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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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Episode 9: Yaoi on Ice - Yuri on Ice

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/02/12

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

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00:24:32

Episode 8: Manga Vs Anime!

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/02/06

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.

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00:28:42

Episode 7: Help! I'm In Love With My Stepsister - Citrus

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/01/27

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? Contains strong language. And bad accents.

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00:24:59

Episode 6: The 12 Most Frequently Asked Anime Questions

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/01/19

In a change from the normal format, Rachael answers the questions people have asked her most, from BL to weeabos!

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00:24:07

Episode 5: My Private School Harem - Ouran High...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/01/14

Rachael and the lovely Ruth discuss Bisco Hatori’s screwball romcom. Contains spoilers and evil fangirl laughter.

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00:32:27

Episode 4: Of Death Gods and Divas - Death Note

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/01/01

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.

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Ye Trailer

Not Just Tentacles ·

2021/12/26

So what’s this all about, then? Rachael sums up the mission statement of Not Just Tentacles.

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00:28:16

Episode 3: Blood, Guts and Deathly Boredom - Tokyo Ghoul

Not Just Tentacles ·

2021/12/26

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.

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00:25:03

Episode 2: Tarantino in Space - Cowboy Bebop

Not Just Tentacles ·

2021/12/18

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?

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00:18:09

Episode 1: Who Am I And Why Am I Doing This?

Not Just Tentacles ·

2021/12/06

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.

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