Not Just Tentacles

Rachael and Ruth review the two shows they've been watching, BL Twilight Out of Focus and GL Mayonaka Punch. If you like lesbian vampires, you've come to the right place! CW for Twilight Out of Focus: Grooming, paedophilia. Briefly covers My Hero Academia and Shy. Rachael has NO idea what the Omegaverse is 🤦‍♀️ They remember their friend Paul, who passed away recently.

Following Mission: Antarctica, Rachael seeks to address the slander about our dear boss and make it crystal clear what the real problem is.

Rachael and Ruth review the second Helluva Boss Antarctica themed short in sweltering heat, meaning your host's brain melts and she uses the wrong word (premature, not belated, you muppet) 🤦‍♀️ What happens when IMP are commissioned to kill a mysterious beast? Moxxie proves to be IMP's secret weapon 😉 Contains evil penguins (the second time this week

Rachael and Ruth discuss Wallace and Gromit, the beloved Aardman animation about an eccentric inventor and his hypercapable dog. Also Hazbin news.

Rachael and Ruth review two franchises with "monstrous" protagonists set in a fantasy world, The Witch and the Beast and Nimona. CW: Discusses sexual assault.

Rachael and Ruth review Go Go Loser Ranger and Mr Villain's Day Off. Whether it's Fighter D fighting the evil Dragon Keepers, or the panda loving General enjoying his downtime, these shows breathe new life into the well worn genre. Also discusses Helluva Boss and RWBY news. Contains anecdotes, dodgy singing and pandaphobia.

Rachael examines the reaction to the latest episode of Helluva Boss. Why are people bothered by Blitzo and Stolas' actions, and a certain development? Why can't two evil women find love in Hell? Contains horny bird impressions.

It's a Summer Solstice Helluva Recap, but set at Halloween! When Stolas asks if Blitzo ever considers his actions, he goes on an apology tour, culminating with Verosika's annual Fuck Blitzo party. Will the boys make up? Contains impressions, tangents and wondering why women in 80s movies fuck Michael Douglas.

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.

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 out? Contains chest infections, tangents and exce...

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?)

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.

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.

Rachael wonders why Murder Family doesn't light her fire, despite being Helluva Boss' first official episode. Contains Welsh Stolas.

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 and Chika seem to be falling accidentally in love....

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rachael and Ruth review The Witch and The Beast, Cherry Magic, Metallic Rouge and Mr Villain’s Day Off. Contains pandas.

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.

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.