[00:00 - 00:05] The speaker did not have time for school and paid someone to do their classes in order to maintain a scholarship.

[00:46 - 00:51]They have a guest, Alex Lee, who is an English voice actor.

[00:46 - 00:51]Alex is known for voicing characters in popular productions such as Demon Slayer, Street Fighter, Persona 3, Mashall, Solo Leveling, and Dora Hidoro.

[02:34 - 02:45]Alex was born in Asia and moved to America at the age of 10.

[03:15 - 03:25]They had to learn English and struggled with it in school.

[06:43 - 06:48]Alex's mother helped them learn English through a YouTube channel.

[07:11 - 07:17]They watched English dubbed shows and played illegal games as a child due to financial constraints.

[00:00 - 07:47]A concise summary of the text is that the speaker is an English voice actor who grew up in Asia and moved to America at the age of 10. They struggled with learning English but were able to improve through watching dubbed shows and playing illegal games. Their mother also helped them learn through a YouTube channel.

[07:47 - 07:53] Person recalls sneaking into their mom's room to watch Dragon Ball on DVD

[08:07 - 08:17]They also watched other shows like Super Sentai, Common Rider, Mr. Bean, and Ben 10

[09:35 - 09:41]They moved from Asia to Canada at a young age and started living on their own at 14

[11:22 - 11:32]They had part-time jobs and a cheap rent from family friends

[12:47 - 12:55]They had an awakening at 12 years old and started thinking for themselves

[14:44 - 14:49]They enjoyed being on their own and felt a sense of control over their life

[14:56 - 15:02]They excelled academically in Canada but were still awkward and mysterious

[15:02 - 15:11]They realized that being awkward had its own charm in school

[07:47 - 15:26]Person recalls their experiences moving from Asia to Canada at a young age, living on their own at 14, and having an awakening at 12 years old that led them to start thinking for themselves. They excelled academically in Canada and enjoyed being on their own, finding that their awkwardness had a certain charm in school.

[15:26 - 15:41]The speaker reflects on their childhood and feeling awkward and friendless

[15:41 - 15:50]People start to approach the speaker and they feel good about being noticed for the first time

[15:50 - 15:58]The speaker's family moves to Florida and they feel like an outsider

[16:35 - 16:42]The speaker's student visa runs out and they are forced to move back to America, feeling like their future is ruined

[16:42 - 16:48]They begin to lift weights and get into powerlifting, becoming obsessed with it

[19:15 - 19:22]They start working odd jobs, including delivering mail, and continue to lift weights

[19:55 - 20:02]They eventually move back to Florida and feel depressed and directionless

[21:09 - 21:15]The speaker starts watching anime again and remembers their passion for drawing

[22:08 - 22:13]They decide to pursue a career as a mangaka (manga artist)

[22:26 - 22:31]The speaker envisions a lonely future of dying alone on Christmas

[15:26 - 22:31]The speaker reflects on their childhood and feeling awkward and friendless, their obsession with powerlifting, and their passion for drawing and desire to become a mangaka. They also discuss their struggles with feeling like an outsider and their fear of a lonely future.

[22:58 - 23:03]Person reflects on their passion for animation and manga

[26:14 - 26:21]They are inspired to become a voice actor after watching English dubs on Toonami

[26:14 - 26:21]They make a demo reel and start doing fan dubs and imitating lines from shows and movies

[27:13 - 27:18]They realize drawing is too difficult for them, but they still love anime and manga

[27:52 - 27:58]Person dedicates 16-18 hours a day to practicing and developing their skills

[29:11 - 29:23]Person moves to California and gets an agent

[29:57 - 30:02]They eventually make a demo reel and submit it to agencies, despite being told not to

[22:32 - 30:08]Person becomes passionate about anime and manga, realizes drawing is too difficult, and decides to pursue voice acting. They practice and make a demo reel, then move to California and get an agent.

[30:16 - 30:22] The speaker talks about sending a demo to a dream agency and lying about their experience to get a role.

[45:44 - 46:09]They were accepted for a villain role in an anime and had to learn ADR on the spot.

[45:44 - 46:09]They both mention being given roles without prior knowledge and having to learn on the spot.

[46:15 - 46:20]The director advised them to practice and they eventually finished the role.

[46:21 - 46:28]The speaker and interviewer discuss their own experiences with ADR in the entertainment industry.

[50:40 - 50:48]The speaker regrets not being more prepared and jokingly suggests lying about their 401k.

[30:08 - 50:48]Overall, the speaker discusses their experience breaking into the voice acting industry and the challenges they faced.

[51:55 - 52:12] The speaker talks about a recording session where they first met.

[55:17 - 55:23]The speaker gives advice about taking advantage of opportunities and having the right amount of arrogance.

[56:13 - 56:19]They discuss the challenges of working in a professional environment.

[56:48 - 56:56]The speaker talks about their own experiences of failing and learning from it.

[56:56 - 57:04]The speaker reveals that a lot of their skills were self-taught.

[56:56 - 57:04]They discuss the importance of being able to admit faults and improve.

[56:56 - 57:04]Luck and the ability to act on it are key factors in achieving success.

[57:05 - 57:10]The speaker shares their first job experience and being told they were not good enough.

[57:23 - 57:31]They discuss the struggle of maintaining success in the industry.

[50:48 - 57:31]The speaker discusses their experiences in the voiceover industry, including a recording session with the other person, self-taught skills, the importance of luck and seizing opportunities, and the struggles of maintaining success. They also share personal stories of failing and learning from it, and the importance of admitting faults and improving.

[57:32 - 57:37] The speaker talks about how people often struggle to live up to the hype or expectations set for them.

[57:38 - 57:45]They mention how this also applies to YouTube and people trying to become successful.

[57:57 - 58:03]They discuss a video they made with the voice actor for Kazio in Rent-A-Girlfriend, which resulted in a lot of attention for the speaker.

[58:10 - 58:17]The speaker reflects on their own start in the industry and credits Anaplex for their success.

[58:29 - 58:35]The speaker shares a funny story about getting in trouble for posting memes and videos about their work on social media.

[1.02:03 - 1.02:11]They mention meeting the other Trash Taste hosts at an event and the intense security they were provided with.

[1.02:42 - 1.02:50]The speaker recalls seeing the hosts at a convention and the excessive amount of security they received.

[1.03:24 - 1.03:33]They mention not seeing each other since then but are happy to reconnect now.

[1.03:24 - 1.03:33]The speaker reflects on the previous year's convention and how they didn't get to meet up.

[57:32 - 1.03:52]The last bullet point summarizes the speaker's experiences with the hosts and their interactions at conventions.

[1.03:59 - 1.04:04]Person describes feeling starstruck while at a convention and being part of the "big leagues"

[1.04:10 - 1.04:16]They joke about being frauds and convincing people they are part of the anime community

[1.04:46 - 1.04:53]Person recalls meeting and getting contact details from the speaker at a previous convention

[1.05:52 - 1.05:58]They had dinner and were offered a background voice role in an anime

[1.06:05 - 1.06:12]Person is not up to date on the manga for the anime

[1.07:32 - 1.07:41]Person talks about being hesitant to take the role due to its sexual content, but ultimately accepts to have a chance at other opportunities

[1.08:11 - 1.08:23]They mention having to record a masturbation scene in front of people for the role

[1.09:11 - 1.09:20]They have fun improvising and mixing up the script during recording

[1.10:09 - 1.10:14]Person also mentions insisting on keeping a line from the original Japanese version of the anime

[1.03:53 - 1.10:14]Speaker concludes by saying they do not remember the exact details of the conversation, but overall enjoyed the experience and learned from it.

[1.12:29 - 1.12:35]Speaker discusses changing lines in anime dubs to appeal to Western audience

[1.13:10 - 1.13:18]Gives example of changing line in Vinland Saga dub

[1.13:10 - 1.13:18]Talks about how anime studios are strict about script changes

[1.13:52 - 1.13:58]Mentions how he was fortunate to have a team that supported his ideas

[1.15:54 - 1.16:01]Describes his job as an actor and how he wanted to do justice to the source material

[1.16:07 - 1.16:12]Reflects on how he was bitter and arrogant at the time, but now realizes that the casting directors know best

[1.16:58 - 1.17:03]Talks about iconic line in Demon Slayer and how he was able to add his own spin to it

[1.16:58 - 1.17:03]Recalls his experience of being rejected for roles in Sword Art Online and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

[1.16:58 - 1.17:03]Shares how he was in a low position before getting his big break in Demon Slayer

[1.17:03 - 1.17:12]Describes the closed casting call process and how he found out about the auditions late

[1.10:14 - 1.17:31]Speaker discusses his experiences and challenges in the anime dubbing industry, including changing lines, staying true to the source material, and his journey to landing a role in Demon Slayer.

[1.17:31 - 1.17:40]Protagonist finds out about Demon Slayer audition deadline on Monday through someone else

[1.17:47 - 1.17:52]Protagonist missed auditions for Sword Art and Jojo as well

[1.18:20 - 1.18:28]Protagonist takes a risk and emails casting director to ask for a chance to audition for Demon Slayer

[1.18:57 - 1.19:04]Casting director responds with limited time left to audition

[1.19:18 - 1.19:24]Protagonist spends hours researching and practicing for three main characters: Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu

[1.22:48 - 1.23:00]Zenitsu is initially disliked by some fans, but protagonist defends the character's humanity and relatable qualities

[1.23:42 - 1.23:48]Protagonist submits audition minutes before deadline and is eventually cast as Zenitsu

[1.25:36 - 1.25:44]There is incorrect information online about the protagonist's age and pets

[1.17:31 - 1.26:04]Protagonist takes a risk and auditions for Demon Slayer after missing out on other opportunities and is eventually cast as Zenitsu, a character he defends for his relatable humanity. Incorrect information about his age and pets can be found online, but he is grateful for the opportunity Demon Slayer has given him.

[1.26:04 - 1.26:12] People have trouble accepting their age and may lie about it online

[1.26:56 - 1.27:04]Ageism is prevalent in the entertainment industry

[1.27:05 - 1.27:11]The speaker concealed their age for a long time to be taken seriously

[1.28:46 - 1.28:52]They now feel established enough to reveal their age

[1.29:52 - 1.29:59]The speaker grew up without parental guidance and had to learn things on their own

[1.32:12 - 1.32:31]They have a belief in a balance system where for every success, something bad happens

[1.32:12 - 1.32:31]Examples of this balance system occurring in their life

[1.33:52 - 1.34:00]The speaker had a successful and busy weekend, but then their car broke down, they lost out on a job, and got sick

[1.34:20 - 1.34:25]The speaker had an important event and then got a blood infection

[1.26:04 - 1.34:25]The speaker discusses the societal pressure of accepting one's age and how they concealed their own age in the entertainment industry. They also share personal experiences with their belief in a balance system, where for every success, something bad happens. This is demonstrated through examples such as a successful weekend followed by car troubles and sickness.

[1.36:51 - 1.36:57]Speaker talks about their relationship with success

[1.38:50 - 1.38:59]They discuss the idea of balancing work and personal life

[1.39:59 - 1.40:08]Speaker shares their busy schedule and constant travel for conventions and work

[1.40:22 - 1.40:27]They mention the draining nature of constantly being "on" in social situations

[1.40:47 - 1.40:56]The fear of falling out of passion for their work is discussed

[1.41:41 - 1.41:48]The conversation ends with a reminder that, despite the challenges, the speaker wouldn't give up their current life for anything.

[1.41:48 - 1.41:59]Despite the challenges, the speaker acknowledges their gratefulness for their opportunities and success

[1.41:59 - 1.42:04]Speaker reflects on how their upbringing in poverty makes their current situation even more meaningful

[1.34:26 - 1.42:11]Speaker's journey from poverty to success is a reminder of the opportunities and accessibility they have been given.

[1.42:11 - 1.42:20] The speaker talks about the honor of being able to pick and choose roles.

[1.42:33 - 1.42:42]They discuss feeling guilty for not being humble enough.

[1.45:14 - 1.45:19]They talk about a conspiracy theory about being an industry plant.

[1.45:28 - 1.45:43]The speaker worries about oversaturation with their projects releasing at the same time.

[1.46:29 - 1.46:35]They mention playing multiple characters in Persona and the process of recording the game.

[1.46:35 - 1.46:41]They mention that their work is grand and insane, but also a dream job.

[1.47:30 - 1.47:38]The speaker talks about feeling burned out and the struggle to balance work and personal life.

[1.48:25 - 1.48:31]The speaker talks about the challenges of being boxed in as an anime actor.

[1.49:01 - 1.49:12]They discuss their goal of honoring the original performances in dubbing.

[1.50:15 - 1.50:24]The speaker reflects on their range and leading roles in different types of characters.

[1.42:11 - 1.50:40]The speaker discusses their experiences and struggles as a voice actor, from the honor of being able to pick and choose roles to the challenge of balancing work and personal life. They also talk about their diverse range and the goal of honoring original performances in dubbing.

[1.50:40 - 1.50:48] Saw trailer for show, Dora Headoro, was a fan of the manga

[1.52:00 - 1.52:11]Got the role and it unlocked a lower register in his voice, leading to more opportunities for deep-voiced characters

[1.52:00 - 1.52:11]Booked the role of a deep-voiced character in Final Fantasy, reflecting his career evolution

[1.52:28 - 1.52:40]Auditioned for the role of Kaimin, a deep-voiced character, despite not fitting the usual high-pitched voice roles he was known for

[1.52:28 - 1.52:40]Cast in several other deep-voiced roles, such as in Solo Leveling

[1.55:28 - 1.55:36]Shares his 3x3 manga and anime favorites, including Door Headoro, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and Demon Slayer

[1.56:07 - 1.56:30]Talks about his journey to becoming a voice actor and how he learned to let go of disappointments

[1.58:27 - 1.58:34]Talks about his role in MASHLE and how people often mispronounce the name, thinking he looks and acts like the character

[1.50:40 - 1.59:00]Saw a trailer for Dora Headoro, auditioned and got the role of deep-voiced character Kaimin, leading to more opportunities and evolution in his career. Shares his 3x3 manga and anime favorites, and talks about his role in MASHLE and how it reflects his personality.

[2.00:37 - 2.00:49] The speaker discusses how they find it challenging to do monotone comedy and how it was a challenge for them to play Mash in Machele

[2.00:49 - 2.01:00]The speaker talks about their experience working with director Alex von David and how he is passionate about anime

[2.01:50 - 2.02:00]The speaker talks about their experience working on Machele and how it was a check for their ego

[2.02:00 - 2.02:12]They mention working on shows like Demon Slayer and Misfit of the Demon King Academy with Alex

[2.03:06 - 2.03:12]They mention drawing inspiration from Japanese seiyus and the difficulty in understanding nuances without subtitles

[2.03:37 - 2.03:52]They discuss their relationship with Alex and how he opened up new perspectives for them

[2.03:37 - 2.03:52]The speaker talks about how working with Alex helped them improve their performance and reignite their passion for voice acting

[2.05:44 - 2.05:53]They mention their other projects such as Solo Leveling and Yakuza

[2.07:08 - 2.07:21]The speaker thanks the hosts for having them on the show and expresses respect for their content

[2.07:21 - 2.07:28]They end by jokingly hoping that nothing bad happens to them for appearing on Trash Taste

[1.59:03 - 2.07:34]The speaker discusses their experience working on the show Machele, working with director Alex von David, and their passion for voice acting. They also mention their other projects and where they can be found online.