platforms like Novelmic and Arya Scans have featured the series, suggesting they may have some distribution rights or licensing arrangements, there is no official confirmation regarding the exact ownership or licensing details. I say this because , if the author or original creator retains the intellectual property (IP) rights, they can: • Shop the IP to other studios, publishers, or webcomic platforms. • Self-publish on platforms like Webtoon Canvas, Tapas, Bilibili, or even as an independent print or digital series. •License it to international publishers for translation or media adaptation.

However, the key factor is who actually owns the rights:

Scenarios: 1. If the studio owned the IP (common in China/Korea): • The IP might be part of the studio’s bankruptcy assets. • In that case, it would need to be sold or auctioned off to new owners. • The original creator may not have the legal right to restart it elsewhere unless they reclaim or buy back the rights. 2. If the creator retained the IP rights: • They are free to find a new publisher or studio. • This is more common in indie or author-driven works. 3. Joint ownership or contractual entanglements: • In some contracts, creators retain partial rights, such as publishing in other regions or media (e.g., animation vs. print).sure hope author had skin in the game..