Review of Play It Cool, Guys

I gave up on writing reviews a long time ago, but after watching this show, I really wanted to write another one. At first, I thought this anime was going to a little boring, a little slow paced... but it turned out to be amazing. It's your typical slice of life with no deep plot, just a few guys living their lives. After introducing themselves one by one, they slowly start getting to know each other, becoming friends and then even better friends. The anime with four guys living their individual lives suddenly turns into one of the most wholesome friendship stories I've ever seen.Then there comes a fifth guy and things get even more wholesome. There was just something so comforting in watching them live their lives, mess up every day, spend time together and follow their dreams... the silly mistakes they were making were really funny, I laughed many times. Not only they were relatable (and I felt understood, kind of), I also fell in love with the characters and seeing them be flawed like normal humans was amazing.
I've seen some people say the art wasn't the best, and I agree, but do we need more? This isn't any deep anime with fight scenes where art matters to immerse you in the story. The simple and cute animation this show has just supports the comforting and peaceful atmosphere, so in my opinion, it was enough.
Another things I want to mention is the age difference between the characters. I absolutely loved it. The interactions, conversations and whole relationships were really diverse and refreshing. This anime didn't pull the popular "school is everything" trope, where the characters are unable to leave the school grounds and there's nothing more to it. The characetrs were flawed, they had distinct personalities, which made them interesting and I felt like they were real people.
Of course this anime is not for everyone. I understand that a lot of people found it boring. But if you're looking for a calm safe space where you can laugh, fall in friendly love and lower your stress levels, I definitely recommend Cool doji danshi. It's nice to take breaks from the intense plot heavy series, and this anime is perfect for that break, thanks to being filled with such a sweet atmosphere. I'm even planning to buy the mangas to relive all the moments again. Definitely worth it.