Kazutaka Kodaka, the creator of Danganronpa and The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, found himself in an awkward situation during a visit to Shenzhen, China, on August 29. After a modest post on the Weibo social network, more than 300 fans spontaneously gathered at a shopping center to meet him.
The crowd attracted the attention of the local police, and Kodaka was nearly arrested for allegedly holding an "unauthorized event."
In China, participating in unapproved gatherings can be considered a serious offense and lead to arrest or even deportation. Kodaka managed to explain the situation to the police before things escalated, and he, along with his team and fans, were able to leave the scene without penalties. The author apologized, noting that he did not expect so many fans.
Kodaka's popularity in China has grown thanks to his activity on Weibo. Regular posts and knowledge of the Chinese anime and gaming scene have helped him quickly gather a large audience. Kodaka admits that he initially actively promoted The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy because the new franchise and Tookyo Games studio incurred debts during development, but he did not expect the project to be so popular.
