One of the founding members of the software company Key. Original creator and main composer of most of Key's visual novels.

Notable works:

- Kanon (Mai & Makoto routes)

- Air

- Clannad + After Story

- Angel Beats!

- Tomoyo After

- Little Busters! + Refrain!

- Charlotte

Before forming Key, Maeda worked for the company Tactics where he had a hand in the creation of two games for that company

- Moon.

- One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e