Contacts
Info
Not Just Tentacles is an anime and animation podcast by a newbie for newbies, talking about all things manga and anime in a straightforward, non gatekeepery way.
Episodes & Posts
Episodes
Posts
6 DEC 2021 · In this, the show’s first episode, Rachael discusses how and why she became an anime fan to begin with, the magnificence of Death Note, and why living in the UK basically sucks.
Explicit
18 DEC 2021 · Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop was launched with a bang, but has been cancelled with more of a whimper. Which leads Rachael to ponder: why is the original 1998 space western/noir so revered?Â
26 DEC 2021 · It’s a Christmas special (of sorts!) Rachael examines Tokyo Ghoul and how it fails to live up to the promise of its premise. Includes character assassination, bad impressions and singing. You have been warned.
26 DEC 2021 · So what’s this all about, then? Rachael sums up the mission statement of Not Just Tentacles.
1 JAN 2022 · Rachael fangirls about her beloved Death Note and why if you should watch any anime, it should be this one. Contains spoilers and bad, bad voice acting.
14 JAN 2022 · Rachael and the lovely Ruth discuss Bisco Hatori’s screwball romcom. Contains spoilers and evil fangirl laughter.
19 JAN 2022 · In a change from the normal format, Rachael answers the questions people have asked her most, from BL to weeabos!
Explicit
27 JAN 2022 · Rachael and Ruth examine Saburouta's infamous yuri anime. Yuzu and Mei meet at school and fall in mutual loathing with a hint of gay. Problem is, Mei's dad has married Yuzu's mom! And the stepsisters now have to share a bed! We'll be asking, does this anime have anything to offer the modern lesbian?Â
Contains strong language. And bad accents.Â
6 FEB 2022 · It’s the biggest battle of them all! Rachael debates which is better, manga or anime, and how it’s incredibly difficult to pick a side - and do you even want to? Contains spoilers of various franchises.
Explicit
12 FEB 2022 · It's the Not Just Tentacles Valentine's Day special!
Japanese figure skater Yuri Katsuki can't believe his luck when his idol, Russian champion Victor Nikiforov, shows up naked in his family's hot spring and offers to coach him. It doesn't help that Yuri has an enormous crush on him - which shows every sign of being reciprocated! Can our hero win both the gold and Victor's heart?
Rachael and Ruth discuss the 2016 smash hit anime by Sayo Yamamoto. Does it live up to the hype? Does it work as both a sports anime and a BL? Contains spoilers, dodgy accents and impressions of the one and only Chris.
Not Just Tentacles is an anime and animation podcast by a newbie for newbies, talking about all things manga and anime in a straightforward, non gatekeepery way.
Information
| Author | Rachael Eyre |
| Organization | Rachael Eyre |
| Categories | Animation & Manga |
| Website | www.spreaker.com |
| - |
Copyright 2026 - Spreaker Inc. an iHeartMedia Company
