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| Ep 61: Nintendo Switch 2 Hands On Review | 18 Jun 2025 | 01:59:17 | |
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
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| Ep 60: The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World | 14 May 2025 | 01:09:14 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 59: Spring Anime Preview 2025 | 30 Apr 2025 | 02:09:25 | |
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
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Check out Ray Live here: https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 58: Nintendo Switch 2 Impressions | 16 Apr 2025 | 01:06:15 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 57: Anime Winter 2025 Review | 05 Apr 2025 | 02:29:54 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 56: Waifu Wars 2025 | 19 Mar 2025 | 02:37:25 | |
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
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Check out Ray Live here: https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 55: Dragon Ball Daima Review | 10 Mar 2025 | 01:28:19 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 54: Squid Game Season 2 | 21 Feb 2025 | 01:50:25 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 53: Winter Anime Preview 2025 | 05 Feb 2025 | 01:44:20 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 52: Fall Anime 2024 Review | 22 Jan 2025 | 02:22:37 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here: | |||
| Ep 51: Best Game of the Year 2024 | 08 Jan 2025 | 02:32:20 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 50: Top 5 Anime of 2024 | 25 Dec 2024 | 02:02:02 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here: | |||
| Ep 49: Echoes of Wisdom Review | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:30:25 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here: | |||
| Ep 48: MHA Season 7 Review | 27 Nov 2024 | 01:21:19 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 47: Anime Fall 2024 Preivew | 13 Nov 2024 | 01:50:36 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here: | |||
| Ep 46: Summer Anime 2024 Review | 16 Oct 2024 | 02:37:20 | |
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
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Check out Ray Live here: https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here: | |||
| Ep 45: Zelda Echoes of Wisdom Preview | 09 Oct 2024 | 01:48:06 | |
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
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Check out Ray Live here: https://www.twitch.tv/sd_shonen
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here: | |||
| Ep 44: The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies | 02 Oct 2024 | 01:19:58 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 43: Spice and Wolf (2024) | 18 Sep 2024 | 01:43:20 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
Check out Ivan's Music here: | |||
| Ep 42: Demon Slayer Season 4 Review | 04 Sep 2024 | 01:30:18 | |
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
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| Ep 41: Relaxing Vibes | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:44:03 | |
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
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| Ep 40: Summer Anime Preview 2024 | 07 Aug 2024 | 02:18:20 | |
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
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| Ep 39: Anime Spring 2024 Review | 31 Jul 2024 | 02:30:02 | |
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
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| Ep 38: Summer Game Festival 2024 | 03 Jul 2024 | 02:30:36 | |
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
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| Ep 37: Nuclear Implosion | 19 Jun 2024 | 01:38:23 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 36: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Spoilercast | 05 Jun 2024 | 02:08:54 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 35: A Fallen Hero | 22 May 2024 | 01:35:24 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 34: Spring Anime 2024 Preview | 08 May 2024 | 01:46:45 | |
Things are starting to heat up on the podcast. In this episode of Taco Otaku, our panel of wise men pass judgment on Japan's newest animation offerings. Ivan discovers what a Yandere is. Ray admits he has a drinking problem. Frank vows to never miss another anime opening ever.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
A Condition Called Love Bartender: Glass of God Tonbo! Oblivion Battery Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Mysterious Disappearances Kaiju No. 8 Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf The Fable
Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:48 Main Topic: 3:08 Love 4:13 Bartender 12:47 Tonbo 18:08 Battery 30:12 Jellyfish 42:28 Disappearances: 51:04 Kaiju 8: 1:03:31 Spice and Wolf: 1:15:31 The Fable 1:26:42 Spring 2024 Rankings: 1:37:34 Outro: 1:44:54
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 33: Tropical Getaway | 08 May 2024 | 01:42:46 | |
Our veteran JRPG gamers return to the world of Final Fantasy 7 as they continue there adventures beyond Midgar. Also, Frank finds himself in the wasteland again. Ray gets board saving small children and stupid Jedi. Miles slowly realizes he doesn't understand the rules of poker.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Fallout TV Series Hades Tales of Arise One Piece Star Wars: Clone Wars Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Balatro Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:45 Watching & Playing: 1:46 Ray's Week: 13:58 Miles's Week: 38:58 Main Topic: 46:56 Outro: 1:41:38
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 32: Winter Anime 2024 Review | 13 Apr 2024 | 01:11:50 | |
In this unique episode, Ray hijacks the podcast and turns into the first ever Sourdough Shonen podcast. Due to technical difficulties, only the first anime review survived from the original recording and the editor tried his better to put something together.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Tis Time for Torture Princess Bucchigiri?! Solo Leveling
Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 1:20 Main Topic: 2:40 Bucchigiri: 26:56 Solo Leveling: 42:01 Winter Rankings: 58:51 Spring Anime 2024: 1:00:40 TOP Preview: 1:08:19 Outro: 1:09:06
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| Ep 31: Best Anime Battle Arc | 27 Mar 2024 | 03:01:03 | |
Spring is here which means it's time again for another tournament for Taco Otaku. This year, the boys are choosing their favorite battle arcs from anime and having go against each other until there is only one left. Who will win the title of greatest battle arc of all-time? Plus, Ray sees dead people. Frank practices his jujustu. Miles gets lost in a swamp.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Final Fantasy 7: Intergrade Sand Land Demo One Piece Star Wars: Clone Wars Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth Star Ocean: First Departure R Jujustu Kaisen Dragon Ball Z Naruto Yu Yu Hakusho Attack on Titan Hunter x Hunter My Hero Academia Bleach Rurouni Kenshin Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood
Time Markers: Preview: 0:00 Intro: 0:42 Watching & Playing: 1:31 Ray's Week: 12:48 Frank's Week: 26:45 News: 40:40 Main Topic: 52:47 Elite Eight: 2:26:21
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 30: Death and Rebirth | 13 Mar 2024 | 01:59:48 | |
The sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake is finally here! For this special occasion, Taco Otaku brings its finest panel of JRPG fanatics including: Frank, Ray, Richard, and Miles. Also, Frank forgets to save his game. Ray falls asleep underwater. Richard teams up with the dark side. Miles puts on a show for everyone.
Video Games and Anime We Talked bout this Episode:
Star Ocean: First Departure R Final Fantasy 16 Mr. and Mrs. Smith (TV Series) Princess Peach: Showtime! Final Fantasy VII Remake One Piece The Passing of Akira Toriyama Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
Time Markers: Intro: 0:54 Watching & Playing: 5:05 FF16: 9:41 Princess Peach: 21:51 FF7 Remake: 27:16 One Piece: 41:01 News: 56:36 Main Topic: 1:01:10
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| Ep 29: Team Tifa | 06 Mar 2024 | 01:37:46 | |
The versus mode of Taco Otaku returns once again as nerdy brother Miles and Ray rant on about old school anime and big changes in the video game industry. Miles deep dives into the world of FF7 for the first time and Ray prepares for his VTuber glow up and leaps into the fray once again.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Final Fantasy VII Remake One Piece Manga The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Ray Returns to YouTube Huge PlayStation/Nintendo/Xbox News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Quiz Pokemon Quiz Resident Evil Quiz Digimon Quiz
Time Markers: Intro: 0:52 Watching & Playing: 1:34 One Piece: 20:17 Ace Attorney: 28:09 News: 37:05 Main Topic: 1:01:10 Quiz 02: 1:07:47 Quiz 03: 1:20:19 Quiz 04: 1:25:07
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C. Check out Ivan's Music here: | |||
| Ep 28: Winter Anime 2024 Preview | 14 Feb 2024 | 02:36:48 | |
Brothers Miles and Ray take over the podcast once again to share their thoughts about the current anime season. Ray continues his battle in Midgar and learns how to clean money. Miles puts all his points in defense and still has gacha fever.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: WarioWare: Get It Together! Honkai: Star Rail 2.0 Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense Final Fantasy VII Remake The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Ozark Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki Tis Time for Torture Princess Bucchigiri?! Sasaki and Peeps The Dangers in My Heart Delicious in Dungeon The Way of Pon Solo Leveling Metallic Rouge
Time Markers: Intro: 0:48 Watching & Playing: 3:44 News: 42:44 Main Topic: 59:01 Tomozaki: 1:00:35 Torture Princess: 1:09:39 Bucchigiri: 1:16:33 Peeps: 1:27:23 Dangers: 1:36:00 Pon no Michi: 1:42:28 Dungeon Meshi: 1:51:57 Solo Leveling: 2:01:13 Metallic Rouge: 2:12:11 2024 Winter Anime Rankings: 2:22:30
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: | |||
| Ep 27: Anime Fall Review 2023 | 24 Jan 2024 | 02:17:13 | |
The TOP crew return after their two week break to share their thoughts on last season's hottest shows. Ray takes a step away from the mic to hate on everyone's favorite everything. Ivan ends up in a hostage situation. Frank takes a vacation in the middle of a desert. And Miles is left to control all the chaos that is Taco Otaku.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: My New Boss Is Goofy (Spoilers) Shy (Spoilers) Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Spoilers) Pluto (Anime) Final Fantasy VII Remake Attack on Titan (Spoilers) Final Fantasy 15 Honkai: Star Rail Pokemon Black Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Time Markers: Intro: 0:47 Main Topic: 2:22 End of Goofy Boss Spoilers: 29:50 End of Shy Spoilers: 59:11 End of Frieren Spoilers: 1:43:21 Preview of Anime Winter 2024: 1:46:16 Watching & Playing: 1:51:22 End of AoT Spoilers: 2:03:54
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| Ep 26: Miyazaki vs. The World | 10 Jan 2024 | 02:34:57 | |
Happy New Years! In this episode of Taco Otaku, Ray, Miles, Frank, and Ivan watch two new anime titles to bring in 2024. Also, Ivan attempts to take the podcast offline. Frank pulls a Kobe. Miles builds his utopia. And Ray starts working on his new year's resolutions.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
Pokemon Scarlet River City Girls 2 Attack on Titan Slam Dunk SteamWorld Build Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Pulto (Manga) Persona 5 Tactica Steam Deck OLED Review Iron Man VR Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Spoilers) The Boy and the Heron (Spoilers)
Time Markers: Intro: 0:50 News: 3:27 Watching & Playing: 8:29 Frank's Week: 16:56 Miles's Week: 33:13 Ray's Week: 40:22 Main Topic: 58:48 The Boy and the Heron: 1:40:45 TOP Preview of 2024: 2:27:42
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 25: TOP 2023 Anime of the Year | 27 Dec 2023 | 02:28:42 | |
Before we celebrate the new year, the TOP crew reflect on the past year and name their favorite anime shows of 2023. Ray feels left out and searches for a new addiction. Frank goes all-in with the sports genre. Miles isn't afraid of being the odd man out. Ivan tries to convince himself that he can quit at any time.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Pokemon Trading Card Game Pokemon Scarlet Chernobyl One Piece Maple Story Honkai: Star Rail Lego Fornite Bocchi the Rock! Spy x Family The Eminence in Shadow Persona 5 Tactica
Time Markers: Intro: 0:45 News: 1:28 Watching & Playing: 10:53 Frank's Week: 19:24 Miles's Week: 31:14 Ray's Week: 44:05 Main Topic: 1:08:36 Number Four: 1:25:00 Number Three: 1:36:44 Number Two: 1:48:24 Number One: 2:05:03
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| Ep 24: TOP 2023 Games of the Year | 13 Dec 2023 | 03:27:59 | |
Tis the season of giving and the TOP crew decide to give everyone their longest and funniest episode ever in which they must list their favorite games they played this year. Frank tries his best not to be afraid of his co-hosts choices. Miles stays away from humanity's negativity. Andy forgets how to count to five. Finally, Ray cannot keep a secret to save his life.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:
The Game Awards 2023 Humanity Steam World Build Super Mario RPG Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Alien Isolation The Curse Pluto (Manga) The Boys (Spoilers) Fire Emblem Engage Stranger Things Sopranos Chernobyl Metroid Dread (Spoilers)
Time Markers:
Intro: 0:49 The Game Awards: 1:52 News: 30:45 Watching & Playing: 45:18 Andy's Week: 58:04 Ray's Week: 1:11:50 Frank's Week: 1:33:09 Main Topic: 1:42:38 Number Four: 2:00:05 Number Three: 2:20:26 Number Two: 2:40:46 Number One: 2:59:35
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| Ep 23: More To Hate | 29 Nov 2023 | 02:05:08 | |
In this TOP, the boys gather near Turkey Day to give thanks to those things that give them joy in their lives. Also, Frank likes it sloppy and makes his own splash zone. Miles concludes his fight against the Darkness. Lastly, Ray becomes superficial when proposing to his second love of his life.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Love You Jujujstu Kaisen Alan Wake Remastered Fire Emblem Engage Maple Story One Piece Live Action Sopranos The Marvels Like a Dragon: Ishin! 16bit Sensation: Another Layer Fangri-la Frontier Final Fantasy 15 (Spoilers)
Time Markers: Intro: 1:01 Watching & Playing: 3:03 Frank's Week: 26:49 Miles's Week: 50:51 News: 1:07:26 Main Topic: 1:20:58
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| Ep 22: Big Is Good | 15 Nov 2023 | 02:37:42 | |
The leaves are starting to change color which means time for new anime. Ray, Frank, and Miles gather once again to discuss the 2023 Fall Anime Season. Plus, Miles picks up a sword and relives Japanese history. Frank falls into a time loop and takes part in organize crime. Ray learns about modern fetishes in old manga.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Maple Story Sopranos Honkai: Star Rail Super Mario Bros. Wonder Like a Dragon: Ishin! Fire Emblem Engage Alan Wake Remastered One Piece Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Stardust Telepath My New Boss Is Goofy The Apothecary Diaries Shy 16bit Sensation: Another Layer Frieren: Beyond Journey's End The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Love You Shangri-La Frontier
Time Markers: Intro: 0:51 SEPCIAL ANNOUCEMENT: 3:22 Watching & Playing: 6:01 Miles's Week: 11:56 Ray's Week: 22:26 News: 45:13 Main Topic: 1:11:18 Stardust: 1:18:49 Goofy Boss: 1:22:54 Apothecary Diaries: 1:32:14 Shy: 1:39:04 16 Bit: 1:48:13 Frieren: 1:56:41 100 Girlfriends: 2:04:41 Shangri-La: 2:13:30 Anime Fall 2023 Rankings: 2:23:44
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| Ep 21: Sugar Rush | 01 Nov 2023 | 02:15:40 | |
Happy Halloween! In today's podcast, the brothers decided to test their palates and declare the best chocolate candy of all-time. Also, Miles can't quit his Pokemon Gacha Fever. Ray plays the hottest 90s video games and gets lost in the new digital world.
Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Honkai: Star Rail Like a Dragon: Ishin! Sonic Superstars Super Mario Bros. Wonder Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Meta Quest 3 Headset Review Fire Emblem Engage Top 15 Chocolate Halloween Candy
Time Markers: Intro: 0:52 Watching & Playing 4:35 Ray's Week: 13:01 Main Topic: 59:55 Candy Rankings: 2:08:23
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.
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| Ep 20: The Pet Parent | 18 Oct 2023 | 02:26:33 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 19: Big Nose or Nothing | 04 Oct 2023 | 02:30:43 | |
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
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| Ep 18: That Hidden Folder | 20 Sep 2023 | 02:38:00 | |
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.
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| Ep 17: He’s Already Dead | 14 Sep 2023 | 02:39:47 | |
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
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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C. Heroes! (ED) composed and performed by Ivan C.
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| Ep 16: Tall Blonde Aliens | 23 Aug 2023 | 02:31:39 | |
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.
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| Ep 15: Summer Anime Preview 2023 | 09 Aug 2023 | 02:53:29 | |
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.
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| Ep 14: Tears of the Kingdom Spoilercast | 02 Aug 2023 | 02:36:54 | |
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.
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| Ep 13: Ai Means Love | 19 Jul 2023 | 02:29:52 | |
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.
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| Ep 12: It’s Time To Dual | 05 Jul 2023 | 02:15:45 | |
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 | |||