Not Just Tentacles

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 😬

Rachael and Ruth examine Netflix's controversial adaptation of Death Note, starring Willem Dafoe. Rachael is anti, Ruth is pro. Will Rachael's wardrobe stay intact long enough for them to complete the recording?

Season 2 of Helluva Boss is out later this month! Rachael and Ruth fill you in on the story of Hell’s most dysfunctional startup, a lovelorn owl and a spellbook.

Rachael and Ruth take a look at the history of yuri and yaoi, including the life of Japanese national treasure and pioneer of lesbian fiction Nobuko Yoshiya.

Kae is a shy, plump, BL obsessed geek - until her favourite character is killed off and she grieves herself thin. Now she’s a babe, four guys and a total goddess like her! What’s a girl to do? Rachael and Ruth review the popular shoujo anime for our second Pride episode.

Struggling musician Shuichi meets aloof romance novelist Yuki in Maki Murakami’s millennial BL. It was one of Rachael’s formative manga - but is it any cop?

Letty isn’t your typical dragon. He can’t fly, can’t breathe fire, can’t fend for himself - and now he’s homeless. How is he supposed to manage in the big bad world? Enter Dearia, a morally pragmatic elvish architect …

Remember when Donald Trump bought the Death Note? Rachael reviews the freaking weird one shots set in the Death Note universe.

Rachael mulls over Orange, the speculative fiction romantic drama. Will Naho be able to save her would be love Kakeru - and more to the point, should she?

In this episode Rachael and Ruth explore the universe of Space Battleship Tiramisu, a space opera featuring talking pubic hairs, a rip-off of The Force and a giant Chihuahua.

In a change of pace, Rachael looks at the autobiographical slice of life anime by Honda. BL fans, gamers and yakuza - Honda gets them all in her store.

Rachael and Ruth debate the merits (or lack thereof) of Ryosuke Takeuchi’s steampunk reimagining of the Sherlock Holmes series. Ruth has Views.

Thanks to certain comments made at the Oscars, Rachael ponders why people persist in thinking animation is for kids. Trigger warning: British animated films, particularly (brrr) Watership Down. Also: why is animation often reserved for comedies?