Afro Tanaka

• Ja Kanji — アフロ田中 • Ja Romaji — Afuro Tanaka • Genre — Comedy

• Type — manga • Author — Masaharu Noritsuke • Publisher — Shogakukan • Magazine — Weekly Big Comic Spirits • First — December 3, 2001 • Volumes — 65

• Title — Series titles • Content — # Kōkō Afro Tanaka (2001–2004, 10 volumes) • Chūtai Afro Tanaka (2004–2007, 10 volumes) • Jōkyō Afro Tanaka (2007–2010, 10 volumes) • Sasurai Afro Tanaka (2010–2013, 10 volumes) • Shiawase Afro Tanaka (2015–2018, 10 volumes) • Kekkon Afro Tanaka (2018–2021, 10 volumes) • My Home Afro Tanaka (2022–present, 5 volumes)

• Type — live film • Director — Daigo Matsui • Writer — Masafumi Nishida • Released — 2012 02 18 • Runtime — 114 minutes

• Portal — yes Afro Tanaka is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masaharu Noritsuke. It follows a 24-year-old Afro-haired young man named Hiroshi Tanaka who falls in love for the first time. It has been serialized in Shogakukan's seinen manga magazine Weekly Big Comic Spirits since 2001, spawning seven series. A live action film adaptation premiered in February 2012.

Hiroshi Tanaka, a naïve and socially awkward young man, is known for his distinctive afro hairstyle, as he navigates life from adolescence into adulthood. The story begins with Tanaka as a high school student and continues through his decision to drop out, his time working part-time jobs in his hometown, and his eventual move to Tokyo, where he takes on demanding work while trying to adjust to city life. The narrative is episodic, focusing on Tanaka's daily experiences with friends, coworkers, and acquaintances, often revolving around his attempts to build relationships, particularly with women, despite his frequent misunderstandings and lack of confidence. His interactions with a consistent group of male friends highlight their shared struggles with romance, work, and personal growth, often resulting in comedic situations driven by their immaturity and frustrations.

Written and illustrated by Masaharu Noritsuke, the Afro Tanaka series has been serialized in Shogakukan's seinen manga magazine Weekly Big Comic Spirits since December 3, 2001. It has been divided into seven parts: • Kōkō Afro Tanaka (2001–2004, 10 volumes) • Chūtai Afro Tanaka (2004–2007, 10 volumes) • Jōkyō Afro Tanaka (2007–2010, 10 volumes) • Sasurai Afro Tanaka (2010–2013, 10 volumes) • Shiawase Afro Tanaka (2015–2018, 10 volumes) • Kekkon Afro Tanaka (2018–2021, 10 volumes) • My Home Afro Tanaka (2022–present; 5 volumes)

Afro Tanaka is associated with Japan.