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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Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:23:37
I appreciate all of the help with fighting game terminology, but I still don't know what a Roman Cancel is :( 2:11 - Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games 41:36 - Q&A
The BLADE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19:46
All Might channels one of the best Iron Man suit-ups, One Piece brings back Woop Slap, and Hoshino is really obsessed with THE BLADE! 3:58 - My Hero Academia 396 12:55 - Undead Unluck 170 24:22 - Chainsaw Man 138 35:12 -…
Beauty and the Beast Girl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20:04
I've seen better beast girls. I've been to DeviantArt. 13:14 - Beauty and the Beast Girl 30:18 - My Hero Academia 395 46:39 - Undead Unluck 169 55:54 - Edens Zero 249-250 70:12 - Akane-banashi 72 83:21 - Blue Box 111 93:…
Hardcore Hugging w/ Forneia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:14:30
Denji imagines having self-respect, Undead Unluck creates its own high school AU, and we get something in our eyes discussing Akane-Banashi. NOTE: The sudden cutoff at the end of the Undead Unluck discussion was due to N…
Richard Grabbingly Good [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:18:28
Garp speaks only in death flags, Akane finally reckons with her Dad's rakugo, and Gakuro has a deep dark secret to share about swimsuits. 2:00 - My Hero Academia 394 20:35 - Undead Unluck 167 34:41 - Chainsaw Man 136 44:…
Daddy Magic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20:21
Akane focuses on a particular version of her father, Nightfall goes berserk after stumbling upon the scene, and Fami just wants to know if she can eat that bread. 8:20 - My Hero Academia 393 23:10 - Undead Unluck 166 33:…
Oshi no Ko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:37:09
The initial premise is admittedly pretty wild, but surprisingly the reincarnation stuff doesn't come up as often as you would think. 2:27 - Oshi no Ko 50:19 - Undead Unluck 165 57:03 - Kaiju No. 8 89 63:31 - World Trigge…
Quokka Eteshite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:28:22
Edens Zero says that Shura is really nice now, Undead Unluck makes Mui pretty awesome, and Mashle uses his little feeties to kick his way into our hearts. 10:35 - My Hero Academia 391-392 22:30 - Undead Unluck 163-164 31…
Can’t Serve These [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:28:30
Denji "threatens" Yoshida, lots of lore gets delivered in One Piece, and Mashle denies giving Innocent Zero a sad backstory. 8:10 - Undead Unluck 162 15:45 - Chainsaw Man 132 30:53 - Kaiju No. 8 87 39:44 - Spy x Family 8…
Bud Plucking Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:21:00
Hajime takes a fall to get his perfect shot, Yugata mind crushes her opponent in Cipher Academy, and Akane-Banashi is so stupid in exactly the right way. 5:51 - My Hero Academia 390 16:42 - Undead Unluck 161 27:05 - Worl…

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