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Not Just Tentacles

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.

leisure animation & manga

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00:17:03

Episode 29: Helluva Recaps (The Pilot)

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/08/22

Rachael and Ruth recap and review the Helluva Boss Pilot! We’re introduced to the members of I.M.P, an assassination company based in Hell. How will this motley crew survive each other? Contains wild theories, strange hand gestures and Ruth’s Tim Curry impression.

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00:27:27

Episode 28: Better The Devil You Know - The Devil Is...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/08/15

Satan is working for a certain fast food chain? Rachael and Ruth chat about the popular reverse isekai anime.

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00:22:34

Episode 27: Helluva Recaps S2 E1 (The Circus)

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/07/31

Rachael and Ruth review the long-awaited season 2 opener of Helluva Boss. We learn the story of how Stolas and Blitzo met, and the owl prince’s struggles with comphet and his terrible wife. Contains spoilers, strong language and rampant horniness.

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00:30:15

Episode 26: Just Gals Being Pals - Netsuzou Trap

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/07/25

Rachael and Ruth review the controversial “cheating” yuri through a series of innuendoes, anecdotes and trigger warnings. Besties Yuma and Hotaru discover they have feelings for each other - but they also have boyfriends 😬

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00:27:21

Episode 25: Deathflix - Death Note Netflix

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/07/10

Rachael and Ruth examine Netflix's controversial adaptation of Death Note, starring Willem Dafoe. Rachael is anti, Ruth is pro. Will Rachael's wardrobe stay intact long enough for them to complete the recording?

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00:28:46

Episode 24: KIDS DIE FOR FREEE! - Helluva Boss

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/07/02

Season 2 of Helluva Boss is out later this month! Rachael and Ruth fill you in on the story of Hell’s most dysfunctional startup, a lovelorn owl and a spellbook.

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00:28:20

Episode 23: Sapphics in the Attic - Yuri and Yaoi

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/06/26

Rachael and Ruth take a look at the history of yuri and yaoi, including the life of Japanese national treasure and pioneer of lesbian fiction Nobuko Yoshiya.

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00:23:06

Episode 22: Even The Girls Want Her! - Kiss Him, Not Me

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/06/18

Kae is a shy, plump, BL obsessed geek - until her favourite character is killed off and she grieves herself thin. Now she’s a babe, four guys and a total goddess like her! What’s a girl to do? Rachael and Ruth review the popular shoujo anime for our second Pride episode.

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00:24:24

Episode 21: YUKI IS MINE!!! - Gravitation

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/06/03

Struggling musician Shuichi meets aloof romance novelist Yuki in Maki Murakami’s millennial BL. It was one of Rachael’s formative manga - but is it any cop?

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00:26:02

Episode 20: Not Another Effing Dragon - Dragon Goes...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/05/24

Letty isn’t your typical dragon. He can’t fly, can’t breathe fire, can’t fend for himself - and now he’s homeless. How is he supposed to manage in the big bad world? Enter Dearia, a morally pragmatic elvish architect …

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00:40:51

Episode 19: Too Many Notes - The Death Note One Shots

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/05/15

Remember when Donald Trump bought the Death Note? Rachael reviews the freaking weird one shots set in the Death Note universe.

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00:26:27

Episode 18: Dear Past Me, I Regret Everything - Orange

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/05/07

Rachael mulls over Orange, the speculative fiction romantic drama. Will Naho be able to save her would be love Kakeru - and more to the point, should she?

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00:21:31

Episode 17: Talking Space Pubes - Space Battleship...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/04/24

In this episode Rachael and Ruth explore the universe of Space Battleship Tiramisu, a space opera featuring talking pubic hairs, a rip-off of The Force and a giant Chihuahua.

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00:24:06

Episode 16: So That’s Why They Call It Skeleton Staff...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/04/16

In a change of pace, Rachael looks at the autobiographical slice of life anime by Honda. BL fans, gamers and yakuza - Honda gets them all in her store.

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00:29:33

Episode 15: Slashfic Holmes - Moriarty the Patriot

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/04/10

Rachael and Ruth debate the merits (or lack thereof) of Ryosuke Takeuchi’s steampunk reimagining of the Sherlock Holmes series. Ruth has Views.

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00:29:22

Episode 14: Not Just For Kids

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/04/01

Thanks to certain comments made at the Oscars, Rachael ponders why people persist in thinking animation is for kids. Trigger warning: British animated films, particularly (brrr) Watership Down. Also: why is animation often reserved for comedies?

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00:28:19

Episode 13: Holy Crap, I Fancy My Smartphone! - Chobits

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/03/26

Rachael looks back at CLAMP’s Magical Girlfriend anime, where cram student Hideki meets and falls for Chi, a mysterious amnesiac persocom. Does it stand the test of time?

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00:37:01

Episode 12: Singing Shinigami - The Death Note Musical

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/03/20

A Death Note Musical? Sounds crazy, you know? Well, actually it slaps. Rachael and Ruth analyse Frank Wildhorn’s rock musical of the manga franchise, which isn’t anywhere near as well known as it deserves.

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00:19:59

Episode 11: Subs Vs Dubs!

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/03/13

Rachael and Ruth look at one of anime’s most fraught debates, subs vs dubs. Contains tangents, accents and assorted ambles down Memory Lane.

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00:29:09

Episode 10: “EAT MY HAIR!” - My Hero Academia

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/03/02

Rachael and Ruth geek out about My Hero Academia, Kohei Horikoshi’s epic superhero saga. Can Izuku Midoriya, Quirkless fanboy, follow in the footsteps of his idol All Might and become the world’s greatest hero? Contains swearing, impressions and big stinky pizza.

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