The low-budget film, which initially grossed only 7,705 yuan ($1,140) in its first 10 days, went viral for its confusing plot and terrible animation quality, attracting ironic fans online. Some social media users have hailed its "hand-crafted" method as an antidote to AI-generated content. However, state-owned Beijing News warned that cinemas risk "losing the trust" of viewers by continuing to screen such low-quality films.