Manta Opens Platform to Independent Creators on November 16
Manta is turning Tapas's shutdown into a reader migration and a creator intake at the same time, pairing a free library rebuild with a new section for independent work.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Manta will open a section for independent comics and novel creators on November 16, with profiles, a creator studio for uploading episodes, and comments for readers. The RIDI-operated platform also launched Move Your Bookshelf, letting readers who unlocked at least 10 episodes on Tapas rebuild those libraries on Manta for free. Tapas set March 31, 2027, 23:59 PDT as its final moment of service.
Tapas set March 31, 2027, 23:59 PDT as the final moment of service, and stated that content unlocked there cannot transfer to another Kakao service. Move Your Bookshelf asks readers to submit one uncut screen recording of their Tapas purchase history in its original file format, along with the episode ranges they own, through an online form. Login screens, payment details, and the episodes themselves do not need to appear in the video. Approved episodes go into the reader's Manta library in the same version as the original, and there is no limit on the number of eligible series.
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