Maeda Atsuko is "The Legendary Mother"

The Japanese television station NHK announced on 16 October 2019 that the fantasy manga “Densetsu no Okaasan” (English title: The Legendary Mother) from Kanemoto will receive a live action adaptation. EX-AKB48 member Maeda Atsuko and fresh mother will play the lead role of the legendary magician “Mei”, who became a single mother and housewife after her victory over the demon king. But what is a single mother and legendary magician doing in a world without a day-care center when she has to save the world from the resurrected Demon King again? NHK General TV will broadcast the eight-part drama from 1 February 2020.

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