Happy New Years! In this episode of Taco Otaku, Ray, Miles, Frank, and Ivan watch two new anime titles to bring in 2024. Also, Ivan attempts to take the podcast offline. Frank pulls a Kobe. Miles builds his utopia. And Ray starts working on his new year's resolutions.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Pokemon Scarlet

River City Girls 2

Attack on Titan

Slam Dunk

SteamWorld Build

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Pulto (Manga)

Persona 5 Tactica

Steam Deck OLED Review

Iron Man VR

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Spoilers)

The Boy and the Heron (Spoilers)

Time Markers:

Intro: 0:50

News: 3:27

Watching & Playing: 8:29

Frank's Week: 16:56

Miles's Week: 33:13

Ray's Week: 40:22

Main Topic: 58:48

The Boy and the Heron: 1:40:45

TOP Preview of 2024: 2:27:42

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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

Before we celebrate the new year, the TOP crew reflect on the past year and name their favorite anime shows of 2023. Ray feels left out and searches for a new addiction. Frank goes all-in with the sports genre. Miles isn't afraid of being the odd man out. Ivan tries to convince himself that he can quit at any time.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Pokemon Trading Card Game

Pokemon Scarlet

Chernobyl

One Piece

Maple Story

Honkai: Star Rail

Lego Fornite

Bocchi the Rock!

Spy x Family

The Eminence in Shadow

Persona 5 Tactica

Time Markers:

Intro: 0:45

News: 1:28

Watching & Playing: 10:53

Frank's Week: 19:24

Miles's Week: 31:14

Ray's Week: 44:05

Main Topic: 1:08:36

Number Four: 1:25:00

Number Three: 1:36:44

Number Two: 1:48:24

Number One: 2:05:03

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

Tis the season of giving and the TOP crew decide to give everyone their longest and funniest episode ever in which they must list their favorite games they played this year. Frank tries his best not to be afraid of his co-hosts choices. Miles stays away from humanity's negativity. Andy forgets how to count to five. Finally, Ray cannot keep a secret to save his life.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

The Game Awards 2023

Humanity

Steam World Build

Super Mario RPG

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Alien Isolation

The Curse

Pluto (Manga)

The Boys (Spoilers)

Fire Emblem Engage

Stranger Things

Sopranos

Chernobyl

Metroid Dread (Spoilers)

Time Markers:

Intro: 0:49

The Game Awards: 1:52

News: 30:45

Watching & Playing: 45:18

Andy's Week: 58:04

Ray's Week: 1:11:50

Frank's Week: 1:33:09

Main Topic: 1:42:38

Number Four: 2:00:05

Number Three: 2:20:26

Number Two: 2:40:46

Number One: 2:59:35

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

In this TOP, the boys gather near Turkey Day to give thanks to those things that give them joy in their lives. Also, Frank likes it sloppy and makes his own splash zone. Miles concludes his fight against the Darkness. Lastly, Ray becomes superficial when proposing to his second love of his life.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Love You

Jujujstu Kaisen

Alan Wake Remastered

Fire Emblem Engage

Maple Story

One Piece Live Action

Sopranos

The Marvels

Like a Dragon: Ishin!

16bit Sensation: Another Layer

Fangri-la Frontier

Final Fantasy 15 (Spoilers)

Time Markers:

Intro: 1:01

Watching & Playing: 3:03

Frank's Week: 26:49

Miles's Week: 50:51

News: 1:07:26

Main Topic: 1:20:58

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 leaves are starting to change color which means time for new anime. Ray, Frank, and Miles gather once again to discuss the 2023 Fall Anime Season. Plus, Miles picks up a sword and relives Japanese history. Frank falls into a time loop and takes part in organize crime. Ray learns about modern fetishes in old manga.  

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Maple Story 

Sopranos 

Honkai: Star Rail

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Fire Emblem Engage

Alan Wake Remastered 

One Piece 

Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange

Stardust Telepath

My New Boss Is Goofy

The Apothecary Diaries

Shy

16bit Sensation: Another Layer

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Love You

Shangri-La Frontier

Time Markers:

Intro: 0:51

SEPCIAL ANNOUCEMENT: 3:22

Watching & Playing: 6:01

Miles's Week: 11:56

Ray's Week: 22:26

News: 45:13

Main Topic: 1:11:18

Stardust: 1:18:49

Goofy Boss: 1:22:54

Apothecary Diaries: 1:32:14

Shy: 1:39:04

16 Bit: 1:48:13

Frieren: 1:56:41

100 Girlfriends: 2:04:41

Shangri-La: 2:13:30

Anime Fall 2023 Rankings: 2:23:44

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 Halloween! In today's podcast, the brothers decided to test their palates and declare the best chocolate candy of all-time. Also, Miles can't quit his Pokemon Gacha Fever. Ray plays the hottest 90s video games and gets lost in the new digital world.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Honkai: Star Rail

Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Sonic Superstars

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Meta Quest 3 Headset Review

Fire Emblem Engage

Top 15 Chocolate Halloween Candy

Time Markers:

Intro: 0:52

Watching & Playing 4:35

Ray's Week: 13:01

Main Topic: 59:55

Candy Rankings: 2:08:23

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

Part 2 of the 2023 summer anime review is finally here! Ray, Miles, and Frank debate over literary references and how much they love animals. Ray shameless plugs his own content. Miles refuses to follow his heart. Frank has another slow week and only played five new games.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

New PS5 Slim Announcement

Dragon Ball Daima Trailer

Undead Murder Farce (Spoilers)

The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today (Spoilers)

Mega Man Zero/ZX: Legacy Collection

Star Ocean: The Divine Force

Final Fantasy 15

Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Fire Emblem Engage

The Walking Dead Season 1

One Piece

Time Markers:

Intro: 0:53

News: 5:33

Main Topic: 34:51

The Masterful Cat Review: 1:18:20

Summer Anime 2023 Rankings: 1:40:40

Watching & Playing 2:01:57

Miles's Week 2:06:45

Ray's Week 2:13:40

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 that time again where the crew gets together to talk about their anime shows for the season. Find out who will win. Also, Ivan finds a new love for the Nintendo Switch. Miles isn't shy about his taste and preferences. Frank refuses to be influenced by influences. Lastly, Ray tries to impress only to end in misery.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror (Spoilers)

Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero (Spoilers)

Resident Evil 4

Fire Emblem Engage

One Piece

Skull Girls

Octopath Traveler

Final Fantasy 15

Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Sea of Stars

Final Fantasy 16

One Piece Live Action

Time Markers:

Intro: 0:50

Main Topic: 2:11

Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero: 44:13

Watching & Playing 1:24:52

Ivan's Week 1:46:57

Miles's Week 1:57:11

Frank's Week 2:08:26

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 Back to School season on Taco Otaku as we list some of our favorite fictional schools we would like to attend this fall. Our IT expert Paul returns to the podcast to resolve our issues. Miles wants to sing and dance with the best of them. Ray becomes the class clown and assigns himself the best harem.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Far Cry 4

Demon Slayer

Final Fantasy 15

Fire Emblem Engage

Resident Evil 4

One Piece Manga

iPhone 15 Pro is a Gaming Console?

Harry Potter

My Hero Academia

Love Live

Neon Genesis Evangelion (Spoilers)

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Amgami SS

Time Markers:

Intro: 0:52

Watching & Playing 2:47

Miles's Week 13:37

Ray's Week 38:23

News: 1:02:30

Main Topic: 1:43:10

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

In today's unique episode, the nerdy brothers ditch their crew and sail for the Grand Line. Their mission is to talk about gaming news for over 40 minutes. Also, Miles completes a live service game and Ray forces himself to play a game he loves.

Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:

Super Mario Wonder

Dreamcast Anniversary

Atari 2600+

PlayStation Portal Announcement

Honkai: Star Rail

Resident Evil 4

Fire Emblem Engage

The Eminence in Shadow

Overload Season 4

Vinland Saga Season 2

Blue Archive

One Piece Manga

Live Action One Piece

Time Markers:

Intro: 0:56

News: 2:04

Watching & Playing 46:27

Main Topic: 1:50:18

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