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Craig Lotter is a web developer based in Gordon's Bay, South Africa, who seems completely incapable of shaking off that pesky inner child within, the one that forces him to love all things animated or hand drawn.
The Rugged Rock of Craig contains snippets of his life, popular culture and all the important things like anime, manga, games and comic books. The CodeUnit of Craig on the other hand contains the more serious stuff like code snippets and tutorials, while the House of C chronicles his foray into the world of web comics.
For which it never seems he has enough time anyway.
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Tag Archives: Manga
Eyeshield 21 (Volume 5)

The Devil Bats finagle their way into a game against the behemoth-like Taiyo Sphinx. The winners will get a chance to scrimmage against a high school championship team in the United States. Will Sena and crew be able to break down the Sphinx’s invincible “pyramid” front line and send them crying home to their mummies? Continue reading
Posted in Manga, My Reviews
Tagged Eyeshield, eyeshield 21, football, gridiron, Manga, riichiro inagaki, sena, sena kobayakawa, yusuke murata
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Slam Dunk (Volume 3)

The Challenge of the Common Shot – For a self-proclaimed genius such as Sakuragi, executing a dazzling slam dunk is no problem at all, but what about some other basketball moves that require a bit more finesse? With the help of Haruko (and some goading from captain Akagi), Sakuragi attempts to put his pride in check and learn how to pull off a basic layup. In theory it should be easy… but sometimes the simplest shots are the toughest to master. Continue reading
Posted in Manga, My Reviews
Tagged akagi, basketball, hanamichi sakuragi, haruko, Manga, rukawa, shohoku, slam dunk, takehiko inoue
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Cosplay Sundae: Ayane Mudou (Hayate X Blade)

Shizuru Hayashiya’s school girl sword-fighting manga makes its first appearance here in Cosplay Sundae today, with the talented cosplayer Miyuki bringing the demure Ayana Mudou to life! Continue reading
Posted in Cosplay
Tagged ayane mudou, Cosplay, hayate kurogame, hayate x blade, Manga, miyuki, shizuru hayashiya
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Naruto (Volume 2)

The Worst Client – Tired of menial tasks, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura ask for a tougher assignment. But you should always be careful what you wish for! Along with their sensei, Kakashi, the trio must now guard a cranky old man from the Land of Waves. But Tazuna the bridge builder is in more danger than anyone could have imagined. And now the young ninja are too! Continue reading
Posted in Manga, My Reviews
Tagged kakashi, Manga, Masashi Kishimoto, naruto, sakura, sasuke
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ZombiePowder (Volume 4)

The battle aboard the magic train between the severely underpowered Wolfina and Shackaboon continues as Wolfina tries to stop the vicious tempered lady with the gargantuan eating problem from stomping the encased Emilio to a bloody pulp. Continue reading
Posted in Manga, My Reviews
Tagged bad shield united, gamma akatubi, Manga, ring of the dead, tite kubo, wolfina, zombiepowder
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And When I’m Not Careful During Online Shopping…

Man, I hate it. And I just suffered a prime example of it too. Now I’ve taken to online shopping quite well actually, having over the last couple of years happily made numerous purchases from my favourite online retailers Take 2 and Kalahari.net. But as experienced as I am, I do sometimes get it wrong – like with the package I received on Tuesday morning for example! :) Continue reading
Gin Tama (Volume 1)

The samurai didn’t stand a chance. First, the aliens invaded Japan. Next, they too all the jobs. And then they confiscated everyone’s swords. So what does a hotheaded former samurai like Sakata “Gin” Gintoki do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity… Continue reading
Posted in Manga, My Reviews
Tagged action, blood sugar, comedy, edo, gin tama, gintoki, hideaki sorachi, Manga, review, wooden sword
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Eyeshield 21 (Volume 4)

Wimpy Sena Kobayakawa has been running away from bullies all his life. But when the football gear comes on things change – Sena’s speed and uncanny ability to elude big bullies just might give him what it takes to become a great high school football hero! The Devil Bats face off against the Chameleons – a team of ruthless delinquents. But when fragile Sena goes up against the Chameleon’s sinister ace linebacker, who will be intimidating whom? Continue reading
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Tagged chameleons, deimon high school, devil bats, eyeshield 21, football, gridiron, Manga, review, riichiro inagaki, sena kobayakawa, yusuke murata
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