Rachael and Ruth review two anime currently showing on Netflix: the dystopian fantasy thriller Vampire in the Garden and romcom Romantic Killer. Contains innuendos, singing and Jeff Goldblum.

Blitzo gets more than he bargained for when he tries to off an anime fan. Rachael and Ruth recap the latest Helluva Boss short.

Warning: Contains strong language and pizza eating.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Rachael looks back at CLAMP’s Magical Girlfriend anime, where cram student Hideki meets and falls for Chi, a mysterious amnesiac persocom. Does it stand the test of time?

A Death Note Musical? Sounds crazy, you know? Well, actually it slaps. Rachael and Ruth analyse Frank Wildhorn’s rock musical of the manga franchise, which isn’t anywhere near as well known as it deserves.

Rachael and Ruth look at one of anime’s most fraught debates, subs vs dubs. Contains tangents, accents and assorted ambles down Memory Lane.

Rachael and Ruth geek out about My Hero Academia, Kohei Horikoshi’s epic superhero saga. Can Izuku Midoriya, Quirkless fanboy, follow in the footsteps of his idol All Might and become the world’s greatest hero? Contains swearing, impressions and big stinky pizza.

It's the Not Just Tentacles Valentine's Day special!

Japanese figure skater Yuri Katsuki can't believe his luck when his idol, Russian champion Victor Nikiforov, shows up naked in his family's hot spring and offers to coach him. It doesn't help that Yuri has an enormous crush on him - which shows every sign of being reciprocated! Can our hero win both the gold and Victor's heart?

Rachael and Ruth discuss the 2016 smash hit anime by Sayo Yamamoto. Does it live up to the hype? Does it work as both a sports anime and a BL? Contains spoilers, dodgy accents and impressions of the one and only Chris.

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 excessive Welshisms.

It’s the biggest battle of them all! Rachael debates which is better, manga or anime, and how it’s incredibly difficult to pick a side - and do you even want to? Contains spoilers of various franchises.

Rachael and Ruth examine Saburouta's infamous yuri anime. Yuzu and Mei meet at school and fall in mutual loathing with a hint of gay. Problem is, Mei's dad has married Yuzu's mom! And the stepsisters now have to share a bed! We'll be asking, does this anime have anything to offer the modern lesbian? 

Contains strong language. And bad accents. 

In a change from the normal format, Rachael answers the questions people have asked her most, from BL to weeabos!

Rachael and the lovely Ruth discuss Bisco Hatori’s screwball romcom. Contains spoilers and evil fangirl laughter.

Rachael fangirls about her beloved Death Note and why if you should watch any anime, it should be this one. Contains spoilers and bad, bad voice acting.

So what’s this all about, then? Rachael sums up the mission statement of Not Just Tentacles.

It’s a Christmas special (of sorts!) Rachael examines Tokyo Ghoul and how it fails to live up to the promise of its premise. Includes character assassination, bad impressions and singing. You have been warned.

Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop was launched with a bang, but has been cancelled with more of a whimper. Which leads Rachael to ponder: why is the original 1998 space western/noir so revered? 

In this, the show’s first episode, Rachael discusses how and why she became an anime fan to begin with, the magnificence of Death Note, and why living in the UK basically sucks.

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. Contains elephant impressions.

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 discuss Spring 2024's shows, Black Butler and The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio. There's also the latest Helluva news. Contains dubious sexy sound effects.

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.