



It was revealed that Maeda Atsuko's last appearance on TV Asahi's music program MUSIC STATION as a AKB48 member will be on August 17th. �On this broadcast, AKB48 will perform a special medley to commemorate Maeda's graduation.



Maeda first appeared on the program as a part of AKB48 on June 9th 2006 when she was 14 years old before the group made�their�major debut, and they�performed�their indie single "Skirt, Hirari". �After that Maeda made appearances on MUSIC STATION for a total of 21 times as a AKB48 member, and twice as solo. �Maeda looked back on her memories on the program, and said, "The most impressive memory is when I fell down during the performance at super live on December 24th, 2010. �I was laughing, like 'Oops!'"



After the 3-day concert at the Tokyo Dome, and the last stage at the AKB48 theater on the 27th, Maeda will be graduating from the group. �She revealed her thoughts, saying, "Since Tokyo Dome concert was the goal for people who created AKB48, I always wanted to meet expectations, but I honestly did not think we would be able to. �If I graduated from the group without being on the stage on Tokyo Dome, I would have regretted it."



It will�definitely be the must-watch episode for Maeda's fans.



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