On August 7, 2026, a post titled 'Why is the tolerance for 'Gintama' so high?' on China's social media platform Xiaohongshu (RED) became a hot topic among Chinese netizens.

The poster wrote, 'I thought while watching 'Gintama' that everyone's tolerance for 'Gintama' seems high. For example, they stall for time in various ways, frequently change the opening and ending themes, and incorporate numerous parodies and vulgar jokes.'

Furthermore, the poster asked, 'If they did the same thing in this era, I feel like they would be heavily criticized (lol). I have absolutely no ill will, I was just purely curious, but what do you all think?'

In response, Chinese netizens praised the warmth and kindness at the core of the work, with comments such as, 'It's because at its root are love and peace, right?' and ''Gintama' is vulgar, but somehow warm.'

Also, voices praising 'Gintama''s unique direction followed one after another, such as, ''Gintama' is even serious about stalling for time!' 'After stalling for time, they themselves comment, 'We're stalling for time right now!'' and ''Gintama' is interesting even when it stalls for time. If other anime kept doing flashbacks throughout the main story, it would be boring enough, but if they stalled for time further, they would definitely be criticized.'

Furthermore, opinions were also received stating that this style, which clearly switches between gags and seriousness, is the reason for its acceptance: ''Gintama' is an anime with that kind of style from the beginning! When it's serious, it's properly serious and very warm. Because the switch is clear, you understand, 'Oh, everything until now was a joke.''

In addition, opinions also rose that proper values exist within its playful direction: 'It has laughter and tears, and even though it's incredibly silly, it also has many touching stories. Its values themselves are quite proper. It wraps those values in an utterly playful manner. I think that's 'Gintama''s unique charm.'

Also, comments were seen evaluating its adherence to a free-spirited style: ''Gintama' is, for better or worse, very honest. When it's lazy, it's blatantly lazy, and when it tries to be cool, it's blatantly cool. Since it's a gag manga, even if the author's tastes are somewhat included, it's good that it doesn't care about appearances in a strange way.' (Translation/Editing/Iwata)