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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Guess We’ll Do Nothing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:32:18
Haku breaks a barrier in Green Green Greens, Denji breaks out hearts in Chainsaw Man, and Akane Banashi references an oldie from... the 80s? Ugh. 6:53 - My Hero Academia 411 13:11 - Undead Unluck 190 23:47 - Blue Box 132…
WMR 2023 Retrospective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:59
Another year has come and gone, so it's time to reminisce about 2023, and how fondly Earthchild has changed Nik's life. 6:31 - 2023 Recommendations 6:56 - Earthchild 10:31 - Fullmetal Alchemist 13:21 - Monster Musume 15:…
Just Like Pancakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29:53
Magma and Luck get themselves into a tag team match, One Piece rips our hearts out, and it turns Dr. Stone 4D is only three chapters! 3:58 - My Hero Academia 410 15:39 - Undead Unluck 189 31:40 - Blue Box 131 40:10 - Bla…
Where Did They Get the Shirts? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20:39
Boruto has an emo haircut undone by the wind, Blue Box sets the stage Chinatsu's chance at Nationals, and Nue Sexorcist reaches embarrassing new lows. 8:35 - Undead Unluck 188 19:47 - Blue Box 130 28:01 - Boruto: Two Blu…
Special Boy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:40:07
Bakugo shuts up All for One, Union meets Number 3, and One Piece breaks us down just to lift us back up again! 4:55 - My Hero Academia 409 12:23 - Undead Unluck 187 24:58 - Blue Box 129 34:11 - Spy x Family 91 51:33 - Ed…
Soloist in a Cage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:40:06
Put on your bear costume and fluffy hat, and get ready invade the prison city! 3:00 - Soloist in A Cage 34:52 - My Hero Academia 408 48:23 - Undead Unluck 186 61:52 - Blue Box 128 71:10 - Chainsaw Man 150 79:01 - Edens Z…
Mother by Wolf Guy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29:16
Green Green Greens has us interested in golf, a mini Spy x Family gives us some potential Anya Lore, and Nue Sexorcist gets another sister not related by blood! (hot) 3:46 - Undead Unluck 185 15:33 - Blue Box 127 27:35 -…
YuYu Hakusho [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:27:02
YuYu Hakusho? I love that guy! 0:48 - YuYu Hakusho 65:48 - My Hero Academia 407 70:51 - Undead Unluck 184 76:18 - Blue Box 126 82:53 - Boruto: Two Blue Vortex 4 96:28 - Chainsaw Man 149 101:23 - Edens Zero 265 107:51 - C…
Quinn, History Assassin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34:32
Anya gets some grandparents, things are getting dire in Kaiju No. 8, and polyamory is a major topic of two different series this week! 7:06 - My Hero Academia 406 19:40 - Undead Unluck 183 36:35 - Blue Box 125 46:40 - Ch…
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…

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