Not Just Tentacles
Rachael Eyre
Rachael Eyre
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.
Dec 13
In perhaps the longest episode ever, Rachael and Ruth review Fall 2025's anime: SpyxFamily S3, Cat's Eye, This Monster Wants To Eat Me, A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace and the final season of My Hero Academia. Oh, and did you know Not Just Tentacles has been going for 4 years now? Contains tangents, cricks from recording on the floor, discussion of sapphic media and tons of Star Wars references. CW: Suicidal ideation, emotional incest, implied actual incest/SA.
Nov 24
Rachael and Ruth recap the last two episodes of Hazbin Hotel Season 2, Weapon of Mass Distraction and Curtain Call. It's 24 hours until Vox takes over Heaven. Will our heroes be able to stop him? Contains brain fog, tangents and wild speculations. Nothing new there.
Nov 17
Rachael and Ruth recap and review episodes 5 and 6 of Hazbin Hotel Season 2. Vox's cult is growing, and Charlie thinks only she can stop it. Unfortunately this leads to a declaration of holy war ... Contains blanket forts, brain fog, wonky chronological order and appreciation of demon daddy dilfs.
Nov 9
Rachael and Ruth recap and review episodes 3 and 4 of Hazbin Hotel. Charlie proceeds to put her foot in it in every way imaginable, while we learn the origins of Alastor and Vox's feud. Did you know the TV demon used to be called Vincent? Contains brain fog, tangents and opinions. The usual, then.
Nov 3
Rachael and Ruth recap and review the first two episodes of Hazbin Hotel S2. How will our antiheroes cope with a flood of vengeful guests? What are the Vees up to? And how will Heaven react to Sir Pentious as the first redeemed Sinner in known history? Contains impressions and tangents as you'd expect - and gah, we missed out Lilith's second appearance 🤦♀️
Oct 23
Rachael discusses a certain avenging angel and wonders why she has been overlooked by fans. What's in store for Lute in the second season of Hazbin Hotel?
Oct 6
Rachael and Ruth examine the 2015 Death Note live action drama series. Is it a hit or a miss, and why does L keep taking his shirt off? They also review The Earth Guy, the quirky indie animation series by Aninamated. How will hapless everyman Neil cope as the only human at a space school? Includes discussion of the Hazbin Hotel trailer and Hazbin Guarantee (Trust Us).
Sep 28
Rachael and Ruth discuss Homestuck and Knights of Guinevere, the two latest indie animation pilots to make a splash online.
