WMR 2023 Retrospective

WMR 2023 Retrospective

Author: Quinn Larios & Nik Freeman January 12, 2024 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

15:19 - She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat

16:39 - Fire Punch

19:34 - Blank Canvas

22:03 - Oshi no Ko

24:21 - Beauty and the Beast Girl

27:15 - Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games

29:26 - Show-ha Shoten!

33:06 - To Love Ru

35:32 - Hideout

38:18 - The Walking Cat

40:43 - YuYu Hakusho

45:14 - Soloist in A Cage

47:40 - Worst 2023 Recs

57:14 - Best 2023 Recs

68:01 - Dropped Series

75:43 - Other Series

77:52 - Recap Series in 2023

78:57 - Ginka & Glüna

80:44 - Akane-banashi

82:59 - Black Clover

84:42 - Blue Box

87:07 - Discussing prior series

87:49 - Boruto

90:21 - Chainsaw Man

93:08 - Cipher Academy

96:27 - Edens Zero

100:14 - Green Green Greens

101:25 - Kaiju No. 8

104:17 - Mashle: Magic and Muscles

107:10 - My Hero Academia

110:44 - Nue Sexorcist

112:02 - One Piece

116:08 - PPPPPP

120:14 - Spy x Family

123:09 - Tenmaku Cinema

125:48 - The Elusive Samurai

127:43 - Two on Ice

128:37 - Undead Unluck

131:49 - World Trigger

134:23 - Superlative Awards 2023

134:47 - Best Hero

137:36 - Best New Character

140:15 - Best New Power or Technique

143:05 - Best Cipher Academy Chapter Title

146:59 - Worst Relationship

149:18 - Best Speech

151:56 - Biggest WTF Moment

156:03 - Best 2-Page Spread

157:36 - Best Twist

160:31 - Best Fight

163:06 - Most Improved Character

165:55 - Bleach Memorial Best Severed Limb Award

168:29 - Coolest Moment

172:35 - Best Villain

174:38 - 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

Weekly Manga Recap
Podcast Episodes
Classy Tramp Stamp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:11
Ichico refuses to be fridged, a rivalry blossoms in Green Green Greens, and Shitotsu heads over to the ol' cemetery vending machine! 5:16 - Undead Unluck 200 19:23 - Blue Box 142 27:05 - Chainsaw Man 160 35:24 - Kaiju No…
Cure Has No Heat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:17:24
Anya shares a significant dance with Damien, Deku wonders the mindscape, and all Five Elders make their long awaited appearance... 6:18 - My Hero Academia 417 16:47 - Undead Unluck 199 28:02 - Blue Box 141 34:36 - Boruto…
Marriagetoxin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:18:14
Unironically the most significant thing Shino from Naruto ever did. 9:25 - Marriagetoxin 40:47 - My Hero Academia 416 53:15 - Undead Unluck 198 1:03:01 / 63:01 - Blue Box 140 1:08:38 / 68:38 - Chainsaw Man 158 1:15:12 /…
Dolphin Awareness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:22:26
Asa comes to the rescue, Bakko wins over our hearts, and can Top's Unbreakable break Beast's Unbreakable? (awful sentence) 5:49 - Undead Unluck 197 18:02 - Blue Box 139 27:17 - Chainsaw Man 157 37:47 - Kaiju No. 8 103 48…
Finger Eleven [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:24:55
Taiki has a match with Haryu, Fuuko learns to fight with her soul, and Denji loses his legs! 8:04 - My Hero Academia 415 20:07 - Undead Unluck 196 32:22 - Blue Box 138 44:34 - Chainsaw Man 156 54:15 - Edens Zero 277 1:06…
Pokémon Adventures: X & Y [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30:44
As a warning, there are a lot of criticisms about the lack of new Pokémon in Gen 6, but Quinn does want to clarify that all is forgiven because this is the gen that gave us Pangoro. 4:31 - Pokémon Adventures: X & Y 41:19…
A Chronophage Did It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:09
Nayuta faces down the crowd in Chainsaw Man, Green Green Greens shares some sibling bonding time, and Nik pulls out a graph to explain this week's Edens Zero. 8:09 - Undead Unluck 194 20:40 - Blue Box 136 34:53 - Chainsa…
Poop Robot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:17:59
Cipher Academy rolls credits, Tohru reminds us not to take rakugo so seriously, and Gakuro decides to get involved only after watching his sister be maimed in front of him! 4:47 - Undead Unluck 193 15:43 - Blue Box 135 3…
Mulderman Presents: Eyeshield 21 Bonus Chapter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34:19
Deku learns how to throw things with authority, Chinatsu gets the chance to express her grief, and Mr. Don find a great use for AI in a new bonus chapter of Eyeshield 21! iTunes Timestamps 0:07:23 - Eyeshield 21: BRAIN x…
The Net Devil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:15:54
Andy takes on all ten master rules at once, Denji gets foiled by a net, and Two on Ice provides an absolutely exquisite over-the-top antagonist! 4:52 - My Hero Academia 412 12:16 - Undead Unluck 191 20:36 - Blue Box 133…