Taco Otaku Podcast

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/
 
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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

It would appear that love can indeed bloom on the battlefield with today's anime review. Plus, Ray announces his one good deed for the year. Frank dusts off his old iPad to play his favorite Gacha game. Miles races down the street as he waits for his newest waifus to download.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Call of the Night
The Last of Us Part 1
24 Hour Charity Event Nov. 16
Genshin Impact
Honkai: Star Rail
WHAT THE CAR?
Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:44
Watching & Playing: 2:21
Extra Life Game Day: 11:37
Frank's Week: 16:31
Miles's Week: 33:10
Main Topic: 39:25
MahoAku Spoilers: 57:12
Outro: 1:15:23
 
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

Ray, Frank, and Miles put on their thinking caps as they attempt to explain the complexities of ancient fantasy European economics in today's newest anime review. Miles awards himself as he continues his never ending gacha fever. Frank sets sails for new islands and tries his best not to spend any money. Ray finally finds a anime he likes and goes back to his comfort foods.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Megaman Battle Network 3
Honkai: Star Rail
Castlevania Dominus Collection
Genshin Impact
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta
Call of the Night
A Couple of Cuckoos
Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:49
Watching & Playing: 3:35
Frank's Week: 10:53
Ray's Week: 22:31
Main Topic: 39:06
Spice and Wolf Spoilers: 1:09:03
Outro: 1:37:23
 
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

The boys have finished their training arc and are now ready to share their thoughts about all 4 seasons of the anime Demon Slayer. Miles focuses on his breathing techniques to beat his high score in Tetris. Ray can't concentrate on his new YouTube video because of freedom. Frank whips out his ear phones so he doesn't have to hear anymore from Zenitsu.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Quality Assurance in Another World
Castlevania Dominus Collection
Genshin Impact
Summer Time Rendering
The Last of Us Part 1
A Couple of Cuckoos
Zenless Zone Zero
Megaman Battle Network 2
Tetris (Apple TV+)
Demon Slayer S1-4
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:46
Watching & Playing: 3:33
Ray's Week: 15:04
Miles's Week: 27:15
Main Topic: 33:28
Demon Slayer Spoilers: 55:42
Outro: 1:29:11
 
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

With all the summer heat going on, it's time to cool down with some chill vibes and good recommendations on this episode of Taco Otaku. Frank returns to hosting duties only to forget his co-hosts names. Miles tries his best not to name every cute girls doing cute things anime. Ray finds myself in the Velvet Room once again with the power of the PS5.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Megaman Battle Network 2
Zenless Zone Zero
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
Summer Time Rendering
Persona 3 Reload
Maple Story
Tiger & Bunny
The Legend of Zelda
The Sims 4
Final Fantasy
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:54
Watching & Playing: 7:42
Ray's Week: 21:40
Frank's Week: 36:34
Main Topic: 48:00
Outro: 1:42:13
 
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

We have 9 new anime series we are going to discuss in this episode of Taco Otaku. Only 3 of the 9 will get full reviews. Who will take home the gold? Also, Ray draws out his claws so he can play detective. Frank compares anime and manga to see which tells the better story. Ivan finds himself in a toxic shonen relationship. And lastly, Miles tries to convince himself that he doesn't have a gambling problem.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Deadpool & Wolverine
Summer Time Rendering
My Hero Academia
Kimi ni Todoke
Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
One Piece
Zenless Zone Zero
Oshi No Ko
My Wife Has No Emotion
Quality Assurance in Another World
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian
My Deer Friend Nokotan
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary
Pesudeo Harem
The Elusive Samurai
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:50
Watching & Playing: 3:55
Ivan's Week: 16:18
Miles's Week: 27:20
Frank's Week: 35:21
Summer Anime Preview: 46:46
Oshi No Ko S2: 49:06
My Wife: 56:51
Quality Assurance: 1:05:32
Alya: 1:12:47
Nokotan: 1:20:28
Sakuna: 1:28:25
Shoshimin: 1:35:33
Pesudeo Harem: 1:42:42
Elusive Samurai: 1:51:53
Summer Anime Rankings: 2:01:16
Outro: 2:14:11
 
Podcast Twitter:
https://x.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