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What was Atsuko Maeda's solo career like?
Maeda's debut single Flower was met with commercial success in Japan, debuting at number 1 on the Oricon Charts with first week sales of 176,967 copies.
When did Atsuko Maeda get her big break?
Maeda was born in Ichikawa, Chiba. At age 14, she became a member of AKB48's first group, Team A.

Question: How did fans react?
Self-contained rewrite: How did fans react to Atsuko Maeda