Not Just Tentacles

Blitzo and Moxxie are captured in Helluva’s most epic outing yet! It’s up to Millie and Loona to rescue them, but not before certain truths come to light, e.g. how Blitzo really feels about our favourite owl …

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 …

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

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).

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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?

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Rachael and Ruth recap and review the Helluva Boss Pilot! We’re introduced to the members of I.M.P, an assassination company based in Hell. How will this motley crew survive each other? Contains wild theories, strange hand gestures and Ruth’s Tim Curry impression.

Satan is working for a certain fast food chain? Rachael and Ruth chat about the popular reverse isekai anime.

Rachael and Ruth review the long-awaited season 2 opener of Helluva Boss. We learn the story of how Stolas and Blitzo met, and the owl prince’s struggles with comphet and his terrible wife. Contains spoilers, strong language and rampant horniness.

Rachael and Ruth review the controversial “cheating” yuri through a series of innuendoes, anecdotes and trigger warnings. Besties Yuma and Hotaru discover they have feelings for each other - but they also have boyfriends 😬