Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast

Nothing more scary than searching for the best new anime for the fall season. Join the TOP boys as they choose their favorite shows of autumn. Also, Miles doesn't go bananas for bananza. Frank proves he's a real gamer. Ray wakes up in a haunted mansion yet again.   Things We Talked About this Episode:   Donkey Kong Bananza Umamusume: Pretty Derby Gachiakuta Hollow Knight: Silksong Hades II The Apothecary Diaries Simulacra Nightmare of Decay Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Gintama – Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Mechanical Marie Digimon Beatbreak Dusk Beyond the End of the World A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace Sanda May I Ask for One Final Thing?   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:44 Miles's Week: 3:44 Franks' Week: 9:30 Ray's Week: 19:22 Kamen Rider: 34:01 Gintama: 41:55 Assassin: 47:42 Mechanical Marie: 56:49 Digimon: 1:04:05 Dusk Beyond: 1:12:41 Wonderful Workplace: 1:24:30 Sanda: 1:32:00 One Final Thing: 1:40:36 Fall Anime Rankings: 1:49:52 Outro: 1:59:31   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social   Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/   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

Enjoy that pumpkin spice latte as the boys debate who has the best anime of summer 2025. Also, Ray admits he is a fake gamer. Frank has fun learning about plants. Miles puts down a gacha games so he can play another gacha game.   Things We Talked About this Episode:   The Apothecary Diaries Donkey Kong Bananza Umamusume: Pretty Derby Honkai: Star Rail The House of Tesla Zutaboro Reijou wa Ane No Moto Konyakusha ni Dekiai sareru Food Court de, Mata Ashita. Clevatess: Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane no Yuusha   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:51 Ray's Week: 3:19 Franks' Week: 12:34 Miles's Week: 25:01 Betrothed to My Sister's Ex: 34:29 Spoilers: 54:31 See You Tomorrow at the Food Court: 1:11:18 Spoilers: 1:22:57 Clevatess: 1:36:22 Spoilers: 1:51:47 Anime Summer Rankings: 2:13:36 Outro: 2:19:54   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social   Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/   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

Tanjiro and all the other Hashiras are back to entertain the podcast brothers. Will our heroes defeat evil MJ and conjure the box office? Also, Miles becomes a My Little Ponies fan. Ray gets lost in the infamous Shinjuku Station.   Things We Talked About this Episode:   Umamusume: Pretty Derby Donkey Kong Bananza Ray Plans for Tokyo Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:31 Miles's Week: 3:48 Ray's Week: 10:46 Demon Slayer Movie: 27:49 Spoilers: 41:30 Outro: 1:21:52   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social   Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/   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

After a 9 month hiatus, a wild Andy appears on the podcast to talk about some anime classics that are absolute cinema. Also, Miles gets his full with Kirby on the Switch 2 and Ray admits he was wrong about about an anime review after 8 years.   Things We Talked About this Episode:   Cyberpunk 2077 Death Standing The Wire Kirby and the Forgotten Land The House of Tesla Lumines Arise Umamusume: Pretty Derby Nanbaka Ray's 10 Year Anniversary Ghost in the Shell (1995) Paprika (2006)   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:40 Andy's Week: 4:04 Miles's Week: 32:30 Ray's Week: 55:28 Ghost in the Shell: 1:05:29 Spoilers: 1:19:26 Paprika: 1:33:32 Spoilers: 1:48:00 Outro: 2:10:52   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social   Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/   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 smash hit anime romance from 2022 returns this summer 2025, but the TOP must first catch up on the events of season one. Will this cosplay affair be worth the wait? Also, Ray attempts to be a good YouTuber and Streamer. Miles literally can't buy a win down at the horse track. Frank goes ape over the newest released from Nintendo.   Things We Talked About this Episode:   Umamusume: Pretty Derby Ray's 10 year anniversary Mr. Robot Donkey Kong Bananza Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent Uma Musume: Pretty Derby (Anime) Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:52 Ray's Week: 3:02 Frank's Week: 12:52 Miles's Week: 22:50 My Dress-Up Darling: 34:49 Spoilers: 53:42 Outro: 1:48:38   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tacootakupod.bsky.social   Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taco_otaku_podcast/   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 beat the heat and go to the theaters to watch the biggest super hero blockbusters of 2025. It's DC versus Marvel all over again. Also, Miles heads down to the race track to put some money on the anime ponies. Frank shares cute tales of his family. Ray engages with another Sci-fi series while doing the DK rap.   Things We Talked About this Episode: Zenless Zone Zero Umamusume: Pretty Derby Dr. Stone Season 4 DAN DA DAN Season 2 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Donkey Kong Bananza Superman (2025) Fantastic Four: First Steps   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:48 Miles's Week: 4:04 Frank's Week: 10:54 Ray's Week: 18:27 Superman: 36:46 Spoilers: 51:29 Fantastic Four: 1:17:27 Spoilers: 1:33:19 Outro: 2:06:30   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

Bring out your bikinis and beach balls! Today the Taco Otaku crew dive into the newest anime series from Summer 2025. Which anime shows will float to the top and which will get buried in the sand? Also, Miles unpacks a watermelon for summer festivals. Frank imagines winning 5 million dollars. Ray finally falls down the gacha rabbit hole.   Things We Talked About this Episode:   Zenless Zone Zero My Hero Academia Season 6 Spy x Family Code: White The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Ironheart New Podcast Artwork Umamusume: Pretty Derby Ruri no Houseki Gachiakuta Betrothed to My Sister's Ex The Water Magician See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Secrets of the Silent Witch Clevatess: Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane no Yuusha Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:49 Miles's Week: 3:21 Frank's Week: 6:16 Ray's Week: 15:04 Ruri Rocks: 28:33 Gachiakuta: 33:37 Sister's Ex: 40:45 Food Court: 48:28 Water Magician: 54:58 Detectives: 1:02:13 Silent Witch: 1:09:59 Clevatess: 1:17:06 The Summer Hikaru Died: 1:24:42 Summer 2025 Rankings: 1:32:35 Outro: 1:47:47   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

The TOP crew went the extra mile to analysis 2 more anime series from spring 2025. Will the prequel to a modern battle shonen or the spiritual success to a 90s classic take home the gold? Also, Frank unlocks his quirk by switching to easy mode. Ray drives his car to victory during splatfest. Miles wins the opportunity to spend more money on his gacha games.   Things We Talked About this Episode: Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster My Hero Academia Season 6 Splatoon 3 Barry Season 3 Re:Zero Season 3 Zenless Zone Zero Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals Lazarus   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:49 Frank's Week: 1:28 Ray's Week: 8:06 Miles's Week: 18:21 Vigilantes: 22:54 Spoilers: 35:18 Lazarus: 56:45 Spoilers: 1:13:05 Outro: 1:46:06   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

Before the lads go off to summer school, they must first determine the best anime of Spring 2025. Also, Frank attempts to master the Dempsey Roll. Miles swaps one addiction for another. Ray reverts to being a squid and inks up his territory.   Things We Talked About this Episode: Maple Story Hajime no Ippo Zenless Zone Zero Splatoon 3 Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Predator: Killer of Killers From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman To Be Hero X Witch Watch Kowloon Generic Romance   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:51 Frank's Week: 3:59 Miles's Week: 6:14 Ray's Week: 8:37 Bumpkin: 14:22 Spoilers: 27:09 Hero X: 36:32 Spoilers: 52:00 Witch Watch: 58:45 Spoilers: 1:05:20 Kowloon: 1:22:30 Spoilers: 1:33:22 Anime Spring 2025 Rankings: 1:58:45 Outro: 2:08:36   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

The hosts with the most are back after taking a short summer break. In this episode of Taco Otaku, the boys play with Nintendo's latest hybrid console to see if it worth the high price tag. Also, Miles prepares for his trip to Hawaii. Frank falls off the the wagon again. Ray gets flashbacks from previous console wars.   Things We Talked About this Episode: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Mario vs. Donkey Kong Honkai: Star Rail Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Karate Kid: Legends Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Advance Wars: Dual Strike Andor Season 2 Mobland Switch 2 Launch Party GameChat Mario Kart World Fire Emblem: Three Houses Zelda: Link's Awakening Splatoon 3 Upgrade The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:50 Miles's Week: 3:00 Frank's Week: 4:49 Ray's Week: 15:39 Switch 2 Expectations: 23:02 S2 Pleasant Surprises: 26:12 S2 Disappointments: 32:57 Mario Kart World: 50:17 NSO GameCube: 1:21:51 Backwards Compatibly: 1:32:22 Breath of the Wild: 1:37:09 Price and Value: 1:40:30 Outro: 1:55:06   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

Why choose one genre of anime when you can have a two? Join Miles, Ray, and Frank as they travel to another world to save the day using their power of bonds. Also, Ray suffers from amnesia. Frank coaches his family. Miles pull himself back into the world of Yakuza.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Prey Honkai: Star Rail Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Genshin Impact Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:48 Ray's Week: 3:11 Miles's Week: 13:00 Frank's Week: 22:41 Red Ranger: 31:23 Anime Spoilers: 46:02 Outro: 1:05:46   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

The boys review their list of shows to showcase their anime recommendations for newest season anime. Also, Ray shares his online war stories about getting his hands on a Switch 2. Frank reacts to the newest Nintendo Direct. Miles gets lost in a supernatural mansion and enters the world of Xbox Game Pass.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Devil May Cry (Netflix Series) Retail Pre-orders for Switch 2 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edtion Curb Your Enthusiasm Lost Judgment Blue Prince From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Teogonia A Ninja and an Sassanian Under One Roof Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? To Be Hero X Witch Watch Kowloon Generic Romance Moonrise Catch Me at the Ballpark!   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:49 Ray's Week: 4:45 Frank's Week: 19:33 Miles's Week: 28:56 Bumpkin: 42:12 Teogonia: 51:01 Ninja Assassin: 57:30 Not Fuuka: 1:05:30 Hero X: 1:14:15 Witch Watch: 1:22:26 Kowloon: 1:30:27 FMA in Space: 1:39:16 That's a Baseball: 1:47:00 Spring 2025 Anime Rankings: 1:53:20 Outro: 2:06:08   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

Brothers Miles and Ray get together to talk about their thoughts about the newly announced Switch 2 from the latest Nintendo Direct. Can Mario pull off another console miracle? Also, Ray fights his way to the top with his Yoshi. And Miles gets lost doing side quests as he waits to close the case.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 years and Maxed Out My Level Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Lost Judgment Daredevil Season 3 Nitnendo Direct 4.2.25 Mario Kart World Donkey Kong Bananza Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Kirby and the Forgotten Land The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:49 Ray's Week: 1:28 Miles's Week: 8:43 Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: 17:29 Backwards Compatibility: 22:21 Switch 2 Games: 32:04 Console Price: 39:33 Pre-Orders: 51:32 Outro: 1:04:05   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

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/   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

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