Not Just Tentacles

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 …

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.

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).

In this Very Special Episode, Rachael discusses the current negative state of fandom. We deserve better than this.

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.

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.

Rachael defends her favourite demon from the character assassination following Unhappy Campers.

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?

Rachael and Ruth review Lackadaisy, the adaptation of Tracy J Butler’s acclaimed webcomic about actual jazz cats. By the way: Rachael is not a furry.

In the fourth and final Pride episode, Rachael and Ruth discuss Banana Fish, the acclaimed thriller about Ash and Eiji, starcrossed lovers on the mean streets of New York.

The legendary missing episode is finally here! We join Loona and Blitzo at a hellhound party - and meet the Queen Bee of Hell …

In the second episode of Pride season, Rachael and Ruth discuss Rem’s expanded role in Death Note the Musical, and how her love for Misa is the emotional heart of the play.

In the first episode of Pride season, Rachael and Ruth review Yuri Is My Job, the workplace romcom about a queer boarding school themed cafe. Our hosts also touch upon the psycho lesbian trope, formative crushes and the state of LGBT rights today.

Katsuki and Rei are mismatched roomies and hitmen. Their lives are turned upside down when they accidentally adopt Miri, the four year old daughter of one of their targets. Will this oddest of found families survive?

Now that Stella is firmly established as Helluva’s main villain, what has she got up to in S2 thus far? And why do people still stan her, or Striker for that matter?

It’s the 60th episode of Not Just Tentacles, meaning an extra special Helluva Recap! When Stolas is kidnapped by Striker, IMP swings into action - well, M&M do; Blitzo’s too busy trying to get Loona vaccinated. Will they reach our favourite Goetia in time?

Rachael enthuses about Otherside Picnic, the sci-fi horror yuri. When freshman Sorawo is rescued by gorgeous but eccentric Toriko, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, be it fighting supernatural phenomena or realising her budding feelings for her new friend …

Rachael and Ruth discuss My Hero Academia S6 and Vol 9 of RWBY. Do these superstar franchises still have it? Features the Bumbleby Big Damn Kiss.

Rachael and Ruth discuss the anime they’re watching this season: My Home Hero, Why Raeliana Ended Up At the Duke’s Mansion, and Yuri Is My Job.

Rachael rhapsodises about Herge’s legendary comic strip. Why are Europeans still so smitten with a reporter and his dog - and why are Americans left cold?

Rachael and Ruth review and recap RWBY Volume 9’s traumatic eighth episode. Contains discussion of suicide, death and depression.

Rachael reviews the controversial English language dub of Ghost Stories. How did an innocuous show about elementary school kids hunting ghosts become so infamous?

Rachael and Ruth review Death Parade, Madhouse’s suspense thriller where Decim the otherworldly Arbiter judges the souls of the newly dead. Does this show deserve a revival, or should it be sent to the void?

Helluva Boss S2 Ep 3: When Moxxie’s dad invites him and I.M.P home to Greed, shit gets REAL. Oh, and did you know Hell’s happiest couple had an ex in common?

It’s the first season finale! Blitzo’s decision to gatecrash Moxxie and Millie’s wedding anniversary has disastrous consequences for him and Stolas. Is it all over for Stolitz?