A closer look
Long gone are the days when the people behind the microphone languished in obscurity. Today, an actor who voiced a spiky-haired anime protagonist twenty years ago commands a line that wraps around the convention center three times. The real money isn't just in signing a Funko Pop; it's in the bizarre, hyper-specific audio commissions. Fans will happily drop major cash to have their favorite cartoon villain playfully insult them on a smartphone recording, turning what used to be a niche, behind-the-scenes profession into an absolute rockstar hustle.
