2025 Retrospective

2025 Retrospective

Author: Quinn Larios & Nik Freeman January 20, 2026 Duration: 2:55:06
Weekly Manga Recap
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It's time for out with the old as we take one last look at manga in 2025!

 

1:26 - 2025 Recommendations

1:56 - Pokémon Adventures: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

3:25 - Gamble Fish

5:36 - Beat & Motion

7:05 - Mission: Yozakura Family

9:05 - The Lives of Eccentrics

10:23 - Sasaki and Miyano

11:45 - Rugby Rumble

12:51 - I Wanna Be Your Girl

14:38 - Neon Genesis Evangelion

17:50 - Absolute Boyfriend

18:55 - Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest

20:57 - Bad Girl Exorcist Reina

22:09 - Best 2025 Recs

30:13 - Worst 2025 Recs

39:40 - Audience Recs (+Nik's #1 Worst)

42:55 - Dropped Series

43:20 - Star of Beethoven

44:53 - Nice Prison

45:57 - Harukaze Mound

47:27 - Kaedegami

49:17 - Ekiden Bros

50:38 - Jujustu Kaisen Modulo

51:21 - Gonron Egg

52:34 - The Mage Next Door

54:49 - Hero Girl and Demon Lord Call It Quits

56:03 - Anime-Related News

1:03:42 / 63:42 - Recap Series in 2025

1:03:52 / 63:52 - Akane-banashi

1:09:57 / 69:57 - Astro Royale

1:13:12 / 73:12 - Black Clover

1:14:50 / 74:50 - Blue Box

1:17:37 / 77:37 - Boruto: Two Blue Vortex

1:20:50 / 80:50 - Chainsaw Man

1:24:14 / 84:14 - Dandadan

1:28:26 / 88:26 - Embers

1:30:48 / 90:48 - Hima-Ten!

1:33:50 / 93:50 - Ichi the Witch

1:37:11 / 97:11 - Kaiju No. 8

1:39:24 / 99:24 - Marriagetoxin

1:44:12 / 104:12 - Nue’s Exorcist

1:48:19 / 108:19 - One Piece

1:52:36 / 112:36 - Ping-Pong Peril

1:53:18 / 113:18 - Otr of the Flame

1:54:49 / 114:49 - Someone Hertz

1:57:04 / 117:04 - Spy x Family

1:58:29 / 118:29 - Syd Craft: Love is a Mystery

2:00:28 / 120:28 - Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi

2:02:04 / 122:04 - Undead Unluck

2:03:06 / 123:06 - World Trigger

2:04:41 / 124:41 - 2025 WMR Awards

2:05:10 / 125:10 - Best Hero

2:09:04 / 129:04 - Best New Character

2:12:04 / 132:04 - Best New Power or Technique

2:14:48 / 134:48 - Cipher Academy Memorial Best Chapter Title

2:16:46 / 136:46 - Best Rivalry or Relationship

2:20:06 / 140:06 - Worst Rivalry or Relationship

2:23:17 / 143:17 - Best Speech

2:25:43 / 145:43 - Biggest WTF Moment

2:30:43 / 150:43 - Best 2-Page Spread

2:33:00 / 153:00 - Best Twist

2:35:08 / 155:08 - Best Fight

2:37:02 / 157:02 - Most Improved Character

2:38:57 / 158:57 - Bleach Memorial Best Severed Limb Award

2:41:17 / 161:17 - Coolest Moment

2:43:26 / 163:26 - Best Villain

2:46:00 / 166:00 - Fuck Gakuro Award (aka Most Pathetic Gakuro Moment)

2:49:49 / 169:49 - 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

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An Aquarium for Dinosaurs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:57
Ichi comforts Desscaras like a dog, Zensho shows up to be a jerk (again), and Chopper's medical skills have increased to the point he can remove possession with a mere touch! 0:49 - Ichi the Witch 76 11:37 - Blue Box 236…
Bahama Mama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:21:13
Minerva gives birth in Ichi the Witch, Taiki & Chinatsu go back to the aquarium, and Chainsaw Man Part 2 comes to a close! 2:51 - Ichi the Witch 75 13:26 - Blue Box 235 21:33 - Boruto: Two Blue Vortex 32 37:58 - Chainsaw…
Like a Drooling Idiot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01:47
3:11 - Ichi the Witch 73-74 12:53 - Blue Box 233-234 23:03 - Chainsaw Man 231 29:31 - Dandadan 228-229 38:39 - Spy x Family 130 49:24 - Hima-Ten! 81-82 58:40 - Kinato’s Magic 6-7 1:09:56 / 69:56 - Someone Hertz 24-25 1:1…
Predicting a Sunrise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50:47
2:04 - Ichi the Witch 72 14:05 - Blue Box 232 25:09 - Dandadan 227 34:49 - Spy x Family 129 44:07 - Hima-Ten! 80 52:29 - Kinato’s Magic 5 1:04:33 / 64:33 - Someone Hertz 23 1:16:50 / 76:50 - Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi 82…
The Wifeguy Magik [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:16:05
4:27 - Ichi the Witch 71 13:40 - Blue Box 231 27:23 - Chainsaw Man 230 39:23 - Dandadan 226 50:23 - Alien Headbutt 3 59:35 - Hima-Ten! 79 1:14:26 / 74:26 - Kinato’s Magic 4 1:24:03 / 84:03 - Someone Hertz 22 1:35:57 / 95…
An Awful Choice (For Hair Length) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04:28
4:51 - Ichi the Witch 70 16:12 - Blue Box 230 25:32 - Boruto: Two Blue Vortex 31 40:18 - Chainsaw Man 229 46:17 - Alien Headbutt 2 56:15 - Hima-Ten! 78 1:05:26 / 65:26 - Kinato’s Magic 3 1:15:57 / 75:57 - Someone Hertz 2…
Yu-Gi-Oh! R [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:24:14
Did you ever wish Yu-Gi-Oh had even more filler? Well then do I have some good news for you! 3:24 - Yu-Gi-Oh! R 27:30 - Ichi the Witch 69 33:35 - Blue Box 229 42:21 - Dandadan 225 48:37 - Alien Headbutt 1 1:03:37 / 63:37…
Literal Crossroads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:53
4:40 - Ichi the Witch 68 17:21 - Blue Box 228 27:19 - Chainsaw Man 228 33:16 - Spy x Family 128 47:42 - World Trigger 260 1:01:09 / 61:09 - Hima-Ten! 76 1:11:53 / 71:53 - Kinato’s Magic 1 (NEW) 1:30:09 / 90:09 - Someone…
Octo-Adjacent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:46
5:29 - Ichi the Witch 67 14:42 - Blue Box 227 26:37 - Hima-Ten! 75 40:34 - Otr of the Ehhh… 42:24 - Someone Hertz 18 55:07 - Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi 77 1:01:40 / 61:40 - Under Doctor 1 (NEW) 1:18:14 / 78:14 - Marriaget…
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:11:22
Not like those plain ol' Wakayama gals. 4:01 - Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable 28:21 - Ichi the Witch 66 32:43 - Blue Box 226 39:47 - Boruto: Two Blue Vortex 30 48:49 - Chainsaw Man 226-227 52:02 - Dandadan 223-224 59:2…

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