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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Dumb Brain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:33
Hina wants a kiss in Blue Box, Akane learns an important lesson under her new teacher, and Fanta dunks on the Otogami patron in the newest PPPPPP! 12:38 - My Hero Academia 353 33:28 - Undead Unluck 111 40:30 - Boruto: Na…
Zombie Nurses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:11
Mimin plays her final piece, Andy absolutely obliterates Rip, and Kaido might finally be down for the count. 3:43 - My Hero Academia 352 15:25 - Undead Unluck 110 24:03 - Kaiju No. 8 62 33:26 - Spy x Family 62.3 45:50 -…
Like Thanos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:10:32
Rip commits a lot on his mission to ride the Ark, Akane's guidance counselor makes a judgement, and Orochi is (probably) finally done for! 5:52 - Undead Unluck 109 17:29 - Kaiju No. 8 61 23:32 - Edens Zero 190 30:20 - Ak…
Burrito Depression [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:28:20
Boruto has a lot of talking, Orochi gets another life in One Piece, and Black Clover starts its final arc. 8:09 - My Hero Academia 351 21:35 - Undead Unluck 108 34:12 - Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 69 55:12 - Spy x Fa…
The Friensitive Transitive Property [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:29
RIP Nosey. 4:40 - Undead Unluck 107 12:29 - Kaiju No. 8 60 21:26 - Edens Zero 188 32:00 - Akane-banashi 10 43:48 - Blue Box 49 60:45 - Mashle: Magic and Muscles 104 68:40 - Black Clover 330 77:50 - Favorite Series and MV…
Chainsaw Tsunade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:34
A heroic intervention saves the day in Undead Unluck, Jimbei ultimately stands out in One Piece, and Goodbye, Eri is another Fujimoto classic. 3:16 - My Hero Academia 350 22:03 - Undead Unluck 106 29:53 - Edens Zero 187…
You Suck; Comments? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:04
Andy (apparently) looks like Captain Hook, Spy x Family has a shocking flashback, and the cast in Edens Zero get a little... prejudiced. 4:56 - Undead Unluck 105 15:39 - Kaiju No. 8 59 22:32 - Spy x Family 62.1 34:59 - W…
A Dark Portent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:01
Andy gets sealed, Deku teases a new power-up, and Gear 5! It's the Gear 5 chapter. 5:48 - My Hero Academia 348 18:39 - Undead Unluck 104 26:05 - Edens Zero 185 30:26 - Akane-banashi 7 43:30 - Blue Box 46 54:55 - Doron Do…
Señor Pūpils [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04:44
Akane studies under a senior pupil, Domina makes a heroic sacrifice, and Boruto has a great many twists to dissect! 3:05 - My Hero Academia 347 14:08 - Undead Unluck 103 20:07 - Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 68 42:30 -…
Blue Box [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:59
A story about love and badminton. Mostly love. The badminton is there, but not as important. 1:21 - Blue Box 22:09 - Blue Box 44 24:13 - My Hero Academia 346 36:15 - Undead Unluck 102 43:49 - Edens Zero 183 55:01 - Akane…

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