Atsuko Maeda: Japanese Actress and Former Idol

Atsuko Maeda (born July 10, 1991) is a Japanese actress and singer from Chiba Prefecture. She is widely recognized as a former member of the prominent all-female Japanese theater and idol group AKB48, specifically serving as a member of Team A.

Atsuko Maeda portrait photograph — Atsuko Maeda

Career Background

After establishing her career as a core member of AKB48, Maeda transitioned into a successful acting career in both film and television. In addition to her acting work, she has contributed to musical projects tied to her acting career, such as singing the theme song "Kimi Wa Bokuda" for the feature film Love, Masao-Kun Ga Iku, which was written by AKB48 producer Yasushi Akimoto.

Filmography Highlights

Maeda has appeared in numerous Japanese films and television series. Her film credits include roles in Initiation Love (2015), Shin Godzilla (2016), Before We Vanish (2017), To The Ends of the Earth (2019), and Baby Assassins: Nice Days (2024). Her television drama appearances include roles in Q10 (2010), Hanazakari no Kimitachi e 2011 (2011), Yuriko's Barenaked Diary (2016), and A Town Without Seasons (2023).