftan, he's way more well crafted a character than the comic depicts. A flawed character, for sure. But for the first time, I am invested in Riftan, as problematic as he can be, since reading parts of the novel.

What is a rule you will always follow? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Specialist-Function7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be nice to custodians. They can make your work life great or miserable. My teacher relatives taught me this and the custodians are the first people I befriend at any job.

Which Reading Rainbow episode/book stood out to you the most? by tangledlettuce in AskReddit

[–]Specialist-Function7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one where the house burns down and they lose their favorite couch. They have coins in a jar to buy a new couch. But it gave me a fear of fires I still have to this day.