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
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…