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.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 27 - Stimber Forever! (Jem)
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In the second Pride Month episode, Rachael introduces Ruth to Jem, her favourite cartoon of all time. Specifically, its queerest episode The Bands Break Up, starring Kimber and Stormer. Contains the usual tangents, impressions and queer cultural references.
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 26 - The Wonderful Wizards of Gay (Cherry Magic)
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In the first Pride Month episode, Rachael and Ruth discuss Cherry Magic, the BL phenomenon! When Adachi is still a virgin aged thirty, he discovers he can read minds - and his gorgeous colleague Kurosawa is in love with him. If that's not enough, Adachi's bestie Tsuge also has the power, and falls for his cute delivery boy. Will our wizards work it…
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 25 - Helluva Recaps - You Stole The Whole of the Moon
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Rachael analyses the reaction to the Full Moon episode, defends Stolitz and does some truly dreadful impressions while being a Luddite who doesn't understand technology. Definitely NSFW (but is any Helluva Recap, really?)
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 24 - Helluva Recaps - Full Moon (S2 Episode 8)
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Rachael and Ruth recap and review Full Moon, the eagerly anticipated (but also dreaded?) Stolitz episode of Helluva Boss. Will our leads ever be the same again? Contains mecha, musical theatre references and TMI about sex toys.
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 23 - The Indie Animation Episode! (TADC, Smiling Friends, Ramshackle)
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Rachael and Ruth discuss three of the best animations being made right now: The Amazing Digital Circus, Smiling Friends and Ramshackle. Contains very hungry babies.
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 22 - Helluva Recaps - Is It Me, Or Was Murder Family Fricking Weird?
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Rachael wonders why Murder Family doesn't light her fire, despite being Helluva Boss' first official episode. Contains Welsh Stolas.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 21 - Spring 2024 Anime
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Rachael and Ruth review this season's shows, all of which have a theme of secret identities: Black Butler, where Ciel and hell of a butler Sebastian investigate a disappearance in a public school; Go Go Loser Ranger, where minion Fighter D rebels against the evil Dragon Keepers; and The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio, where voice actresses Yumiko …
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 20 - Helluva Recaps - LVL UP Special 2
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Rachael and Ruth discuss the Helluva Boss news from LVL UP 2024, be it the episode release dates, the Stolitz duet or the trailer. What does the future have in store for our favourite imps?
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 19 - Helluva Recaps Helluva Short 1 (Hell’s Belles)
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It’s the first of two LVL UP specials! Rachael and Ruth review Hell’s Belles, where Millie and Sallie May spend some quality bonding time.
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 18 - I Am The Walrus (Odd Taxi)
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Rachael and Ruth review Odd Taxi, 2021’s classic anime about an eccentric taxi driver, a missing girl and the yakuza. Oh, and it’s set in a world of funny animals.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 17 - Red Ranger Romance? (Love After World Domination)
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Rachael and Ruth review Love After World Domination, the Super Sentai inspired romcom where hero Fudo and villainess Desumi try to keep their taboo relationship secret. Also an update on Helluva Boss. Contains apologies, gushing about Olivia Benson, and natter about Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 16 - From Zero to Hero (Shy)
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Rachael and Ruth review Shy, the popular battle shonen about Teru, a teenage superhero whose greatest enemy is her overwhelming shyness. Also discussion of X-Men 97, She-Ra and Harley Quinn. Contains chortles, tangents and Danny DeVito impressions.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 15 - Shipping: The Special
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Rachael and Ruth discuss the phenomenon known as shipping! What makes a good ship, what they’ve shipped, and how it has particular resonance for the queer community.
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 14 - It Could Only Happen in An Anime! (SpyxFamily and 16 Bit AL)
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What’s more anime-tastic: a family where everyone has a secret identity or time travelling video games? Rachael and Ruth discuss Spy x Family and 16 Bit Sensation: Another Layer. Contains spoilers, swearing and Ruth’s Matt Berry impression.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 13 - Winter 2024 Anime
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Rachael and Ruth review The Witch and The Beast, Cherry Magic, Metallic Rouge and Mr Villain’s Day Off. Contains pandas.
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 12 - She’s a Bitch, She’s a Lover (I’m in Love With The Villainess)
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Rachael and Ruth review I’m In Love With The Villainess, the successful yet controversial yuri isekai. Heroine Rae ignores the rules of the otome game she’s been reincarnated in to woo her real crush: snobby tsundere Claire Francois! Contains brain fog, impressions and assorted references to queer culture.…
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 11 - Stolitz (Helluva Recaps)
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It’s the Valentine’s Day Special! Rachael and Ruth discuss the tangled situationship between our favourite imp and owl prince, up to the present day.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 10 - The Show Must Go On (Hazbin Hotel)
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It’s the Hazbin finale! Rachael and Ruth laugh, cry and recap the battle between Heaven and Hell.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 9 - Hello Rosie (Hazbin Hotel)
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It’s the penultimate Hazbin recap! Rachael and Ruth talk about ep 7, where Charlie makes an ally in an unexpected place and Vaggie learns how to fight angels. Contains Noughties TV references, even more impressions and entrails.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 8 - Welcome to Heaven (Hazbin Hotel)
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It’s the sixth Hazbin Recap! Rachael and Ruth discuss Charlie’s meeting with the heavenly host, where shocking truths come to light. Is this the end for Chaggie?
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Not Just Tentacles S3 Episode 7 - Dad Beat Dad (Hazbin Hotel)
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Rachael and Ruth review the fifth episode of Hazbin Hotel, where we meet the father of all evil - and our heroine! - Lucifer. Contains daddy issues.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 6 - Masquerade (Hazbin Hotel)
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CW: Discusses sexual assault. Rachael and Ruth review the fourth episode of Hazbin Hotel, where we learn more about Angel and Husk’s pasts.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 5 - Scrambled Eggs (Hazbin Hotel)
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Rachael and Ruth return for the third Hazbin recap! When Charlie realises there’s an atmosphere of mistrust at the hotel, they try a series of bonding exercises. Meanwhile, Alastor goes to an Overlord meeting …
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 4 - Radio Killed The Video Star (Hazbin Hotel)
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Rachael and Ruth are back to review the second episode of Hazbin Hotel! The three Vees want to plant a mole inside the hotel. Who better than disgruntled ‘evil genius’ Sir Pentious?
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 3 - Overture (Hazbin Hotel)
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Rachael and Ruth are psyched to be reviewing the first episode of Hazbin Hotel! Is it worth the hype? (Hell, yeah!)
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 2 - Hello Deady (Zom 100 Bucket List Of The Dead and Nyanpire)
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Rachael and Ruth discuss two comedy horror anime with heart: Zom 100’s final three episodes (yay!) and Nyanpire, the adventures of a dizzy vampire cat. Meow!
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Not Just Tentacles Season 3 Episode 1 - RWBY x Justice League Part 2
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In NJT’s second movie review, Rachael and Ruth unpack RWBY and DC’s second crossover event. Contains stupid punctuation, superhero impressions and novelty noises.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 48 - The End of Year Round Up!
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2023’s been a mighty eventful year in terms of anime and animation. Rachael and Ruth discuss the highlights, including Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel. Contains movie voiceovers, dubious reincarnations and innuendos. Business as usual, then.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 47 - Helluva Recaps - Just Look My Way
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It’s the last Helluva Recap of 2023! Rachael and Ruth review the tear jerking music video starring our favourite owl prince. Contains polarised opinions.
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 46 - Dread and Circuses (The Amazing Digital Circus).
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Rachael and Ruth discuss The Amazing Digital Circus, Gooseworx’s hit indie pilot about Pomni, a woman who finds herself trapped in an uncanny alternate reality. Warning: contains CLOWNS, not to mention annoying rabbits and a ton of diversions.
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 45 - Helluva Recaps - The Helluva Pilot Is Not Canon
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The Helluva pilot has recently been declared non canon by Vivzie. Rachael explains why this is probably for the best.
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 44 - Hikaru’s Mum is a Not So Paranoid Android (The Gene of AI)
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Rachael reviews the sci-fi anthology series The Gene of AI, where robot doctor Hikaru juggles the demands of his personal and professional life.
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 43 - Fall Anime 2023
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Rachael and Ruth have a natter about what Rachael’s watching this season, whether it’s yuri isekai I’m In Love With the Villainess, teen superhero saga Shy, returning behemoth SpyxFamily and time travelling dramedy 16Bit Sensation Another Layer.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 42 - I’m Only A Head in A Gilded Cage (Undead Girl Murder Farce)
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Rachael reviews Undead Girl Murder Farce, one of her favourite anime this year. The supernatural adventures of detectives Aya, Tsugaru and Shizuku are smart, spooky and stylish.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 41 - Fizz Is Not An Uwu Baby (Helluva Recaps)
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In a special Helluva Recap, Rachael discusses how Fizz’s actual personality and character arc have always been intended by Viv and Spindle Horse.
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 40 - Helluva Recaps S2 Ep 7 (Mammon’s Magnificent Musical …)
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It’s the Halloween special! Rachael and Ruth review the Helluva Boss S2 midseason special, where Blitzo bodyguards and Fizz quits his job. Oh, and Rachael plays devil’s advocate.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 39 - A Zom Com? (Zom 100 Bucket List of the Dead)
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Rachael reviews Zom 100, the upbeat slacker zombie comedy about Akira, Kencho and their ever expanding bucket list.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 38 - Striker Was Not Done Dirty (Helluva Boss)
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In another special Helluva Recap, Rachael examines the progress of a certain demon cowboy.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 37 - WTF Is This Premise? (Sekko Boys and Merman In My Tub)
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Anime can be wonderfully weird - and to prove that, Rachael and Ruth discuss Sekko Boys, a boy band composed entirely of statues, and Merman in My Tub, where Tatsumi endures Wakasa, his unusual house guest. (Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel are also briefly mentioned).
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 36 - Sleeping Bigotry (RWBY Ice Queendom)
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As a RWBY fan, Rachael is dismayed to report RWBY Ice Queendom is a disappointment. Ruth helps her unpack this.
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 35 - Helluva Recaps (Oops)
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Blitzo and Fizz getting kidnapped and having to work together as a team?! And Stolas seeing Ozzie about the crystal? It’s S2’s biggest episode yet!
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 34 - Queer Super Spies? (Q-Force)
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Rachael defends Q-Force, the animated show about queer spies unfairly written off by a bad trailer. The adventures of Steve, Deb, Stat and Twink deserve another look.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 33: Death Note The Musical In Concert
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Death Note The Musical finally came to the West End! Of course Rachael and Ruth had to have a special Not Just Tentacles trip to London to see it - and here’s the review …
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 32: I’m A Survivor! (My Home Hero and Why Raeliana)
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What do a dad turned killer and a woman reborn inside a book have in common? A surprising amount, it would seem! Rachael reviews her Spring 2023 shows of My Home Hero and Why Raeliana Ended Up At the Duke’s Mansion), where Tetsuo and Raeli will do *anything* to survive.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 31: Summer Season 2023
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Rachael and Ruth review Summer 2023’s must watch anime, which run the gamut from zombie apocalypses, robot doctors and disembodied detectives (Zom 100 Bucket List of the Dead, The Gene of AI and Undead Girl Murder Farce).
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 30 - On Fandom
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In this Very Special Episode, Rachael discusses the current negative state of fandom. We deserve better than this.
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 29 - Nimona
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In NJT’s first film review, Rachael geeks out about Nimona, the exceedingly queer tale of a shapeshifting chaos gremlin and the wrongly accused knight she’s trying to help.
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Not Just Tentacles S2 Episode 28 - The Lesbian Fairy Tale I Always Wanted (Genius Young Lady)
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Rachael raves about The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and The Genius Young Lady, which, cumbersome title apart, is a stunning yuri isekai and must watch. Eccentric princess Anis and discarded royal fiancée Euphie are a sapphic couple to conjure with.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 27 - Moxxie Is Not Toxic (Helluva Boss)
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Rachael defends her favourite demon from the character assassination following Unhappy Campers.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 2 Episode 26 - Helluva Recaps S2 Ep 5 (Unhappy Campers)
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When Moxxie and Millie infiltrate a summer camp in disguise to kill a target, things sure do happen! And what’s happened to Blitzo’s estranged twin sister Barbie?
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