In 1997, Maeda joined as a first generation member of the
Horipro Improvement Academy. In 2003, he became a Terebi Senshi in the NHK Educational TV series
Tensai terebi-kun Max for three years. In 2007, Maeda moved to Horipro. In 2008, he made his first starring role when he played
Keiichi Maebara in the film
Higurashi When They Cry. Maeda later played the same role in its sequel
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Chikai in 2009. In 2010, he made his stage debut when he played the leading role in
Byakkotai the Idol. ==Filmography==