In July 2006, she released her debut single, "Brilliant Dream". It entered the Oricon chart at number 29, with initial sales of 6,313 copies. Shokotan performed at Anime Expo 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 3 till July 6. She is also known for loving cosplay, and buys up many clothes at auction, particularly costumes for Neon Genesis Evangelion, the Final Fantasy series and Sailor Moon. She is known for liking manga and anime, and also enjoys watching professional boxing.
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. As one might expect from her personality, there are very many otaku-style entries, and she updates it extremely regularly, as she admitted in an interview, because she uses it as a kind of notepad. In the month of April 2005, there were 600 updates, and on January 28, 2006 there were 70 updates, a record number for a single day. It is likely that she holds the record for the greatest number of blog updates by an idol. She has become known as the "New Queen of the Blog", after the original "Queen of the Blog", Kaori Manabe. Due to her blog's popularity, in September 2005, Koma Books released a compilation of her blog entries, also entitled Shokotan * Blog. She is so fond of cats that she once took home an abandoned cat she found while filming.
Her father Nakagawa Katsuhiko died of leukemia in 1994 when Shokotan was only nine years old, from then on she was raised by her mother alone. She won the Grand Prix award at the Popolo Girl Audition in 2001, thus making her debut in the entertainment world. At the time of her debut, she belonged to the Jackie Chan talent agency, on the "Yume-Ga-Oka Residence" programme on SKY PerfecTV!, she was given a Jackie Chan photo book by Midorikawa Shobo, who were guests on the show. She commented "I thought he was an enemy of Bruce Lee's", apparently referring to Enter the Dragon, but this is a curious statement, given that she belonged to the Jackie Chan talent agency and has also met Jackie Chan.
She was chosen as Miss Shonen Magazine in 2002. She appeared in a brief section of "Kangaeru Hito" (People who Think) on the Fuji TV Network, she showed her ability as an illustrator, which won her a regular place 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]). From May 2005, for just under a year, she appeared as a regular on the TBS Programme "Osama no Branch", which made her well known among the general public.
スカシカシパンすこし変？
中川翔子 Lyrics
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なぞの生態スカシパン
自力じゃほとんどうごかずに
自分さがしも 波まかせ
ありゃりゃ こりゃまた
まいったな
ありゃりゃ こまった ま、いいか
生きてりゃ なんとか なるだろう
むかしカシパン 恋をした
五人の娘とスカシパン
しかしカシパン シカトされ
ココロに 五つの 穴あいた
ありゃりゃ こりゃまた
まいったな
ありゃりゃ こまった ま、いいか
生きてりゃ なんとか なるだろう
スカシカシパン、すこし変
むかしカシパン 闘った
五人の敵とスカシパン
しかしカシパン ボカスカに
シバかれ 黒星 きざまれた
ありゃりゃ こりゃまた
まいったな
ありゃりゃ こまった ま、いいか
生きてりゃ なんとか なるだろう
スカシカシパン、すこし変
イカした カラにつつまれて
キョクヒ動物 スカシパン
お尻の穴から 食べられて
中身 スカスカ スカシパン
ありゃりゃ こりゃまた
まいったな
ありゃりゃ こまった
ま、よくない!
死んだら なんにも ならないよ
スカシカシパン、すごく変!!
The lyrics of 中川翔子's song "スカシカシパンすこし変？" delve into themes of self-discovery, struggle, and the relentless nature of life's challenges. The song opens with a vivid imagery of the sandy depths of the eastern sea, a mysterious creature called "スカシパン" residing within it. This creature, characterized by its unique and unconventional nature, serves as a metaphor for the singer's inner journey. The mention of being at the mercy of the waves and the struggle to move forward on one's own power reflects the feeling of helplessness and vulnerability in the face of life's uncertainties.
As the lyrics progress, the narrative shifts to a past experience where the singer recalls falling in love with "カシパン," encountering struggles and heartbreak represented by the metaphorical "five holes in the heart." The repetition of phrases like "ありゃりゃこまった" and the resigned acceptance of challenges with a hopeful outlook on overcoming them through the act of living itself encapsulate the resilience and perseverance required to navigate through tough times and emotional turmoil.
The song then delves into a conflict involving five enemies and the singer's fight against them alongside the enigmatic "スカシパン." However, the outcome is disheartening, with "カシパン" being betrayed and suffering defeat, leaving scars and wounds that resonate deeply within the singer. This section highlights the harsh realities of betrayal, loss, and the emotional toll of facing adversaries, echoing the universal struggles of facing adversity and dealing with the consequences of one's actions.
The final verse takes a darker turn, with the mention of being consumed from the inside out and left hollow, embodying a sense of emptiness and loss of identity. The abrupt shift in tone and the exclamation of "死んだら なんにも ならないよ" (There will be nothing after death) adds a sense of urgency and finality, emphasizing the transient nature of life and the importance of embracing one's true self before it's too late. The repeated refrain of "ありゃりゃこまった" and the emphatic declaration of the singer's transformation into something drastically different, "スカシカシパン、すごく変!!" encapsulates a profound evolution and acceptance of change, signifying a shift in perspective and embracing the unknown with courage and defiance.
Line by Line Meaning
ひがしの海の砂の中
In the sand of the eastern sea
なぞの生態スカシパン
Mysterious creature, Skashipan
自力じゃほとんどうごかずに
Unable to move much on its own
自分さがしも 波まかせ
Searching for oneself, at the mercy of the waves
ありゃりゃ こりゃまた
Oh my, this is something
まいったな
This is troublesome
ありゃりゃ こまった ま、いいか
Oh dear, in trouble, well, it's fine
生きてりゃ なんとか なるだろう
If you keep living, things will somehow work out
スカシカシパン、すこし変
Skashipan, a little different
むかしカシパン 恋をした
Once loved a Skashipan
五人の娘とスカシパン
Five daughters and a Skashipan
しかしカシパン シカトされ
However, Skashipan was ignored
ココロに 五つの 穴あいた
Left with five holes in the heart
むかしカシパン 闘った
Once fought with Skashipan
五人の敵とスカシパン
Five enemies and a Skashipan
しかしカシパン ボカスカに
However, Skashipan was crushed
シバかれ 黒星 きざまれた
Defeated, marked with a black star
イカした カラにつつまれて
Wrapped in coolness
キョクヒ動物 スカシパン
Extreme creature, Skashipan
お尻の穴から 食べられて
Eaten from the bottom hole
中身 スカスカ スカシパン
Empty inside, Skashipan
ま、よくない!
Well, this is not good!
死んだら なんにも ならないよ
If you die, nothing will happen
スカシカシパン、すごく変!!
Skashipan, incredibly strange!!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 五郎 山田
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-xy7yu9ld8s
君に会う前の自分を忘れたみたいに
君が居た頃の記憶を忘れられたなら
どんなにいいだろう 数えきれない星屑の中
どこかでそっと見守ってくれてる光を
僕らは今もここで探してる
幸せはいつだって失って初めて
幸せと気付く小さな不幸
今だってきっとまだ間に合うはずだから
願いはたったひとつ
呼吸と同じ数だけ泣いたその後に
待ち受けてたのはこの先永遠に続く君なしの世界
100年経っても癒えない傷と云えない言葉
それだけを道標にして僕らは今もここで生きている
幸せはいつだって失って初めて
幸せと気付く小さな不幸
今だってきっとまだ間に合うはずだから
願いはたったひとつ
幸せはいつだって失って初めて
幸せと気付くささやかなこと
幸せはいつだって失くして初めて
幸せと気付くたいせつなこと
今だってきっとまだ間に合うはずだから
願いはたったひとつ どこまでも追いかけるよ
@brianaranki340
Japanese:
Kimi ni au mae no jibun wo wasureta mitai ni
Kimi ga ita koro no kioku wo wasurerareta nara
Donna ni ii darou
Kazoekirenai hoshikuzu no naka
Dokoka de sotto mimamotte kureteru hikari wo
Bokura ha ima mo koko de sagashiteru
Shiawase ha itsudatte ushinatte hajimete
Shiawase to kidzuku chiisa na fukou
Ima datte kitto mada ma ni au hazu dakara
Negai ha tatta hitotsu
Kokyuu to onaji kazu dake naita sono ato ni
Machiuketeta no ha kono saki eien ni tsudzuku
Kimi nashi no sekai
Hyakunen tattemo ienai kizu to ienai kotoba
Sore dake wo michishirube ni shite
Bokura ha ima mo koko de ikite iru
Shiawase ha itsudatte ushinatte hajimete
Shiawase to kidzuku chiisa na fukou
Ima datte kitto mada ma ni au hazu dakara
Negai ha tatta hitotsu
Shiawase ha itsudatte ushinatte hajimete
Shiawase to kidzuku sasayaka na koto
Shiawase ha itsudatte nakushite hajimete
Shiawase to kidzuku taisetsu na koto
Ima datte kitto mada ma ni au hazu dakara
Negai ha tatta hitotsu
Dokomademo oikakeru yo
English:
Like how I've forgotten what I was like before I met you
If I can forget my memories of when you were around
How many will be all right?
Inside of countless specks of stardust
The lights that are secretly, somewhere, watching over us
We are even now searching for them here
Happiness has a tiny sorrow to it, wherein we always realize
For the first time that it was happiness once we part with it
I'm sure we can still make it even now, so
I have only one wish
I wept only as many tears as breaths I took, and after that
What awaited me will continue forever from now on:
A world without you
Wounds that can't heal and words we can't say even after a century
Having made those alone into our guideposts
We are even now living here
Happiness has a tiny sorrow to it, wherein we always realize
For the first time that it was happiness once we part with it
I'm sure we can still make it even now, so
I have only one wish
Happiness is a modest thing, wherein we always realize
For the first time that it was happiness once we part with it
Happiness is a precious thing, wherein we always realize
For the first time that it was happiness once we lose it
I'm sure we can still make it even now, so
I have only one wish
I'll chase after you through thick and thin
@user-mc7ez9yo2h
歌詞↓
君に会う前の自分を忘れたみたいに
君が居た頃の記憶を忘れられたなら
どんなにいいだろう
数えきれない星屑の中
どこかでそっと見守ってくれてる光を
僕らは今もここで探してる
幸せはいつだって失って初めて
幸せと気付く小さな不幸
今だってきっとまだ
間に合うはずだから
願いはたったひとつ
呼吸と同じ数だけ泣いたその後に
待ち受けてたのはこの先永遠に続く
君なしの世界
100年経っても癒えない傷と
云えない言葉
それだけを道標にして
僕らは今もここで生きている
幸せはいつだって失って初めて
幸せと気付く小さな不幸
今だってきっとまだ
間に合うはずだから
願いはたったひとつ
幸せはいつだって失って初めて
幸せと気付くささやかなこと
幸せはいつだって失くして初めて
幸せと気付くたいせつなこと
今だってきっとまだ
間に合うはずだから
願いはたったひとつ
どこまでも追いかけるよ
@yz6510
Kittan: kisses Yoko
Me: Ah shit, here we go again.
@zrothepangolin
Death: Ahhhh shit, Here we go again
@omegaxtreme2784
"I do it, because i wan it"
@itskuro3220
But Idk why he kisses Yoko lol 😂
@aqshamuaz7705
@Kurosaki Gameplay he said it's for his own egoistical reasons :'(
@16.kelvinnazreyrizmawan94
Death Note
Shinigami:Ryuk,Rem,Etc
Kiss note
Shinigami:Yoko litner
@Aeon-Vibes
"Since when where you taller than me!?"
~Kamina
@burgerking-eg7xc
Saddest scene in the whole show Imo
@user-xy7yu9ld8s
君に会う前の自分を忘れたみたいに
君が居た頃の記憶を忘れられたなら
どんなにいいだろう 数えきれない星屑の中
どこかでそっと見守ってくれてる光を
僕らは今もここで探してる
幸せはいつだって失って初めて
幸せと気付く小さな不幸
今だってきっとまだ間に合うはずだから
願いはたったひとつ
呼吸と同じ数だけ泣いたその後に
待ち受けてたのはこの先永遠に続く君なしの世界
100年経っても癒えない傷と云えない言葉
それだけを道標にして僕らは今もここで生きている
幸せはいつだって失って初めて
幸せと気付く小さな不幸
今だってきっとまだ間に合うはずだから
願いはたったひとつ
幸せはいつだって失って初めて
幸せと気付くささやかなこと
幸せはいつだって失くして初めて
幸せと気付くたいせつなこと
今だってきっとまだ間に合うはずだから
願いはたったひとつ どこまでも追いかけるよ
@user-gp5bu3bw1w
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