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Play It Cool, Guys 2022

Status: Ended
First Aired: October 11, 2022
Last Aired: March 28, 2023
Format: 1 season · 24 eps
Total Runtime: ~4.4 hours (11 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode: S1E2 "Futami Shun" (★ 7/10)
Network: TV Tokyo
Where to Stream: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 19 votes TV-14 AnimationComedy 1 seasons · 24 eps Ended

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★ 7.2/10

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What is Play It Cool, Guys?

Play It Cool, Guys is a Japanese animated television series that premiered in 202

Type: TV series
Year: 2022
Status: Ended
Episodes: 24
Runtime: 11 minutes
First aired: Oct 11, 2022
Last aired: Mar 28, 2023
Original language: JA
Origin: JP
Networks: TV Tokyo
Genres: Animation, Comedy
Updated: Jul 20, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 19 votes
Format: 1 season · 24 episodes
Episode runtime: ~11 minutes
Status: Ended
Network: TV Tokyo
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Play It Cool, Guys is a Japanese animated television series that premiered in 202

romance slice of life bromance based on manga anime boys josei iyashikei

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Should you watch it?

“Four clumsy men attempt to maintain their composure while navigating their daily lives.”

#lighthearted #comedic #slice-of-life #wholesome

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relatable characters
humorous situations

Keep in mind

low-stakes plot
slow pacing

Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted stories about characters trying to hide their awkward mistakes.

The series is suitable for general audiences as it focuses on daily social interactions.

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Chiaki Kobayashi Hayate Ichikura (voice)

Koki Uchiyama Shun Futami (voice)

Yuuichirou Umehara Takayuki Mima (voice)

Shoya Chiba Souma Shiki (voice)

Satomi Sato Asami Futami (voice)

Kazuyuki Okitsu Souta Shiki (voice)

Taku Yashiro Kurosaki (voice)

Kengo Takanashi Akai (voice)

Seiichiro Yamashita Kida (voice)

Kohei Amasaki Aoyama (voice)

Haruka Shiraishi Momo Momosaki (voice)

You Taichi Akane Kouno (voice)

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Who are the main characters?

The series follows four men named Souma Shiki, Hayate Ichikura, Shun Futami, and Takayuki Mima.

What is the premise of the show?

Four naturally clumsy men attempt to hide their mistakes by maintaining a cool and composed demeanor.

Do the characters succeed at being cool?

While they try their best to maintain their composure, their airheaded nature often reveals their true personalities.

Is there a romantic element?

The synopsis notes that the boys' airheaded natures are what make the girls' hearts throb.

What is the tone of the series?

The series is a lighthearted look at the daily lives of these four men as they navigate minor slip-ups.

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