Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast

The spoiler talk returns to the podcast as the anime crew discuses their favorite shows from the winter anime season. Frank jumps back into his mecha thanks to the Switch. Miles pulls a GTO in the world of Yakuza. Ray watches cute girls do cute things and doesn't hate it.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Genshin Impact
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Nitnendo Direct 3.27.25
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Lost Judgment
Daredevil Season 2
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 years and Maxed Out My Level
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Sakamoto Days
Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying
Zenshuu.
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:48
Frank's Week: 2:59
Miles's Week: 12:15
Ray's Week: 19:54
Sakamoto: 28:51
Okitsura: 1:08:00
Zenshuu: 1:36:32
Winter Rankings: 2:19:08
Outro: 2:25:38
 
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
 
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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 madness returns to the podcast as the boys do another Sweet 16 tournament bracket. Who will be win the title of best girl? Also, Frank turns to stone as he searches for his next game to play. Ray gets bored with sex and violence. Miles emerges from the shadows of Hell's Kitchen once again.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Dr. Stone
Monster Hunter Wilds
Fire Emblem
The Boys Season 4
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
One Piece
Daredevil Season 1
Honkai: Star Rail
Fullmetal Alchemist
Sailor Moon
Naruto
Neon Genesis Evangelion
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:47
Frank's Week: 3:52
Ray's Week: 13:41
Miles's Week: 24:00
Waifu Wars Madness: 31:52
Rin vs Haruhi: 35:35
Nodaka vs Miki: 43:30
Tohru vs Yoruichi: 54:35
Kagura vs Momo: 1:04:22
Riza vs Ichigo: 1:13:37
Hinata vs Sasha: 1:23:42
Rei vs Haruka: 1:33:21
Asuka vs Kurisu: 1:44:39
Elite Eight: 1:55:13
Final Four: 2:17:18
Championship: 2:25:46
Outro: 2:33:26
 
Podcast Website:
https://www.tacootaku.com/
 
Podcast Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social
 
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

Goku and his friends are back for a brand new journey across the strange demon world. Find out if this new series is super enough for 2025 Plus, Ray plays hooky so he can catch up to Gear Five. Frank becomes a punching wizard. Miles knocks every out as he talks about his waifus. 
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
One Piece
Shangri-La Frontier
Stranger Things
Mashle
Zenless Zone Zero
Honkai: Star Rail
Dragon Ball Daima (Spoilers)
 
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:50
Ray's Week: 2:08
Frank's Week: 16:31
Miles's Week: 23:40
Daima Impressions: 28:10
Daima Spoilers: 43:49
One Piece Wano: 1:22:30
Outro: 1:27:10
 
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

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