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
Lightning Law [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25:31
Bakugo is the final boss, Nue Sexorcist pulls out the whiteboard (again), and Lightning Law delivers a killing blow appropriate for the new coolest character in all of manga ever! 3:25 - My Hero Academia 405 16:26 - Unde…
The Walking Cat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26:52
Cats are probably not the least useful pet to have in the zombie apocalypse, but them batting things off the table would be pretty life-threatening. 4:43 - The Walking Cat 38:09 - My Hero Academia 404 50:35 - Undead Unlu…
Fire, by Fromsoft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34:23
A hero rises in My Hero, Ashiro Mina finally gets some character development in Kaiju No. 8, and a cheerleader does something wild in Cipher Academy... 7:18 - My Hero Academia 403 19:55 - Undead Unluck 179 30:59 - Blue B…
Brined Cucumbers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20:36
Latla and Rip decide to share the burden, Asa gets hands off in dealing with Yoshida, and One Piece has a seismic shake-up that seems demonic in origin... 8:57 - Undead Unluck 178 20:07 - Blue Box 120 37:32 - Chainsaw Ma…
Hideout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30:39
We're just saying there were probably better ways to preserve food in that cave. 2:59 - Hideout 30:31 - My Hero Academia 402 40:32 - Undead Unluck 177 54:52 - Blue Box 119 68:43 - Kaiju No. 8 94 75:56 - World Trigger 237…
To Love Ru [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30:32
Looks like we're about to get into some Love Trouble! Oh... the name makes sense now... 1:47 - To Love Ru 56:06 - My Hero Academia 401 63:42 - Undead Unluck 176 72:39 - Blue Box 118 80:45 - Chainsaw Man 144 86:31 - Edens…
Frankie Two-Bones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29:29
Boruto talks about some trees, Rip demands retribution from God on behalf of all sick children, and Hoshino nails a decisive blow in the battle with Kaiju No. 12. 3:52 - My Hero Academia 400 14:28 - Undead Unluck 175 25:…
You Beat Me, Here’s My Backstory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19:50
Tenmaku Cinema shows off The Shore, Nue Sexorcist solves a problem quickly, and Edens Zero is done with Joker Helix now, I guess! 7:05 - Undead Unluck 174 21:12 - Blue Box 116 34:17 - Chainsaw Man 142 45:51 - Edens Zero…
Show-ha Shoten [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:16:54
The world of high school comedy duos is a lot more serious and dramatic than you'd imagine. Someone dies! 1:56 - Show-ha Shoten! 32:43 - My Hero Academia 399 43:36 - Undead Unluck 173 55:16 - Blue Box 115 66:23 - Spy x F…
This Isn’t the Oddities Expo... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:43:01
Undead Unluck school day years come to an end, Edens Zero has a lot of noise, and Boruto returns to... mostly confusion. 10:43 - My Hero Academia 397-398 23:29 - Undead Unluck 171-172 34:14 - Boruto: Two Blue Vortex 1 70…