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Is Play It Cool, Guys Finished? Watch Order & Source Material Guide

Comedy Slice of Life Finished Adaptation
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Is the anime really finished?
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If you are looking to dive into Play It Cool, Guys (also known as Cool Doji Danshi), you will find that the anime adaptation has completed its primary run. The series premiered in October 2022 and was followed by a specialized mini-anime spinoff.

Because Play It Cool, Guys is a slice-of-life comedy, the experience is more about the charming characters and their humorous mishaps than a driving, linear plot with a definitive “ending.” While the anime provides a great introduction to these characters, those who want more of their stories can look toward the original manga, which began serialization on Pixiv in May 2018.

To get the full experience, you can buy the manga here to see how the story evolves beyond the animated adaptation.

What to expect: Appeal and Audience
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Play It Cool, Guys is best suited for viewers who enjoy low-stress, lighthearted entertainment. Falling firmly into the comedy and slice of life genres, the series focuses on the gap between how the characters present themselves (cool and composed) and their actual clumsy natures.

Its primary appeal lies in this “doji” (clumsy) charm, making it a perfect “pallet cleanser” anime for those who want to relax. If you enjoy character-driven comedies with a gentle pace, this is a series for you. You can watch the anime on Prime Video to see the clumsy antics in action.

Recommended Watch Order#

Depending on how much of the franchise you want to consume, there are a few different ways to approach the series. For a detailed look at how the different versions relate, you can refer to the relationship tree on this page.

Release Order
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For those who want to experience the series as it was aired:

  1. Play It Cool, Guys (Main Anime series - October 2022)
  2. Petit Cool Doji Danshi Hitokoma (Mini-anime spinoff - March 2023)

Completionist Order
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If you want every single piece of content available in the franchise, follow this path:

  1. Play It Cool, Guys (Main Anime)
  2. Petit Cool Doji Danshi Hitokoma (Mini-anime spinoff)
  3. Play It Cool, Guys (Manga - starting from the 2018 Pixiv serialization)

Transitioning to Source Material
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For viewers who aren’t interested in the spinoffs but want to know the full story, we recommend watching the main anime first and then picking up the manga to continue the journey.

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Extra Tidbits for Fans
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Beyond the anime and manga, the Play It Cool, Guys universe has expanded into other media. A live-action series based on the manga was announced and revealed its main cast in early 2023 for an April release.

For those who love the characters and want to bring a piece of the show home, you can buy official merchandise here.

Play It Cool, Guys • manga • 2018-05-17 (serialized in Pixiv)
  └─(adaptation)→  Play It Cool, Guys • anime • 2022-10-10
   └─(spinoff)→   Petit Cool Doji Danshi Hitokoma • anime • 2023-03-20 to 2023-03-27

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