Above: Shokotan at her Choudonyoku Matsuri concert

Shokotan cried during her performance of her most recent single "Arigato no Egao".

Above: Shokotan performed physically demanding dance despite poor fitness. Go Shokotan!

Above: Shokotan cosplays Mio

Above: Shokotan cosplays Mio

Nakagawa Shoko - Arigato no Egao [Single+DVD] (CD) Release Date: 2009-10-14 Stores: • Play-asia • Yesasia US • Yesasia Global • CDJapan Description: Japan's favorite otaku starlet Nakagawa Shoko flashes a bright smile with her new single Arigato no Egao. Her tenth single is a special release to commemorate her first Budokan concert on October 24. Of course, it wouldn't feel like a Shokotan single without some kind of anime tie-in! Side track Rainbow forecast is the Japanese theme song for the Hollywood animation Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, plus she covers the Yawara! theme Ame ni Kiss no Hanataba wo.

Nakagawa Shoko Magic Tour 2009 -Welcome To The Shoko Land- (Blu-ray) Release Date: 2009-09-30 Stores: • Play-asia • Yesasia US • Yesasia Global Description: Nakagawa Shoko went on her second nationwide tour from March to May 2009, attracting some 30,000 concert goers at venues all over Japan including Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and Osaka. Besides including songs from Nakagawa's Magic Time, this live cut of her final gig at the NHK Hall on May 17 also features material from Nakagawa's debut album Big Bang!!! and anime songs.

Nakagawa Shoko - Magic Time [Album+DVD] (CD) Release Date: 2009-01-01 Stores: • Play-asia • Yesasia US • Yesasia Global • CDJapan Description: Limited first press release with DVD. All-round talent Nakagawa Shoko returns with her 2nd full length album, Magic Time. It features 12 joyful pop rock songs led by her most recent Oricon top 5 hits Tsuzuku Sekai (Track 4) and "Beautiful A La Mode" (Track 10), a song about the time when girls reach the height of their beauty. Her earlier best-selling singles Sorairo Days (Track 12) and Shiny GATE plus "Winter Amusement Park" (Track 9) are other songs to look out for on Magic Time.

K-On! Vol.6 Limited Edition (Blu-ray) Release Date: 2009-12-16 Stores: • Play-asia • Yesasia US • Yesasia Global • CDJapan Description: Sixth Blu-ray release from anime series "K-On!"

K-On! Vol.5 Limited Edition (Blu-ray) Release Date: 2009-11-18 Stores: • Play-asia • Yesasia US • Yesasia Global • CDJapan Description: Fifth Blu-ray release from anime series "K-On!" Special Features: original episode "Uraon! (5)" audio commentary by cast and staff.

K-On! Vol.4 Limited Edition (Blu-ray) Release Date: 2009-10-21 Stores: • Play-asia • Yesasia US • Yesasia Global • CDJapan Description: Fourth Blu-ray release from anime series "K-On!"

K-On! Vol.3 Limited Edition (Blu-ray) Release Date: 2009-09-16 Stores: • Play-asia • Yesasia US • Yesasia Global • CDJapan Description: Third Blu-ray release from anime series "K-On!." Includes music sheet of "Fuwafuwa Time," sticker, original pic, and character profile card. Special Features: original drama and audio commentary by cast & staff

K-On! Vol.2 Limited Edition (Blu-ray) Release Date: 2009-08-19 Stores: • Play-asia • Yesasia US • Yesasia Global • CDJapan Description: Second Blu-ray release from anime series "K-On!", the latest Japan hit! It includes episodes 2&3 with many funny moments so if you want to follow the creation of the band, do not miss it! Special Features: original drama and audio commentary by cast & staff.

K-On! Vol.1 Limited Edition (Blu-ray) Release Date: 2009-07-29 Stores: • Play-asia • Yesasia US • Yesasia Global • CDJapan Description: First Blu-ray release from anime series "K-On!" Story revolves around four Japanese high school girls who join light music club at their school. To save the club from getting dissolved due to lack of members, they need to get one more member. However Yui Hirasawa who thinks light music means lighthearted music (like whistle) signs up to join a club. She cannot play any instrument! Special Features: original drama and audio commentary by cast & staff