If you listen carefully...
Though I'm an avid fan of over-the-top stories that require a healthy dose of suspense of disbelief, my most favorite titles tend to be more down-to-earth in nature, such as the Ghibli classic MIMI O SUMASEBA. In this classic coming-of-age tale, a girl named Shizuku tries to figure out what she wants to become in life, and takes her first steps towards realizing her dreams. No epic melodrama to be found here—just a portrayal of the little moments of magic and triumph that can be found in everyday life.

...you will hear a whisper of the heart.
Let's cut to the chase. When EX first got off the ground three years ago, your's truly had no idea that we'd make it this far. After all, our predecessor AMPLUS crashed and burned after only three issues (after which we regrouped, pulled out, and nuked the site from orbit). But this rag-tag band of people that I work together with must've had faith that the dream would eventually succeed, otherwise we wouldn't have stuck it out this long.
In the end, it seems to have been worth the effort.
Sometimes, the result is larger than the sum of its individuals. Sometimes, the little moments in life mean a great deal. And sometimes, you need to listen to your heart.

Next Issue
EX heads to the Midwest to AnimeCentral to see what there is to see (and to have some of that famous Chicago Pizza). What will happen? Who will be there? Check back to find out what transpired. Also expect the usual round of reviews of what's new and what's cool.
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A boss says "Go." A leader says "Let's go." Keith Rhee The HTML Swiss Army Knife

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