クールドジ男子 3 [Cool Doji Danshi 3]

Play It Cool, Guys #3

by Kokone Nata, 那多ここね

5人目のクールドジ現る!?
職業も年齢もバラバラな4人のクールなイケメンたち。そんな彼らの共通点は――全員ドジ!!!!
ドジによる不思議な縁で仲良くなった4人だったが、その縁はさらに広がり……5人目現る!?
1巻発売直後に10万部を突破した大人気作!!
ドジさえクールにキマるイケメンたちのドジコメディ、第3巻!今巻もALLフルカラーで、ここでしか読めない描き下ろし50p超を収録!!

Genres: Manga, Slice Of Life, Comedy, Humor, Josei, Comics, Young Adult

Paperback

First published January 22, 2021

Reviews

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Updated Review 8/11/22: "Nothing changes you as much as making new connections." Absolutely loved rereading this volume again and seeing all our guys interact together! They make me so happy! <3 <3 <3

Original Review 5/23/22: THESE GUYS ARE JUST TOO WHOLESOME!!! *happy sobs*

This has been one of my favorite series and definitely one of my most anticipated reads this year AND IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!

These goofy guys just make me so happy and I love how they all look up to/admire one another in different ways. It was SO precious seeing Shun tell Souma something that was oh so encouraging in one of the chapters! <3 <3 <3

And Hayate!!! If I had any "complaint," it would be that we didn't get enough page time with him (he's my favorite <3), but he continues to be so stinkin' adorable that I just can't even!! I love his character to pieces!

And the new guy who I will not name due to spoilers!! I LOVE HIM!! I really enjoyed how he has a backstory interwoven with another character and how that played out! Very good, very precious, and leaves me very excited to see what happens next!

Truly, I loved everything about this volume! I think Shun's chapter was my favorite, but I laughed so much reading all of this! The series truly never fails (or disappoints) in brightening my day with these guys' silly goofs!

As always, a must read!!

[huna · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are so many nice things in the world. I too want to give something like that to the world soon.

This manga is perfect!!!!!!!!!! If you're having a bad day, this story can be the one to cheer you up! I love following their life, seeing their clumsy but cute self, and how all of them end up meeting each other and radiate more happiness (and goofiness hahahha). Even though the chapters are all pretty relaxing and there's no elements of suspense, there are never a boring moment! The author is also great at introducing new characters, which makes the story flows easily~~ The art style is also really really adorable especially when they have sparkles on the happy faces awwww looks like mochi I want to pinch their cute cheeks🥺🥺🥺🥺❤❤❤

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's a new cool dork on the scene and he's just as adorable as the other guys. Again, no heavy analysis or thoughts for this book. It's light and fluffy, a complete opposite of the Cronenberg book is just finished listening to. This was the perfect sensory cleanser. One small, thing; I would love some romance in this. Preferably queer romance.

[Chelsea &#x1f3f3;️‍&#x1f308; · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another cute volume. This one was a little harder to connect with, especially with the addition of a new character. I really enjoy seeing the friendships continue to grow, though. I think Mima's my favorite character.

[Shae · Rating 5 out of 5]

We got another Cool Guy in this one! I adore these goofy, clumsy boys, and seeing the adorable things they do! Can't wait for the next one!

[JW · Rating 4 out of 5]

I still find these guys and their silly, clumsy goofs funny and adorable. A new character was introduced in this volume.

[Yoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still love it, Hayate is the cutest. Was a little bored with Motoharu's introduction and chapter tho

[urbanoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an endearing manga, like I got a bit teary eyed at some parts lmao

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

CUTE

[Emerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the English version, I can't find it on here though lol (Play it cool, guys, vol. 3)

[Enairolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Je me suis enfin replongée dans cette histoire. J’ai un réel coup de coeur pour ce manga. C’est typiquement le genre d’histoire qui nous fait du bien et j’avoue que j’avais besoin de ça! C’est drôle, c’est rafraichissant, sans aucune prise de tête : moment génial garanti. C’est le genre d’histoire que l’on n’a clairement pas envie de quitter. C’est limite apaisant je trouve, on est dans une bulle de bonheur. Bref, vraiment gros gros coup de coeur pour Play it cool, guys et je sens que plus je vais avancer dans ma lecture, plus ça sera le cas. J’avais le sentiment que l’on ne faisait que survoler, en quelque sorte, les personnages. Je suis ravie de voir que finalement, ce n’est vraiment pas le cas!

Ils ont l’air cool et inaccessibles, mais tout le monde brûle d’envie de les approcher ! Leurs gaffes à répétition ne font que les rendre encore plus « classes » ou « trop mignons ».

Ahhh mais qu’est ce que j’aime cette histoire. J’adore suivre nos mecs cool mais si étourdis! Au final, chaque chapitre se concentre sur un personnage. Mais comme leurs chemins s’entrecroisent à chaque fois, on les voit finalement tous à chaque fois. Mais au moins, le fait d’avoir un chapitre par personnage, ça nous permet de mieux les cerner, de voir un peu leur passé etc. Dans ce tome on introduit un nouveau personnage. C’est une lointaine connaissance de Mima. Je suis très contente de voir une nouvelle tête, d’autant plus que lui aussi fait parti des mecs cools mais étourdis! Je suis impatiente de le découvrir un peu plus celui là, je sens qu’il va beaucoup me faire rire également. Leur étourderie me fait tellement rire! Parfois je me demande vraiment comment c’est possible de l’être autant. Je suis quelqu’un d’étourdie aussi mais franchement à côtés d’eux je ne le suis pas du tout haha.

Je vais très vite me jeter sur le prochain tome ça c’est certain. Cette lecture me fait beaucoup de bien parce que c’est rire et sourire garanti. C’est une bulle de légèreté sincèrement, l’histoire est drôle, les personnages également mais ils sont aussi attachants. Finalement, leur étourderie les rend encore plus attachants quand on y pense. J’ai hâte de continuer de suivre leurs petites vies, voir ce qu’ils vont bien pouvoir faire encore par la suite, découvrir d’autres personnages aussi pourquoi pas. Bref, je suis fan de ce groupe de garçons et je ne peux que vous encourager à lire ce manga!

[Aishah Humaira' (Mermaird ♡) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh the way I’m so in love with all of them (✿˃̣̣̥᷄u˂̣̣̥᷅ ) now that Takayuki has also reunited with a childhood friend of his (who happens to be super clumsy as well), things are getting so much more funny. Takayuki not remembering Motoharu from the get-go is literally the very thing I’m always scared of, because I always have trouble remembering people, so it’s something that I could relate to.

I hope Motoharu will be able to join in the gang soon; he seems really lovely (I’m biased because he has long pretty hair <3)

This volume is pretty much my favourite volume so far! Here are some other things I love in this volume:
– Shun writing a reply letter to the girl who confessed to him
– Takayuki’s ad idea for Motoharu’s book-turned-movie; I think it’s a really beautiful execution that I wish I could see in real life!
– the possibility of the gang going on a roadtrip/vacation together!
– Hayate thinking it’s impossible for him to use a cute kids umbrella but then there’s Takayuki who don’t mind it at all as long as he’s dry
– (I forgot it’s in this volume or the previous one but) Souma finally letting himself giggle openly and not hiding his laughter after making a clumsy mistake BOY IS SO ADORABLE

[Jibug · Rating 3 out of 5]

With the way this manga is structured, you only get glimpses into the lives of these characters until they bump into another character to transition the perspective. It's part of the reason why I feel (at times) I'm missing that extra something because I want to stay with each character longer instead of by piecemeal. That's how I felt about volume 2 and wondered how they can keep the story sustained in this way. But, I didn't expect that volume 3 could hit me that hard. That ending was so sweet and heartwarming and I loved it and I enjoyed getting to know the new character introduced here. The flashbacks with Mima and Igarashi helped to add substance and background with a pay off at the end. Mima wanted to do his best to promote his friend's craft. He wants the world to engage in it. That world includes his friends so he thought about them and found a way (no spoilers) to bring even strangers together. Love how this series centers around a group of dorks who admire each other and gain energy and inspiration because of their friendship.

[Kenra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did I just learn that Yuta Nakamoto of NCT 127 is playing Hayate in the live drama of Play It Cool, Guys? Yes. Did that prompt me to finally read the next volume in this adorably wholesome series? Also yes. Is this become one of my favorite manga series to ever grace this planet? Wholeheartedly yes.

I didn't realize how much a basic plot of clumsy guys pretending to be cool and making friends along the way would capture my entire heart and soul. It's truly the most delightful thing to end a day and read a volume about a bunch a bois being bois. Going to school, being an adult, and exploring yourself are all just a part of that journey.

Now, in this particular volume....we get a new clumsy boy. The one who does it confidently: Motoharu Igarashi! Famous young author, and space cadet by trade, Igarashi officially joins the part of clumsy boys! And he's kind of a dream boat too! (My roommate says that I have a thing for guys with long hair....it's not a lie)

This volume didn't make me laugh as hard as others, but it's still just a delight.

[Zian B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of a 3.5 star rating but I gave it 4 stars since I liked the flashbacks that were shown in the volume.
I really like that the new character ended up being the childhood friend to one of the main 4 guys. It was also really cute seeing how much they admire and genuinely enjoy spending time with each other. It was funny seeing the background characters reacting to all of the clumsiness from the boys.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really cute series and I like it more and more as I read on. I really like the new character that was introduced and his backstory and connection to Mima is sweet. I'm looking forward to seeing this animated.

[Casual23 Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

The new person appears and it’s tied to one of the connection to of the of cool clumsy guys, such a (quite) heartwarming reunion!🫂.

Also the advertising for that specific characters book to movie was an amazing idea!! Wish it exist so I can watch it too… 😭 can’t wait for the next volume 4!

[Jordan MacKinnon · Rating 4 out of 5]

OH !! New character alert !! Who is just as clumsy and forgetful as the rest !! Sir, you’ll be fitting right in with this group !! But how this series continues to get more wholesome with every volume is just delightful !!! I really appreciate how much their lives have become entwined together!!

[Sharlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.68 - Average
Motoharu's introduction allows a more focused plot. Clumsiness is sprinkled throughout. A relaxing slice-of-life with hints of humour. Character interactions are sporadically driven by chance and relation.

[Laura Doyle · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75🌟 rounding up. I was hoping these would continue to get better as I went, but I did like the second volume more than this one. There are two characters, who I feel are drawn so similarly at times that I have a hard time telling who is who sometimes.

[Lejla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shuns Teil war sehr lustig, ich kann ihn und die anderen bei ihrer Direktheit und fehlenden Feinfühligkeit gut nachvollziehen. Der Brief war extrem süß und lustig.
Mimas und Motoharus Begegnung war irgendwie berührend. "Nichts verändert so sehr wie Begegnungen", ein schönes Motto.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH! I love the addition of Motoharu. He's become my new fav for sure <3

[scrawnysquirtle · Rating 5 out of 5]

so wholesome!!! also love Motoharu so much already!

[Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume is wholesome, fun and realistic. I like how simple, funny and humble this series is. Motoharu is my favorite so far.

[-moonprismpower- · Rating 4 out of 5]

Motoharu will be a great addition to the group!

[fawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Childhood friends! Umbrellas!

[Tae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great adventure with the boys - and the introduction of a fifth was so well done! Ah! I can’t wait for the next adventure!!!

[BreAnna (Bre'sBooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok this series is starting to grow on me, even tho I still have trouble remembering who is who. 🤷‍♀️

[Skye (Skye's Scribblings) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok I'm hooked. Especially adore the new boy. I need more now.

[Jasmine A. N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm crying 😭😭 I love this series so much 😭 It's so wholesome and funny 😭 MCs are so stupid 😭😭 I love himbos so much I really do 😭 The art style is also so damn nice 😭😭 A comfort read frfr 😭