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Manga Adaptations from Piccoma Novels Launch This December

Piccoma, an electronic manga and novel service managed by Kakao Piccoma Co., Ltd., has just announced an exciting event for fans of its original content. This December marks the debut of the first manga adaptations from the exclusive original novels label, Piccoma Novels, in a collaborative effort with DEF STUDIOS Co., Ltd. Thanks to this tie-up, readers can look forward to two consecutive manga series released weekly, enhancing the experience of Piccoma's fanbase.

What is Piccoma Novels?

Piccoma Novels was established following the Piccoma Novels Awards, a contest aimed at uncovering and supporting talented creators. So far, 79 high-quality original novel works are available on the platform. Starting from December, two series are set to grace the platform under this label: a sweet but intense pure love romance fantasy and a reincarnation story focused on a villainess. To continue expanding its reach in diverse formats, Piccoma Novels will consider manga adaptations or its unique SMARTOON® format based on the unique traits of their works.

Upcoming Manga Adaptations

1. "The Sickly Lady's Secret Marriage: To Make You Happy"
This storyline follows Lance Lot, the strongest knight known as the 'Guardian of the Empire', who stumbles upon his fiancée cheating. After declaring their engagement over, unfounded rumors of his supposed infidelity spiral out of control. Facing societal backlash as the formidable yet socially awkward heir of a marquis family, Lance struggles to find a new fiancée, only to discover a shocking proposal from the long-isolated Salvador Kingdom. His intended bride, a fragile lady named Ortansia, is rumored to be sickly and inexperienced in social settings. Little does he know that Ortansia has harbored feelings for him all along, leading to a rollercoaster of emotions and sweet romance.

(C) Saki Takashima, Rin Roku / DEF STUDIOS
Manga by: Saki Takashima
Original Work: Rin Roku
Character Design: Yuu Shiratani
Publisher: DEF STUDIOS

2. "The Serious Villainess Seeks Exile"
Following the life of Arisa, an employee of a game development company, her world dramatically alters when she mistakenly tumbles into the game she helped create and embodies the character of villainess Diana. With only disastrous endings awaiting Diana, Arisa aims to navigate her way through by targeting a path to exile instead. This fantasy twist explores not only her wit and strategy but also the unexpected changes to the original storyline due to her mischievous junior colleague, Runa.
Actually, could this universe be stuffed with surprises that go against the traditional narrative?

(C) TTK, Izumi / DEF STUDIOS
Manga by: TTK
Original Work: Izumi
Character Design: iyutani
Publisher: DEF STUDIOS

Special Event to Celebrate Manga Launch

In conjunction with the manga adaptations' release, there will be limited-time events celebrating the original novels:

• - Free Stories: Starting from December 5 until December 18, readers can access the first 40 episodes for free of "The Sickly Lady's Secret Marriage" and enjoy a 12-hour reduction in wait time when using the 'Wait for it' function.
• - Free Chapters: From December 10 to December 23, similar offerings will be available for "The Serious Villainess Seeks Exile."
• - Furthermore, readers can take advantage of special discounts during these periods, including the ¥0+ ticket offer.

Conclusion

Piccoma's ambitious expansion into manga adaptations represents an exciting new avenue for fans of original novels. With the aim of delivering quality narratives in varied formats, this effort underlines Piccoma's commitment to fostering creativity and innovation within the literary and artistic community. Don't miss the chance to dive into these new adaptations this December!