Taco Otaku: SoCal’s Anime Podcast

Ep 93: Summer Anime 2026 Review

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.

Ep 92: Supergirl and The Mandalorian & Grogu Review

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

Ep 91: The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt Review

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

Ep 90: Summer Anime 2026 Preview

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

Ep 89: Spring Anime 2026 Review

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,

Ep 88: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Review

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 t

Ep 87: Frieren Beyond Journey's End Season Two Review

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

Ep 86: Oshi no Ko Season 3 Spoilercast

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, R

Ep 85: Trigun Stargaze Spoilercast Review

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, Fran

Ep 84: Spring Anime Preview 2026

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

Ep 83: Winter Anime 2026 Review

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.

Ep 82: Gunbuster Review and Death Stranding 2 Preview

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 trave

Ep 81: Haruhi Suzumiya 20th Anniversary Review

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

Ep 80: Best Nintendo GameCube Game Tournament

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

Ep 79: Spy x Family Season 3 Spoilercast

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

Ep 78: My Hero Academia Final Season Review

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 Ju

Ep 77: Winter Anime Preview 2026

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 tim

Ep 76: Anime of the Year 2025

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 th

Ep 75: Best Video Games of 2025

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 o

Ep 74: Fall Anime 2025 Review

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 discus