KissAnime was once the titan of unauthorized anime streaming, serving millions of fans worldwide before its sudden and permanent shutdown in August 2020 due to copyright crackdowns. The event sent shockwaves through the otaku community, turning the 'Site Closed' landing page into an overnight symbol of grief and the end of an era. Memes surrounding KissAnime typically range from nostalgic tributes and 'Press F to pay respects' jokes to frustration over the aggressive ad-blocker detection the site once employed. Today, it remains a cultural touchstone for anime fans who remember the struggle of finding high-quality episodes during the golden age of pirate streaming.