zanikira

#BRINGBACKVALKO BECAUSE THIS IS UNFAIR INFOLD!!!

[zanikira @xdatzatsu]

My husband is officially home, I am no longer a military wife

[﹒♡ anastasia @xiaetic]

it was definitely a card where he got hurt and came to his owner for cuddles 😭💔💔

[ꫂ❁ Jade 🌸 @paperlotus613]

POV: It’s July 9th 2026.
You launch Love and Deepspace on your phone and the new opening video featuring Valko plays.

#BRINGBACKVALKO

[Nan 🩵🐚 @nan_chi22]

A tribute to the Devs who spent months working on Valko just for him to get deleted 😔
#BringValkoBack #GiveUsValko #BringBackValko #LoveandDeepSpace

[zanikira @xdatzatsu]

@0myhearthz HAPPY BIRTHDAY VALKO WILL BE BACK!!!!

[♡Hertz @0myhearthz]

sorry to bother you..
today is my birthday
my...my birthday..👉👈

#valko #BringBackValko

[𝒮𝓀𝓎𝓁𝓊𝓈 “𝒸𝒽𝑒𝓎” 𝑅𝑜𝓈𝑒 🌹 @SkylusRose]

‼️RUMOR‼️

An unfortunate rumor is going around that while we may get Valko, infold may change his appearance…@Love_Deepspace @LoveDeepspaceJP DO NOT TOUCH VALKO!!!

He is fine just the way he is! Yes we want him back, but we do not want you to change anything about him! Leave Valko just the way he is!!!

#Valko #JusticeForValko #恋与深空 #敖尹 #LoveAndDeepspace #LADS #BringValkoBack #SaveValko #BringBackValko
#LADSValkoReturn

[☆オードリーAudrey☆ @aitaikimochi]

Actually impressive that Infold ironically boosted Valko’s popularity way beyond the initial public reception of when he was introduced by cancelling him lol.

He only had 7 minutes of screen time so far but still has won the hearts of many 🥹

[َ @lunepity]

please look at valko’s expression when mc swatted his hand away, i’m crying

[jules ♥️ @ AX @julessya_]

so I kind of started this vote at anime expo…

this is 4ish hours into it lmao

[Bambicaleb🍎🐺 #BringbackValko @bambicaleb27]

‼️ DO NOT CHANGE VALKOS APPEARANCE ‼️
‼️ DO NOT CHANGE VALKOS APPEARANCE ‼️
‼️ DO NOT CHANGE VALKOS APPEARANCE ‼️
‼️ DO NOT CHANGE VALKOS APPEARANCE ‼️

#Valko #JusticeForValko #恋与深空 #敖尹 #LoveAndDeepspace #LADS #BringValkoBack #SaveValko #BringBackValko
#LADSValkoReturn

[݁ ˖Ი𐑼⋆𝕽𝖔𝖜𝖆𝖓⋆.˚ ☾ .⭒˚ #BRINGBACKVALKO @seiyaspuppy]

🚨🐺INFORMATION ON THE GLOBAL BLACKOUT🐺🚨

Feel free to share these pictures and post them on your own account and other socials, no credit needed. Petition links are below

#Valko #JusticeForValko #恋与深空 #敖尹 #LADS #BringValkoBack #SaveValko #BringBackValko
#LADSValkoReturn

[Lena In Linkon @LenaInLinkon]

‼️VALKO ARMY ATTENTION‼️ PLEASE SPREAD THIS EVERYWHERE‼️

The longer Infold stays quiet the louder we shout! Here is a comprehensive list of all the media coverage we received so far and lots of places to reach out to that still haven't mentioned us.

This list is focused on news sites/x pages only. If someone is knowledgeable in the youtuber/streamer world, please add to this list!

🐺THOSE WHO ALREADY COVERD OUR MOVMENT (WE ARE GOING TO FOLLOW UP WITH THEM)🐺

Since we now have a 200k + signature petition as our tool we should take advantage and use it and try to get them to post an update.

GosuGamers
Coverage links:
Controversy explained + petitions: https://t.co/gq4yQQk0V8
Cancellation & apology: https://t.co/UadLt6SJ1S
Fans mourn outside Infold HQ: https://t.co/Z9ho3uWZJy
Website:
https://t.co/w3ELJd4usJ
X/Twitter:
@GosuGamers

Polygon
Coverage links:
Backlash leads to cancellation: https://t.co/Yi5sUnuoEe
Fans protest to bring Valko back: https://t.co/U1sXDQKBg2
Website:
https://t.co/FO62brdgNP
X/Twitter:
@Polygon

IGN
Coverage link:
Cancellation of new love interest Valko: https://t.co/lu8oTNd0xS
Website:
https://t.co/jrK4ZgIIIy
X/Twitter:
@IGN

https://t.co/4SlBNGJstv
Coverage link: “Love Turns To Hate…": https://t.co/Wpgzpy0S4J
Website:
https://t.co/S6PgUEIlqj
X/Twitter:
@Aftermath_site

Kotaku
Coverage link:
Devs cancel new werewolf after backlash: https://t.co/5W1YGIE8dh
Website:
https://t.co/oRxZVztMUI
X/Twitter:
@Kotaku

TheGamer
Coverage links:
Petition reaches 160k+: https://t.co/RY4Mo7vUz4
Website:
https://t.co/V5vtr117Qz
X/Twitter:
@thegamerwebsite

GameSpot
Coverage link:
Cancels new love interest after fan backlash: https://t.co/TF7dgaWwvU
Website:
https://t.co/bg9vL1TdIL
X/Twitter:
@GameSpot

Pocket https://t.co/eHKMrtPn1N
Coverage link:
Valko romance cancelled following backlash: https://t.co/7F0jinnNOB
Website:
https://t.co/BBcGVgkXTu
X/Twitter:
@pgbiz

Dexerto
Coverage:
Chinese romance game cancels new love interest:
https://t.co/GOzqFR4Nt7
Website:
https://t.co/0aIiRiZijx
X/Twitter:
@Dexerto

❗Letter template for reference please make it your own if you can and remember to link the petition.❗

Dear Editorial Team,

I hope this email finds you well. I am [Your Name] and a member of the #BringBackValko movement, and I’m reaching out regarding the Valko cancellation story you covered recently. We wanted to share an important update: our official petition to bring Valko back as a love interest has now surpassed 200,000 signatures. We have also reached over 1.5m posts on X advocating for his return. The movement continues to grow rapidly, with fans around the world organizing petitions, online protests, and peaceful actions to show how much this character means to the community. Despite the initial backlash that led to his cancellation, a large portion of the global and Chinese player base is actively fighting to see him reinstated. We believe this ongoing effort and the current petition numbers reflect the strength and dedication of the fanbase. We would greatly appreciate it if you could consider mentioning or updating your coverage with the latest petition numbers and the continued fan push for Valko’s return. This story is still very much alive in the community, and we’d love to see it highlighted again.

Thank you again for your previous coverage it really helped bring attention to the situation. Please let me know if you need any additional information, screenshots of the petition, or quotes from fans. Best regards,

[Your Full Name]
[Your X/Twitter handle]
[Link to petition]

🐺THOSE THAT HAVEN'T COVERED US YET!! 🐺

Blerdy Otome
Website:
https://t.co/2LWSZhXBak
X/Twitter:
@BlerdyOtome
Other:
YouTube + Twitch (https://t.co/YgvJIE1sZt) very active in otome space

ScreenRant
Website:
https://t.co/QxMw7aIzyp
X/Twitter:
@screenrant

GameRant
Website:
https://t.co/z7rpVdpT7D
X/Twitter:
@GameRant

Anime News Network (ANN)
Website:
https://t.co/qptUIxhoAF
X/Twitter:
@Anime or @AnimeNewsNet

https://t.co/5iCtv7vR5r
Website:
https://t.co/vqtkhJAbrI (has covered previous LADS boycotts)
X/Twitter:
@MalystryxGDS (co-founder)
Or contact via website form

X Pages:

@Eurogamer (547.6k followers)
Gaming journalism

@RockPaperShot (334.k followers)
PC & indie gaming

@GachaGamer (17.4k followers)
Gacha game news & community)

@toucharcade (94.2k followers)
Mobile games news, reviews & industry

@InsiderGamingIG (264.9k followers)
General gaming news & leaks

@PCGamer (3.3m followers)
PC gaming news (frequently covers gachas)

@GamesRadar (1.1m followers)
Gaming news & features

@PushSquare (261.3k followers)
PlayStation & gaming

@pgbiz (73.2k followers)
Mobile industry games

@Gachatabloid (10.5k followers)
Gacha news, updates, memes & community issues

@Siliconera (10.1k followers)
Japanese games & gacha

@Gematsu (105.5k followers)
Japanese game news

@destructoid (268k followers)
Gaming news & opinion

@VideoGamerCom (56.9k followers)
Gaming news

@HardDriveMag (284.8k followers)
Gaming news & satire

@Wario64 (1.5m followers)
Gaming deal, news & updates

@VGC_News (283.2k followers)
Gaming news

❗Letter template for reference please make it your own if you can and remember to link the petition.❗

Dear Editorial Team,

I hope you're doing well. I’m reaching out with a story that has gained significant traction in the Love and Deepspace community. In late June, developer Papergames (or Infold Games) announced Valko, a new love interest for the popular otome gacha game Love and Deepspace. Following intense backlash (particularly from Chinese players) based on malicious baseless rumours that wen't viral and got out of hand, the studio fully cancelled Valko’s development and stated they would not be adding any new love interests in the future. In response, global fans launched petitions calling for Valko’s reinstatement and to advocate for the years of hard work the developers have poured into the creation of this warm and lovable character. One of the main petitions has now surpassed 200,000 signatures and continues to grow. Over 1.5m posts on X have been calling for his return. Fans have also organized online protests and peaceful actions to show their support for the character. This situation has created a notable divide between regions and sparked ongoing discussion about player expectations, communication, and live-service game decisions. We believe this story, including the scale of the petition and the community’s continued efforts would be of interest to your readers. I’ve included the petition link below for reference. Would you be open to covering or mentioning this update? I’m happy to provide more details, quotes from supporters, or any additional information you might need. Thank you for your time.

[Your Full Name]
[Your X/Twitter handle]
[Link to petition]

Link to the petition:
https://t.co/ycaRsyOgf1

Please share and mention any more places we can reach out to in the comments.

(ALSO KEEP UNFOLLOWING THER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS ESPECIALLY X!)

[onyx- BRING VALKO BACK @wolfiepips]

Please support our cause in bringing our sweet Valko back. He was wrongfully removed from Love and Deepspace due to malicious rumors, slander against the company, and cyberbully towards employees and fans who enjoyed his character. We all love him dearly and appreciate the impact Infold has made on us through Love and Deepspace.🐺

We want to bring our wolf home!

#BringValkoBack #COMEHOMEVALKO

[YoruTori-หาค่าบ้าน💜🪬💰 @YoruTori85]

🐺🥹
#Valko #BringValkoBack #LoveandDeepspace

[zanikira @xdatzatsu]

@Love_Deepspace Bring Valko back cause im not playing this game without him

[｡*✧ Antheraea ✧*｡ BRING VALKO BACK @SilkSaturniidae]

Tameless Territory being number 1 on Spotify- I KNOW THATS RIGHT!

We’re genuinely tackling this from every angle. There is NO way infold doesn’t see or feel the very tangible love the fandom has for Valko.

Be loud. Be persistent. Fight on! 🐺

#BRINGBACKVALKO
#KEEPVALKOALIVE

[Leah @llillia__]

"Valko, I'm back~ I brought you more chocolate"

[♡🐺 @beeikii]

🚨‼️NEW PROTEST IDEA‼️🚨

📢🐺LETS GET !!TAMELESS TERRITORY!! TO THERE TOP SONG ON SPOTIFY!!!!!!📢🐺
EVERYONE START STREAMING!!!!! https://t.co/3cHHJvC42B

#BRINGBACKVALKO #BRINGVALKOBACK #Valko
#Justiceforvalko #releasevalko #GIVEUSVALKO #SaveValko
#GiveUsOurWolf #KeepValkoAlive

[Bambicaleb🍎🐺 #BringbackValko @bambicaleb27]

Game companies usually stay quiet for the first 2 3 days of a crisis to see if it will pass or not ‼️

If the backlash continues they then react
They told the Chinese players after 7 days that Valko was canceled
We need to continue protesting

#BRINGVALKOBACK
#WEWANTVALKO
#VALKO