Author Topic: (Artist) Nakagawa Shoko (Read 456921 times)

starry01482 · « **Reply #1240 on:** June 04, 2008, 10:08:45 PM »

Quote from: BarrieV on June 04, 2008, 03:18:46 PM

^That was a month ago

Cool to hear about the new single. I wasn't really feeling Calling Location, so I hope I like the new one better.

Same as me really.

I think she is better with ballads or a more chirpy pop tune. I know she likes pop and that comes over to me in performances of those kinds of songs, and they suit her light voice better as well. She can give a good performance of a more 'rock' song, but less of her character comes across. I just think pop comes easier for her.

starry01482 · « **Reply #1241 on:** June 07, 2008, 10:08:51 PM »

Maybe we've been a bit spoilt too, she's had several really good songs already imo. Snow Tears I think will be thought one of the best Japanese ballads of the 2000s.

Not many pics recently so thought I'd post some.

JFC · « **Reply #1242 on:** June 08, 2008, 03:50:26 AM »

^
I recognize the spandex GoRed suit from GoGo V in that 3rd pic, but WTF is that mask/belt buckle/jock strap supposed to be? O_O

starry01482 · « **Reply #1243 on:** June 11, 2008, 11:38:42 PM »

The masked figure is a character designed by Shoko called Sukashikashipan-Man (the design dominated by the pattern of the sand dollar creature that fascinates her).

More info here
http://www.pinktentacle.com/2008/01/shokotans-sukashikashipan/

This character starred in a video for a song - 'Is Sukashikashipan a Little Strange?". Apparently the children found the character a bit creepy though.

[youtube=425,350]3M58VHzrNA4[/youtube]

Timewizard21 · « **Reply #1244 on:** July 01, 2008, 03:48:56 AM »

cover for Shiny GATE from her blog:

and Shokotan is going to be at Anime Expo in California this weekend!!
can't wait><

starry01482 · « **Reply #1245 on:** July 03, 2008, 09:22:50 PM »

Sound clip of the upcoming single

http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/shokonakagawa/

Click on the red dot on the bottom left for a video.

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #1246 on:** July 04, 2008, 05:36:38 AM »

Just found out she's gonna be at Anime Expo... Anyone else going, I might catch it if anyone else is

Her little forum thing was today and I didn't know about it, which probably been better to go to since you can actually probably talk to her -____-

Timewizard21 · « **Reply #1247 on:** July 04, 2008, 06:02:02 AM »

omg I got to see Shokotan in person today
she was cosplaying as Kenshin at the panel and even sang Sorairo Days at the end
also got her to sign my poster and she even took a picture with me with her cellphone (hope I make it to her blog ><)
they didn't allow personal pictures yet but there will be more autographs after the concert
I got a personal picture with her manager though lol

Quote from: StreakInTheSky on July 04, 2008, 05:36:38 AM

Just found out she's gonna be at Anime Expo... Anyone else going, I might catch it if anyone else is
Her little forum thing was today and I didn't know about it, which probably been better to go to since you can actually probably talk to her -____-

I'm definitely going to be there for the concert and next autographs on Sat and Sun
Shokotan said she is going to sing the OP to the new Gurren Lagann movie and that it will be a world premiere
she also promised some sort of surprise ><
her Q&A panel was pretty short but it was awesome how she sang Soraio Days at the end to practice for the concert (basically told the audience to do the Kamina stance when she sings "hashiridashita omoi ga ima demo...")

doinkies · « **Reply #1248 on:** July 04, 2008, 06:55:09 AM »

Shokotan has been blogging all day about AX and she did post about the panel. She posted a picture of herself with a guy dressed as Cloud from FF7. Did you cosplay as him?

I'm really jealous - I live too far from LA to be able to go to AX

But it seems Shokotan is enjoying her first overseas event experience so far which is great (last year when Momoi Halko went to AX the staff was apparently really doinky and her show got delayed and whatnot...I'm glad that hasn't happened this year with Shokotan).

starry01482 · « **Reply #1249 on:** July 04, 2008, 09:03:54 AM »

She's started an English blog! Really hope she can continue with it, her English has obviously improved alot over the last year and a half.

http://playlog.jp/shokotan_usa/blog/

Video message

http://www.axbackstage.org/

korp · « **Reply #1250 on:** July 04, 2008, 09:07:43 AM »

I was at the panel today. She was totally cute. Some of the hardcore fans were somewhat of the ...uh... really socially awkward type. But that just made for more of the enjoyment. She also did an impromptu karaoke to one of her songs. Unfortunately, when I went out of the hall, I didn't get a ticket for autographs so I totally missed out on that. D'oh! Although my camera pictures didn't turn out that great, I got to video record her Bruce Lee impression. *hides*

*first post here.

Ai.love · « **Reply #1251 on:** July 04, 2008, 09:07:57 AM »

I saw her too~ it was awesome!!! When she was leaving the hall, she noticed my H!P shirt I made~

It totally made my day because I didn't expect to see her 5ft away from me!!!

I loved her Bruce Lee impersonation and when she performed Sorairo Days.

korp · « **Reply #1252 on:** July 04, 2008, 09:14:49 AM »

You were wearing an H!P shirt?! Something you made yourself? Nice to be spotted by her. I was sitting close to the front at the panel but it still was pretty far. I need new glasses or something or binoculars.

I gotta get me a ticket to her concert tomorrow. I hope the seat will be somewhat ok. Good thing it's assigned seating.

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #1253 on:** July 04, 2008, 12:25:44 PM »

oh she having another signing event? Any info on what is being planned involving her would be greatly appreciated

Sev · « **Reply #1254 on:** July 04, 2008, 12:57:51 PM »

Her english blog is fucking off the hook. So awesome and so funny!

Can't stop laughing when i read it. She seems to be having fun, it's a good sign.

Timewizard21 · « **Reply #1255 on:** July 04, 2008, 05:43:17 PM »

no I'm not cosplaying at this convention unfortunately
she took a pictre with me after I showed her staff told me to show her my Shokotan CD collection
the were wondering why I wanted 10 tshirts and thought I was going to resell them on ebay
I had multiple copies of all her singles and albums and she was pretty surprised

At the panel I was one of the hardcore fans at the front >_>
got to ask her a question as well but was a bit nervous >_<
I tried to get as much picture as posible but they didn't allow any video recording
There was a group of press beside me though and they said they were going to post it on YouTube so it will probably be on there soon

korp · « **Reply #1256 on:** July 04, 2008, 06:58:18 PM »

I must say that there was an older gentleman in the audience that was sorta rude to one of the guys asking a question. It was like, dude, let him ask the question cuz the fan was obviously nervous.

Blu-Cherri · « **Reply #1257 on:** July 04, 2008, 11:48:26 PM »

omg loving the english blog!!
Really hope she keeps it up!

Ai.love · « **Reply #1258 on:** July 05, 2008, 04:45:58 AM »

Quote from: korp on July 04, 2008, 09:14:49 AM

You were wearing an H!P shirt?! Something you made yourself?

I made stencils and just spray painted it on a shirt~

Oh yea~ I got a decent video recording of Sorairo Days even though it was prohibited

You might have to turn your head but if anyone wants it .............

- http://www.twitter.com/?d=3BGG25F2

korp · « **Reply #1259 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:01:25 AM »

I got part of it also.

That is until the fangirls in the front row stood up and strategically blocked Shokotan. I didn't want to stand up with my camera on record. hehe.

Edit: Here's my ninja vid of her Bruce Lee. Please do not repost anywhere.
http://www.mediafire.com/?6nhxtuzysuz