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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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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 7 - An Anime...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2023/02/27

Rachael and Ruth review not one, but *two* anime about anime! In Anime Gataris, Minoa learns about the medium thanks to her school club and a talking cat. In I Can’t Understand What My Husband Is Saying, newly weds Kaoru and Hajime are a norm and a weeb respectively …

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00:20:37

Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 6 - What’s New?...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2023/02/11

In a change from the usual format, Rachael squees about the release of RWBY Vol 9 (NOT 10!) and the Helluva goodies coming up.

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00:42:27

Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 5 - Truly...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2023/02/03

Rachael extols the virtues of Jem, possibly her favourite cartoon of all time. Why does Hasbro’s take on MTV and magical girls resonate with so many millennials? (PS: The Misfits’ songs ARE better).

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00:26:27

Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 4: Magical Girls &...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2023/01/27

Rachael reviews her shows of Winter 2023, Buddy Daddies and The Magical Revolution of The Reincarnated Princess and The Genius Young Lady. When life throws you lemons, you make lemonade, whether you’re a hitman who’s unexpectedly become a dad, or a princess who’s in love with her assistant - oh, and did we mention she’s her brother’s ex?

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00:31:01

Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 3 - No, It’s Not Queer...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2023/01/14

In another Very Special Episode, Rachael defends the Helliverse against persistent accusations of shallow and harmful queer representation. Somebody’s got to.

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00:27:14

Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 2: Turnabout...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2023/01/12

Enter the world of Phoenix Wright, where you put away comic book villains and flirt with ice king lawyers as a matter of course!

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00:25:59

Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 1: Helluva Recaps...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2023/01/01

When I.M.P stay at Millie’s family’s farm for the Harvest Moon Festival, things sure do happen! This was a real game changer of an episode for Helluva, where a certain character has a Villain Reveal - and Rachael became a Stolitz shipper for life.

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00:20:32

Episode 42: Helluva Recap S1 Ep 4 (C.H.E.R.U.B)

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/12/06

Since it’s Not Just Tentacles’ first anniversary, AND Christmas, what better way to celebrate than with a Helluva Recap? IMP try to kill an evil capitalist in a twisted take on A Christmas Carol.

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00:29:14

Episode 41: A Dragony Doublebill! (Miss Kobayashi’s...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/11/28

As far as Rachael is concerned, dragons rock and anything featuring them should be an instant classic. Yet somehow these two shows manage to slay their wonderful premise.

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00:14:26

Episode 40: You’ll Be Demoted To Tentacle Crimes...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/11/20

Rachael reviews Anime Crimes Division, the live action web series that lovingly lampoons the medium as well as taking potshots at toxic fans.

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00:18:20

Episode 39: Helluva Recaps - S1 Ep 3 (Spring Broken)

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/11/13

When Blitzo’s pop star ex Verosika Mayday comes to town, all hell breaks loose! Features an orgy-cum-massacre, drunk Moxxie and a monster fish.

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00:22:19

Episode 38: Anime: The Musical!

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/11/11

Rachael wonders why anime musicals, so prevalent in Japan, are practically unknown in the UK and US.

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00:21:15

Episode 37: Spirits and Such - Mob Psycho 100

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/10/30

It’s the Halloween special! Rachael reviews One’s shonen anime about Mob, a meek but ultra powerful esper, and his ‘master,’ bent medium Reigen.

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00:23:24

Episode 36: Helladay Inn - Hazbin Hotel (Pilot)

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/10/30

Since it’s the third anniversary of Hazbin Hotel’s release, Rachael and Ruth review the pilot that introduced the world to the Helliverse. Does it stand the test of time?

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00:19:47

Episode 35: Helluva Recaps S2 Ep 2 (Seeing Stars)

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/10/19

Rachael and Ruth recap and review the second episode of Helluva Boss Season 2. When an upset Octavia steals the grimoire and runs away to LA, hijinks ensue!

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00:22:00

Episode 34: Mission Adoptable - Spy X Family

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/10/09

All families have secrets, but the Forgers more than most! Rachael and Ruth review Tatsuya Endo’s spy caper with a difference. Borf!

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00:24:24

Episode 33: Helluva Recaps S1 Ep 2 (Loo Loo Land)

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/09/18

Rachael and Ruth analyse the emotional second (or third!) episode of Helluva Boss. Our favourite avian family are having a tough time and visit the titular theme park. Contains differences of opinion, Rachael’s childhood angst, and Stolas channelling Whitney Houston.

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00:16:29

Episode 32: Helluva Recaps S1 Ep 1 (Murder Family)

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/09/14

It’s another Helluva recap! Rachael and Ruth review the first episode of S1. I.M.P are tasked to kill ‘heroic’ homicide survivor Martha, but bite off more than they can chew! Contains clicky fingers, brain fog and eczema.

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00:37:18

Episode 31: Stella Goetia Is Not One Helluva Girlboss...

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/09/09

In this Very Special Episode, Rachael wonders at the most egregious case of misaimed fandom she’s seen, with stans fixating upon Helluva Boss’ resident domestic abuser, Stella. And yes, your host used to write fanfic too.

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00:26:49

Episode 30: Somewhere Over the Remnant - RWBY

Not Just Tentacles ·

2022/08/31

Rachael waxes lyrical about Monty Oum’s anime influenced series. Contains unlucky drunk uncles, bisexual cyborgs and cute cat girls.

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