The Vic Mignogna sexual harassment allegations emerged in early 2019, following the release of Dragon Ball Super: Broly. Fans and colleagues came forward with accounts of unwanted physical contact and inappropriate behavior spanning several years. This led to a massive rift in the anime community, categorized by the hashtags #KickVic and #IStandWithVic. The situation escalated into a high-profile defamation lawsuit filed by Mignogna against several individuals and Funimation, which was eventually dismissed. In meme culture, the topic is often used to discuss cancel culture, loyalty within fandoms, and the legal complexities of industry allegations, frequently appearing in video essays and forum debates.