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The Evil Manta, or just Manta, is a major antagonist who appears in Disney's TV series the The Little Mermaid. Although it is unknown how old he is, he is believed to be ageless. He has the form of a giant black and purple manta ray, giving a foul presence to wherever he dwells.

Background

Personality

For most of the series, Evil Manta lived up to his name, and was regarded as pure evil. He is very manipulative, even manipulating Ariel to release him from his prison in his debut. He desires power, and has wished for the trident and the Atlantican throne.

Despite his evil ways, he appears to be a good father to his son, although he does try to get Little Evil to follow in his footsteps at first. However, this also inadvertently caused him to reform.

Physical appearance

Evil Manta is a slender manta-ray/humanoid hybrid who is muscular, thinly mustachioed (with angles sharply downward), has glowing orange eyes, plum circles under his eyes, black eyebrows, a purple upper face, lavender law, upper torso, and arms, a purple lower torso with plum abdomen, sharp black fingernails, sharp white fangs, a long black manta-ray tail, and pectoral fins (for his cape) consisting of both a black front and rose back.

Powers and abilities

Evil Manta was mostly known for his use of spreading discord amongst others either with hypnosis or with telepathy. Either way, he could easily persuade others into doing as he wanted. Coupled with that, he has the ability to use electricity with his tail, enabling him to free himself from Ariel and Flounder's net.

Biography

It is known that Evil Manta was an embodiment of evil under the sea that spread discord and hatred throughout the kingdom of Atlantica, nearly causing it to implode with hatred. The ancient ones then confronted him and sealed him away, preventing him from causing any more terror in the waters.

For many years, Evi Manta was locked away in an undersea volcano and never allowed to be free. Unfortunately, he was unknowingly freed by King Triton's youngest daughter, Ariel, and her friend, Flounder. Once more, he began using his persuasiveness and charm to spread prejudice amongst Atlantica's population. However, Flounder and Ariel were unaffected; Flounder simply refused to listen, while Evil Manta had not yet come to Ariel. Together, the two were able to convince the other Atlanticans that they did not have to believe Evil Manta, and they were able to drive him away with their singing and happiness. Before leaving, Evil Manta vowed to get his revenge, and swore that he would take over Atlantica.

Not so long after, he then found a "powerful weapon" that Lobster Mobster discovered, a human's boot. (The boot had coincidentally appeared after a disaster, leading them to believe it was dangerous). Using this weapon, he threatened King Triton with the "weapon" in an attempt the throne of the king. Ariel was able to determine the boot's true purpose, and upon finding a pair of them, was able to bluff Manta into backing down.

Then, Evil Manta then used an innocent orphan merboy, Urchin, to hand him the trident which Ariel, Urchin, and Flounder had to take from his grasp.

It was later discovered that Evil Manta had a son, which he dubbed Little Evil. Though Evil Manta tried to raise Little Evil in the ways of villainy, Little Evil met up with and befriended Ariel, who introduced Little Evil to good. Knowing his son's mind has been filled with such thoughts by the little mermaid, he devises a plan to deal with her permanently. After trapping Ariel with a false letter from Little Evil, he unleashes a monster designed to suck out a being's ability to feel emotion, dubbed the Brain Sponge. It chased Ariel (and unknowingly Little Evil) around until they got separated. Little Evil accidentally runs into Evil Manta. He tries to get Little Evil to prove his malice by revealing Ariel's location. But knowing he could never hurt or betray her, he refused which angers Evil Manta. Unfortunately, he is suddenly attacked by the Brain Sponge (after Ariel tricked the monster into feasting on a juicy mind full of "evil schemes/imagination in order to save herself). Little Evil & Ariel quickly concocted a plan to save him. They used a vine to tie up the Brain Sponge, then preceded to remove him from Manta and crush the creature under a large boulder. Evil Manta is confused to why Ariel saved him only to find her intentions were out of pure goodness. He reforms to being good and allows Little Evil to friends with Ariel (provided Little Evil reminded him to know what's bad for him).

Trivia

A character of presumably the same species as Evil Manta and Little Evil appeared in one of the books, dealing with Ariel and Adella entering a haunted ice cavern owned by the character. The character in question resembled a vampire (specifically Dracula).

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+{{Character
-[[File:Evil Manta.jpg|thumb|250px]]
+|image = Evil Manta.jpg
-The '''Evil Manta''' is a villain from ''The Little Mermaid'' TV series.
+|name = Manta
+|shows = ''The Little Mermaid''
+|voice = [[Tim Curry]]
+|personality = Pure evil (formerly; when reformed), cunning, fatherly
+|appearance = Slender manta-ray merman, muscular, thinly mustachioed (with angles sharply downward), glowing orange eyes, plum circles under his eyes, black eyebrows, purple upper face, lavender law, upper torso, and arms, purple lower torso with plum abdomen, sharp black fingernails, sharp white fangs, long black manta-ray tail, pectoral fins (for his cape) consisting of both a black front and rose back
+|occupation = Evil entity
+|home = Sea at Atlantica
+|alignment = Bad, later good
+|goal = To kill Ariel and her buddies (all foiled)
+|family = [[Little Evil]] (son)
+|friends = Little Evil, Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton, Ariel's sisters, Queen Athena, Gabriella, Merpeople, the citizens of Atlantica, [[Urchin]], Brain Sponge (formerly), Lobster Mobster and Da Shrimp (formerly), Ursula (formerly), Flotsam and Jetsam (formerly), Glut the Shark (formerly)
+|enemies = Ariel (formerly), Flounder (formerly), Queen Athena (formerly), Sebastian (formerly), King Triton (formerly), Ariel's sisters (formerly), Gabriella (formerly), the Merpeople (formerly), the citizens of Atlantica (formerly), Urchin (formerly), Brain Sponge, Lobster Mobster and Da Shrimp, Ursula, Flotsam and Jetsam, Glut the Shark
+|likes = Evil, power
+|dislikes = Being defeated, his plans foiled, his son becoming good or spending time with Ariel (formerly)
+|weapons =
+|fate = Possibly reforms after Ariel saves him from a brain sucker creature.
+|quote = "I hate singing, hate it, I hate love and friendship, and do I ever hate that Little Mermaid"
+"Time to die, Princess!"
+|minions = }}The '''Evil Manta''', or just '''Manta''', is a major antagonist who appears in Disney's TV series the ''The Little Mermaid''. Although it is unknown how old he is, he is believed to be ageless. He has the form of a giant black and purple manta ray, giving a foul presence to wherever he dwells.
-==History==
+==Background==
+===Personality===
-He is an evil being whom the ancient Merpeople once locked in a volcano, but Ariel accidentally lets him loose. He spreads strife and hatred among the people of Atlantica before Ariel stops him. Later he tries to take over the seas several times, but is thwarted again and again by Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
+For most of the series, Evil Manta lived up to his name, and was regarded as pure evil. He is very manipulative, even manipulating Ariel to release him from his prison in his debut. He desires power, and has wished for the trident and the Atlantican throne.
+Despite his evil ways, he appears to be a good father to his son, although he does try to get Little Evil to follow in his footsteps at first. However, this also inadvertently caused him to reform.
-In his first appearance, he tricked Ariel into freeing him from his volcano prison. He uses his sorcery to spread the shadow of prejudice. He is defeated when the sea creatures all band together and sing in harmony.
+===Physical appearance===
-In his second appearance, everyone underwater believes that a boot is a weapon called a thingamajigger. It eventually comes into Manta's possession and he uses it to threaten Triton. He is defeated when Ariel shows up with a pair of boots and scares him away.
+Evil Manta is a slender manta-ray/humanoid hybrid who is muscular, thinly mustachioed (with angles sharply downward), has glowing orange eyes, plum circles under his eyes, black eyebrows, a purple upper face, lavender law, upper torso, and arms, a purple lower torso with plum abdomen, sharp black fingernails, sharp white fangs, a long black manta-ray tail, and pectoral fins (for his cape) consisting of both a black front and rose back.
+===Powers and abilities===
-In his next appearance, Manta buys Triton's stolen trident from Mory the Eel. Ariel’s friend Urchin retrieves it but gets the Manta chasing after them. Manta kidnaps Flounder as a trade. Urchin shoots the trident, injuring both Manta and Flounder.
+Evil Manta was mostly known for his use of spreading discord amongst others either with hypnosis or with telepathy. Either way, he could easily persuade others into doing as he wanted. Coupled with that, he has the ability to use electricity with his tail, enabling him to free himself from Ariel and Flounder's net.
+==Biography==
-In his final appearance, Manta is training his son, Little Evil, to become a villain. Little Evil comes to be friends with Ariel, which infuriates Manta. Manta kidnaps Ariel and attempts to set a brain sponge on her. The sponge eventually turns on him but Ariel and Little Evil save him. He apparently reforms after that, if only a little bit.
+It is known that Evil Manta was an embodiment of evil under the sea that spread discord and hatred throughout the kingdom of Atlantica, nearly causing it to implode with hatred. The ancient ones then confronted him and sealed him away, preventing him from causing any more terror in the waters.
-[[Category:Toon Villains]]
+For many years, Evi Manta was locked away in an undersea volcano and never allowed to be free. Unfortunately, he was unknowingly freed by King Triton's youngest daughter, Ariel, and her friend, Flounder. Once more, he began using his persuasiveness and charm to spread prejudice amongst Atlantica's population. However, Flounder and Ariel were unaffected; Flounder simply refused to listen, while Evil Manta had not yet come to Ariel. Together, the two were able to convince the other Atlanticans that they did not have to believe Evil Manta, and they were able to drive him away with their singing and happiness. Before leaving, Evil Manta vowed to get his revenge, and swore that he would take over Atlantica.
+Not so long after, he then found a "powerful weapon" that Lobster Mobster discovered, a human's boot. (The boot had coincidentally appeared after a disaster, leading them to believe it was dangerous). Using this weapon, he threatened King Triton with the "weapon" in an attempt the throne of the king. Ariel was able to determine the boot's true purpose, and upon finding a pair of them, was able to bluff Manta into backing down.
+Then, Evil Manta then used an innocent orphan merboy, [[Urchin]], to hand him the trident which Ariel, Urchin, and Flounder had to take from his grasp.
+It was later discovered that Evil Manta had a son, which he dubbed Little Evil. Though Evil Manta tried to raise Little Evil in the ways of villainy, Little Evil met up with and befriended Ariel, who introduced Little Evil to good.  Knowing his son's mind has been filled with such thoughts by the little mermaid, he devises a plan to deal with her permanently.  After trapping Ariel with a false letter from Little Evil, he unleashes a monster designed to suck out a being's ability to feel emotion, dubbed the Brain Sponge. It chased Ariel (and unknowingly Little Evil) around until they got separated. Little Evil accidentally runs into Evil Manta.  He tries to get Little Evil to prove his malice by revealing Ariel's location.  But knowing he could never hurt or betray her, he refused which angers Evil Manta.  Unfortunately, he is suddenly attacked by the Brain Sponge (after Ariel tricked the monster into feasting on a juicy mind full of "evil schemes/imagination in order to save herself).  Little Evil & Ariel quickly concocted a plan to save him.  They used a vine to tie up the Brain Sponge, then preceded to remove him from Manta and crush the creature under a large boulder.  Evil Manta is confused to why Ariel saved him only to find her intentions were out of pure goodness.  He reforms to being good and allows Little Evil to friends with Ariel (provided Little Evil reminded him to know what's bad for him).
+==Trivia==
+*A character of presumably the same species as Evil Manta and Little Evil appeared in one of the books, dealing with Ariel and Adella entering a haunted ice cavern owned by the character. The character in question resembled a vampire (specifically Dracula).
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