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

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

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

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

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

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 2025

Frank's Trip to Japan

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Towa no Yuugure

Egao no Taenai Shokuba desu

Sanda

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:54

Ray's Week: 3:24

Frank's Week: 11:35

Miles's Week: 18:32

Metroid Prime 4 Spoilers: 27:16

Dusk Beyond the End of the World: 44:59

Dusk Beyond Spoilers: 1:03:53

A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace: 1:22:28

Mangaka's Spoilers: 1:34:20

Sanda: 1:41:37

Sanda Spoilers: 1:57:15

Outro: 2:17:10

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

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 Requiem

One Piece

Control Resonant

Gang of Dragon

Umamusume: Pretty Derby

The Apothecary Diaries

Dispatch

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:48

Frank's Week: 5:01

Miles's Week: 13:45

Ray's Week: 17:27

Metroid Prime 4 Beyond: 31:39

Spoilers: 1:00:20

Outro: 1:47:03

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

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: 3:18

Ray's Week: 13:05

City Review: 30:58

Spoilers: 46:14

Outro: 1:11:39

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

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

The Apothecary Diaries

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Kaijuu 8-gou

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:50

Miles's Week: 3:56

Franks' Week: 8:22

Ray's Week: 14:04

Kauji No. Eight: 26:10

Spoilers: 38:29

Outro: 1:06:54

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

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 of Decay

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider

Gintama – Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class

My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's

Mechanical Marie

Digimon Beatbreak

Dusk Beyond the End of the World

A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace

Sanda

May I Ask for One Final Thing?

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:44

Miles's Week: 3:44

Franks' Week: 9:30

Ray's Week: 19:22

Kamen Rider: 34:01

Gintama: 41:55

Assassin: 47:42

Mechanical Marie: 56:49

Digimon: 1:04:05

Dusk Beyond: 1:12:41

Wonderful Workplace: 1:24:30

Sanda: 1:32:00

One Final Thing: 1:40:36

Fall Anime Rankings: 1:49:52

Outro: 1:59:31

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