It was recently announced that former AKB48 member, and actress Maeda Atsuko will appear in the new CM for Marumiya's "Mabo Tofu no Moto." Maeda will become a daughter of Miyake Yuji who has been starring in the CM for the product for more than 20 years.

The story for the CM creates a a homely atmosphere as the father (Miyake) giving his daughter (Maeda) who's eating the Mabo Tofu, a fond look while recollecting the daughter's childhood. In the scene where the father recollecting the daughter, Maeda's two photos (when she was 1, and 13) will be shown.

There will be two CMs "Chiisai Koro no Shashin (photos from childhood)" version and "Watashi, Tsukurimasu (I, will make it)" version in which Maeda cooks Mabo Tofu using the product. Both CMs will begin airing on March 18.

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Source & Image: Oricon