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
Yummy Boy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:27:25
Laguna develops ice powers (for some reason), Kagurabachi executes some trash, and One Piece prepares to rip our hearts out (again)! 4:34 - Undead Unluck 182 20:00 - Blue Box 124 34:28 - Dr. Stone: 4D Science 1 53:12 - W…
Lightning Law [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25:31
Bakugo is the final boss, Nue Sexorcist pulls out the whiteboard (again), and Lightning Law delivers a killing blow appropriate for the new coolest character in all of manga ever! 3:25 - My Hero Academia 405 16:26 - Unde…
The Walking Cat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26:52
Cats are probably not the least useful pet to have in the zombie apocalypse, but them batting things off the table would be pretty life-threatening. 4:43 - The Walking Cat 38:09 - My Hero Academia 404 50:35 - Undead Unlu…
Fire, by Fromsoft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34:23
A hero rises in My Hero, Ashiro Mina finally gets some character development in Kaiju No. 8, and a cheerleader does something wild in Cipher Academy... 7:18 - My Hero Academia 403 19:55 - Undead Unluck 179 30:59 - Blue B…
Brined Cucumbers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20:36
Latla and Rip decide to share the burden, Asa gets hands off in dealing with Yoshida, and One Piece has a seismic shake-up that seems demonic in origin... 8:57 - Undead Unluck 178 20:07 - Blue Box 120 37:32 - Chainsaw Ma…
Hideout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30:39
We're just saying there were probably better ways to preserve food in that cave. 2:59 - Hideout 30:31 - My Hero Academia 402 40:32 - Undead Unluck 177 54:52 - Blue Box 119 68:43 - Kaiju No. 8 94 75:56 - World Trigger 237…
To Love Ru [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30:32
Looks like we're about to get into some Love Trouble! Oh... the name makes sense now... 1:47 - To Love Ru 56:06 - My Hero Academia 401 63:42 - Undead Unluck 176 72:39 - Blue Box 118 80:45 - Chainsaw Man 144 86:31 - Edens…
Frankie Two-Bones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29:29
Boruto talks about some trees, Rip demands retribution from God on behalf of all sick children, and Hoshino nails a decisive blow in the battle with Kaiju No. 12. 3:52 - My Hero Academia 400 14:28 - Undead Unluck 175 25:…
You Beat Me, Here’s My Backstory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19:50
Tenmaku Cinema shows off The Shore, Nue Sexorcist solves a problem quickly, and Edens Zero is done with Joker Helix now, I guess! 7:05 - Undead Unluck 174 21:12 - Blue Box 116 34:17 - Chainsaw Man 142 45:51 - Edens Zero…
Show-ha Shoten [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:16:54
The world of high school comedy duos is a lot more serious and dramatic than you'd imagine. Someone dies! 1:56 - Show-ha Shoten! 32:43 - My Hero Academia 399 43:36 - Undead Unluck 173 55:16 - Blue Box 115 66:23 - Spy x F…