Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast
Remember game nights with your buddies? Where you played Smash all night and talk about what you have been watching and playing. That’s this podcast. The hosts are long time friends and family that get together in person every other Wednesday to discuss what anime, games, and movies they are loving or hating. Consider this your ticket to Los Angeles to come hangout with the crew of Taco Otaku.
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33 minutes ago
33 minutes ago
2hr 4 min
Fresh hot takes and even hotter weather are guarantee in this episode of Taco Otaku. The summer season has begun so its time to decide what anime shows are worth watching and which are worth skipping. Also, Ray plays hide and go seek with a childhood friend. Miles prepares his horse girls for their next concert. Frank becomes a back stabber to defeat his enemies.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Marvel Tokon: Fight Souls
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Honkai: Star Rail
The Odyssey (2026)
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires
Draw This, Then Die!
Black Torch
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You
Goodbye, Lara
The Ghost in the Shell (2026)
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:49
Ray's Week: 3:53
Miles's Week: 19:34
Frank's Week: 23:31
A Livid Lady: 33:28
Draw This: 43:10
Black Torch: 49:51
Hanaori: 57:28
Love Unseen: 1:05:40
Jaadugar: 1:13:07
Smoking Behind: 1:22:54
Lara: 1:33:33
GitS: 1:40:06
Summer 2026 Rankings: 1:46:54
Outro: 1:57:54
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
Podcast Video Clips:
https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites
Podcast Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ivancervantes9858
Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
2hr 16 min
It's getting hot, hot, hot, on the podcast because the boys finally spoil and rank this year's spring anime season. Which anime show will take home the gold today? Also, Frank stays cool as he catches up on this summers' blockbusters. Miles gets sick again with gacha fever. Ray waits almost 30 years to do a barrel roll and can someone please help Slippy?
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Mina the Hollower
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Supergirl (2026)
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Honkai: Star Rail
Zenless Zone Zero
Star Fox (2026)
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?
Daemons of the Shadow Realm
The Ramparts of Ice
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:53
Frank's Week: 3:12
Miles's Week: 15:54
Ray's Week: 22:20
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku: 34:00
OtaGal Spoilers: 47:05
Daemons of the Shadow Realm: 1:04:09
Daemons Spoilers: 1:18:52
The Ramparts of Ice: 1:33:43
Ramparts Spoilers: 1:52:01
Spring 2026 Anime Rankings: 2:06:00
Outro: 2:11:54
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
Podcast Video Clips:
https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites
Podcast Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ivancervantes9858
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
1hr 29 min
Heroes assemble because it's time to return to the streets of Naruhata and fight crime, kind of. Also, Ray drifts his way through the mountains of Japan. Miles attempts to solve a mystery without the use of color.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
The Sopranos
Love Hina (Manga)
Forza Horizon 6
Spider-Noir
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Vijirante Boku no Hīrō Akademia Irīgarusu
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:50
Ray's Week: 2:13
Miles's Week: 21:31
Vigilantes Season Two: 31:16
Vigilantes Spoilers: 42:56
Outro: 1:23:50
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
Podcast Video Clips:
https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites
Podcast Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ivancervantes9858
Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
1hr 46 min
It's time to put on your walking shoes and head up north because everyone's favorite hero party is back for more adventures. Also, Frank gets lost in Japan. Miles gambles again with his free time. Ray returns to the old country called New Jersey.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Frank's Trip in Japan
Mina the Hollower
Honkai: Star Rail
Zenless Zone Zero
One Battle After Another
The Sopranos
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Sousou no Frieren Season 2
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:46
Frank's Week: 3:00
Miles's Week: 47:05
Ray's Week: 51:09
Frieren Season Two: 1:05:12
Frieren Spoilers: 1:21:42
Outro: 1:43:22
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
Podcast Video Clips:
https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites
Podcast Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ivancervantes9858
Jun 3, 2026
Jun 3, 2026
1hr 43 min
It's time for the performing twins to take center stage yet again in the roller coaster anime ride. Will Aqua or Ruby finally find their dear old dad this season? Also, Ray moves into a girls dormitory so he can get into Tokyo University. Miles crash lands on an island full of dinosaurs.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Fire Emblem: Awakening
The Punisher: One Last Kill
Zootopia 2
Love Hina (Manga)
Yoshi and The Mysterious Book
Oshi no Ko
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:49
Ray's Week: 2:20
Miles's Week: 20:44
Oshi no Ko: 31:46
ONK Spoilers: 48:20
Outro: 1:36:58
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
Podcast Video Clips:
https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites
Podcast Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ivancervantes9858
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
1hr 31 min
For 90's kids in America, the original Trigun anime is a masterpiece. Does this new adaptation improve Vash the Stampede or has it lost its $$60,000,000 value. Also, Frank gets ready to hit the streets of Osaka. Miles spares people from his painful upgrades. Ray trains his children to become super soldiers.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Octopath Traveler 0
Elementallis
John Wick
Honkai: Star Rail
Zenless Zone Zero
Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat
Daredevil Born Again Season 2
Fire Emblem: Awakening
Trigun (1998)
Trigun Stampede
Trigun Stargaze
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:50
Frank's Week: 3:24
Miles's Week: 12:47
Ray's Week: 15:40
Trigun Stargaze: 34:28
Trigun Spoilers: 51:24
Outro: 1:25:40
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
Podcast Video Clips:
https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites
Podcast Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ivancervantes9858
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
1hr 55 min
In this episode, the crew preview 9 brand new anime shows from Spring 2026. Which ones will be good enough to get a full review? Also, Frank joins the band wagon with Ray and Andy. Miles returns to his casino in the sky. Ray stretches the truth as he sails the grand line.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Maple Story
Jury Duty
Octopath Traveler 0
Subnautica
Honkai: Star Rail
One Piece Live Action Season Two
Tongari Boushi no Atelier
Kill Ao
Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta
Snowball Earth
Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!?
Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin to Skirt-take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi
Yomi no Tsugai
Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi
Koori no Jouheki
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:49
Frank's Week: 2:39
Miles's Week: 7:46
Ray's Week: 9:22
Witch Hat Atelier: 22:09
Kill Blue: 31:16
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class: 39:31
Snowball Earth: 48:43
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?: 1:00:21
The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt: 1:07:07
Daemons of the Shadow Realm: 1:17:03
Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy: 1:25:38
The Ramparts of Ice: 1:34:41
Anime Spring 2026 Rankings: 1:43:41
Outro: 1:52:17
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
Podcast Video Clips:
https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites
Podcast Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ivancervantes9858
Apr 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
2hr 24 min
It's that time again when the TOP crew watch the newest anime and share their recommendations from the 2026 winter season. Also, Ray goes to court without any objections. Frank watches the hottest blockbusters of early 2026. Miles gets lost under the sea with his yellow machine.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Jury Duty
Octopath Traveler 0
Project Hail Mary
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Subnautica
Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku
Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?
Seihantai na Kimi to Boku
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:53
Ray's Week: 2:44
Frank's Week: 8:19
Miles's Week: 13:07
Sentenced to Be a Hero: 22:14
Hero Spoilers: 36:24
Tamon's B-Side: 1:08:02
Tamon Spoilers: 1:22:40
You and I Are Polar Opposites: 1:37:08
Polar Spoilers: 1:55:34
Winter Anime 2026 Rankings: 2:14:10
Outro: 2:19:54
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
Podcast Video Clips:
https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites
Podcast Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ivancervantes9858
Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
2hr 54 min
Anime Andy and Sourdough Shonen get together for a special episode of Taco Otaku. Today, the lads explore the far reaches of space and deliver some packages as they travel the stars. Also, Andy explores a ghost town in search for his wife. Ray watches a movie with his horse daughters.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Silent Hill 2 (2024)
Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Thunder Road
Gunbuster
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:53
Andy's Week: 4:25
Ray's Week: 29:07
Gunbuster: 48:17
Gunbuster Spoilers: 1:08:10
Death Stranding Two: 1:44:03
DS2 Spoilers: 2:11:12
Outro: 2:49:31
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
Podcast Video Clips:
https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites
Podcast Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ivancervantes9858
Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
1hr 43 min
Aliens, Time Travelers, and Epers return to the podcast as the boys breakdown one of the most influential anime series of all time. Also, Franks hordes his items just in case in needs them later on. Miles evolves as he plays in a world with no humans. Ray heads to New Vegas with no power armor.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Octopath Traveler 0
Crashing Landing on You
Zenless Zone Zero
Pokemon Pokopia
Fallout TV Show Season 2
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:58
Frank's Week: 3:03
Miles's Week: 8:41
Ray's Week: 18:50
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: 24:26
Haruhi Spoilers: 47:08
Outro: 1:36:46
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
Podcast Video Clips:
https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites
Podcast Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ivancervantes9858