2024 Retrospective

2024 Retrospective

Author: Quinn Larios & Nik Freeman January 16, 2025 Duration: 2:46:42
Weekly Manga Recap
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Ringing in the new year by taking one last look at the old one. Here's to 2025!

 

5:42 - 2024 Recommendations

5:48 - The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You

10:14 - Pokémon Adventures: X and Y

14:36 - Marriagetoxin

16:15 - Dragon Ball

18:31 - BL Metamorphosis

21:02 - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

23:22 - Talentless Nana

26:12 - Dricam!!

29:00 - MÄR - Märchen Awakens Romance

30:52 - You Will Hear the Voice of the Dead

32:39 - Bibliomania

34:39 - Kowloon Generic Romance

36:23 - Dandadan

39:47 - Worst 2024 Recs

42:00 - Best 2024 Recs

45:19 - Dropped Series

45:36 - Super Psychic Policeman Chojo

47:06 - Dear Anemone

48:15 - Kyokuto Necromance

49:14 - The Elusive Samurai

49:56 - Psych House

51:22 - Kaiju No. 8: B-Side

52:05 - Yokai Buster Murakami

53:53 - Shinobi Undercover

56:24 - Hakutaku

58:18 - Other Series - Mashle extra chapter

58:48 - Other Series - Eyeshield 21: BRAIN x BRAVE

1:01:11 / 61:11 - Recap Series in 2024

1:01:37 / 61:37 - Akane-banashi

1:06:22 / 66:22 - Astro Royale

1:09:13 / 69:13 - Black Clover

1:12:26 / 72:26 - Blue Box

1:18:10 / 78:10 - Boruto: Two Blue Vortex

1:21:37 / 81:37 - Chainsaw Man

1:27:29 / 87:29 - Cipher Academy

1:29:57 / 89:57 - Edens Zero

1:33:19 / 93:19 - Green Green Greens

1:36:16 / 96:16 - Hima-Ten!

1:38:55 / 98:55 - Ichi the Witch

1:41:45 / 101:45 - Kaiju No. 8

1:45:31 / 105:31 - Marriagetoxin

1:46:27 / 106:27 - My Hero Academia

1:50:26 / 110:26 - Nue's Exorcist

1:53:10 / 113:10 - One Piece

1:56:06 / 116:06 - Spy x Family

1:57:26 / 117:26 - Syd Craft: Love is a Mystery

1:57:37 / 117:37 - Two on Ice

1:58:40 / 118:40 - Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi

1:59:03 / 119:03 - Undead Unluck

2:03:15 / 123:15 - World Trigger

2:06:24 / 126:24 - Superlative Awards 2024

2:06:33 / 126:33 - Best Hero

2:09:18 / 129:18 - Best New Character

2:11:15 / 131:15 - Best New Power or Technique

2:13:23 / 133:23 - Cipher Academy Memorial Best Chapter Title

2:15:23 / 135:23 - Worst Relationship

2:18:24 / 138:24 - Best Speech

2:20:28 / 140:28 - Biggest WTF Moment

2:22:56 / 142:56 - Best 2-Page Spread

2:24:51 / 144:51 - Best Twist

2:26:23 / 146:23 - Best Fight

2:28:08 / 148:08 - Most Improved Character

2:30:39 / 150:39 - Bleach Memorial Best Severed Limb Award

2:34:14 / 154:14 - Coolest Moment

2:35:37 / 155:37 - Best Villain

2:38:39 / 158:39 - New Award

2:41:23 / 161:23 - Best Series of 2024


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

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WMR^2 October 2025 (Pilot) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:23
0:00:00 - Intro 0:08:26 - One Piece 0:11:10 - World Trigger 0:13:19 - Black Clover 0:16:32 - Chainsaw Man 0:19:28 - Spy x Family 0:20:13 - Me and Roboco 0:23:46 - The Elusive Samurai 0:28:46 - Witch Watch 0:32:40 - Danda…
Gonron Gonrororon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:11:51
Rob Lucci joins to talk about elves, the new Jumpstarts, and the intergalactic developments of Ping-Pong Peril's final chapter! 7:43 - Ichi the Witch 57 13:52 - Chainsaw Man 219 21:04 - Dandadan 216 31:21 - Gonron Egg 2…
Both Cheeks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:54
Taiki has to battle Kyo (kyooo), Otr puts some heroic spirit on it, and Ping-Pong Peril goes into space for its final battle! 5:49 - Ichi the Witch 54 14:27 - Blue Box 215 25:41 - Chainsaw Man 217 31:47 - Dandadan 213 39…
Snake Chucks & Crab Hammer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:03
The Prophecy Majik runs her mouth, Akane's rakugo shows us the power of "sight", and Quinn is crashing out over DanDaDan! 6:34 - Ichi the Witch 53 19:54 - Blue Box 214 31:41 - Dandadan 212 42:45 - Hima-Ten! 61 50:35 - Ot…
Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:37:52
If you ever needed more Fairy Tail (besides the other three spin-offs), well then here ya go... 1:24 - Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest 31:39 - Ichi the Witch 52 40:11 - Blue Box 213 49:52 - Chainsaw Man 216 53:24 - Dandadan…
The Paul Bucket [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26:26
It's surf's up in Ichi the Witch, things are getting exciting again in Chainsaw Man, and things get dire in MarriageToxin! 5:13 - Ichi the Witch 51 15:45 - Blue Box 212 27:54 - Boruto: Two Blue Vortex 26 52:17 - Chainsaw…
Gadzooks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:27:34
Sosuke saves Kiyoshi, a new manga about comedy writing debuts, and Ping-Pong Peril is excellent. 7:32 - Ichi the Witch 50 16:56 - Blue Box 211 29:00 - Chainsaw Man 214 33:43 - Dandadan 209 40:28 - Spy x Family 123.1 47:2…
They Were Magic Circlemates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19:11
Desscaras confronts a waiter, Kanna reduces herself to her sex appeal, and MarriageToxin establishes that a harem ending is actually the bad ending for this series! 7:20 - Ichi the Witch 49 20:26 - Blue Box 210 29:23 - D…
Megan Aspeech [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25:52
A year of school concludes in Blue Box, Karashi reveals why he's making a false classic, and we're finally finishing the first part of the Away Mission Exams! For real this time! 5:06 - Ichi the Witch 48 16:18 - Blue Box…
Absolute Boyfriend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20:01
It seems like a mistake to add "insecurity" and "jealousy" to your perfect robot boyfriend, but you do you, Riiko. 2:04 - Absolute Boyfriend 49:07 - Ichi the Witch 47 59:17 - Blue Box 208 1:10:52 / 70:52 - Dandadan 207 1…

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