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Shoko Nakagawa Announces Pregnancy on Birthday
posted on by Ken Iikura-Gross
Multi-talent Shōko Nakagawa announced on her website and social media that she is pregnant on Monday — which happens to be Children's Day and her 40th birthday. “Shokotan” revealed the news with a handwritten letter to her fans, ers, and colleagues:
To everyone who always s me
To all the people who have taken care of me
I, Shōko Nakagawa, have been blessed with a new life.
At level 40, I believe this is a big turning point in my life.
I am currently consulting with my doctor while I continue working.
I have been careful about changes in my physical condition up until this day, and I am looking forward to ing on my legacy while hoping for a safe birth.
Also, as a new challenge, I am opening a new agency, miracie Co., Ltd., and working as Shōko Nakagawa independently.
Watanabe Entertainment will continue to me through a business partnership.
For now, I will work harder than ever as I prepare to become a mother, with even more responsibility in my heart.
I will continue to work hard at singing, YouTube, and work, so I would like to ask for your continued .
Shōko Nakagawa
As of press time, Nakagawa received over 6,000 replies, over 41,000 reposts, and over 450,000 likes on social media, most of which are congratulations from her fans and colleagues. Notably, fellow Kotono Mitsuishi. Mitsuishi wished Nakagawa happy birthday and said, “Please take care of yourself.”
しょこたんお誕生日おめでとうございます。そして嬉しいお知らせに欣喜雀躍☺️どうぞお身体大切に🍀
— 三石琴乃 (@kotochawanmoon) May 5, 2025
Happy birthday, Shokotan. And I'm so happy to hear the wonderful news.☺️ Please take care of yourself.🍀
Nakagawa has appeared in the Sailor Moon Pokémon franchise in several roles, among others. Her agency lists her full résumé.
Sources: Shōko Nakagawa's Twitter
