Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast

With brand new anime coming out each season, you never no which show will be a trick or a treat. Luckily, the TOP crew have got you covered so can avoid any autumn anime landmines. Also, Frank becomes a monk so he can level up. Miles picks the bones off a buggy game. Ray wakes up in the Dark Place to meet an old friend.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Final Fantasy III

Street Fighter Movie (2026)

Graveyard Keeper 2

It Chapter 1 &2

Alan Wake 2

Overgeared

The World's Strongest Witch

Romelia War Chronicle

FX Fighter Kurumi-chan

A Tale of the Secret Saint

The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life

Psyren

Hello, I Am a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion!

Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:50

Frank's Week: 3:52

Miles's Week: 14:17

Ray's Week: 18:24

Overgeared: 30:33

Strongest Witch: 39:46

Romelia: 44:55

Kurumi-chan: 54:28

Secret Saint: 1:04:06

The Laid-Off Cheat: 1:09:18

Psyren: 1:19:08

I Am a Witch: 1:29:52

Nia Liston: 1:36:33

Anime Fall Preview Rankings: 1:47:31

Outro: 1:59:14

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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 Shitai

Tenmaku no Jaadugar

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:48

Ray's Week: 3:28

Miles's Week: 16:07

Frank's Week: 20:04

Goodbye, Lara: 33:04

Lara Spoilers: 42:20

Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life 1:07:37

Hanaori Spoilers: 1:21:30

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia: 1:29:48

Jaadugar Spoilers: 1:43:25

Suumer 2026 Anime Rankings: 2:01:45

Outro: 2:09:26

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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.

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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 Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:50

Miles's Week: 2:40

Ray's Week: 8:14

Supergirl: 20:41

SG Spoilers: 33:35

The Mandalorian: 1:01:55

MG Spoilers: 1:12:01

Outro: 1:28:40

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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.

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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 Week: 3:08

Miles's Week: 23:37

Klutz and Skirt: 31:44

Ponsuka Spoilers: 47:33

Outro: 1:09:10

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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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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

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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:

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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

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Morning Phoenix (OP) composed and performed by Ivan C.

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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

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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:

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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

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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:

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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:

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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

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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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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: 0:00

Intro: 0:53

Andy's Week: 4:25

Ray's Week: 29:07

Gunbuster: 48:17

Gunbuster Spoilers: 1:08:10

Death Stranding Two: 1:44:03

DS2 Spoilers: 2:11:12

Outro: 2:49:31

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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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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 Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:58

Frank's Week: 3:03

Miles's Week: 8:41

Ray's Week: 18:50

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: 24:26

Haruhi Spoilers: 47:08

Outro: 1:36:46

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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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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 on You

Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Zenless Zone Zero

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:50

Ray's Week: 3:39

Frank's Week: 17:56

Miles's Week: 22:23

GameCube Tournament: 28:15

Elite Eight: 1:40:58

Final Four: 1:51:16

Outro: 2:05:16

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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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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 Taco Otaku

SpyxFamily Season Three

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:47

Frank's Week: 3:19

Miles's Week: 7:16

Ray's Week: 10:45

Spy x Family: 16:45

Season 3 Spoilers: 31:46

Outro: 1:13:51

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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:

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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 Wealth

Pragmata

Shangri-La Fontier

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Boku no Hiro Akademia Season 8

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:48

Frank's Week: 2:36

Miles's Week: 10:10

Ray's Week: 16:57

My Hero Academia: 32:43

HMA Spoilers: 45:34

Outro: 1:33:39

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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:

https://www.youtube.com/@ivancervantes9858

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 ka

Toumei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fuufu ni Naru Futari

Hikuidori: Ushuu Boro Tobi-gumi

Ikoku Nikki

Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?

Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku

Yuusha no Kuzu

Seihantai na Kimi to Boku

Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:43

Miles's Week: 3:37

Ray's Week: 10:21

Wash It All Away 28:25

The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife 34:42

Oedo Fire Slayer: The Legend of Phoenix 44:09

Journal with Witch 51:06

Tamon's B-Side 58:46

Sentenced to Be a Hero 1:06:10

Scum of the Brave 1:15:11

You and I Are Polar Opposites 1:20:42

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk 1:29:53

Winter Anime Rankings: 1:36:07

Outro: 1:47:25

Podcast Website:

https://www.tacootaku.com/

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

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 Season 2

The Apothecary Diaries

Ray Learns to Solder

Pluribus

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:51

Miles's Week: 3:28

Frank's Week: 8:57

Ray's Week: 11:03

Best Anime of 2025: 22:00

Number Five: 24:08

Personal Award One: 34:35

Number Four: 41:50

Personal Award Two: 50:24

Number Three: 57:52

Personal Award Three: 1:09:43

Number Two: 1:16:46

Personal Award Four: 1:27:56

Number One: 1:36:20

Outro: 1:51:45

Podcast Website:

https://www.tacootaku.com/

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

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

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 Story

Stranger Things Season 5

Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:50

Ray's Week: 2:34

Andy's Week: 11:49

Frank's Week: 25:26

Miles's Week: 34:08

Best Games of 2025: 43:16

Number Five: 45:23

Personal Award One: 55:09

Number Four: 1:06:33

Personal Award Two: 1:22:03

Number Three: 1:32:24

Personal Award Three: 1:47:18

Number Two: 1:58:26

Personal Award Four: 2:13:27

Number One: 2:23:59

Outro: 2:39:37

Podcast Website:

https://www.tacootaku.com/

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

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