is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by . 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 manga magazine Weekly Big Comic Spirits since 2001, spawning seven series. A live action film adaptation premiered in February 2012.
The Afro Tanaka series, written and illustrated by , has been serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine Weekly Big Comic Spirits since December 3, 2001. It has been divided into seven parts:
A film directed by Daigo Matsui, based on Jà Âkyà  Afro Tanaka story was released on February 18, 2012, by Showgate. The theme song of the film is "Yoru wo Koete" by Tsuru. Afro Tanaka was released in DVD and Blu-ray by Happinet on August 2, 2012. The film also spawned a spin-off, a 10-episodes mini-drama entitled Hà Âkago Afro Tanaka.
The Afro Tanaka manga has sold 3.6 million units in Japan by May 2013. In 2008, the third manga series, Jà Âkyà  Afro Tanaka, was nominated in the manga category at the 12th Japan Media Arts Festival Awards. The film debuted at number 10 in Japanese theaters. Afro Tanaka grossed over $1.8 million in Japan.