Taco Otaku Podcast

Part 2 of the 2023 summer anime review is finally here! Ray, Miles, and Frank debate over literary references and how much they love animals. Ray shameless plugs his own content. Miles refuses to follow his heart. Frank has another slow week and only played five new games.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
New PS5 Slim Announcement
Dragon Ball Daima Trailer
Undead Murder Farce (Spoilers)
The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today (Spoilers)
Mega Man Zero/ZX: Legacy Collection
Star Ocean: The Divine Force
Final Fantasy 15
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Fire Emblem Engage
The Walking Dead Season 1
One Piece
 
Time Markers:
Intro: 0:53
News: 5:33
Main Topic: 34:51
The Masterful Cat Review: 1:18:20
Summer Anime 2023 Rankings: 1:40:40
Watching & Playing 2:01:57
Miles's Week 2:06:45
Ray's Week 2:13:40
 
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

It's that time again where the crew gets together to talk about their anime shows for the season. Find out who will win. Also, Ivan finds a new love for the Nintendo Switch. Miles isn't shy about his taste and preferences. Frank refuses to be influenced by influences. Lastly, Ray tries to impress only to end in misery.
 
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror (Spoilers)
Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero (Spoilers)
Resident Evil 4
Fire Emblem Engage
One Piece
Skull Girls
Octopath Traveler
Final Fantasy 15
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Sea of Stars
Final Fantasy 16
One Piece Live Action
 
 
Time Markers:
 
Intro: 0:50
Main Topic: 2:11
Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero: 44:13
Watching & Playing 1:24:52
Ivan's Week 1:46:57
Miles's Week 1:57:11
Frank's Week 2:08:26
 
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
 

It's Back to School season on Taco Otaku as we list some of our favorite fictional schools we would like to attend this fall. Our IT expert Paul returns to the podcast to resolve our issues. Miles wants to sing and dance with the best of them. Ray becomes the class clown and assigns himself the best harem.
 
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Far Cry 4
Demon Slayer
Final Fantasy 15
Fire Emblem Engage
Resident Evil 4
One Piece Manga
iPhone 15 Pro is a Gaming Console?
Harry Potter
My Hero Academia
Love Live
Neon Genesis Evangelion (Spoilers)
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Amgami SS
 
Time Markers:
 
Intro: 0:52
Watching & Playing 2:47
Miles's Week 13:37
Ray's Week 38:23
News: 1:02:30
Main Topic: 1:43:10
 
 
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

In today's unique episode, the nerdy brothers ditch their crew and sail for the Grand Line. Their mission is to talk about gaming news for over 40 minutes. Also, Miles completes a live service game and Ray forces himself to play a game he loves.
 
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
 
Super Mario Wonder
Dreamcast Anniversary
Atari 2600+
PlayStation Portal Announcement
Honkai: Star Rail
Resident Evil 4
Fire Emblem Engage
The Eminence in Shadow
Overload Season 4
Vinland Saga Season 2
Blue Archive
One Piece Manga
Live Action One Piece
 
 
Time Markers:
 
Intro: 0:56
News: 2:04
Watching & Playing 46:27
Main Topic: 1:50:18
 
 
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
 

A wild Richard appeared on Taco Otaku. With the new co-host unlocked, the crew share some memorable summer memories full of nostalgia and pain. Frank rambles on about how much he loves the new Final Fantasy. Miles rolls the dice once again for his favorite waifu. Ray hijacks the podcast to talk about weapon stats and cheap tactics.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Honkai: Star Rail
Genshin Impact
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
FLCL
Final Fantasy 8
Resident Evil 4
Fire Emblem Engage
Final Fantasy 16
Anime Expo Stories
 
Time Markers:
Intro: 0:40
Watching & Playing: 1:20
Richard: 15:40
Ray: 29:56
Frank: 1:01:50
News: 1:29:33
Switch 2 Rumors: 1:34:23
Main Topic: 1:52:57
 
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

It's time to crank up the AC and watch some new anime with old friends. Nothing gets past Ray in his summer shows. Frank lights his pants on fire. Ivan goes all in while taking it nice and slow. Miles gets isekai to yet another fantasy world.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
Liar, Liar
Sweet Reincarnation
Masamune-kun's Revenge R
The Gene of AI
Undead Girl Murder Farce
My Tiny Senpai
The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
Level 1 Lord and One Room Hero
Dark Gathering
Yohane and The Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror
Berserk (1997)
Slam Dunk
The First Slam Dunk (2023)
 
Time Markers:
Intro: 0:58
Main Topic: 1:44
Masterful Cat: 2:40
Zom 100: 10:01
Liar, Liar: 18:31
Sweet Rein: 29:45
Masamune R: 37:02
AI: 44:47
Farce: 52:29
Tiny Senpai: 1:09:08
Girl Glasses: 1:16:32
One Room Hero: 1:22:47
Dark Gathering: 1:30:39
Yohane: 1:44:09
Summer 2023 Rankings: 1:52:28
Watching & Playing: 2:09:33
 
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

It's been 3 months in the making, but finally the full spoiler The Legend of Zelda podcast is finally here. When they're not saving Hyrule, Ray solves legal matters with a Dreamcast. Miles falls into the anime Gacha hole. Andy refuses to put down his Switch. Frank starts yet enough 100 hour JRPG journey.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Final Fantasy 16
Jury Duty
Honkai: Star Rail
Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp
Resident Evil 4 Remake
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
 
 
Time Markers:
Intro: 0:41
Watching & Playing: 3:39
News 48:17
Main Topic: 51:03
Preview & Outro: 2:30:57
 
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 continues its reviews of anime spring 2023 just in time to for Taco Otaku's summer anime draft. Miles masks up as he heads for the depths. Frank gets real with today's youths. Ivan makes the worse trade in human history. Ray gets nervous entertaining the people of the world.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
One Piece
Never Have I Ever
Berserk
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Octopath Traveler 2
Demon Slayer
Insomniacs After School (Spoilers)
Oshi no Ko (Spoilers)
 
 
Time Markers:
Intro: 0:54
Watching & Playing: 1:49
Main Topic: 41:35
Oshi no Ko: 1:12:25
Spring 2023 Anime Ranking: 1:59:49
Summer 2023 Anime Draft: 2:16:00
Preview & Outro: 2:28:44
 
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

Summer is here which means it's time for part one of our anime spring review. Plus, when Ivan isn't committing crimes, he enjoys playing a 9 year-old game. Ray wants to share his bitterness with the rest of the world. Miles gets wombo combo for liking wholesome things. Frank joins the dark side thanks to the power of the soundboard.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Octopath Traveler
Demon Slayer
Slam Dunk
Octopath Traveler 2
A Galaxy Next Door (Spoilers)
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion (Spoilers)
Skip and Loafer (Spoilers)
 
Time Markers:
Intro: 0:52
Watching & Playing: 1:37
News: 23:20
Main Topic: 35:49
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion 1:00:31
Skip and Loafer 1:29:29
Preview & Outro: 2:13:53

It's Andy homecoming as the main host of Taco Otaku and isn't afraid to call out fake gamers. Frank continues to ignore those suffering in Hyrule. Ray boasts about his pro gaming skills and his knowledge of voice actors. The hosts also attempt to cover all the video game announcements from not E3 2023.
 
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Barry
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Spoilers)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Spoilers)
The Guerrilla Collective
OTK Game Expo
Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest Edition
Summer Game Fest
Devolver Direct
Wholesome Direct
Future Games Show Summer
Xbox Games Showcase
PC Gaming Show
Ubisoft Forward
Capcom Showcase
The Upload VR Showcase
 
Time Markers:
Intro: 0:48
Watching & Playing: 2:57
Main Topic: 1:08:49
Preview & Outro: 2:25:57