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 (Spoilers)

Pseudo Harem (Spoilers)

Oshi No Ko Season 2 (Spoilers)

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:46

Ivan's Week: 3:35

Ray's Week: 13:10

Miles's Week: 24:07

The Elusive Samurai: 37:30

Samurai Spoilers: 55:41

Pseudo Harem: 1:11:34

Harem Spoilers: 1:22:04

Oshi No Ko: 1:37:07

ONK Spoilers: 1:51:00

Summer Rankings: 2:30:27

Outro: 2:33:11

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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: Echos of Wisdom

24 Hour Charity Stream Nov. 16

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:43

Ray's Week: 1:34

Andy's Week: 12:41

Frank's Week: 30:18

Zelda Preview: 42:28

Echoes of Wisdom Predictions: 1:30:58

Extra Life Game Day 1:41:50

Outro: 1:45:27

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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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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 shiteita

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:44

Watching & Playing: 2:21

Extra Life Game Day: 11:37

Frank's Week: 16:31

Miles's Week: 33:10

Main Topic: 39:25

MahoAku Spoilers: 57:12

Outro: 1:15:23

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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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Ray, Frank, and Miles put on their thinking caps as they attempt to explain the complexities of ancient fantasy European economics in today's newest anime review. Miles awards himself as he continues his never ending gacha fever. Frank sets sails for new islands and tries his best not to spend any money. Ray finally finds a anime he likes and goes back to his comfort foods.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Megaman Battle Network 3

Honkai: Star Rail

Castlevania Dominus Collection

Genshin Impact

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta

Call of the Night

A Couple of Cuckoos

Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:49

Watching & Playing: 3:35

Frank's Week: 10:53

Ray's Week: 22:31

Main Topic: 39:06

Spice and Wolf Spoilers: 1:09:03

Outro: 1:37:23

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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 boys have finished their training arc and are now ready to share their thoughts about all 4 seasons of the anime Demon Slayer. Miles focuses on his breathing techniques to beat his high score in Tetris. Ray can't concentrate on his new YouTube video because of freedom. Frank whips out his ear phones so he doesn't have to hear anymore from Zenitsu.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Quality Assurance in Another World

Castlevania Dominus Collection

Genshin Impact

Summer Time Rendering

The Last of Us Part 1

A Couple of Cuckoos

Zenless Zone Zero

Megaman Battle Network 2

Tetris (Apple TV+)

Demon Slayer S1-4

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:46

Watching & Playing: 3:33

Ray's Week: 15:04

Miles's Week: 27:15

Main Topic: 33:28

Demon Slayer Spoilers: 55:42

Outro: 1:29:11

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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

With all the summer heat going on, it's time to cool down with some chill vibes and good recommendations on this episode of Taco Otaku. Frank returns to hosting duties only to forget his co-hosts names. Miles tries his best not to name every cute girls doing cute things anime. Ray finds myself in the Velvet Room once again with the power of the PS5.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Megaman Battle Network 2

Zenless Zone Zero

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

Summer Time Rendering

Persona 3 Reload

Maple Story

Tiger & Bunny

The Legend of Zelda

The Sims 4

Final Fantasy

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:54

Watching & Playing: 7:42

Ray's Week: 21:40

Frank's Week: 36:34

Main Topic: 48:00

Outro: 1:42:13

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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

We have 9 new anime series we are going to discuss in this episode of Taco Otaku. Only 3 of the 9 will get full reviews. Who will take home the gold? Also, Ray draws out his claws so he can play detective. Frank compares anime and manga to see which tells the better story. Ivan finds himself in a toxic shonen relationship. And lastly, Miles tries to convince himself that he doesn't have a gambling problem.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Deadpool & Wolverine

Summer Time Rendering

My Hero Academia

Kimi ni Todoke

Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro

One Piece

Zenless Zone Zero

Oshi No Ko

My Wife Has No Emotion

Quality Assurance in Another World

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian

My Deer Friend Nokotan

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary

Pesudeo Harem

The Elusive Samurai

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:50

Watching & Playing: 3:55

Ivan's Week: 16:18

Miles's Week: 27:20

Frank's Week: 35:21

Summer Anime Preview: 46:46

Oshi No Ko S2: 49:06

My Wife: 56:51

Quality Assurance: 1:05:32

Alya: 1:12:47

Nokotan: 1:20:28

Sakuna: 1:28:25

Shoshimin: 1:35:33

Pesudeo Harem: 1:42:42

Elusive Samurai: 1:51:53

Summer Anime Rankings: 2:01:16

Outro: 2:14:11

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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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Bring out the ice cold drinks for this hot episode of Taco Otaku. The anime brigade is back to share you their thoughts from the last anime season. Also, Miles opens his wallet for his new anthropomorphic waifus. Ivan starts training for Evo 2025. Frank shifts back into Gear 5 after a long break. Ray reminisces about his favorite tent from 2003.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Marvel vs. Capcom 2

Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike

Haikyu!!

One Piece

Hades

Fire Emblem (The Blazing Blade)

The Legendary Starfy

Zenless Zone Zero

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:52

Watching & Playing: 1:18

Frank's Week: 6:23

Ray's Week: 15:07

Miles's Week: 26:50

Main Topic: 40:35

The Fable: 1:14:40

Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night: 1:47:15

Summer Anime Rankings: 2:26:15

Outro: 2:28:20

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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 boys bring their energy drinks and controllers today to talk about PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more video games. Andy returns with lightsaber in hand to discuss everything Star Wars. Miles keeps adding more money into his slot machine in hopes of winning his Waifu. Ray recalls his high school days and fights his way out of hell.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Doom (2016)

Yooka-Laylee

Star Wars Hunters

Beatles LOVE

Star Wars Acolyte

Michiko & Hatchin

Honkai: Star Rail

Hades

You and I are Polar Opposites

Ashoka

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:51

Watching & Playing: 3:31

Miles's Week: 31:35

Ray's Week: 37:30

Main Topic: 58:30

OTK Game Expo 1:08:00

Guerrilla Collective: 1:10:15

IGN: 1:21:50

Summer Game Fest: 1:24:20

Latin American Games Showcase: 1:31:43

Xbox Games Showcase: 1:33:33

Ubisoft Forward: 1:57:56

Nintendo Direct: 2:02:37

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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 gets explosively good this week with it's double feature spoilercast of Fallout and Godzilla Minus One. Also, Frank sees through all of Hollywood's magic. Ray takes a leap of faith with a beloved anime sequel. Lastly, Miles can't wait to spin again for his new waifus all over again.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth

Haikyu!!

Clipped

FLCL Alternative

Star Wars Rebels

Honkai: Star Rail

Fallout (Amazon TV Series) (Spoilers)

Godzilla Minus One (Spoilers)

Time Markers:

Teaser: 0:00

Intro: 0:42

Watching & Playing: 4:19

Ray's Week: 15:01

Miles's Week: 26:44

Main Topic: 30:33

Godzilla Minus One: 1:00:31

Outro: 1:36:37

Watch Ray's YouTube Channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/c/SourdoughShonen

Check out Ray Live here:

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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