Maeda Atsuko will be leaving Ota Production at the end of the year

Former AKB48 member, actress Maeda Atsuko announced on Instagram will be ending her contract with Ota Production by the end of 2020.

 

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Bunshun had reported back on December 24th that Maeda’s decision to go independent was after a consultation with Akimoto Yasushi.

According to the article, Maeda and Ota Productions had disagreements and Maeda had wanted to do other work other than entertainment which her current office didn’t approve, so it was suggested by Akimoto that she quit her office.