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Not Just Tentacles
by 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.
Episodes
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Helluva Boss S3 - A Trial Of Errors; The Auction (Helluva Recaps)
Episode 4: When Wally Wackford steals the IMP brand, Blitzo needs to lawyer up. Pity he can't stop slutshaming Stolas ... Episode 5: A heist at Stolas' palace *should* be straightforward - but a past flame shows up ... Includes brain fog, impressions and lobsters.
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Not Just Tentacles - Season 3 Helluva Boss Premiere! (Helluva Recaps)
Rachael and Ruth review the first three episodes of S3 Helluva Boss: Turtle Emoji, Bad Reputation and Gimpy Gimpy. Anyone would think these episodes had killed the internet's grandma, but our hosts actually rather liked them. Contains profanity, polarised opinions and celebrity encounters.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Law And Order: Meep Meep! (Coyote Vs Acme)
Rachael and Ruth review Coyote Vs Acme, 2026's surprise hit that changes everything you thought you knew about Wile E Coyote and his avian nemesis. Contains impressions (of course), profanity, cartoon history and brain guffs.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Helluva Shorts: The Princess and The Pupper (Helluva Recaps)
When Via's grimoire teleports her chez Blitzo, things sure do happen! Will our face sisters return to the palace safely? Contains impressions, tangents, Welshisms and Ruth's utter inability to get Stella's name right.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Helluva Boss Season 3 Predictions!
Season 3 of Helluva Boss is now upon us, so Rachael and Ruth make their predictions! Although can Ruth persuade Rachael to give up her highly illegible notes (damn dysgraphia)? Contains profanity, singing, Wile E Coyote impressions and the new Hellaverse threeway.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Sapphic Sirens, Musical Dystopias and Stolitz
In perhaps the most eclectic episode to date, Rachael and Ruth discuss The Lovers, Alien Stage, Death Note The Musical, Eden of the East and the Helluva Boss Season 3 trailer. Contains mermaid sex, musical rants, shipping and sexy owl hot pants.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Hell's Belles - Sallie May and Lin
In the last episode of Hell's Belles (for now!), Rachael discusses Sallie May and Lin, Millie's sister and mum. Why is Sallie so popular? Why is Lin possibly Rachael's least favourite minor character? And what is her weirdest theory to date? Contains profanity, tangents and speculation. You know,...
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Not Just Tentacles S5 - The Ruth Coup (Ann Droid, The Other Bennet Sister, Ghosts Australia and US)
Today Ruth's in charge, and there's no anime in sight! She and Rachael review Ann Droid, The Other Bennet Sister, Ghosts Australia and US, and Ride Or Die. Also discusses recent Helluva Boss sneak peeks. Contains impressions, profanity and Cotton Eyed Joe.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Smoking Behind The Cat And The Dragon (Summer 2026 Anime)
Rachael and Ruth review the shows Rachael's watched this summer: Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You, The Cat And The Dragon and Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games. They also talk about My Hero Academia: I Am A Hero Too, the 10th anniversary Assassination Classroom movie, I Want To Love…
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Hell's Belles - Barbie Wire
In the latest instalment of Hell's Belles, Rachael has possibly the most chaotic recording session yet as she tries to analyse Barbie Wire, Blitzo's shambolic estranged twin. Contains brain flubs, seagulls, car alarms and references to daft 90s pop songs.
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Not Just Tentacles S5 - Helluva Sheep - Helluva Recaps (Mission: Book Report & The Sheep Detectives)
Rachael and Ruth review Mission: Book Report, the latest Helluva Boss short, in a heatwave. What happens when Moxxie helps Stolas write a report for work? They also cover The Sheep Detectives, the heartwarming family murder mystery. Contains impressions, tangents and Thomas Jefferson's murder sheep.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Hell's Belles: Bee
In the latest Hell's Belles Rachael and Ruth talk about Beelzebub, the Sin of Gluttony. Who is she, why is she controversial, and will she be a love interest for one of our leads?
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - The Pride Month 2026 Episode!
Rachael and Ruth review the shows they've watched for Pride Month 2026: yuri isekai The Executioner And Her Way of Life, BL Omegaverse anime Welcome Home and indie stop motion A Bird Hit My Window And Now I'm A Lesbian. They also cover the S3 Helluva Boss sneak peek, and mention The Amazing…
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Helluva Recaps - IMP Training Video
When Blitzo tries to make an IMP training video with the interns, things sure do happen! Rachael and Ruth wax lyrical about the twelfth short, which is quite possibly the best yet. They also discuss recent Hazbin sexuality disclosures and Tip Toe, Russell T Davies' new thriller. Contains...
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Rivals - Bury Your Gays and Huffing Copium?
In the first of several Pride episodes, Rachael and Ruth discuss Rivals, the smash hit series on Disney+. Is Monica's recent death an example of Bury Your Gays/Dead Lesbian Syndrome? Contains impressions, profanity and indignant Welsh squeaking.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Hell's Belles: Verosika
In the fourth episode of Hell's Belles, Rachael covers Verosika Mayday, Blitzo's unlikely popstar ex. Is she a crazy ex girlfriend or woman scorned?
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Gameoverse (Part 2)
Rachael realises that she didn't cover Miss Information and Fold, Syntax's dastardly agents and her favourite part of the Gameoverse pilot. She puts this egregious oversight right.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Gameoverse
Rachael and Ruth review Gameoverse, Glitch's latest pilot. Kit and Kaboodle travel the universe stopping video game heroes from winning, because otherwise their planets will be destroyed. Surely their latest mission will work out, right?! Contains discussion of the controversies, the Barney song,...
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Helluva Recaps - Shark Boy Summer
Rachael and Ruth review Shark Boy Summer, the recent Helluva Boss music video about resident Chad Chaz. They discuss the controversy surrounding its release and various other oddments. Contains animal genitalia (don't ask).
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Not Just Tentacles - Season 5 - Spring 2026 Anime
Rachael and Ruth review the anime they've been watching this Spring: hitman romcom MarriageToxin, popular BL Go For It Nakamura-Kun, the My Hero Academia special episode More, and time travelling thriller Erased. Contains brain fog, accidental watch eating, tangents and crampy yoga. Correction:...
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Hell's Belles: Millie
In the third episode of Hell's Belles, Rachael discusses Millie Knolastname, Helluva's leading lady. What makes her awesome, and where will S3 take her? Contains lurgy, profanity, and wondering when the stupid horny owl will show up.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Helluva Recaps - Barbie's Bad Day and LVLUP news!
Rachael and Ruth discuss what we've learned from LVLUP, then review Barbie's Bad Day, the latest Helluva short. What happens when Barbie loses her job after Unhappy Campers? Contains horrendous colds, Funky Town and Attenborough impressions.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Helluva Recaps - Mission: It's Chaz's Funeral
Rachael and Ruth discuss the latest Helluva Boss short, in which a certain shark either comes back from the dead or is mourned by his identical twin. On April Fool's Day. Contains singing, brain fog and practically a Who's Who of the Hellaverse.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Hell's Belles: Via
In the second Hell's Belles episode, Rachael talks about Via, our troubled Goetia princess. Why has she proved controversial, and what will happen to her next? Contains lurgy, profanity and exasperation with Stellatrons.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Winter 2026 Anime!!
Rachael and Ruth discuss the shows they've been watching over the winter: My Hero Academia Vigilantes, Trigun Stargaze, Tamon's B Side and Assassination Classroom. It's been a pretty stacked season! Also includes Helluva Boss news. Contains copious pop culture references, singing, profanity - you...
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Helluva Recaps - Mission: Bigfoot!
Rachael and Ruth review the latest Helluva short, where IMP have their wackiest target yet! Though one thing they have to ask: who'd want to kill Bigfoot anyway? Or will this be a riddle for the ages? Contains the usual snarking, swearing and news in passing. Correction: Lyle Rath actually wrote...
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Hell's Belles: Loona
In the first of a new miniseries, Not Just Tentacles discusses Helluva Boss' most misunderstood female character, Loona. Contains spoilers (duh), dodgy singing and dyscalculia. You have been warned.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Muppets At The End of the World (Pluribus, Muppets 2026 Special)
In this unorthodox Valentine's Day/Mardi Gras episode, Rachael and Ruth review queer apocalyptic drama Pluribus and the recent Muppets revival. They also share news regarding Knights of Guinevere and The Earth Guy. Contains copious spoilers, singing and numerous Muppet impressions.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Helluva Recaps - Mission: Big Boss
Rachael and Ruth recap Mission: Big Boss, the February 2026 Helluva Boss short. There's also a review of the second episode of Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want To Be A Magical Girl. Contains dictionary definitions, British politics and lots of strange Welsh noises.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Wicked: For Good
Rachael and Ruth have mixed feelings about Wicked: For Good, the second film in the musical franchise. Contains pondering, singing, random cartoon references, and how on earth Ruth can fancy Ian Malcolm of all fictional characters.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 5 - Christmas 2025 (My Hero Academia: You're Next and Trigun Stampede)
Rachael and Ruth discuss the anime Rachael's watched over Christmas: the fourth MHA movie and Trigun Stampede, the reboot of beloved classic Trigun. They also review the first episode of queer sci-fi Pluribus and wonderfully trashy series The Hunting Wives. Includes brain fluffs, singing,...
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - The Tentacles Awards 2025
It's been a stellar year for anime and animation, so what better way to recognise achievement than the second Tentacles Awards? Rachael and Ruth honour everything from Best Romance to Unusual Artistic Choice (trust them, it's weird). Includes impressions, singing, brain fog and tangents. You know...
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Fall Anime 2025
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?…
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Hazbin Recaps - Weapon of Mass Distraction and Curtain Call
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.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Hazbin Recaps - Silenced and Scream Rain
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.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Hazbin Recaps - Hazbin Hotel: Behind Closed Doors and It's a Deal
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.
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Not Just Tentacles S4 Hazbin Recaps - S2: New Pentious and Storyteller
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...
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4: Hazbin Recaps - Why Lute Should Not Be Ignored
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?
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Not Another Death Note Adaptation!
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?…
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Homestuck and Knights of Guinevere
Rachael and Ruth discuss Homestuck and Knights of Guinevere, the two latest indie animation pilots to make a splash online.
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Not Just Tentacles: Stella Goetia is Not One Helluva Girlboss 4
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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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Did Death Note Jump the Shark?
In which Rachael and Ruth discuss the controversial second half of the classic anime, and whether it should have finished with L's death. Naturally this involves copious spoilers. And yes, Rachael realises she should have referred to defendants, not Mikami's "clients." All she knows about law is...
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Helluva Recaps - Mission: Bad Drivezo
Rachael and Ruth review the sixth Helluva Boss short, Mission: Bad Drivezo. Blitzo and Moxxie are on what seems like a regular job when they're cut off by a horrendous driver. Wackiness ensues! Contains impressions and copious cursing. It *is* a Helluva Recap after all.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Helluva Lot of News! (San Diego Comic Con 2025)
Rachael and Ruth discuss the latest Hellaverse updates from San Diego Comic Con 2025. Includes tangents, theories and Ruth's Alan Rickman impression. Also what's happening with the podcast going forward.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - KPop Demon Hunters
Rachael and Ruth review KPop Demon Hunters, the hit animated musical on Netflix. To the outside world Rumi, Mira and Zoey are Huntrix, a beloved KPop group. Their real purpose? Warriors in an epic battle of good and evil. But the foe has a brand new weapon: a rival boy band ... Contains spoilers,...
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Lesbian Bear Pop Idols
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...
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Bumbleby! (RWBY )
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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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Fire Up The Fanons!
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…
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Astérix and Obelix: The Big Fight (Netflix)
Rachael and Ruth review the recent Netflix adaptation of Asterix and Obelix: The Big Fight. Rachael has grown up with Goscinny and Uderzo's classic French comic series; it's passed Ruth by. Will she convince her co host to watch it? Includes millennial songs, random fangirling and puns.
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Not Just Tentacles Season 4 - Shrek!!!
Rachael and Ruth reminisce and review Shrek, the influential film series about a moody ogre, his unlikely romance with a princess, and a heck of a lot of pop culture references and fart gags. Contains singing, impersonations and Donkey noises. You should know by now. Also: which star did our…
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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 is created and hosted by Rachael Eyre.
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