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Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast

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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01:48:12

Ep 63: Lazarus and My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/07/16

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

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02:11:48

Ep 62: Spring Anime Review 2025

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/07/02

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

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01:59:17

Ep 61: Nintendo Switch 2 Hands On Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/06/18

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:

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01:09:14

Ep 60: The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in...

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/05/14

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

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02:09:25

Ep 59: Best Anime to Watch in Spring 2025

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/04/30

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

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01:06:15

Ep 58: Nintendo Switch 2 Impressions

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/04/16

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

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02:29:54

Ep 57: Anime Winter 2025 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/04/05

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

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02:37:25

Ep 56: Waifu Wars 2025

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/03/19

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

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01:28:19

Ep 55: Dragon Ball Daima Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/03/10

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

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01:50:25

Ep 54: Squid Game Season 2

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/02/21

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:

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01:44:20

Ep 53: Winter Anime Preview 2025

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/02/05

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

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02:22:37

Ep 52: Fall Anime 2024 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/01/22

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

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02:32:20

Ep 51: Best Game of the Year 2024

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2025/01/08

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

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02:02:02

Ep 50: Top 5 Anime of 2024

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2024/12/25

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

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01:30:25

Ep 49: Echoes of Wisdom Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2024/12/11

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

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01:21:19

Ep 48: MHA Season 7 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2024/11/27

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

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01:50:36

Ep 47: Anime Fall 2024 Preivew

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2024/11/13

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

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02:37:20

Ep 46: Summer Anime 2024 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2024/10/16

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

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01:48:06

Ep 45: Zelda Echoes of Wisdom Preview

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2024/10/09

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:

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01:19:58

Ep 44: The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used...

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2024/10/02

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

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