Today on CultureScape, I have a fascinating guest, if not a little controversial.  

Vic Mignogna is a prolific voice actor, doing voice work in films, games, television, and seemingly every major anime production in the last 20 years, including his groundbreaking role as Edward Elric in Full Metal Alchemist.  Brolly In Dragon Ball Z & Super, plus loads of other top-rate shows like Naruto, Bleach, Ouran High School Host Club, Digimon, Pokémon, Jo Jo’s Bizarre Adventure, RWBY, and much more. 

If you aren’t familiar with his voice work, you likely are familiar with his incredible Star Trek YouTube show, Star Trek Continues, which has millions of views per episode on YouTube; in which he stars as Captain James T. Kirk and directs the production. 

Mignogna is an actor who has always been good to his fans. He’s a popular guy, of course, but he’s also a devout Christian and someone that’s always tried to make Christ the centerpiece of his life. It’s why there are many videos online of Vic wishing people well. Like telling one fan happy birthday or encouraging another going through bereavement to hold in there.  

This is why in 2018, at the cusp of a huge box office success, in what would become known as one of the worst cancellation events of the last decade, in Kick Vic, certain elements of the anime community started pushing a witch hunt to end Vic’s career, largely based on anonymous accounts from fans.

For this, Vic almost had his life ruined, his voice acting career cut short, his convention spots depleted, and he became a general pariah. However, Vic, too, held in there, and I’m glad to say things are looking up.

So, in this episode, we will talk with Vic about his career, his relationship with Christ, his love of anime and culture, what went on back in 2018, and what he’s learned and gained from this hard experience. 

Vic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/1551992286245969920

Star Trek Continues: https://www.startrekcontinues.com/

SPECIAL THANKS TO SOCIETY REVIEWS & DrunkC3P0 for helping set up the interview.

Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices.

CultureScape is the show that interviews the creators and influencers that built nerd culture.

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Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-I9b4Ak

Art & Editing by Peter Pischke

Interviews scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard

Assistance from Bobster: https://twitter.com/FilmBobster

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