On December 15th,�Matsuda Shota and Sasaki Nozomi attended the pre-screening for their upcoming film, "Afro Tanaka".

Matsuda plays the role of 'Tanaka Hiroshi', a 24-year old with a big afro, who has no experience with women. He commented, "The director and I became Afro Tanaka, and we thought about girls." Director Matsui also stated, "We made this film while facing Tanaka Hiroshi's thoughts."

Written by Noritsuke Masaharu, "Afro Tanaka" is a gag manga that is currently serialized in "Big Comic Spirits". The movie portrays the story of Tanaka Hiroshi, who struggles to find a girlfriend after his high school friends decide to get married. Sasaki plays the beautiful, young woman who moves next-door to Tanaka. Other cast members include Tsutsumishita Atsushi, Tanaka Kei, Endo Kaname, Hara Mikie, Minami, Fukikoshi Mitsuru, Watanabe Emiri, and Lily Franky.

Sasaki promoted the film saying, "It's a movie that both men and women can enjoy," while the director also expressed, "It's a gentle film. Although it's unusual to have a main character who doesn't mature, I hope he will grow along with the audience."

Tanaka, Tsutsumishita, Endo, and Hara also attended the pre-screening.

"Afro Tanaka" will hit theaters nationwide on February 18th.

Check out photos from the event below!

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