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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

All Episodes

00:25:28

Not Just Tentacles: Stella Goetia is Not One Helluva...

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2025/09/17

Now that Mission Zero reintroduces Stella, Stolas' fearsome ex wife, Rachael discusses her characterisation and some frequently heard complaints about her storyline.Contains brain fog, iffy impressions and facepalming.

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00:41:19

Not Just Tentacles S4 Episode 16 - Lesbian Bear Pop...

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2025/06/22

It's the second Pride Month episode of 2025!Rachael and Ruth review two yuri anime, If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die and Yuri Kuma Arashi (Lesbian Bear Storm).One is a romcom about a fan falling for her idol; another is a metaphor for homophobia and depictions of lesbians in Japan. Expect the usual singing, impressions, tangents etc.

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00:41:16

Not Just Tentacles Season 4 Episode 15 - Bumbleby!...

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2025/06/15

In 2025's first Pride Month episode, Rachael and Ruth discuss Bumbleby, the slowburn sapphic romance between Blake Belladonna and Yang Xiao Long of RWBY fame.Includes repeated use of the word "nonce," dated pop culture references and bickering about AI.

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00:44:40

Not Just Tentacles Season 4 Episode 14 - Fire Up The...

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2025/06/04

It's Not Just Tentacles' YouTube debut, shared with you lovely listeners! (It was originally the third May episode).Rachael and Ruth discuss fan content and fanons, namely head canons shared by a large number of fans.Contains strong language, flappy hands and an ironing board.PS: Rachael thought Ruth said Koichi and Pop Step were getting together, NOT him and Knuckleduster 🤦‍♀️

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00:11:11

Not Just Tentacles Season 4 Episode 11 - LVLUP 2025...

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2025/04/27

Rachael and Ruth discuss the recent Helluva developments at LVLUP 2025.Includes impressions, tangents and ... frog noises?

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00:36:09

Not Just Tentacles Season 4 Episode 8 - Spy x Family:...

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2025/03/18

Rachael and Ruth review Spy x Family: Code White, the 2023 standalone film.There's no such thing as an ordinary day with the Forger family, and certainly not an ordinary holiday. What will our favourite spy, assassin and telepath do when they accidentally threaten world peace?Rachael is a firm fan of the series; Ruth has never watched it. How will they rate the movie?You know the drill: tangents, impressions, and whether or not a scientist looks like a member of Take That.

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00:55:08

Not Just Tentacles Season 4 Episode 7 - Was the...

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2025/03/10

In this mega long episode, Rachael and Ruth wonder why the films of the Disney Renaissance exert such a hold over millennials. Are they as good as we remember, or is it the nostalgia speaking?Includes singing, digressions and cussing. Ruth couldn't resist reviewing The Emperor's New Groove because 1) she watched it recently and 2) just because 🤦‍♀️

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00:53:09

Not Just Tentacles Season 4 Episode 5 - Stolitz Part...

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2025/02/14

In this bumper Valentine's Day special, Rachael and Ruth talk about all things Stolitz in the second half of Helluva Boss Season 2.Includes dubious impersonation, Rachael playing devil's advocate for Blitzo and Stolas, and Ruth being Ruth. Also spoilers for Aggretsuko, What We Do In The Shadows and Carol (sorry!)

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00:38:34

Not Just Tentacles Season 4 Episode 4 - Wicked

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2025/02/10

Rachael and Ruth enthuse about Wicked, the blockbusting film adaptation of the Broadway musical.Includes belting notes, brain fog, tangents and Ruth's Jeff Goldblum impression.They know it's not anime or animation, but what the hell.

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00:40:33

Not Just Tentacles Season 4 Episode 3 - Stella Goetia...

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2025/01/26

Rachael and Ruth discuss the recent antics of Helluva Boss' infamous abusive wife and mother, Stella.Since people are still missing the point.CW: Mentions of domestic and child abuse.

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00:44:43

Not Just Tentacles Season 4 Episode 2 - 100%...

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2025/01/20

Rachael and Ruth review The Promised Neverland. Ruth is no wuss, but she's traumatised.They also discuss indie animations Gods' School, The Epilogue of Endings and Bite Shift.Contains tangents, singing and anecdotes.CW: Child murder, abuse and endangerment.

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00:29:15

Not Just Tentacles S4 Episode 1 - Wallace and Gromit:...

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2025/01/12

In their first episode of 2025, Rachael and Ruth review Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, the beloved duo's first outing in 16 years. Wallace has become overly reliant on his new invention Norbot, to Gromit's chagrin. To make matters worse, an old enemy is waiting in the wings, seeking revenge ...

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00:20:47

Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 46 - Helluva Recaps -...

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2024/11/29

Rachael and Ruth are mesmerised by Mastermind, the most dramatic episode of S2.Blitzo is on trial for using the grimoire; only Stolas can save him. What does this mean for Stolitz?

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00:29:06

Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 45 - Indie...

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2024/11/25

Rachael and Ruth discuss indie animation sweethearts Long Gone Gulch and The Art of Murder. Whether your tastes run to western fantasies or murder mystery musicals, there's something for everyone!

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00:33:34

Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 44 - The Jem Jam...

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2024/11/18

Rachael and Ruth discuss Jem, the iconic Hasbro series about business woman Jerrica Benton, her alter ego Jem, and her band the Holograms. It's been Rachael's favourite cartoon since childhood; Ruth has never seen it. Will our famously sceptical co-host like it?Contains impressions, singing and assorted millennial references. Business as usual, then.

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00:39:00

Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 43 - Fall 2024 Anime

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2024/11/10

Rachael and Ruth review Acro Trip, 365 Days to the Wedding, Orb: On The Movements of the Earth and Dungeon Flippers. They also comment on the US election and the Hazbin leaks.Here be dragon estate agents and singing.

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00:20:46

Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 42 - Helluva...

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2024/10/31

Rachael and Ruth recap Helluva Boss' outrageous Halloween episode, which is rather like the plot of a John Waters movie. And guess who's guest starring?Blitzo and Millie go on a job with a difference - and we learn how their epic friendship started.

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00:27:46

Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 41 - Hazbin and...

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2024/10/20

Rachael and Ruth have a retrospective chat about Hazbin Hotel for Spooky Month, as well as looking forward to the new Helluva Boss episode and enthusing about Norma, the best comic shop in the world.

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00:11:34

Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 40 - Helluva Recaps -...

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2024/09/29

Rachael and Ruth recap the fourth Helluva short, where Blitzo finds himself in a pickle on a job in Mexico. Oh, and our favourite minor antagonists show up too!Contains goat impressions and cloacas.

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00:33:19

Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 39 - No Regretsuko (The...

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2024/09/23

Rachael and Ruth review two slice of life anime on Netflix, The Way of the Househusband and Aggretsuko.Tatsu is a former yakuza turned domestic god; Retsuko's a beleaguered accountant and secret heavy metal fiend. They both provide comedy gold!Also mentions the upcoming Helluva short.

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