Explore the rise of Dragon Ball and anime into mainstream American
culture through the life and career of legendary voice actor Christopher
Sabat as he revisits his work as the voice of 700+ characters in this
compelling memoir.
Anime has grown a lot since the early '90s and voice actor Christopher
Sabat would know . . . he was there when it all started.
On screen, Chris is a prince, a pirate, and the ultimate hero.
Off-screen he is a guy with an unusually deep voice, who is beloved by
his fans. But Chris is more than just a voice actor and director, ADR
engineer, and the founder and director of an audio production
company--he is also one of the initial members of the Funimation team
that helped anime become what it is today in America.
An honest, humorous recollection of the inner workings of the anime
industry and the story of a man with many voices, Journey to the Best
reveals, in vivid detail, Chris's journey from behind the soundboard to
behind a microphone, along with the wild west-like nature of the early
days of Funimation and the life-long friendships that were formed in
tiny voice action booths with minimal equipment. Chris's insider
knowledge and engaging personal stories illustrate the challenges facing
anime as it found its footing in the United States, the humble
beginnings of Dragon Ball Z and the people who brought it to life for
English-speaking audiences, and the faith and passion of the fan base
that built the industry into the massive powerhouse it is today.
