Afro Tanaka (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2012, Afro Tanaka is a comedy and romance film directed by Daigo Matsui, running about 114 minutes. “Huge desire in huge afro.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hiroshi Tanaka sports an intense perm which looks like the afro hairstyle favored by some African-Americans back in the 1970's. He doesn't get his hair done at a hair shop, he was actually born with his hair like that. For freedom, Hiroshi moves to Tokyo. He works hard there and, even though he turns 24, he still doesn't have a girlfriend. Meanwhile, a school friend informs Hiroshi that he is going to get married. Hiroshi remembers a promise that they made. Hiroshi is even more impatient to find a girlfriend. A beautiful woman named Aya Kato then moves into the neighborhood.
Who’s in it. Afro Tanaka stars Shota Matsuda as Hiroshi Tanaka, Nozomi Sasaki as Aya, Atsushi Tsutsumishita as Mikio Osawa and Kei Tanaka as Hajime Okamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Afro Tanaka has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Afro Tanaka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afro Tanaka tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afro Tanaka (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Afro Tanaka change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Afro Tanaka worth watching?
- Afro Tanaka holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Afro Tanaka?
- Afro Tanaka stars Shota Matsuda, Nozomi Sasaki, Atsushi Tsutsumishita, Kei Tanaka and Kaname Endô.
- When was Afro Tanaka released?
- Afro Tanaka was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.