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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Gamble Fish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:48:55
If I had a nickel for every bad 2000s manga we've read that relied too much on fanservice and then included a Barack Obama expy with the last name Omaha, I'd have two nickels. And you know the rest. 1:23 - Gamble Fish 50…
Schnookers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:42:25
Chinatsu's being ransomed, Akane's Futatsume Arc begins, and it seems like the battle simulation portion of the Away Mission Test may finally be over! 2:37 - Ichi the Witch 24 12:09 - Blue Box 186 25:07 - Chainsaw Man 19…
Beat & Motion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:51:02
If I could make this episode description the one expression all of these characters make in this series, I would. 8:33 - Beat & Motion 37:04 - Ichi the Witch 23 45:47 - Blue Box 185 57:26 - Chainsaw Man 194 1:05:39 / 65:…
Beethoven. The Dog, Not the Composer. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:37:50
Anya gets some new classmates, Konohomaru is an idiot when it comes to romance, and Desscaras ties her fate to Ichi's! 4:58 - Ichi the Witch 22 20:35 - Blue Box 184 33:07 - Boruto: Two Blue Vortex 19 54:19 - Spy x Family…
Reservoir of Hatred [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34:24
3:01 - Ichi the Witch 20 18:38 - Blue Box 182 28:57 - Chainsaw Man 192 37:24 - Kaiju No. 8 121 42:59 - Spy x Family 111 46:32 - Astro Royale 39 1:03:33 / 63:33 - Embers 1 1:25:29 / 85:29 - Hima-Ten! 28 1:35:56 / 95:56 -…
Undead Unluck's Final Chapter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29:03
Ichi enters his mind palace, Yumeka & Chinatsu's game nears its conclusion, and Undead Unluck closes with a wedding! 4:19 - Undead Unluck 239 33:39 - Blue Box 181 44:26 - Chainsaw Man 191 55:39 - Astro Royale 38 1:04:50…
Red Wine Chicken Parfait [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:36:33
Undead Unluck gives some Soul closure, Akane's name is in lights, and Desscaras shows why she's the strongest witch around! 2:27 - Undead Unluck 238 16:49 - Blue Box 180 28:53 - Black Clover 377-378 38:19 - Boruto: Two B…
Q&A: January 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:18:19
Saw traps, high school clubs, and even a Hiro defense in the newest Q&A! 2:03 - Q&A 2:15:30 / 135:30 - Outro
Pokémon Adventures: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19:02
Let's address the elephant in the room by answering your burning question: Yes, they do have an in-universe explanation for the Team Aqua/Magma Admin redesigns. 5:30 - Pokémon Adventures: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 24:0…
2024 Retrospective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:46:42
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…

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