Naledi Ramphele-Contributor

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March, 2022
Bachelor of Social Science
Dragon Ball, Anime, Bleach
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About Naledi Ramphele

People who know Naledi are perpetually aware of two things: he is a talented visual artist, and he has seen copious amounts of anime.

Favorite Anime

BLEACHAttack on Titan, Steins; Gate, Code Geass, CLANNAD, Earth Girl Arjuna.  The list changes whenever people ask, and I don't think I can rank them either (lol). Other favourites include the Monogatari Series, Eureka Seven, Black Cat, Nichijou, C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control. There are so many good shows...

Favorite Console

PlayStation 2. There are a lot of fond memories I can attach to the PS2, and so many good games. I think of it as one of the best consoles of all time. Some of my favourites to play on it were Spider-Man 2, Ratchet and Clank 3, Tekken 5, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within and Need For Speed Most Wanted.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Being able to perform King's Screwdriver in Tekken before easy inputs were a thing. I can also do the Reverse Special Stretch Bomb combo, but I'm actually an Asuka Kazama main. I like playing Yoshimitsu, Lars, Lee, Leo and Julia too, but I'm just ok.
It's not much, but it's honest work.

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There's an interesting pun behind "Namekian" that most Dragon Ball fans aren't aware of.

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In the Dungeon, things seem to be going well until the path splits into three, and someone's murderous nature comes into full view.

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Solo Leveling has had some pretty interesting easter eggs scattered around the anime so far. Here's a look at all of them.

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Clearly a point of focus in the Solo Leveling world, the events that took place on Jeju Island continue to have an impact on the series.

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Solo Leveling Returns With a Focus on Side Characters

After the recap episode, Solo Leveling focuses on the various side characters introduced so far.

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Aside from being some of the biggest in the country, what makes Tokyo and Kyoto the right spot for Jujutsu Schools?

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Season 3 of One Punch Man is right around the corner, and a familiar studio is back to spearhead the anime.

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A New Solo Leveling Documentary is Coming to Crunchyroll

"The Leveling of Solo Leveling" will explore the rise and development of the Solo Leveling IP.

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With a recap episode coming on Saturday, and VA Taito Ban ill, Solo Leveling's eighth episode has been set back.

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Solo Leveling: A Vision of Hell

Jinwoo enters an S-Rank Instance Dungeon, while in Washington, another S-Rank threat plots to exact revenge.

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Despite being one of the strongest of the main cast, Android 18 has only been sparsely involved in battle. Why is that?

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