Not Just Tentacles

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.

It’s the Hazbin finale! Rachael and Ruth laugh, cry and recap the battle between Heaven and Hell.

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.

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?

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.

CW: Discusses sexual assault. Rachael and Ruth review the fourth episode of Hazbin Hotel, where we learn more about Angel and Husk’s pasts.

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 …

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?

Rachael and Ruth are psyched to be reviewing the first episode of Hazbin Hotel! Is it worth the hype? (Hell, yeah!)

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!

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.

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.

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.