They made 75k per episode for 20mins - Ashante Parker

In this episode of Suuuper Anime Podcast, we dive deep into the world of animation casting with Ashanté Parker, a casting director at Netflix. She shares insights into her role, the casting process, and the importance of cultural authenticity in voice acting. Ashanté discusses the subjective nature of casting, the significance of training one's voice, and offers valuable advice for aspiring voice actors. The conversation also touches on the challenges of accents and the impact of representation in animation. The discussion transitions into Ashanté's love for anime, her favourite characters, and her aspirations to create an animation studio that supports diverse creators. The conversation is filled with laughter, personal anecdotes, and a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling in animation.

Discussion Notes

• Introduction to Animation Casting
• Exploring Webtoons and Diverse Voices
• Behind the Scenes at Netflix
• The Audition Process for Voice Actors
• The Role of Established Actors in Animation
• Comparing Netflix and Fox Casting Processes
• The Art of Casting: Discovering New Talent
• Cultural Authenticity in Voice Acting
• The Importance of Representation in Animation
• The Casting Process at Netflix
• Qualities of a Standout Voice Actor
• Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors
• The Magic of Voice Acting
• Anime Characters and Dream Roles
• Exploring Webtoons and Manga Recommendations
• The Evolution of Anime and Animation Consumption
• Aspirations in Animation and Representation
• Final Thoughts and Quickfire Round

Webtoons Ashante mentioned

• https://myanimelist.net/anime/61944/Eleceed
• https://myanimelist.net/manga/178182/On_the_Way_to_Meet_Mom
• https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11106662/ - Lore Olympus
• https://blacksun.fandom.com/wiki/Black_Sun_(Manga)
• https://myanimelist.net/manga/147712/Maybe_Meant_to_Be
• https://myanimelist.net/manga/147847/Descended_from_Divinity?q=descended%20of%20divi&cat=manga
• https://myanimelist.net/manga/153322/The_Broken_Ring__This_Marriage_Will_Fail_Anyway?q=the%20broken%20ring&cat=manga

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