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Maeda Atsuko

Maeda Atsuko (Agency Profile)
Maeda Atsuko (2012)
Maeda Atsuko (2011)
Maeda Atsuko (March 2010)
Maeda Atsuko (2009)
Maeda Atsuko (Late 2007)
Maeda Atsuko (Early 2007)
Maeda Atsuko (2005)

Maeda Atsuko is a Japanese idol singer and actress. She was part of AKB48's Team A. She graduated from the group on August 27, 2012 to focus on her solo career.

Profile

Catchphrase

こんばんは。前田敦子です Konbanwa. Maeda Atsuko desu (Good evening. I'm Maeda Atsuko)

Discography

Studio Albums

Singles

Video Releases

AKB48 Song Participation

Singles

Other Singles

AKBIdoling!!!
Team Dragon from AKB48

Stage Units

AKB48 senbatsu elections

  • Ranked 1st in the 1st Senbatsu Election, held in 2009
  • Ranked 2nd in the 2nd Senbatsu Election, held in 2010
  • Ranked 1st in the 3rd Senbatsu Election, held in 2011

Works

Movies

Dramas

Publications

Magazines

  • [2011.06.xx] GIRL POP 2011 Summer (Cover & Feature)
  • [2011.09.xx] girls! Vol.33 (Feature)

Photobooks

Hai. Acchan Maeda Atsuko ATSUKO Bukiyou AKB48 Sotsugyou Kinen Photobook "Acchan"

  • [2008.08.07] B.L.T.U-17 vol.7 sizzleful girl 2008 summer
  • [2009.01.23] Hai. (はいっ。)
  • [2010.02.25] Acchan (あっちゃん)
  • [2010.04.26] Maeda Atsuko (前田敦子)
  • [2010.06.07] ATSUKO
  • [2012.03.16] Bukiyou (不器用)
  • [2012.08.24] AKB48 Sotsugyou Kinen Photobook "Acchan" (AKB48卒業記念フォトブック『あっちゃん』)

Trivia

  • Originally a first generation member of AKB48 and Team A. She announced her graduation on March 25, 2012. She graduated from AKB48 after her last theater performance on August 27, 2012.
  • Official Fanclub: AM&YOU
  • Since the beginning of AKB48, she, along with Team A captain Takahashi Minami, have been in the forefront of the group
  • She is close with Minegishi Minami, Takahashi Minami and Shinoda Mariko.
  • Her oshimen is Takahashi Minami.
  • Favorite food: Sashimi, shellfish
  • Favorite drink: Yasai Ichinichi Kore Ippon
  • Favorite artist: Most western music
  • Favorite TV show: Variety shows, Iris
  • Favorite magazine: Elle
  • Favorite season: Summer
  • Favorite brand: Hysteric Glamour
  • Favorite town: New York
  • Favorite AKB single: Iiwake Maybe
  • Favorite AKB stage song: Darui Kanji
  • Favorite AKB outfit: Ponytail to Shushu
  • Charm point: Her eyes
  • Special skills: Calligraphy
  • She is left-handed and only wears glasses at home.
  • Atsuko wants to be an actress in the future and Greatly admires Shibasaki Kou.
  • Describes herself as having no talents.
  • The first CD she ever bought was LOVE Machine by Morning Musume.
  • Says she's bad at enunciation, so practices by just saying vowels (an example is shown in her Private Video).
  • Has a guinea pig named Shokora and a dog named Cocoa.
  • She is a fan of the Yomiuri Giants.
  • Twitter: Atsuko_100
  • Member of Cooking Club and Driving Club
  • Favourite kind of sushi is shellfish
  • As seen on AKB 1ji 59pun (the AKB48 TV show) she, along with Takahashi Minami, can't skip properly
  • Donated 1.25 million yen for charity to Green Cross International (2009).
  • On May 18, 2010, she took a Picture with Justin Bieber when they were filming for "Music Japan" and posted it on her blog.
  • She took a picture with Ke$ha (Picture with Ke$ha) and Taylor Swift with Miyazawa Sae. (Picture with Taylor Swift)
  • Her younger sister's name is Miyuki
  • She was considered by many fans as the most popular member and the face/ace of AKB48
  • Known for her good relationship with Takahashi Minami (AtsuMina)

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