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Rachael and Ruth have mixed feelings about Wicked: For Good, the second film in the musical franchise. Contains pondering, singing, random cartoon references, and how on earth Ruth can fancy Ian Malcolm of all fictional characters.

Rachael and Ruth discuss the anime Rachael's watched over Christmas: the fourth MHA movie and Trigun Stampede, the reboot of beloved classic Trigun. They also review the first episode of queer sci-fi Pluribus and wonderfully trashy series The Hunting Wives. Includes brain fluffs, singing, impressions and various dated pop culture references (they are millennials, after all).

It's been a stellar year for anime and animation, so what better way to recognise achievement than the second Tentacles Awards? Rachael and Ruth honour everything from Best Romance to Unusual Artistic Choice (trust them, it's weird). Includes impressions, singing, brain fog and tangents. You know the score.

In perhaps the longest episode ever, Rachael and Ruth review Fall 2025's anime: SpyxFamily S3, Cat's Eye, This Monster Wants To Eat Me, A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace and the final season of My Hero Academia. Oh, and did you know Not Just Tentacles has been going for 4 years now? Contains tangents, cricks from recording on the floor, discussion of sapphic media and tons of Star Wars references. CW: Suicidal ideation, emotional incest, implied actual incest/SA.

Rachael and Ruth recap the last two episodes of Hazbin Hotel Season 2, Weapon of Mass Distraction and Curtain Call. It's 24 hours until Vox takes over Heaven. Will our heroes be able to stop him? Contains brain fog, tangents and wild speculations. Nothing new there.

Rachael and Ruth recap and review episodes 5 and 6 of Hazbin Hotel Season 2. Vox's cult is growing, and Charlie thinks only she can stop it. Unfortunately this leads to a declaration of holy war ... Contains blanket forts, brain fog, wonky chronological order and appreciation of demon daddy dilfs.

Rachael and Ruth recap and review episodes 3 and 4 of Hazbin Hotel. Charlie proceeds to put her foot in it in every way imaginable, while we learn the origins of Alastor and Vox's feud. Did you know the TV demon used to be called Vincent? Contains brain fog, tangents and opinions. The usual, then.

Rachael and Ruth recap and review the first two episodes of Hazbin Hotel S2. How will our antiheroes cope with a flood of vengeful guests? What are the Vees up to? And how will Heaven react to Sir Pentious as the first redeemed Sinner in known history? Contains impressions and tangents as you'd expect - and gah, we missed out Lilith's second appearance 🤦‍♀️

Rachael discusses a certain avenging angel and wonders why she has been overlooked by fans. What's in store for Lute in the second season of Hazbin Hotel?

Rachael and Ruth examine the 2015 Death Note live action drama series. Is it a hit or a miss, and why does L keep taking his shirt off? They also review The Earth Guy, the quirky indie animation series by Aninamated. How will hapless everyman Neil cope as the only human at a space school? Includes discussion of the Hazbin Hotel trailer and Hazbin Guarantee (Trust Us).

Rachael and Ruth discuss Homestuck and Knights of Guinevere, the two latest indie animation pilots to make a splash online.

Now that Mission Zero reintroduces Stella, Stolas' fearsome ex wife, Rachael discusses her characterisation and some frequently heard complaints about her storyline. Contains brain fog, iffy impressions and facepalming.

In which Rachael and Ruth discuss the controversial second half of the classic anime, and whether it should have finished with L's death. Naturally this involves copious spoilers. And yes, Rachael realises she should have referred to defendants, not Mikami's "clients." All she knows about law is taken from Ace Attorney. Contains impressions, tangents and family tree investigations.

Rachael and Ruth review the sixth Helluva Boss short, Mission: Bad Drivezo. Blitzo and Moxxie are on what seems like a regular job when they're cut off by a horrendous driver. Wackiness ensues! Contains impressions and copious cursing. It *is* a Helluva Recap after all.

Rachael and Ruth discuss the latest Hellaverse updates from San Diego Comic Con 2025. Includes tangents, theories and Ruth's Alan Rickman impression. Also what's happening with the podcast going forward.