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Naledi Ramphele-Anime Features Writer

Naledi Ramphele

Anime Features Writer

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.

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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku – The Rationale Behind the Asaemon-Criminal Pairings

There seems to be a correlation between the Yamada Asaemon and the criminal they've been assigned to. Is there some kind of rationale to the pairings?

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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku – What Are The Soshin?

Episode 7 of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku saw the introduction of various new concepts. What are the sōshin?

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BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2 — The Separation Coming July 8

A new trailer released on Sunday revealed a major betrayal, and the July 8 premiere date of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2.

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Coming This Summer

A new key visual revealed a summer premiere date for the upcoming second season of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.

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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku – The Genderfluidity of the Tensen

One of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku's best elements is how it interrogates gender. Here's why the genderfluidity of the series' villains is important.

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The Real Part of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Has Just Begun

With the introduction of Hoko and Mei, the nature of the island is being revealed, and now Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku embarks on its true premise.

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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku – Who is Mei?

Episode 7 of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku saw the introduction of Mei and her guardian, Hoko. Just who are they?

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Horimiya: The Missing Pieces Coming to Crunchyroll This July

Crunchyroll announced on social media that Horimiya: The Missing Pieces will be streaming on their platform this July.

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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku – Kotaku's Structure, Explained

With the introduction of Hoko, a sufficiently clear map of the island has been drawn. Here's the structure of Shinsenkyо̄, otherwise known as Kotaku.

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Oshi no Ko: Why Do Aqua and Ruby Have Stars in Their Eyes?

The main duo in Oshi no Ko have a star visible in one of their eyes, but what is the possible significance of these stars?

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Bocchi The Rock! Movie Announced For 2024

A compilation movie for the Bocchi The Rock! anime series is coming next year.

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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku — The Significance of Nurugai

Nurugai's character introduces themes of genocide and survivor's guilt. What is her significance in the context of an Imperial Japan?

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The Big Joke You Missed In Heavenly Delusion Episode 2

Episode 2 of Heavenly Delusion saw Maru and Kiriko head to Tomato Heaven; however, the farmers grew more than tomatoes & therein lies quite the joke.

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The Mythology Behind Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku

In episode 3, Gabimaru refers to the Elixir of Life by a different name: "Tokijiku no Kagunomi", invoking the mythology behind Jigokuraku.

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Oshi no Ko Behind-The-Scenes Documentary Released

A behind-the-scenes documentary was released on the YouTube channel of the Oshi no Ko anime, with a focus on the series' first episode.

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The Literary Inspiration Behind Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku author Yuji Kaku was influenced by literature, with The Island of Doctor Moreau cited as his biggest literary inspiration.

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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku – What Makes Yuzuriha a Great Femme Fatale

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku episode 4 gave us a little more about the kunoichi known as Yuzuriha. Just what is the reason for her allure?

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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku and BLEACH Have This Interesting Connection

BLEACH and Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku are on different parts of the horror spectrum, but butterflies are a motif they have in common. Why?

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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku – The Fear in Sagiri's Blade, Explained

Despite being raised in a family of executioners, Sagiri still hesitates when it is time for the big swing. What exactly is the fear in her blade?

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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku and the Price of Strength

The third episode of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku showed how different characters find their resolve, but for everyone, strength has a hefty price.

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