Shoko Nakagawa
| Shoko Nakagawa | |
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.jpg) Shoko Nakagawa in 2013. | |
| Native name | 中川 翔子 |
| Born |
May 5, 1985 Tokyo, Japan |
| Other names | Shokotan |
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| Years active | 1990-present |
| Relatives | Katsuhiko Nakagawa (father) |
| Website |
www |
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Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2001–present |
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Shoko Nakagawa (中川 翔子 Nakagawa Shōko, born May 5, 1985 in Tokyo) is a Japanese tarento (media personality), actress, voice actress, illustrator, and singer. Also known by her nickname Shokotan (しょこたん), she is best known as the presenter of Pokémon Sunday.
Biography
Born to actor and musician Katsuhiko Nakagawa, a celebrity in Japan in the 1980s, she was raised by her mother in Nakano (Katsuhiko Nakagawa died in 1994). In the 2006 book Shokotan Manual (しょこ☆まにゅ Shoko Manyu), she wrote that her legal name was Shiyōko (しようこ) rather than Shōko (しょうこ), which she had been using for most of her life. At the time of her birth, she and her mother had to remain in the hospital, and her maternal aunt was left with registering her in the koseki. When her mother's intended name of "Shōko" (薔子) was declined due to 薔 being forbidden due to Japanese law, the aunt wrote the name down in hiragana and recorded her name with a large yo rather than its smaller combining form.[1] She made her entertainment debut in 2001, winning the Grand Prix award at the Popolo Girl Audition[2] and representing the Jackie Chan talent agency. Later, on the "Yume-Ga-Oka Residence" programme on SKY PerfecTV!, she was given a Jackie Chan photobook by Midorikawa Shobō, who were guests on the show. She commented "I thought he was an enemy of Bruce Lee's", apparently referring to Enter the Dragon. In 2002, she was chosen as Miss Shōnen Magazine.[2] She appeared in a brief section of "Kangaeru Hito" ("People who think") on the Fuji TV network in 2004 as an illustrator, after which she appeared regularly on the later version of the programme which started with minor changes in early 2005, "Kangaeru Hitokoma" ("Thinking about one frame [of a cartoon strip]"). For one year starting in May 2005, she appeared as a regular on the TBS programme "Ōsama no Brunch".[2] In July 2006, she released her debut single "Brilliant Dream". It entered the Oricon chart at number 29, with initial sales of 6313 copies. Nakagawa performed at Anime Expo 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.[2]
In 2004, she made a guest appearance in the 38th episode of Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger, after having previously appeared as a child in Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman.She later appeared with Katsumura on Men B. On the Fuji TV show Kangaeru Hitokoma, on which she is an occasional guest, she drew in the style of Kazuo Umezu. Some of her work was shown on the May 11, 2006 edition of Downtown Deluxe on the Nippon TV network, She was a member of the judging panel in the "Jump Damashii" section of the Shūeisha publication Weekly Shōnen Jump, starting from Jump number 13 of 2006.
On the May 30, 2006 airing of Kasupe!, in the section entitled Fuji Ginkō Geinōjin Satei-Gakari (フジ銀行 芸能人査定係), "Fuji Bank Celebrity Evaluator", it was discovered that she liked the manga Kachō Shima Kōsaku, eliciting a comment from the host, Sayaka Aoki, that she had pretty "grown-up tastes".
In 2009, she appeared in a series of commercials for Norton AntiVirus.
Her official blog, Shokotan * Blog, opened in 2004, and by April 2006 it had received a total of 100 million hits. On February 2, 2008, the daily Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun reported that her blog had been accessed 1 billion times.[2]
Filmography
TV
- Pokémon Sunday (ポケモン☆サンデー Pokemon☆Sandē)
- Waraiga Ichiban (笑いがいちばん Waraiga Ichiban)
- Shūmatsu no Cinderella Sekai! Dangan Traveler (週末のシンデレラ 世界!弾丸トラベラー Shūmatsu-no-shinderera Sekai! DanganToraberā)
- Pokémon Smash! (ポケモンスマッシュ！ Pokemon Sumasshu!)
- Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (特捜戦隊デカレンジャー Tokusō Sentai Dekarenjā)
- Pokémon Get TV (ポケモンゲット☆TV Pokemon Getto Terebi)
- Isshukan no Koi
- Hou no Niwa
- Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi
- Anmitsu Hime
- Anmitsu Hime 2
- Gunshi Kanbei(2014) as Okita
Films
- Kabuto-O Beetle (2005)
- Umezu Kazuo: Kyofu Gekijo - Zesshoku (2005)
- Koala Kacho / Executive Koala (2005)
- The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
- X-Cross (2007)
- Gothic Lolita Battle Bear (2013)
Voice acting
- Eyeshield 21 (2005) - Suzuna Taki
- Tangled (2010) - Rapunzel (voice-over for Mandy Moore)
- Saint Seiya Omega (2012) - Saori Kido/Athena
- Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) - Yogen-gyo
- Majocco Shimai no Yoyo to Nene (2013) - Bahiku
- Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) - Tessa Yeager (voice-over for Nicola Peltz)
- Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (2015) - Yogen-gyo
- Ra.One (2015) - Desi/Dawsal (voice-over for Priyanka Chopra)
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal (2015) - Diana
- Dragon Ball Super (2015) - Yogen-gyo
Discography
Shoko Nakagawa is signed to Sony Japan.
Singles
| Title | Release date | First week sales | Total sales | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Brilliant Dream" | July 5, 2006 | 6,313 | 10,459 | Opening theme for Yoshimune |
| "Strawberry Melody" (ストロベリmelody Sutoroberi Merodi) | February 14, 2007 | 10,023 | 15,784 | Theme for TBS's program Pokémon Sunday theme song and Wanagona theme song. |
| "Sorairo Days" (空色デイズ Sorairo Deizu, "Sky Blue Days") | June 27, 2007 | 30,517 | 67,453 | Opening theme for Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann |
| "Snow Tears" | January 30, 2008 | 26,068 | 43,450 | Ending theme for Hakaba Kitaro |
| "Shiny Gate" | August 6, 2008 | 13,564 | 20,316 | Theme song for Tokyo OnlyPic 2008 |
| "Tsuzuku Sekai" (続く世界, "The World Continues") | September 10, 2008 | 32,906 | 49,368 | Ending Song of the anime film Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Guren-hen |
| "Kirei à la Mode" (綺麗ア・ラ・モード Kirei A Ra Mōdo, "Beautiful à la Mode") | October 22, 2008 | 13,758 | 20,236 | Commercial song for Fujiya Look Royal Mode |
| "Namida no Tane, Egao no Hana" (涙の種、笑顔の花, "Seed of Tears, Flower of Smile") | April 29, 2009 | 23,383 | 38,932 | Ending Song of Gekijoban Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Lagann Hen |
| "Kokoro no Antenna" (心のアンテナ Kokoro no Antena, "Antenna of the Heart") | July 15, 2009 | 13,533 | 21,954 | Ending Song of Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A special edition of the single features "Moe yo, Gizamimi Pichu!" (もえよ ギザみみピチュー! Moeyo Gizamimi Pichū!, "Get Fired Up, Spiky-Eared Pichu!"), an ending song for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl |
| "Arigatō no Egao" (「ありがとうの笑顔」, "Thank you Smile") | October 14, 2009 | 12,407 | 15,027 | Contains the Ending Song of the Japanese Version of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs ("Rainbow Forecast") and Shokotan's version of Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl second opening song ("Ame ni Kiss no Hanataba o"). |
| "RAY OF LIGHT" | April 28, 2010 | 12,977 | 22,637 | Fifth ending theme for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood |
| "Flying Humanoid" (フライングヒューマノイド Furaingu Hyūmanoido) | August 18, 2010 | 13,217 | 17,729 | Opening theme for Occult Academy |
| "Sakurairo" (桜色, "Cherry Blossom Pink") | April 6, 2011 | 6,506 | 9,006 | Original song |
| "Tsuyogari" (つよがり, "Show of Courage") | June 8, 2011 | 12,729 | 15,212 | Second ending theme for Beelzebub |
| "Horoscope" (ホロスコープ Horosukōpu) | January 11, 2012 | 8,156 | Theme song for TV show Uchikuru!? | |
| "Pegasus Fantasy ver. Ω" (ペガサス幻想(ファンタジー) ver. Ω Pegasasu Fantajī ver. Omega) | July 11, 2012 | - | Theme song for TV show Saint Seiya Omega Featured artist with Make-Up | |
| "Zoku Konton" (続混沌, "Continued Chaos") | June 5, 2013 | - | Theme song for game Sennen Yusha: Tokiwatari no Tomoshibito | |
| "Sakasama Sekai/Once Upon a Time (Kibō no Uta)" (さかさま世界/Once Upon a Time -キボウノウタ-, "Upsidedown World/Once Upon a Time (Song of Hope)") | December 11, 2013 | - | "Sakasama Sekai" as theme song for game Puzzle & Dragons Z and "Once Upon a Time (Kibō no Uta)" as the opening for the Japanese broadcast of Once Upon a Time | |
| "DoriDori" (ドリドリ, "Dream Dream") | February 18, 2015 | 16,180 | Ending theme for Pokémon XY anime | |
Collaboration Singles
| Title | Release date | First week sales | Total sales | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Love Letter From Canada" (カナダからの手紙 kanada Kara no tegami) | March 10, 2013 | Theme song of Uchikuru!? Featured artist with Hideyuki Nakayama | ||
| "Nuigulumar Z" (ヌイグルマーＺ Nuigurumā Zetto) | January 22, 2014 | - | For the movie Gothic Lolita Battle Bear Featured artist with Tokusatsu | |
| "Kira-kira Go Around" (キラキラ-go-round) | July 23, 2014 | - | For the movie Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace Featured artist with angela | |
| "PUNCH LINE!" | April 29, 2015 | 15,838 | 22,754 | Collaboration with Dempagumi.inc. Opening theme for Punch Line [3] |
| "Mugen∞Blanc Noir" (無限∞ブランノワール Mugen ∞ Burannowaaru) | October 28, 2015 | 11,958 | Collaboration with Sachiko Kobayashi. Theme song for game Mugen Knights |
Cover albums
| Title | Release date | First week sales | Total sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shokotan Cover: Anison ni Koi o Shite. (しょこたん☆かばー ～アニソンに恋をして。～ Shokotan Kabā ~Anison ni Koi o Shite.~, "In Love with Anime Songs.") | May 2, 2007 | 12,579 | 31,501 |
| Shokotan Cover Cover: Anison ni Ai o Komete!! (しょこたん☆かばー×2 ～アニソンに愛を込めて!!～ Shokotan Kabā Kabā ~Anison ni Ai o Komete~, "Full of Love for Anime Songs!!") | September 19, 2007 | 17,836 | 23,964 |
| Shokotan Cover 3: Anison wa Jinrui o Tsunagu (しょこたん☆かばー 3 ～アニソンは人類をつなぐ～ Shokotan Kabā 3 ~Anison wa Jinrui o Tsunagu~, "Anime Songs Connect Mankind") | March 10, 2010 | 15,343 | - |
| Shokotan Cover 4-1: Shoko Idol Hen (しょこたん☆かばー4-1 ～しょこ☆ドル篇～ Shokotan Kabā 4-1 ~Shoko Doru Hen~, "Shoko Idol Part") | October 12, 2011 | ||
| Shokotan Cover 4-2: Shoko Rock Hen (しょこたん☆かばー4-2 ～しょこ☆ロック篇～ Shokotan Kabā 4-2 ~Shoko Rokku Hen~, "Shoko Rock Part") | October 12, 2011 | ||
| "Tokyo Shoko Land 2014: RPG-teki Michi no Kioku" Shokotan Cover Bangaihen Produced by Kohei Tanaka (「TOKYO SHOKO☆LAND 2014 ～RPG的 未知の記憶～」しょこたん☆かばー番外編 Produced by Kohei Tanaka, "Tokyo Shoko Land 2014: RPG with Unknown Memories" Shokotan Cover Extra Version Produced by Kohei Tanaka) | September 24, 2014 | ||
Mini albums
| Title | Release date | First week sales | Total sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| nsum: Shoko Nakagawa has Been Tried in Singing! (nsum～中川翔子がうたってみた！～ nsum ~Nakagawa Shoko ga Utatte Mita!~) | August 15, 2012 | 7,775 | |
| UCHI-SHIGOTO,SOTO-SHIGOTO!! | January 9, 2013 |
Best Albums
| Title | Release date | First week sales | Total sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shokotan Best ((しょこたん☆べすと――(°∀°) ――!!) Shokotan☆Besuto) | May 2, 2012 | 14,203 |
Albums
| Title | Release date | First week sales | Total sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bang!!! | March 19, 2008 | 32,612 | 45,793 |
| Magic Time | January 1, 2009 | 26,197 | 40,015 |
| Cosmic Inflation | October 6, 2010 | 14,453 | 21,459 |
| 9lives | April 2, 2014 | - | - |
Printed media
Photobooks
| Title | Issue date | Publisher | ISBN | Photobook information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Box | April 1, 2004 | Ascom | ISBN 978-4-7762-0147-2 | First photobook |
| In a mysterious daze (不思議に夢中 Fushigi ni Muchū) | July 25, 2005 | Wani Magazine | ISBN 978-4-89829-798-8 | Second photobook |
| Shoko et Mikanne (中川翔子ｘ蜷川実花（しょこれみかんぬ） Shokoremikanu) | April 15, 2007 | Wani Books | ISBN 978-4-8470-3000-0 | Third photobook |
| Shoko a la mode (しょこア・ラ・モード― Shokoa ra mōdō) | November 25, 2008 | Shufu-to-Seikatsu-sha | ISBN 978-4-391-13707-1 | Guide on how to use cosmetics/dress up doll |
| Miracle Sketch – Nakagawa Shoko Illust Sakuhinshu (ミラクルスケッチ 中川翔子イラスト作品集 Miracle Sketch – Nakagawa Shoko Illust Sakuhinshu) | January 23, 2010 | Yosensha | ISBN 978-4862485137 | A collection of illustrations by Shoko Nakagawa |
| Nakagawa Shoko Monogatari – Sorairo Days (中川翔子物語~空色デイズ~) | July 16, 2010 | Kodansha | ISBN 978-4063642742 | A manga about the life of Shoko Nakagawa from her childhood. The limited edition contains an extra book with pictures and a pencil box. |
| Shoko Nakagawa x Mika Ninagawa Photobook "Shoko et Mikanne2 " (中川翔子×蜷川実花写真集 『 しょこれみかんぬ 2 』) | January 28, 2011 | Wani Books | ISBN 978-4847043390 | Second collaboration with Mika Ninagawa. |
| Saipan hatsu, Nakano keiyu Mirai iki-Nakagawa Shoko Giza 10- (サイパン発、中野経由、未来行き 中川翔子 ギザ10) | May 30, 2012 | Kodansha | ISBN 978-4-06-364889-8 | |
| Shoko-Pedia Nakagawa Shoko Ongakukatsudo Dai Ikki Kiroku Shu (中川翔子音楽活動第一期記録集10) | January 25, 2013 | Enterbrain | ISBN 978-4047287440 | Contains Interviews from the beginning of her career until 2013 and many pictures. |
| Nakagawa Shoko Pokemon ga Ikiru Imi o Oshietekureta Shogakkan Visual Mook (ポケモンが生きる意味を教えてくれた) | July 10, 2013 | Shogakukan | ISBN 978-4091032287 | |
Blogs
| Title | Issue date | Publisher | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokotan Official Blog (しょこたんぶろぐ・中川翔子＊オフィシャル BLOG＊) | October 10, 2005 | Goma Books | ISBN 4-7771-0210-6 | Entries from November 2004 to August 2005 |
| Shokotan Official Blog 2 (しょこたんぶろぐ・中川翔子＊オフィシャル BLOG 2 ＊) | November 10, 2006 | Goma Books | ISBN 4-7771-0487-7 | Entries from September 2005 to August 2006 |
| Shokotan Blog Days of Desire (しょこたんぶろぐ貪欲デイズ) | January 25, 2008 | Kadokawa Group Publishing | ISBN 978-4-04-895012-1 | Entries from October 2006 to December 2007 |
| Shokotan Blog Cho Donyoku Days (しょこたんぶろぐ 超貪欲デイズ) | January 16, 2010 | Kadokawa Group Publishing | ISBN 978-4-04-895069-5 | Entries from March 2008 to October 2009 |
References
- ↑ Shoko Manyu しょこ☆まにゅ [Shokotan Manual] (in Japanese). Japan: Gakken. December 1, 2006. ISBN 978-4054031999.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Galbraith, Patrick W. (2009). The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan. Kodansha International. p. 206. ISBN 978-4-7700-3101-3.
- ↑ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-02-18/shokotan-dempagumi.inc-to-perform-punch-line-anime-theme-song/.85123
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shoko Nakagawa. |
- Official website (Japanese)
- Watanabe Entertainment profile (Japanese)
- Shokotime website (Japanese)
- Shokotan blog (Japanese)