Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast

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Remember game nights with your buddies? Where you played Smash all night and talk about what you have been watching and playing. That’s this podcast. The hosts are long time friends and family that get together in person every other Wednesday to discuss what anime, games, and movies they are loving or hating. Consider this your ticket to Los Angeles to come hangout with the crew of Taco Otaku.

  1. 6h ago

    Ep 90: Summer Anime 2026 Preview

    Fresh hot takes and even hotter weather are guarantee in this episode of Taco Otaku. The summer season has begun so its time to decide what anime shows are worth watching and which are worth skipping. Also, Ray plays hide and go seek with a childhood friend. Miles prepares his horse girls for their next concert. Frank becomes a back stabber to defeat his enemies.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   Marvel Tokon: Fight Souls Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Umamusume: Pretty Derby Honkai: Star Rail The Odyssey (2026) The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires Draw This, Then Die! Black Torch Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Goodbye, Lara The Ghost in the Shell (2026)   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:49 Ray's Week: 3:53 Miles's Week: 19:34 Frank's Week: 23:31 A Livid Lady: 33:28 Draw This: 43:10 Black Torch: 49:51 Hanaori: 57:28 Love Unseen: 1:05:40 Jaadugar: 1:13:07 Smoking Behind: 1:22:54 Lara: 1:33:33 GitS: 1:40:06 Summer 2026 Rankings: 1:46:54 Outro: 1:57:54   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Video Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites   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   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

  2. Jul 15

    Ep 89: Spring Anime 2026 Review

    It's getting hot, hot, hot, on the podcast because the boys finally spoil and rank this year's spring anime season. Which anime show will take home the gold today? Also, Frank stays cool as he catches up on this summers' blockbusters. Miles gets sick again with gacha fever. Ray waits almost 30 years to do a barrel roll and can someone please help Slippy?   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   Mina the Hollower The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Supergirl (2026) Umamusume: Pretty Derby Honkai: Star Rail Zenless Zone Zero Star Fox (2026) inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Daemons of the Shadow Realm The Ramparts of Ice   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:53 Frank's Week: 3:12 Miles's Week: 15:54 Ray's Week: 22:20 Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku: 34:00 OtaGal Spoilers: 47:05 Daemons of the Shadow Realm: 1:04:09 Daemons Spoilers: 1:18:52 The Ramparts of Ice: 1:33:43 Ramparts Spoilers: 1:52:01 Spring 2026 Anime Rankings: 2:06:00 Outro: 2:11:54   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Video Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites   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   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

  3. Jul 1

    Ep 88: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Review

    Heroes assemble because it's time to return to the streets of Naruhata and fight crime, kind of. Also, Ray drifts his way through the mountains of Japan. Miles attempts to solve a mystery without the use of color.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   The Sopranos Love Hina (Manga) Forza Horizon 6 Spider-Noir Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Vijirante Boku no Hīrō Akademia Irīgarusu   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:50 Ray's Week: 2:13 Miles's Week: 21:31 Vigilantes Season Two: 31:16 Vigilantes Spoilers: 42:56 Outro: 1:23:50   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Video Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites   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   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

  4. Jun 17

    Ep 87: Frieren Beyond Journey's End Season Two Review

    It's time to put on your walking shoes and head up north because everyone's favorite hero party is back for more adventures. Also, Frank gets lost in Japan. Miles gambles again with his free time. Ray returns to the old country called New Jersey.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:     Frank's Trip in Japan Mina the Hollower Honkai: Star Rail Zenless Zone Zero One Battle After Another The Sopranos Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Sousou no Frieren Season 2   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:46 Frank's Week: 3:00 Miles's Week: 47:05 Ray's Week: 51:09 Frieren Season Two: 1:05:12 Frieren Spoilers: 1:21:42 Outro: 1:43:22   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Video Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites   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   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

  5. Jun 3

    Ep 86: Oshi no Ko Season 3 Spoilercast

    It's time for the performing twins to take center stage yet again in the roller coaster anime ride. Will Aqua or Ruby finally find their dear old dad this season? Also, Ray moves into a girls dormitory so he can get into Tokyo University. Miles crash lands on an island full of dinosaurs.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   Fire Emblem: Awakening The Punisher: One Last Kill Zootopia 2 Love Hina (Manga) Yoshi and The Mysterious Book Oshi no Ko   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:49 Ray's Week: 2:20 Miles's Week: 20:44 Oshi no Ko: 31:46 ONK Spoilers: 48:20 Outro: 1:36:58   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Video Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites   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   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

  6. May 14

    Ep 85: Trigun Stargaze Spoilercast Review

    For 90's kids in America, the original Trigun anime is a masterpiece. Does this new adaptation improve Vash the Stampede or has it lost its $$60,000,000 value. Also, Frank gets ready to hit the streets of Osaka. Miles spares people from his painful upgrades. Ray trains his children to become super soldiers.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   Octopath Traveler 0 Elementallis John Wick Honkai: Star Rail Zenless Zone Zero Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Fire Emblem: Awakening Trigun (1998) Trigun Stampede Trigun Stargaze   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:50 Frank's Week: 3:24 Miles's Week: 12:47 Ray's Week: 15:40 Trigun Stargaze: 34:28 Trigun Spoilers: 51:24 Outro: 1:25:40   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Video Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites   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   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

  7. Apr 29

    Ep 84: Spring Anime Preview 2026

    In this episode, the crew preview 9 brand new anime shows from Spring 2026. Which ones will be good enough to get a full review? Also, Frank joins the band wagon with Ray and Andy. Miles returns to his casino in the sky. Ray stretches the truth as he sails the grand line.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   Maple Story Jury Duty Octopath Traveler 0 Subnautica Honkai: Star Rail One Piece Live Action Season Two Tongari Boushi no Atelier Kill Ao Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta Snowball Earth Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin to Skirt-take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi Yomi no Tsugai Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi Koori no Jouheki   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:49 Frank's Week: 2:39 Miles's Week: 7:46 Ray's Week: 9:22 Witch Hat Atelier: 22:09 Kill Blue: 31:16 I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class: 39:31 Snowball Earth: 48:43 Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?: 1:00:21 The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt: 1:07:07 Daemons of the Shadow Realm: 1:17:03 Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy: 1:25:38 The Ramparts of Ice: 1:34:41 Anime Spring 2026 Rankings: 1:43:41 Outro: 1:52:17   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Video Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites   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   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

  8. Apr 15

    Ep 83: Winter Anime 2026 Review

    It's that time again when the TOP crew watch the newest anime and share their recommendations from the 2026 winter season. Also, Ray goes to court without any objections. Frank watches the hottest blockbusters of early 2026. Miles gets lost under the sea with his yellow machine.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   Jury Duty Octopath Traveler 0 Project Hail Mary The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Subnautica Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!? Seihantai na Kimi to Boku   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:53 Ray's Week: 2:44 Frank's Week: 8:19 Miles's Week: 13:07 Sentenced to Be a Hero: 22:14 Hero Spoilers: 36:24 Tamon's B-Side: 1:08:02 Tamon Spoilers: 1:22:40 You and I Are Polar Opposites: 1:37:08 Polar Spoilers: 1:55:34 Winter Anime 2026 Rankings: 2:14:10 Outro: 2:19:54   Podcast Website: https://www.tacootaku.com/   Podcast Video Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@TacoOtakuBites   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   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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Remember game nights with your buddies? Where you played Smash all night and talk about what you have been watching and playing. That’s this podcast. The hosts are long time friends and family that get together in person every other Wednesday to discuss what anime, games, and movies they are loving or hating. Consider this your ticket to Los Angeles to come hangout with the crew of Taco Otaku.

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