Photos taken from "The Legendary Mother" with Maeda Atsuko released

On 23 December 2019, the Japanese TV station NHK released the first pictures of the work on the live-action adaptation from the fantasy manga “Densetsu no Okaasan” (English title: The Legendary Mother) by Kanemoto with EX-AKB48 member Maeda Atsuko. Maeda Atsuko plays the leading role of the legendary magician “Mei”, who became a single mother and housewife after her victory over the demon king. But what does a single mother and legendary magician without a place in a day care center do when she has to save the world from the resurrected demon king again? NHK General TV will broadcast the eight-part drama starting 1 February 2020.

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