"Kenchi-kun, Asobimasho!" (Kenchi, Come play with me!) Those creepy words are spoken by the being known simply as "Tomodachi" (Friend). The Japan Information and Culture Center in Washington DC will screen the first of the three films based on the manga-ka, Naoki Urasawa.

The movie will be shown on Friday April 23, 2010 at 6:30pm. Seating is limited so please come early. If you are traveling from Northern VA or Southern MD it is best to take The DC Metro. Mass transit information is located on the JICC's web site.

JICC clearly states: "The movie may not be suitable for all audiences." In Japan the rating was PG-12 (US: PG-13).