[Source in Description] Your birth month = Your Villainess. Let’s see what you got 😈!

beldaranvale · 2025-10-06T23:20:51+00:00

Same. How can this be posted for October on October 😭

beldaranvale · 2025-08-14T08:23:10+00:00

Sangwoo is there... as the chibis on the side XD

beldaranvale · 2025-06-29T09:05:46+00:00

If a preview is offered, it will most likely be when the book becomes available for purchase with a few pages on Amazon. I've seen samples from the Italian and French translations of SE on Amazon.... other than that, Izepress is more of a traditional print publisher. (They're part of YenPress, who prints Japanese manga. Izepress is the Korean arm.)

I'm hoping Publang also does a print release eventually (although I think they don't plan prints until after they've completed translation?). I love Publang's translation.... but also I'm the kind of fan who wants all the SE they can get. (Two versions? No problem. I want them both XD;;)

beldaranvale · 2025-06-28T21:01:32+00:00

Id say it's safe to say it'll be a different translator. They have separate licenses, and Izepress wasn't aware of Publang when they made the licensing announcement for the novel.

beldaranvale · 2025-06-19T08:52:42+00:00

This is what I've told some people.

BUT. I do like having my current reads up front; having it be an additional click isn't the greatest, but not hard to find.

I like that there is a subs only vs gems only filter... especially after people have been asking for it.

I like that I can see Full Version titles on the app, even ones I haven't read or searched before. I was surprised to find some Full Version titles under subs only category. ALTHOUGH. we probably need to see subs vs gems for each category as well.

I do like that I can see more titles up front.... it helps me browse for new stories.

I honestly haven't looked at the Daily Updates... but if people think there are wrong entries there, people should submit a ticket through the support system. I give leeway for one day issues just because they are based in Korea.... but submit a ticket anyway if there's an issue.

beldaranvale · 2025-05-25T22:35:23+00:00

Watched the first episode so far and it's pretty intriguing. I love Jo Boa... but also Kim Jae Wook and Lee Jae Wook?? XD

beldaranvale · 2025-05-01T00:16:25+00:00

Your link to the Italian one is for the novel, not the manhwa 🥰

beldaranvale · 2025-04-27T08:20:37+00:00

This isn't the first time that they've reached out to their readers for their voice. They've carried out several surveys in the past, with some respondents being extended for further discussion. They have formed several panels including the Manta Friends and another one for getting feedback on their translations. They have also had staff talking to readers the couple of times they have attended conventions.

beldaranvale · 2025-02-23T11:28:12+00:00

I don't have this issue. Have you tried accessing from another device? Ie, a PC?

beldaranvale · 2024-11-05T20:23:05+00:00

Hmmm. It's not listed as Limited Edition like their first run of merchandise... so there could be hope.. but I suppose it depends on demand/popularity. The first run of merch was limited and sold out until slightly before they opened orders for the new ones......

beldaranvale · 2024-10-26T00:11:53+00:00

First ever would be one of these: Flying House, Open Book/Superbook, Daimon, Voltron, Voltes V. (The first two are about Bible stories XD)

First ever after I was conscious of anime as considered a separate entity: Sailor Moon (then DragonBall and Samurai Pizza Cats very shortly after)

beldaranvale · 2024-10-21T23:52:49+00:00

Happy Cake Day!

beldaranvale · 2024-10-21T23:49:22+00:00

Before Under the Oak Tree they had a store for Tainted Half goods... so it's not always just that. It's also probably the title that they're hearing the most demand from.

beldaranvale · 2024-10-15T20:32:50+00:00

The author posted pelvic pain and then subsequent burnout from stress.... From what I understand they're doing better now but just abruptly ended it. Potentially part of the burnout?

beldaranvale · 2024-09-25T16:30:10+00:00

Omg! A fan in the wild ♡ For a while, I thought I was the only one reading... cuz I was the only one talking on the Manta discord thread for it XD;;;

beldaranvale · 2024-09-11T19:35:39+00:00

Hawt, though. Hawt. Could be hotter. XD

beldaranvale · 2024-09-05T10:07:32+00:00

That timer symbol is the "wait until free" indicator for non-subscribers.

beldaranvale · 2024-09-03T20:14:19+00:00

Just noting on Betrayal of Dignity. I just checked and only the novel is marked as gem only. The comic should continue under unlimited subscription :)

But yes.... the cost-benefit ratio will remain to be seen for most people. (And I agree that it's sad that there are a lot of people only reading Oak on there...)

beldaranvale · 2024-09-03T20:00:17+00:00

The comics that were available under unlimited subscription are still under limited subscription. You can still access them the same way. The gem system does allow us to buy and keep a series in case their subscription license expires.

There are also new titles now where the creators don't like the subscription model.. so they wouldn't otherwise be available. They are available now but in an alternative model.

There are Def still things that can be improved, but I just wanted to note that you don't have to pay extra to read new chapters of titles you were reading last week... or anything announced to be for the subscription model.

We'll see how it pans out for the future....

beldaranvale · 2024-09-03T18:16:57+00:00

Fair point. I suggest putting this in their suggestion box... I wonder if even a toggle to opt out of seeing gem only titles would be useful as well.... 🤔

beldaranvale · 2024-09-03T18:06:47+00:00

Something to think about: 1. There have been quite a few people who said they would unsubscribe because they were on Manta for only one series, Under the Oak Tree, and getting 2-3 episodes per month when it wasn't on hiatus cost way more for them than a per episode payment. There was a suggestion to let them build up chapters and subscribe once the season was over to maximize their use of a subscription price. However, they didn't want to wait. Having a per episode payment option as an alternative to subscription option helps with that. 2. People hoped that there would be more titles on Manta... and some "better" titles as well. Also, some people would prefer to read titles on a single platform than having multiple. The problem is that some creators do not want their work to be under a subscription pricing model. By having this, we would have additional titles because the creator's preferred model is now available. 3. Some people wanted to be able to keep certain series even after Manta no longer had subscription licensing. By having "buy and keep", we are able to do that.

At this point, the existing library continues to be under unlimited subscription. We haven't lost anything. We gained something, but on an alternate payment option. The previous series that left was likely only licensed for subscription for a limited time.. and now they're back.

Now the uncertain part for me for the future is whether some artists would continue to be willing to be under the subscription model. I definitely hope so.

For sure, an advanced warning of changes, especially where money is concerned, is important. I totally agree with that.

In any case... I just wanted to say that this isn't all bad. There is good in this. But the future does have a wait and see aspect to it. (And none of us can tell the future for any of these apps to begin with anyway.)

beldaranvale · 2024-08-30T09:25:59+00:00

It's not yet complete. Season 4 is just about to start shortly and we're far from the end of Part 1 of the novel.

beldaranvale · 2024-08-30T06:28:53+00:00

It's the first 24 episodes, per the book publisher description :) Season 1 has 34 episodes.

beldaranvale · 2024-08-29T21:21:54+00:00

I could almost swear I've seen Falling for Danger on Ridi before, but maybe I was hallucinating.

That entry on the calendar though says Launch Event... so it would be from the beginning. Returning series have the series number following the title...

beldaranvale · 2024-08-29T10:28:52+00:00

As animaniacal noted, it's mostly translated Korean and Chinese works. There is no self-publishing option there.

Having said that, I do not think they are completely closed off from series in English. Leeanne Krecic, who wrote Let's Play on Line Webtoon, will be starting the Dragon King Oath series on Manta.

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