Not Just Tentacles

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.

Rachael and Ruth discuss The Amazing Digital Circus, Gooseworx’s hit indie pilot about Pomni, a woman who finds herself trapped in an uncanny alternate reality. Warning: contains CLOWNS, not to mention annoying rabbits and a ton of diversions.

The Helluva pilot has recently been declared non canon by Vivzie. Rachael explains why this is probably for the best.

Rachael reviews the sci-fi anthology series The Gene of AI, where robot doctor Hikaru juggles the demands of his personal and professional life.

Rachael and Ruth have a natter about what Rachael’s watching this season, whether it’s yuri isekai I’m In Love With the Villainess, teen superhero saga Shy, returning behemoth SpyxFamily and time travelling dramedy 16Bit Sensation Another Layer.

Rachael reviews Undead Girl Murder Farce, one of her favourite anime this year. The supernatural adventures of detectives Aya, Tsugaru and Shizuku are smart, spooky and stylish.

In a special Helluva Recap, Rachael discusses how Fizz’s actual personality and character arc have always been intended by Viv and Spindle Horse.

It’s the Halloween special! Rachael and Ruth review the Helluva Boss S2 midseason special, where Blitzo bodyguards and Fizz quits his job. Oh, and Rachael plays devil’s advocate.

Rachael reviews Zom 100, the upbeat slacker zombie comedy about Akira, Kencho and their ever expanding bucket list.

In another special Helluva Recap, Rachael examines the progress of a certain demon cowboy.

Anime can be wonderfully weird - and to prove that, Rachael and Ruth discuss Sekko Boys, a boy band composed entirely of statues, and Merman in My Tub, where Tatsumi endures Wakasa, his unusual house guest. (Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel are also briefly mentioned).

As a RWBY fan, Rachael is dismayed to report RWBY Ice Queendom is a disappointment. Ruth helps her unpack this.

Blitzo and Fizz getting kidnapped and having to work together as a team?! And Stolas seeing Ozzie about the crystal? It’s S2’s biggest episode yet!

Rachael defends Q-Force, the animated show about queer spies unfairly written off by a bad trailer. The adventures of Steve, Deb, Stat and Twink deserve another look.

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 …