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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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The fourth season of Overlord continues, with Albedo visiting Re-Estize as a diplomat of the Sorcerer Kingdom.

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This new episode focuses on Shikimori in a way that the series hasn't before, but is it too little, too late?

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Goku and Vegeta are the most famous duo in Shonen, and their relationship seems to have inspired many mangaka. How important is rivalry in Shonen?

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From Dazai to Akutagawa, Bungo Stray Dogs is rich in references to literature. Here are some of its most interesting literary references.

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After the dramatic events of the Cultural Festival, the series settles back into a calmer tone with the athletics festival.

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Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie Episode 9 Review – Taste of Friendship

Episode 9 continues the series' good run, with an episode dedicated not to Izumi and Shikimori, but to another one of Shikimori's relationships.

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Studio Manglobe: The Defunct Studio that Created Classics

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The Best Modern Zombie Anime

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What is the Shaft Head Tilt?

SHAFT is known for its unique style and animation, but nothing stands out more than the famous "Shaft Head Tilt".

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Having an anime adaptation is a huge milestone for any manga, but these great horror titles have yet to get one.

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The Best Name Puns in My Hero Academia

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