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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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135:06

Ep 93: Summer Anime 2026 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/10/07

While the summer heat might still be around, the anime summer season has come to an end, which means it's time to crown a new winner. Find who's anime will reign supreme. Also, Ray gets stuck in the dark place for 13 years. Miles farms with zombies. Frank goes back to collect the four crystals from his childhood.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Alan Wake 2 Shogun (2024) Graveyard Keeper 2 Final Fantasy Final Fantasy II Sayonara Lara Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga

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95:15

Ep 92: Supergirl and The Mandalorian & Grogu Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/09/30

This year's summer blockbusters are finally hitting streaming platforms which means the lads are about to make some fresh popcorn. Find out which movie is worth your time and money. Also, Miles cracks the case with a PC classic. Ray protects himself against an evil clown from Maine.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Sam & Max The Devil's Playhouse Remastered My Adventures with Superman IT (1990) Supergirl Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Time

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75:10

Ep 91: The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the...

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/08/31

Ray and Miles take a break from their summer vacation to share a hidden gem of an anime that came out last season. Also, Ray has to decide if he is a kid or a squid again. Miles returns to the digital world to prove his ain't afraid of no ghosts.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: X-Men '97 Season 2 Splatoon Raiders Hoppers Digimon Ghost Game Umamusume: Pretty Derby Ponkotsu Fūkiiin to Sukāto Take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:50 Ray's

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124:40

Ep 90: Summer Anime 2026 Preview

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/07/29

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

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136:46

Ep 89: Spring Anime 2026 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/07/15

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

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89:35

Ep 88: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/07/01

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:

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106:39

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

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/06/17

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:

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103:18

Ep 86: Oshi no Ko Season 3 Spoilercast

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/06/03

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:

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91:03

Ep 85: Trigun Stargaze Spoilercast Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/05/14

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

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115:35

Ep 84: Spring Anime Preview 2026

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/04/29

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

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144:14

Ep 83: Winter Anime 2026 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/04/15

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

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174:19

Ep 82: Gunbuster Review and Death Stranding 2 Preview

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/04/08

Anime Andy and Sourdough Shonen get together for a special episode of Taco Otaku. Today, the lads explore the far reaches of space and deliver some packages as they travel the stars. Also, Andy explores a ghost town in search for his wife. Ray watches a movie with his horse daughters.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Silent Hill 2 (2024) Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat Umamusume: Pretty Derby Thunder Road Gunbuster Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Time Markers: Teaser:

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103:29

Ep 81: Haruhi Suzumiya 20th Anniversary Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/04/01

Aliens, Time Travelers, and Epers return to the podcast as the boys breakdown one of the most influential anime series of all time. Also, Franks hordes his items just in case in needs them later on. Miles evolves as he plays in a world with no humans. Ray heads to New Vegas with no power armor.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Octopath Traveler 0 Crashing Landing on You Zenless Zone Zero Pokemon Pokopia Fallout TV Show Season 2 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya The

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130:27

Ep 80: Best Nintendo GameCube Tournament

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/03/18

To celebrate everyone's favorite purple lunch box 25th anniversary, the TOP crew decided to do a sweet 16 bracket of the their favorite NGC games. Also, Ray pays too much to relive his 1990s VR fantasies. Frank goes to Korea and becomes a defense lawyer. Miles skips all the cutscenes just to be closer to his anime horse girls.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Shangri-La Fontier Mario Clash Virtual Boy Wario Land Octopath Traveler 0 Extraordinary Attorney Woo Crashing Landing

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77:35

Ep 79: Spy x Family Season 3 Spoilercast

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Bring out your white tuxedos and shakers because it's time for more adventures with everyone's favorite family of spies. Also, Miles feels abandoned in the middle of the Pacific. Frank waits patiently for a second season. Ray jumps out of a plane during a snow storm.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Octopath Traveler 0 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Because This Is My First Life Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Spy x Family Code: White Spy x Family Season 3 New Clips Channel for

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98:13

Ep 78: My Hero Academia Final Season Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/02/18

After 10 years, one of biggest battle series has come to an end. Now its up the the TOP crew to breakdown Deku's journey and see if he is worthy of being one of Shonen Jump's Big 3. Also, Miles heads off to space with a new android buddy. Frank ends up binge watching a new prequel series. Ray gets lost in Paris and misses the streets of Shibuya.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Octopath Traveler 0 Metal Slug Tactics A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Like a Dragon: Infinite

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110:53

Ep 77: Winter Anime Preview 2026

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/02/04

The podcast might be down a member down this anime season, but the super brothers pick up the slack and cover 9 new anime shows for 2026. Also, Miles gets caught in a time loop as he races his anime horse girls. Ray goes for the extra credit this winter series in hopes to take home the crown.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Umamusume: Pretty Derby Mayonaka Heart Tune Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Kirei ni Shitemoraemasu

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116:32

Ep 76: Anime of the Year 2025

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/01/21

After a whole year's worth of podcasting, the boys have to pick their top 5 anime of the year. Will it be a popular shonen title? Cute girls doing cute things? Stay to the very end to find out. Also, Miles unlocks his dual citizen between America and Japan. Frank believes he can be a hero for one last time. Ray becomes a level five engineer so he can repair his retro games.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth My Hero Academia Season 8 Dandadan

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163:37

Ep 75: Best Video Games of 2025

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Happy New Year! It's that time again when the TOP crew have to make the tough calls to name their personal top 5 favorite games of 2025. Also, Ray discovers the secrets of Egghead. Andy vents his frustrations about motorcycles and green crystals. Frank explores the upside down in search of body soap. Miles heads to Hawaii to hang out with his favorite criminals.Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: One Piece The Paper The Holdovers Pluribus The Chair Company Andy's Switch 2

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142:18

Ep 74: Fall Anime 2025 Review

Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast ·

2026/01/07

There is one last anime season left in 2025 and the boys are determine to find out who choose wisely or poorly. As a bonus, the crew conclude their Metroid Prime 4 discussion from last time. Also, Ray enters another dimension while picking some flowers. Frank spends Christmas with his family as his Switch 2 recharges. Miles takes a trip to Hawaii to meet some old friends.Things We Talked About this Episode: The Apothecary Diaries Peacemaker Season 2 Dispatch City the Animation Frank's Christmas

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