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Japanese singer, actress, illustrator, television personality, voice actress, and idol.Shoko Nakagawa rose to fame as a television personality in Japan before achieving mainstream musical success. Her career breakthrough came with the theme song for the anime Gurren Lagann. She is also known for her extensive voice acting work in anime and video games, particularly within the Pokémon franchise. Nakagawa is recognized for her vibrant personality, cosplay enthusiasm, and diverse artistic talents beyond music.

• Nakagawa faced significant cyberbullying and backlash from hardcore anime fans after being chosen to sing the theme song for the highly anticipated anime Gurren Lagann ('Sorairo Days'). Many fans felt an idol wasn't suitable for the role. She persevered, and the song became a massive hit, cementing her place in anime music.
• Beyond music and TV, Nakagawa is an accomplished illustrator and has published several art books. She is known for her colorful, whimsical, and often fantastical drawing style.
• She made a surprise appearance as a wrestler for the HUSTLE professional wrestling promotion in 2006, playing a character called "Shoko."
• Nakagawa provided the Japanese voice for the legendary Pokémon Palkia in the movie Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai and has voiced the character numerous times since in games and other media.
• She is a self-professed otaku and is particularly famous for her enthusiastic cosplay, often dressing up as popular anime and game characters for events and TV appearances.