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.
Episodes
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 L...
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
...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 ...
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:...
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:
Li...
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 ...
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 Diar...
Samus returns after 8 years of baking in the Nintendo Switch oven. Will the famous bounty hunter unlock a new ability to our hearts or will she remain silent until another baby comes along? Also, Frank wants more explosions in his survival horror. Miles tunes into the Game Awards and wonder why. Ray answers the superhero call and chooses Lucina yet again.
Things We Talked About this Episode:
CITY The Animation
Resident Evil Req...
The brothers Ray and Miles discover the best kept secret of 2025 as they review and discuss the anime CITY THE ANIMATION. Also, Miles watches his numbers go up as he gets lost in space. Ray hangs out with his fellow kids with some new online shooters.
Things We Talked About this Episode:
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Astroneer
Fortnite
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
CITY The Animation
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:49
Miles's Week:...
It's battle of the giant monsters once again on the podcast. Will this Shonen Jump property take it's new place as one of the new big 3 or will it be lost to history? Also, Miles does a triumphant pulse on his horse girl game. Frank breaks his curfew so he can battle in the woods. Ray argues he is not a visitor despite his perfect teeth.
Things We Talked About this Episode:
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Hades II
No, I'm Not a Human
T...
Nothing more scary than searching for the best new anime for the fall season. Join the TOP boys as they choose their favorite shows of autumn. Also, Miles doesn't go bananas for bananza. Frank proves he's a real gamer. Ray wakes up in a haunted mansion yet again.
Things We Talked About this Episode:
Donkey Kong Bananza
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Gachiakuta
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hades II
The Apothecary Diaries
Simulacra
Nightmare...
Enjoy that pumpkin spice latte as the boys debate who has the best anime of summer 2025. Also, Ray admits he is a fake gamer. Frank has fun learning about plants. Miles puts down a gacha games so he can play another gacha game.
Things We Talked About this Episode:
The Apothecary Diaries
Donkey Kong Bananza
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Honkai: Star Rail
The House of Tesla
Zutaboro Reijou wa Ane No Moto Konyakusha ni Dekiai sareru
Foo...
Tanjiro and all the other Hashiras are back to entertain the podcast brothers. Will our heroes defeat evil MJ and conjure the box office? Also, Miles becomes a My Little Ponies fan. Ray gets lost in the infamous Shinjuku Station.
Things We Talked About this Episode:
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Donkey Kong Bananza
Ray Plans for Tokyo
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle
Time Markers:
Teaser: 0:00
Intro: 0:31
...After a 9 month hiatus, a wild Andy appears on the podcast to talk about some anime classics that are absolute cinema. Also, Miles gets his full with Kirby on the Switch 2 and Ray admits he was wrong about about an anime review after 8 years.
Things We Talked About this Episode:
Cyberpunk 2077
Death Standing
The Wire
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
The House of Tesla
Lumines Arise
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Nanbaka
Ray's 10 Year Anni...
The smash hit anime romance from 2022 returns this summer 2025, but the TOP must first catch up on the events of season one. Will this cosplay affair be worth the wait? Also, Ray attempts to be a good YouTuber and Streamer. Miles literally can't buy a win down at the horse track. Frank goes ape over the newest released from Nintendo.
Things We Talked About this Episode:
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Ray's 10 year anniversary
Mr. Robo...
The boys beat the heat and go to the theaters to watch the biggest super hero blockbusters of 2025. It's DC versus Marvel all over again. Also, Miles heads down to the race track to put some money on the anime ponies. Frank shares cute tales of his family. Ray engages with another Sci-fi series while doing the DK rap.
Things We Talked About this Episode:
Zenless Zone Zero
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Dr. Stone Season 4
DAN DA DAN Seas...
Bring out your bikinis and beach balls! Today the Taco Otaku crew dive into the newest anime series from Summer 2025. Which anime shows will float to the top and which will get buried in the sand? Also, Miles unpacks a watermelon for summer festivals. Frank imagines winning 5 million dollars. Ray finally falls down the gacha rabbit hole.
Things We Talked About this Episode:
Zenless Zone Zero
My Hero Academia Season 6
Spy x Fami...
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 Rema...
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 Maste...
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
Honk...
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