AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko likes to wear shorts in the winter as well!

AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko is the current cover girl for the December 12th edition of “CUTiE” magazine and she exclaimed that even though it’s the winter, she still likes to display her legs.

Maeda Atsuko has started climbing the stairs to adulthood this year, as she has just turned 20 years old. She showed off a more mature style in the latest issue of the magazine. On one page she wears lace shorts and a fluffy sweater for a “fluffy cute” look. On another page she wears colorful shorts and a jacket for a more “handsome” look. Maeda has a varying degree of taste, but she has great taste and likes a style where she can show her legs.

During the interview Maeda expressed how happy she is that people have noticed her becoming more adult-like. To keep up with that she stated that she wants to find some time to enjoy her hobbies next year. “I want to become a skilled person,” she commented enthusiastically.

Source: Model Press

Maeda Atsuko to star in new “Ochazuke” CM

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It’s been revealed that AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko will be starring in Marumiya Foods‘ new CM series, “Kazoku no Ochazuke“.

Ochazuke is a Japanese dish that is simply made by pouring hot green tea or dashi (broth) over rice with toppings. “Kazoku no Ochazuke” is an instant form for an even simpler preparation. It looks like furikake (dry condiments) that is sprinkled over rice, then finished with hot water.

In the CM, Maeda plays a college student who leaves home to live alone. Wearing a chiffon blouse and red shorts, she listens to a voice message on her cell phone from her mom while on her way home. At the front door, she finds a box that was sent by her mother. When Maeda opens the box, she finds “Kazoku no Ochazuke”, and immediately starts eating ochazuke. While eating the ochazuke, she feels her mother’s love, and starts crying. Maeda commented, “I feel like I played Maeda Atsuko if she wasn’t an AKB48 idol. It was fun.”

Regarding her crying scene, Maeda expressed, “I thought about my mom. She is always by my side, so whenever I’m alone, I think that my mom is very important.” Meanwhile, she commented on her mom by saying, “She is very important. Important, an admiration, and a friend. When I go out, I usually go out with my mom.”

Additionally, when asked, “Which AKB48 member is most like a mother?“, she answered, “It’s Takamina (Takahashi Minami). She worries about things a lot. The way she worries about things is more like a father than a mother.”

The new CM will broadcast starting early October. In the meantime, check out still shots and behind-the-scene photos from the CM below!

Source + Photos: Mantan Web

Maeda Atsuko’s, Oshima Yuko’s, and Jang Geun Suk’s cool CM for TBC revealed!

On September 7th, aesthetic brand TBC unveiled their cool and mysterious CM featuring Maeda Atsuko (20), Oshima Yuko (22), and Jang Geuk Suk (24).
In the CM, the three celebrities are featured in a different setting but end up with the same key and same door.
This CM is expected to have a continuation as well.
Check out all versions of this CM and making below!
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Maeda Atsuko holds her first solo live for 6,000 fans

On September 4th, AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko held her first solo live event at Yomiuri Land in Tokyo. Accompanied by a live band, she sang four songs in front of 6,000 fans. Maeda greeted, “What I wanted to try most was to sing live with a band,” and continued, “I got to do what I want, it was a happy event.”

Maeda appeared on stage wearing a white camisole and a mint-green skirt, and sang “Kono Mune no Melody“, “Hoozue to Cafe Macchiato“, “Yoake Made“, and “Flower“. She shared, “If I were to have one AKB48 member here, I want Takamina [Takahashi Minami] to be the MC. I feel she would liven things up even before I hit the stage.” She also said, “AKB48’s sub-units and solo members like Tomochin [Itano Tomomi] levels up by releasing CDs. I want to continue singing, and not lose to them.”

On this day, a handshake event was also held along with the live. Maeda’s “Flower” is currently on sale for 1,600 yen (approximately 20 USD).

Check out pictures from the event below!

Source + Pictures: Mantan Web

Maeda Atsuko, Oshima Yuko, and Jang Geun Suk to appear in new CM for TBC

On August 24th, AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko, Oshima Yuko, and Korean actor Jang Geun Suk attended a product launch event for aesthetic brand TBC.

Standing in between the two girls, Jang blushed as he said, “They’re very cute. I’m quite embarrassed to be in between them. Fans of AKB48, I’m sorry.” Meanwhile, Maeda and Oshima complimented him saying, “He’s tall, and he has a nice personality, ” and “He’s friendly, and he has a very handsome appearance. It’s actually the other way around, I apologize to his fans.”

In the past, Kimura Takuya, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, and Nakata Hidetoshi were chosen as the brand’s character. Maeda, who says she received beauty care before the conference, said, “When I touch my skin, the softness is amazing.” Oshima also commented, “My face has brightened up one tone,” and expressed her mature look with, “We’ve never has this kind of image before, so I’m embarrassed.”

While Jang rushed to the event on a private jet from Osaka, he envied the two saying, “I wanted to receive beauty care today.” Then he smiled and said, “I will do my best as a forefront for Korean and Japanese men to become handsome.”

The main image billboard that will be displayed in 200 places nationwide starting August 25th was presented at the event. Seeing this, Maeda commented, “I didn’t think it would look this mature, so I’m happy.” Meanwhile, Jang joked, “If this goes up, I won’t be able to do my shuffle dance in Shibuya.”

TBC’s new CM will broadcast starting September 7th. With the theme, “open your beauty“, the three will uncover their mysterious adult charms.

Take a look at pictures from the event below!

Source: Oricon

Maeda Atsuko’s T-shirt on “Hana Kimi” causes controversy?

Fuji TV’s “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e” has been receiving many complaints after it aired a certain scene on August 7th.
Actress Maeda Atsuko (20) was seen sporting a T-shirt printed with the words “LITTLE BOY”, which is the codename of the atomic bomb that dropped on Hiroshima back in World War II. Since the episode was aired the day after Hiroshima day (August 6th), many criticisms surfaced on the internet. Hiroshima prefecture also received around 130 emails and phone calls up until the morning of the 11th about it.
Since Hiroshima prefecture heard voices say, “It is very imprudent”, they asked Fuji TV on August 10th to be more considerate from now on.
The public relations representative for Fuji TV commented, “We didn’t recognize that the writing on the T-shirt was the same name as the atomic bomb that hit Hiroshima. We want to do our best to create a program without any misunderstandings”.
Source: Asahi
Image: officiallyjd

Which artist looks the best in swimwear?

Recochoku recently held a poll asking its users who they think looks the best in swimwear.
The poll was divided into female and male categories. Coming in first for women is AKB48’s Oshima Yuko. When asked why they chose Oshima, voters replied, “She is bright and cheerful, like the summer sun,” “She has exceptional style,” and “Her figure suits swimwear in her PVs, magazines, and photobooks.”
First place in the men’s category is EXILE’s TAKAHIRO. Voters commented, “He is refreshing, and he has an image that suits the ocean,” “He has great muscles, and he’s sexy,” and “He trains his body, and he is tanned.”
Check out the top three below, and let us know who you would’ve voted for!
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<Artists who look the best in swimwear (female version)>
1. Oshima Yuko (AKB48)
2. Koda Kumi
3. Maeda Atsuko (AKB48)
<Artists who look the best in swimwear (male version)>
1. TAKAHIRO (EXILE)
2. Yusuke
3. GACKT
Source: Recochoku via Barks

The cast of “Hana Kimi” celebrates Kashiwagi Yuki’s 20th birthday!!

The cast of “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e~ Ikemen Paradise~ 2011” recently held a birthday party for AKB48 member Kashiwagi Yuki, who turned 20-years-old on July 15th!

Maeda Atsuko, who also turned 20 on the 10th, congratulated her fellow member and said, “Happy Birthday Yukirin! Let’s go drink beer together!” Kashiwagi showed her thoughtful determination, by expressing,  “I am now 20, so I want to do my best as an adult.”

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The cast and staff sang a birthday song and presented a cake to Kashiwagi, who blurted, “I am so happy to be in this hot and fun drama.” When most of the candles were blown out by the wind, Kashiwagi exclaimed, “Ah! The candles were put out,” and blew out the remaining two candles.

Many of the AKB48 members are turning 20 this year. Kashiwagi shared, “I want to have a drinking party with the 20 year old members.”

Kashiwagi plays the role of ‘Kishinosato Juri‘, a daughter from a rich family who attends a prestigious high school.

“Hanazakari no Kimitachi e~ Ikemen Paradise~ 2011″ airs every Sunday night at 9:00 PM.

Source + Photos: Oricon

AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko is a summer sweetheart for “Zipper”!

AKB48 member Maeda Atsuko is the cover girl for the August 2011 issue of the fashion magazine “Zipper“, enchanting readers with her feminine charms despite her short new boy-cut for “Hana Kimi“.

In her short but sweet spread, Acchan shows readers how to be a cute tomboy by pairing her new short hair with cute, girly accents like colorful hair accessories and delicate necklaces for an all-out adorable look.

Also featured in this issue are talento Becky and singer-songwriter Chara in her regular column.

Check out the scans below!

Source: Zazhimi

AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko snaps a photo with Suzuki Fuku, Ashida Mana + Mook for “Hana Kimi”!

AKB48 member Maeda Atsuko updated her official blog, teasing fans with a collaboration between “Hana Kimi” and the popular spring drama, “Marumo no Okite“!

“It’s Mana-chan, Fuku-kun and Mook~ The July 3rd broadcast of ‘Marumo no Okite’ will be its last!!” the idol wrote on her official blog. “Three of the members of ‘Hanazakari no Kimitachi e’ get to appear for a moment! And!! In the first episode of ‘Hanazakari no Kimitachi e’! Three people from ‘Marumo no Okite’ will appear!”

In the photo, Acchan – dressed in her boys’ uniform for “Hana Kimi” – squats between child actors Suzuki Fuku and Ashida Mana and their dog, “Mook”. Filming for both episodes has already ended.

Fans were excited to hear about the collaboration between the two dramas, commenting, “I’m so happy to see a collaboration between ‘Marumo no Okite’ and ‘Ikepara’!”, “I’ve been watching ‘Marumo’ every week, but if Acchan’s going to appear I’m really going to look forward to it,” and “Where is Fuku-kun looking? (lol)”

Make sure not to miss either episode, so you can see cameos in both “Marumo” and “Hana Kimi”!

Source: Maeda Atsuko’s Official Blog