A Shanghai licensing company has responded to criticism on Chinese social media regarding Detective Conan's collaboration with My Hero Academia, which has been banned in China since February 2020.

The controversy stems from Detective Conan's partnership with My Hero Academia, despite the latter series being removed from Chinese platforms over three years ago. My Hero Academia was banned in China due to controversy surrounding a character name that was deemed problematic by Chinese authorities.

Detective Conan, known as Case Closed in some regions, is the long-running mystery series following young detective Conan Edogawa. The series has maintained popularity across Asia, making collaborations with other major anime franchises common practice in the industry.

My Hero Academia, which follows students at a superhero academy, remains popular in many international markets despite its ban in China. The series continues to air new seasons and produce films in other regions.

The licensing company's statement appears to be an attempt to address the backlash from Chinese fans who were upset about the collaboration. Cross-promotional partnerships between popular anime series are typically handled by licensing companies that manage the intellectual property rights for these franchises in different regions.

This situation highlights the complex nature of international anime distribution and how regional restrictions can affect collaborative projects between popular series. Both Detective Conan and My Hero Academia maintain significant global fanbases, though their availability varies by region due to different broadcasting and licensing agreements.