Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast

t's time to bust out those childhood games once again. Everyone's favorite Battle Royale is back! Plus, Frank becomes the cool uncle. Miles gets stuck on the space train. Ray compares the manga and anime versions of the Straw Hats.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Trip to the Hospital
Solo Leveling
Dandadan
Honkai: Star Rail
Zenless Zone Zero
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Movie)
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
One Piece
Squid Game Season 2
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:50
Frank's Week: 2:33
Miles's Week: 12:33
Ray's Week: 20:33
Squid Game S1: 33:44
S1 Spoilers: 44:53
Squid Game S2: 55:43
S2 Spoilers: 1:07:06
Outro: 1:46:50
 
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
 
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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

A brand new year means brand new anime to watch. Today on TOP, the boys take a look at the current anime season and pass their one show for review. Plus, Miles puts on a new skin to impress his waifu. Frank catches up on his anime from Fall 2024. Ray dusts off his fedora and heads for Vatican City.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Zenless Zone Zero
Honkai: Star Rail
Yakuza Fiancé
Demon Lord 2099
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Spelunky
The Penguin
Flower and Asura
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective
Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!
Tasokare Hotel
The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World
Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying
Zenshuu.
Sakamoto Days
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:50
Miles's Week: 1:14
Frank's Week: 09:53
Ray's Week: 18:16
Flower: 30:49
Ameku: 36:59
Headhunted: 44:33
Elf-san: 50:12
Twilight Hotel: 56:40
Red Ranger: 1:04:47
Okisura: 1:11:22
Zenshuu: 1:16:36
Sakamoto: 1:25:10
Preview Rankings: 1:32:31
Outro: 1:43:02
 
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
 
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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

It's time to bring out your favorite hot drink as we pour out our thoughts about the anime shows we picked from the fall 2024 season. Also, Ivan becomes a shinigami for 2025. Frank gets abandon on a remote island. Miles discovers if the best game of 2024 is worthy of the title. Lastly, Ray stars his own girls band as he sets off for the stars.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Bleach
Octopath Traveler II
Colombian Vacation
Genshin Impact
Zenless Zone Zero
Astro Bot
Girls Band Cry
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Ranma ½
Acro Trip
Mechanical Arms
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:49
Ivan's Week: 03:52
Frank's Week: 13:24
Miles's Week: 22:49
Ray's Week: 32:01
Ranma: 41:12
Acro Trip: 1:10:28
Mecha-Ude: 1:37:55
Fall Rankings: 2:09:39
Outro: 2:17:55
 
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
 
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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

Happy New Year! Ring in the new year with the boys as they list their top 5 favorite games of 2024. Also, Miles catches the bus to see his digital monsters. Andy shoots the glasses for the first time. Frank sees his own shadow at the theaters. And Ray receives a Christmas miracle so he can game again in 2025.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Digimon Adventure
Zenless Zone Zero
Echoes of Wisdom
Die Hard
GTA: San Andreas
Joker: Folie a Deux
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie
Mufasa: The Lion King
The Holdovers
COD: Black Ops 6
Retroid Pocket 5
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:49
Miles's Week: 03:21
Andy's Week: 13:37
Frank's Week: 37:33
Ray's Week: 51:14
Number 5: 1:04:36
Number 4: 1:18:37
Number 3: 1:29:43
Number 2: 1:44:47
Number 1: 2:07:17
Outro: 2:29:29
 
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
 
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In this festive episode of Taco Otaku, the crew list their top 5 anime shows they watched in 2024. Which one will take best of the year? Also, Ivan finally enters the next level. Ray gets cold feet with an old friend. Frank becomes a pro on the go. Miles abandons our realty with a new purchase.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Kena: Bride of Spirits
Octopath Traveler II
Ranma 1/2
COD: Black Ops 6
Guacamelee!
Dexter: New Blood
Hades
Genshin Impact
The Penguin
Quest 3S Impressions
Honkai: Star Rail
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:55
Ivan's Week: 2:04
Ray's Week: 18:20
Frank's Week: 27:11
Miles's Week: 42:53
Number 5: 51:10
Number 4: 1:03:00
Number 3: 1:15:06
Number 2: 1:27:11
Number 1: 1:39:45
Outro: 1:59:58
 
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
 
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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

The quest to find Link has finally come to an end. How was it playing Zelda for the first time? Also, Frank gets washed away to the underworld. Miles feels disappointed with a Nintendo classic. Ray works on his steam backlog with a Metroidvania title.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Hades
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The Penguin
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Guacamelee!
Dexter: New Blood
Contradiction: Spot The Liar on Steam
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:54
Frank's Week: 2:44
Miles's Week: 12:45
Ray's Week: 16:50
Zelda Review: 31:15
Zelda Spoilers: 1:01:31
Outro: 1:26:55
 
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
 
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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

Brothers Miles and Ray return to the battle shonen world with the latest season of My Hero Academia. Season Seven started off poorly, but will it have a redemption arc for the show's ultimate climax? Also, Miles hits cruise control with Mario & Luigi and Ray suits up for battle once again in COD.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Honkai: Star Rai
SDS x TOP Extra Life Event 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Heavenly Delusion
Sony Wants Kadokawa
Buko no Hiro Akademia Season 7
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:43
Miles's Week: 2:23
Ray's Week: 13:33
News: 26:55
My Hero Season 7: 34:02
My Hero Spoilers: 42:23
Outro: 1:18:21
 
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
 
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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

The year is slowly coming to an end, but till then, the crew bring you new anime impressions for the autumn season. Ivan switches his old addition for a new gaming addiction. Ray puts out his longest anime YouTube video ever. Miles sets sail with Nintendo's newest offering from last week.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Pokémon TCG Pocket
KonoSuba Season 3
Agatha All Along
Digimon Adventure (2020)
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Blue Box
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor
Love Live! Superstar!! Season 3
Negative Positive Angler
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.
Acro Trip
Ranma ½
Mechanical Arms
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:43
Ivan's Week: 2:48
Ray's Week: 9:39
Miles's Week: 24:30
Blue Box: 34:30
Dragon Emperor: 42:01
Love Live: 49:11
Ranma: 56:10
Magilumiere: 1:03:13
Acro Trip: 1:10:57
Angler: 1:16:45
Mechanical Arms: 1:24:44
Amagami: 1:31:37
Fall Rankings: 1:38:50
Outro: 1:48:41
 
Extra Life Charity:
https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SD_Shonen
 
Podcast Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/TacoOtakuPod
 
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
 
Podcast YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_N5vt4pBseG3x74Ka6QKQ
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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

In this spoiler filled episode of Taco Otaku, our anime brigade breakdown some of heavy hitters from Summer 2024. Also, Ivan dedicates his life to ranked matches online. Ray does his best impersonation of a squirrel. And Miles searches for a real challenge after playing the newest Zelda entry.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Ted Lasso Season 3
Dead Space (2023)
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The Elusive Samurai (Spoilers)
Pseudo Harem (Spoilers)
Oshi No Ko Season 2 (Spoilers)
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:46
Ivan's Week: 3:35
Ray's Week: 13:10
Miles's Week: 24:07
The Elusive Samurai: 37:30
Samurai Spoilers: 55:41
Pseudo Harem: 1:11:34
Harem Spoilers: 1:22:04
Oshi No Ko: 1:37:07
ONK Spoilers: 1:51:00
Summer Rankings: 2:30:27
Outro: 2:33:11
 
Extra Life Charity Stream:
https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SD_Shonen
 
Podcast Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/TacoOtakuPod
 
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
 
Podcast YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_N5vt4pBseG3x74Ka6QKQ
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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

Today our panel of gaming enthusiasts share their first impressions of the newest Zelda game for the Nintendo Switch. Plus, Ray casts his vote for the Sega Genesis this election year. Andy is terrified to watch his first Japan Animation. Lastly, Frank unlocks the secret co-op mode for The Legend of Zelda.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
The Last of Us Part 1
Dead Space (2023)
Ted Lasso
Uzumaki
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Star Wars: Hunters
Genshin Impact
The Legend of Zelda: Echos of Wisdom
24 Hour Charity Stream Nov. 16
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:43
Ray's Week: 1:34
Andy's Week: 12:41
Frank's Week: 30:18
Zelda Preview: 42:28
Echoes of Wisdom Predictions: 1:30:58
Extra Life Game Day 1:41:50
Outro: 1:45:27
 
Extra Life Charity Stream:
https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SD_Shonen
 
Podcast Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/TacoOtakuPod
 
Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/
 
Podcast YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_N5vt4pBseG3x74Ka6QKQ
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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