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.

Latest

Sung Jinwoo vs Hwang Dongsuk – Solo Leveling Episode 6
Solo Leveling: The Hunters Become the Hunted

The hunt begins as Jin-woo solos a C-Rank Boss, and those who put him face his full might.

Aleks Le and Caitlin Glass Solo Leveling Interview TheBestWarGames
Interview With Aleks Le, Sung Jinwoo From Solo Leveling & ADR Director Caitlin Glass

We got the chance to sit down with Sung Jinwoo and ADR Director Caitlin Glass to chat about their experiences in the recording booth of Solo Leveling.

Malcolm in the Middle Nazca 1998
The Anime Featured in Malcolm in the Middle Is Real — And It's Pretty Good

Nazca is an obscure anime from the early 2000s, with clips featured in the opening to early 2000s sitcom, Malcolm in the Middle. Is it any good?

Jinwoo vs King of the Swamp – Solo Leveling Episode 4
Solo Leveling: The Six Hunter Types, Explained

Solo Leveling's hunters come in all shapes and sizes and are categorized by these six different character classes.

Jinwoo Prepares vs Giant Arachnid – Solo Leveling Episode 5
Solo Level Takes a Dark Turn With The Ugly Face of Betrayal

Jinwoo is discharged, but rent is due. He signs up for a C-Rank raid to fill out their numbers, but something about the whole thing seems... off.

Similarities Between Solo Leveling and One Punch Man – Saitama and Sung Jinwoo
The Similarities Between Solo Leveling and One Punch Man

There are various aspects of Solo Leveling that are comparable to One Punch Man. Just how similar are the two titles?

Eternal Sleep Disease – Solo Leveling Episode 3
Solo Leveling: What Is Eternal Sleep Disease?

Sung Jinwoo's mother remains in a comatose state. What gave rise to her mysterious condition?

Marito BUCCHIGIRI Episode 2
This Character From MAPPA's BUCCHIGIRI!? Looks Like A Certain Cursed Spirit

A certain character in MAPPA's new BUCCHIGIRI!? looks awfully similar to this popular cursed spirit.

Double Awakening – Solo Leveling Episode 3
Solo Leveling: Second Awakening, Explained

What does it mean for a Hunter to go through a "Second Awakening"?

Winter 2024 Best Romance TheBestWarGames
Winter 2024's Must-Watch Romance Anime

The winter 2024 season is full of great romance anime. Here's a look at which ones to check out.

Soya Azashiro – BLEACH Spirits Are Forever With You
BLEACH: The Strongest Kenpachi in Soul Society History

A BLEACH novel reveals a Kenpachi so powerful, he was imprisoned in the same place as Aizen. Who was he?

The Statue of God Evil Smile – Solo Leveling Episode 2
Solo Leveling: Statue of God, Explained

Explaining the rules of the double-dungeon that killed Sung Jin-Woo, and its most famous enemy — the Statue of God.

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Solo Leveling: Heroic Death and The Hypocrisy of Self-Sacrifice

Jin-Woo's tragic fate is sealed after his allies escape the Dungeon.

Solo Leveling Ants and Hunter x Hunter Chimera Ant Queen
This Future Solo Leveling Storyline is Similar to A Famous Shonen Arc

Here's a look at the similarities between the monstrous ants of Jeju Island in Solo Leveling and the Chimera Ant arc of Hunter x Hunter.

Solo Leveling Hunter Rankings Explained
Solo Leveling: Hunter Rankings, Explained

Here's a quick look at how the Hunter ranking system in Solo Leveling works.

Sosuke Aizen
BLEACH: Why Aizen Might NEVER Perform Bankai

Aizen is one of the toughest enemies Ichigo has ever faced, but there's a chance he could never perform the most important Shinigami milestone. Why?

Solo Leveling Episode 1 Statue of God Looks at Jin-Woo
Solo Leveling's First Episode Is Exactly What Fans Were Hoping It Would Be

Setting things up for the rest of the series, Solo Leveling is off to a great start as it faithfully adapts the source material with minor changes.

Jin-Woo Enters Dungeon – Solo Leveling Episode 1
Is Solo Leveling an Isekai?

Solo Leveling has some fans wondering if the series can be classified as an isekai or something else entirely.

BLEACH Vol 24 and JUJUTSU KAISEN Vol 14 Comparison
The Overlap Between JUJUTSU KAISEN and BLEACH

What if the world of JJK were an alternative expression of a BLEACH universe in which the realms were never separated?

Kaiju No 8 Jump Festa '24 Key Visual
Kaiju No. 8 To Become First-Ever Anime to Broadcast on X

The Kaiju No. 8 anime makes history as it is set to be the first anime title to stream on the social media site X (formerly known as Twitter).