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Play it Cool, Guys

Original title: Cool Doji Danshi
  • TV Series
  • 2022–2023
  • 12m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
313
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Play it Cool, Guys (2022)
AnimeJoseiSlice of LifeAnimationComedyShort

A slice of life comedy about cool but secretly clumsy guys.A slice of life comedy about cool but secretly clumsy guys.A slice of life comedy about cool but secretly clumsy guys.

  • Stars
    • Chiaki Kobayashi
    • Yûichirô Umehara
    • Shoya Chiba
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    313
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Chiaki Kobayashi
      • Yûichirô Umehara
      • Shoya Chiba
    • 6User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes24

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    Chiaki Kobayashi
    • Hayate Ichikura
    • 2022–2023
    Yûichirô Umehara
    • Takayuki Mima
    • 2022–2023
    Shoya Chiba
    • Sôma Shiki
    • 2022–2023
    Kôki Uchiyama
    Kôki Uchiyama
    • Shun Futami
    • 2022–2023
    Satomi Satô
    • Asami Futami
    • 2022–2023
    Makoto Furukawa
    Makoto Furukawa
    • Motoharu Igarashi
    • 2022–2023
    Kazuyuki Okitsu
    Kazuyuki Okitsu
    • Sôta Shiki
    • 2022–2023
    Haruka Shiraishi
    Haruka Shiraishi
    • Momo Momosaki
    • 2022–2023
    Kengo Takanashi
    • Akai
    • 2022–2023
    Seiichiro Yamashita
    • Kida
    • 2022–2023
    Kôhei Amasaki
    • Aoyama
    • 2022–2023
    Saya Aizawa
    • Sôma Shiki's Friend…
    • 2022–2023
    Natsumi Fujiwara
    • Sakura…
    • 2022–2023
    Taku Yashiro
    • Kurosaki
    • 2022–2023
    Riho Sugiyama
    • Young Takayuki Mima…
    • 2022–2023
    You Taichi
    • Akane Kôno
    • 2022–2023
    Kaede Hondo
    Kaede Hondo
    • Nako Tanaka…
    • 2022–2023
    Ikumi Hasegawa
    • Narrator
    • 2022–2023
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews6

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    10Edaryion

    Love It

    This anime is so calming, it makes me want to be more chill. Episodes last approximately 10 minutes & themes are simple modern-life topics or everyday occurrences, and yet the way they are composed is brilliant & relatable. I feel like I am learning a lot too, I have rated this anime 10 stars. The show seems too short for something so valuable, I wonder if there will be more seasons or episodes. I do hope so! Usually, I watch fantasy, comedy, or fictional series & so this is a new genre for me. It has no brutality of combat, nor is it in its entirety focused on humor, but it is also not drama either. Amazing.
    10gustylee27

    A fantastic "comforting" watch

    I saw this pop up on crunchyroll and after reading the description I laughed and figured why not give it a shot. A few hours later, and here I am writing a 10/10 review for this show that I am now fully caught up on. This show is fantastic!! They do a great job of developing the characters and conveying meaningful messages in each episode.

    The show isn't strictly focused on comedy, nor drama, nor any one thing too much. It's an extremely unique watch! I enjoyed watching every episode, and although it was quick to catch up - I really do wish the episodes were longer. The way the characters teach other and appreciate what each individual brings to the table is so cool and also heartwarming. This show just consistently made me feel good while watching it. I feel like I was smiling for 90% of the time I spent watching.

    I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a new show, regardless of what your typical genres are.
    10willowrhimyr

    comfort show

    This show is always so fun to watch it is very adorable and funny. I have found it helps me to get over my embarrassment from stupid mistakes. The characters are well developed, and quite relatable. They also span a larger age range than average. The show bridges the gaps between high school, university, and a career. It has the feel of an episode-per-story anime but the episodes connect together smoothly into the whole story. The animation and soundtrack are both quite good, as well as the voice actors. My only complaint is how short the episodes are. I don't usually watch slice of life, but I am thoroughly enjoying this one.
    10fudotpammy

    So comforting

    It's a lighthearted, soft, heart warming, comfort type of show. I loved watching it! Hope they could make more anime like this. Watching it healed me. Though it's lighthearted, it actually made me ponder and reflect a lot on my relationships with my friends and how I handle awkward and embarrassing situations. I would usually get upset if someone points out a mistake I made, this anime made me think that maybe i should play it cool like them when something happens like that again. Not only is it a positive way of approaching things, but it also uplifts my mood! Also, I love the characters of Souma and Mima, who are both designers. They gave me lots of ideas as an aspiring designer myself. Overall, a 10/10 great anime.
    8talking_about_movies

    Short and Sweet

    This is a very easygoing, relatable, and comfortable anime with likeable characters and a very relaxing vibe. And it's runtime of 10 minutes per episode, proves that it knows exactly what it is and it doesn't try to be anything more.

    After the first few episodes I thought it was fine, but once I got the gist of it, I really started liking it and it was like a little pick-me-up every monday.

    The author uses certain characters to give these very short and easy messages and that's all I hoped for from this anime.

    This is my favourite slice of life since "Yakuza's guide to babysitting".

    I'd recommend watching this anime in long durations, because it might get boring or redundant if you binge it.

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    • Trivia
      Based on a comedy slice of life manga by Nata Kokone.
    • Connections
      Remade as Cool Doji Danshi (2023)

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 2022 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
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    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Play It Cool, Guys
    • Production company
      • Pierrot
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      12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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