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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
Ep 60: The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World
Episode 60
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 • Duration 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:
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
Ep 58: Nintendo Switch 2 Impressions
Episode 58
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • Duration 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
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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Ep 56: Waifu Wars 2025
Episode 56
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 • Duration 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
Ep 55: Dragon Ball Daima Review
Episode 55
Monday, March 10, 2025 • Duration 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:
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:
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
Ep 52: Fall Anime 2024 Review
Episode 52
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 • Duration 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:
