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Papergames pulls Love and Deepspace booth after Valko controversy

Developer Papergames has withdrawn its Love and Deepspace booth from Bilibili World 2026 amid fallout over the quickly cancelled love interest Valko, Kotaku reports. The studio issued an apology saying it will conduct internal rectification and cited protecting national sentiment and Chinese culture. An empty booth at last week's Anime Expo underscored the character's absence, and fan petitions and divisions over Valko continue.

• Valko character was introduced then quickly cancelled, sparking controversy
• Papergames withdrew from Bilibili World 2026 following the dispute
• Official apology referenced protecting national sentiment and Chinese culture
• Empty Anime Expo booth and ongoing fan petitions highlight divisions