Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast

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

Bring out the ice cold drinks for this hot episode of Taco Otaku. The anime brigade is back to share you their thoughts from the last anime season. Also, Miles opens his wallet for his new anthropomorphic waifus. Ivan starts training for Evo 2025. Frank shifts back into Gear 5 after a long break. Ray reminisces about his favorite tent from 2003.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
Haikyu!!
One Piece
Hades
Fire Emblem (The Blazing Blade)
The Legendary Starfy
Zenless Zone Zero
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:52
Watching & Playing: 1:18
Frank's Week: 6:23
Ray's Week: 15:07
Miles's Week: 26:50
Main Topic: 40:35
The Fable: 1:14:40
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night: 1:47:15
Summer Anime Rankings: 2:26:15
Outro: 2:28:20
 
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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 bring their energy drinks and controllers today to talk about PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more video games. Andy returns with lightsaber in hand to discuss everything Star Wars. Miles keeps adding more money into his slot machine in hopes of winning his Waifu. Ray recalls his high school days and fights his way out of hell.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Doom (2016)
Yooka-Laylee
Star Wars Hunters
Beatles LOVE
Star Wars Acolyte
Michiko & Hatchin
Honkai: Star Rail
Hades
You and I are Polar Opposites
Ashoka
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:51
Watching & Playing: 3:31
Miles's Week: 31:35
Ray's Week: 37:30
Main Topic: 58:30
OTK Game Expo 1:08:00
Guerrilla Collective: 1:10:15
IGN: 1:21:50
Summer Game Fest: 1:24:20
Latin American Games Showcase: 1:31:43
Xbox Games Showcase: 1:33:33
Ubisoft Forward: 1:57:56
Nintendo Direct: 2:02:37
 
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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 podcast gets explosively good this week with it's double feature spoilercast of Fallout and Godzilla Minus One. Also, Frank sees through all of Hollywood's magic. Ray takes a leap of faith with a beloved anime sequel. Lastly, Miles can't wait to spin again for his new waifus all over again.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
Haikyu!!
Clipped
FLCL Alternative
Star Wars Rebels
Honkai: Star Rail
Fallout (Amazon TV Series) (Spoilers)
Godzilla Minus One (Spoilers)
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:42
Watching & Playing: 4:19
Ray's Week: 15:01
Miles's Week: 26:44
Main Topic: 30:33
Godzilla Minus One: 1:00:31
Outro: 1:36:37
 
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
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

Die hard JRPG fans, Frank and Ray, spend over a 100 hours in a game they already finished 20 years ago just to see if lighting can strike twice. This is indeed Taco Otaku's giant spoiler discussion of FF7 Rebirth. Also, Ray travels to North Cal with his fellow hooded weebs and Frank can't stop double dipping in video games he already owns.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
FanimeCon 2024
One Piece
Tonbo!
Jujutsu Kaisen
Tales of Arise
Hades
Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth (Spoilers)
Final Fantasy 7 (Spoilers)
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:46
Watching & Playing: 2:35
Frank's Week: 23:41
Main Topic: 44:45
Outro: 2:05:50
 
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
 
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 and Miles go toe to toe with the current big 3 battle Shonen series. Plus, the brothers rip a new one into Microsoft and Star Wars. Also, Miles decides to break the rules and cover more anime for the podcast. Ray channels his best Obi-Wan and regrets his life decisions.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
Wind Breakers
Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
Star Wars Rebels
Xbox Closes More Game Studios
Nintendo Admits there's a Switch 2
My Hero Academia Season 7 (Spoilers)
Demon Slayer Season 4 (Spoilers)
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:52
Watching & Playing: 1:30
Ray's Week: 16:40
Industry News: 29:46
Main Topic: 1:00:42
Demon Slayer: 1:15:44
Outro: 1:33:53
 
Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen
 
Check out Ray Live here:
https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
 
 
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