2022 Retrospective

2022 Retrospective

Author: Quinn Larios & Nik Freeman January 5, 2023 Duration: 2:27:39

As we say hello to 2023, it's time to take a look back at the many highs and hilarious lows of 2022...

2:01 - 2022 Recommendations

3:16 - Liar Game

5:30 - Hitomi-chan is Shy With Strangers

7:27 - Love Me for Who I Am

10:38 - Land Lock

12:35 - Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty

16:28 - Blue Box

17:49 - D.Gray-man

19:08 - Go For It, Nakamura!!

20:12 - Catch These Hands

21:30 - Pokemon Adventures: Black & White

23:25 - Dick Fight Island

26:01 - Sand Land

27:07 - GetBackers

29:04 - Hōzuki Island

30:52 - Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead

31:56 - Sankarea

32:54 - Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

34:07 - Crossing Time

35:30 - Blue Lock

36:30 - Worst 2022 Recs

45:31 - Best 2022 Recs

51:26 - Dropped Series

52:42 - Other Series

53:59 - Recap Series in 2022

54:09 - Akane-banashi

55:41 - Aliens Area

56:56 - Black Clover

58:36 - Blue Box (and Black Clover in 2022)

61:26 - Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

63:57 - Chainsaw Man

65:03 - Cipher Academy

65:18 - Doron Dororon

67:21 - Dr. Stone

69:27 - Edens Zero

72:44 - Kaiju No. 8

75:48 - Magu-chan: God of Destruction

77:59 - Mashle: Magic and Muscles

84:08 - My Hero Academia

89:14 - One Piece

92:30 - PPPPPP Guessing Game

96:53 - PPPPPP

101:19 - Spy x Family

101:51 - The Elusive Samurai

104:22 - Undead Unluck

106:47 - World Trigger

109:06 - Superlative Awards 2022

109:58 - Best Hero

111:08 - Ginka & Glüna?

112:15 - Best New Character

115:16 - Best New Power or Technique

116:40 - Best Speech

118:40 - Biggest WTF Moment

122:35 - Best 2-Page Spread

124:03 - Best Twist

127:40 - Best Fight

129:50 - Most Improved Character

131:43 - Bleach Memorial Best Severed Limb Award

134:25 - Coolest Moment

137:20 - Best Villain

141:20 - Best Series


Every week, Quinn Larios and Nik Freeman grab their latest reads and dive into the newest manga chapters hitting the shelves. Their conversations feel like hanging out with friends who are deeply passionate about the medium-they offer sharp, thoughtful critique on art and storylines, but never take themselves too seriously. You’ll hear genuine reactions, spirited debates about character choices, and plenty of joking tangents that naturally spring from the material. This Weekly Manga Recap podcast is a consistent spot for anyone looking to stay updated on ongoing series or discover new titles, all filtered through two distinct and engaging perspectives. It’s less a formal review and more a lively, informed discussion that captures the fun and depth of following weekly releases. Whether you’re a long-time collector or just curious about the world of manga, Quinn and Nik provide a welcoming, entertaining space to geek out over the details and the big picture moments alike.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 201

Weekly Manga Recap
Podcast Episodes
Classy Tramp Stamp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:11
Ichico refuses to be fridged, a rivalry blossoms in Green Green Greens, and Shitotsu heads over to the ol' cemetery vending machine! 5:16 - Undead Unluck 200 19:23 - Blue Box 142 27:05 - Chainsaw Man 160 35:24 - Kaiju No…
Cure Has No Heat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:17:24
Anya shares a significant dance with Damien, Deku wonders the mindscape, and all Five Elders make their long awaited appearance... 6:18 - My Hero Academia 417 16:47 - Undead Unluck 199 28:02 - Blue Box 141 34:36 - Boruto…
Marriagetoxin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:18:14
Unironically the most significant thing Shino from Naruto ever did. 9:25 - Marriagetoxin 40:47 - My Hero Academia 416 53:15 - Undead Unluck 198 1:03:01 / 63:01 - Blue Box 140 1:08:38 / 68:38 - Chainsaw Man 158 1:15:12 /…
Dolphin Awareness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:22:26
Asa comes to the rescue, Bakko wins over our hearts, and can Top's Unbreakable break Beast's Unbreakable? (awful sentence) 5:49 - Undead Unluck 197 18:02 - Blue Box 139 27:17 - Chainsaw Man 157 37:47 - Kaiju No. 8 103 48…
Finger Eleven [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:24:55
Taiki has a match with Haryu, Fuuko learns to fight with her soul, and Denji loses his legs! 8:04 - My Hero Academia 415 20:07 - Undead Unluck 196 32:22 - Blue Box 138 44:34 - Chainsaw Man 156 54:15 - Edens Zero 277 1:06…
Pokémon Adventures: X & Y [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30:44
As a warning, there are a lot of criticisms about the lack of new Pokémon in Gen 6, but Quinn does want to clarify that all is forgiven because this is the gen that gave us Pangoro. 4:31 - Pokémon Adventures: X & Y 41:19…
A Chronophage Did It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:09
Nayuta faces down the crowd in Chainsaw Man, Green Green Greens shares some sibling bonding time, and Nik pulls out a graph to explain this week's Edens Zero. 8:09 - Undead Unluck 194 20:40 - Blue Box 136 34:53 - Chainsa…
Poop Robot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:17:59
Cipher Academy rolls credits, Tohru reminds us not to take rakugo so seriously, and Gakuro decides to get involved only after watching his sister be maimed in front of him! 4:47 - Undead Unluck 193 15:43 - Blue Box 135 3…
Mulderman Presents: Eyeshield 21 Bonus Chapter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34:19
Deku learns how to throw things with authority, Chinatsu gets the chance to express her grief, and Mr. Don find a great use for AI in a new bonus chapter of Eyeshield 21! iTunes Timestamps 0:07:23 - Eyeshield 21: BRAIN x…
The Net Devil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:15:54
Andy takes on all ten master rules at once, Denji gets foiled by a net, and Two on Ice provides an absolutely exquisite over-the-top antagonist! 4:52 - My Hero Academia 412 12:16 - Undead Unluck 191 20:36 - Blue Box 133…