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   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 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: 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

Die hard JRPG fans, Frank and Ray, spend over a 100 hours in a game they already finished 20 years ago just to see if lighting can strike twice. This is indeed Taco Otaku's giant spoiler discussion of FF7 Rebirth. Also, Ray travels to North Cal with his fellow hooded weebs and Frank can't stop double dipping in video games he already owns.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   FanimeCon 2024 One Piece Tonbo! Jujutsu Kaisen Tales of Arise Hades Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth (Spoilers) Final Fantasy 7 (Spoilers)   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:46 Watching & Playing: 2:35 Frank's Week: 23:41 Main Topic: 44:45 Outro: 2:05:50   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

Ray and Miles go toe to toe with the current big 3 battle Shonen series. Plus, the brothers rip a new one into Microsoft and Star Wars. Also, Miles decides to break the rules and cover more anime for the podcast. Ray channels his best Obi-Wan and regrets his life decisions.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth Wind Breakers Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Star Wars Rebels Xbox Closes More Game Studios Nintendo Admits there's a Switch 2 My Hero Academia Season 7 (Spoilers) Demon Slayer Season 4 (Spoilers)   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:52 Watching & Playing: 1:30 Ray's Week: 16:40 Industry News: 29:46 Main Topic: 1:00:42 Demon Slayer: 1:15:44 Outro: 1:33:53   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

Things are starting to heat up on the podcast. In this episode of Taco Otaku, our panel of wise men pass judgment on Japan's newest animation offerings. Ivan discovers what a Yandere is. Ray admits he has a drinking problem. Frank vows to never miss another anime opening ever.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   A Condition Called Love Bartender: Glass of God Tonbo! Oblivion Battery Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Mysterious Disappearances Kaiju No. 8 Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf The Fable   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:48 Main Topic: 3:08 Love 4:13 Bartender 12:47 Tonbo 18:08 Battery 30:12 Jellyfish 42:28 Disappearances: 51:04 Kaiju 8: 1:03:31 Spice and Wolf: 1:15:31 The Fable 1:26:42 Spring 2024 Rankings: 1:37:34 Outro: 1:44:54   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

Our veteran JRPG gamers return to the world of Final Fantasy 7 as they continue there adventures beyond Midgar. Also, Frank finds himself in the wasteland again. Ray gets board saving small children and stupid Jedi. Miles slowly realizes he doesn't understand the rules of poker.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   Fallout TV Series Hades Tales of Arise One Piece Star Wars: Clone Wars Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Balatro Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 0:45 Watching & Playing: 1:46 Ray's Week: 13:58 Miles's Week: 38:58 Main Topic: 46:56 Outro: 1:41:38   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

In this unique episode, Ray hijacks the podcast and turns into the first ever Sourdough Shonen podcast. Due to technical difficulties, only the first anime review survived from the original recording and the editor tried his better to put something together.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Tis Time for Torture Princess Bucchigiri?! Solo Leveling   Time Markers: Teaser: 0:00 Intro: 1:20 Main Topic: 2:40 Bucchigiri: 26:56 Solo Leveling: 42:01 Winter Rankings: 58:51 Spring Anime 2024: 1:00:40 TOP Preview: 1:08:19 Outro: 1:09:06     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

Spring is here which means it's time again for another tournament for Taco Otaku. This year, the boys are choosing their favorite battle arcs from anime and having go against each other until there is only one left. Who will win the title of greatest battle arc of all-time? Plus, Ray sees dead people. Frank practices his jujustu. Miles gets lost in a swamp.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode:   Final Fantasy 7: Intergrade Sand Land Demo One Piece Star Wars: Clone Wars Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth Star Ocean: First Departure R Jujustu Kaisen Dragon Ball Z Naruto Yu Yu Hakusho Attack on Titan Hunter x Hunter My Hero Academia Bleach Rurouni Kenshin Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood   Time Markers: Preview: 0:00 Intro: 0:42 Watching & Playing: 1:31 Ray's Week: 12:48 Frank's Week: 26:45 News: 40:40 Main Topic: 52:47 Elite Eight: 2:26:21   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 sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake is finally here! For this special occasion, Taco Otaku brings its finest panel of JRPG fanatics including: Frank, Ray, Richard, and Miles. Also, Frank forgets to save his game. Ray falls asleep underwater. Richard teams up with the dark side. Miles puts on a show for everyone.   Video Games and Anime We Talked bout this Episode:   Star Ocean: First Departure R Final Fantasy 16 Mr. and Mrs. Smith (TV Series) Princess Peach: Showtime! Final Fantasy VII Remake One Piece The Passing of Akira Toriyama Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth   Time Markers: Intro: 0:54 Watching & Playing: 5:05 FF16: 9:41 Princess Peach: 21:51 FF7 Remake: 27:16 One Piece: 41:01 News: 56:36 Main Topic: 1:01:10     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 versus mode of Taco Otaku returns once again as nerdy brother Miles and Ray rant on about old school anime and big changes in the video game industry. Miles deep dives into the world of FF7 for the first time and Ray prepares for his VTuber glow up and leaps into the fray once again.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: Final Fantasy VII Remake One Piece Manga The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Ray Returns to YouTube Huge PlayStation/Nintendo/Xbox News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Quiz Pokemon Quiz Resident Evil Quiz Digimon Quiz   Time Markers: Intro: 0:52 Watching & Playing: 1:34 One Piece: 20:17 Ace Attorney: 28:09 News: 37:05 Main Topic: 1:01:10 Quiz 02: 1:07:47 Quiz 03: 1:20:19 Quiz 04: 1:25:07   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

Brothers Miles and Ray take over the podcast once again to share their thoughts about the current anime season. Ray continues his battle in Midgar and learns how to clean money. Miles puts all his points in defense and still has gacha fever.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: WarioWare: Get It Together! Honkai: Star Rail 2.0 Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense Final Fantasy VII Remake The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Ozark Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki Tis Time for Torture Princess Bucchigiri?! Sasaki and Peeps The Dangers in My Heart Delicious in Dungeon The Way of Pon Solo Leveling Metallic Rouge   Time Markers: Intro: 0:48 Watching & Playing: 3:44 News: 42:44 Main Topic: 59:01 Tomozaki: 1:00:35 Torture Princess: 1:09:39 Bucchigiri: 1:16:33 Peeps: 1:27:23 Dangers: 1:36:00 Pon no Michi: 1:42:28 Dungeon Meshi: 1:51:57 Solo Leveling: 2:01:13 Metallic Rouge: 2:12:11 2024 Winter Anime Rankings: 2:22:30   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 TOP crew return after their two week break to share their thoughts on last season's hottest shows. Ray takes a step away from the mic to hate on everyone's favorite everything. Ivan ends up in a hostage situation. Frank takes a vacation in the middle of a desert. And Miles is left to control all the chaos that is Taco Otaku.   Video Games and Anime We Talked About this Episode: My New Boss Is Goofy (Spoilers) Shy (Spoilers) Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Spoilers) Pluto (Anime) Final Fantasy VII Remake Attack on Titan  (Spoilers) Final Fantasy 15 Honkai: Star Rail Pokemon Black Monarch: Legacy of Monsters   Time Markers: Intro: 0:47 Main Topic: 2:22 End of Goofy Boss Spoilers: 29:50 End of Shy Spoilers: 59:11 End of Frieren Spoilers: 1:43:21 Preview of Anime Winter 2024: 1:46:16 Watching & Playing: 1:51:22 End of AoT Spoilers: 2:03:54   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 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   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

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: 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

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: 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 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