Summary
- Nakagawa had a benign tumor in her salivary gland and risked facial paralysis as a result of the surgery. (115 characters)
- Despite the surgical risks, she underwent the procedure and still experiences some side effects. (88 characters)
- Nakagawa advocates for health awareness and encourages others to prioritize wellness. (78 characters)
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- She is happy after undergoing surgery
Shoko Nakagawa is a talented actress, voice actress, singer and illustrator, as well as a cosplayer and YouTube channel operator. As a child, she was a huge Pokémon fan and one of her first roles in the entertainment industry was hosting the Pokémon Pokémon Sunday TV show (2006-2010).
Later she started working as a voice actress, got some big roles and played Diana Sailor Moon Crystal (and sequels), Alena in Dragon Quest Heroesand since then she has been the Japanese voice for Disney's Rapunzel Confused film (she also played the character in Kingdom Hearts II And Ralph is breaking the internet). She has usually played supporting characters Pokémon Films since 2007. As a singer, she is best known for Gurren Lagann opening song (“Sorairo Days”), but she also appeared for many other series.

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In short, she relies heavily on her voice to function. And She recently revealed that she had a tumor in her parotid gland (For those unfamiliar with human anatomy, this is a major salivary gland). A video posted on their YouTube channel states: She stated that she even thought about quitting show business:
Benign but risky tumor
The tumor was benign (i.e. not cancer), but could become malignant. Even if it remained harmless, it could grow and cause paralysis in her face. She decided to have surgery, but there was also a high chance (80%) that she would also suffer facial paralysis, as many nerves are concentrated in this part of the body and they could be injured during the procedure. For someone who relies on their voice to function, this is extremely bad news. That's why she thought about quitting show business.
She provided further information on her X account. This tumor was diagnosed five years ago and doctors told her not to worry, but it continued to grow. Although the operation usually results in facial paralysis, Nakagawa believes life and health are more important.
去年一月ごろ手術した、耳下腺腫瘍.
More information can be found on YouTube.
10 people, 2, 3 people, 10 people, 10 people
ちょっとだけ補足します.…
pic.twitter.com/NWtRDExWHy— 🍉中川翔子🍉🐈⬛ (@shoko55mmts)
December 8, 2024
She is happy after undergoing surgery
She had surgery in January 2023, but her ear is still numb and it hurts when she presses hard on it. In addition, she urges people to pay attention to their health and point out that malignant tumors could be confused with benign ones even after needle tests. This type of tumor can cause facial swelling, difficulty swallowing, and loss of facial movement.
Fortunately, despite the risks and repercussions of surgery, Nakagawa is still active in the show business industry.
Source: ANN

- Release date
- March 7, 1992
- Streaming service(s)
- Hulu
- Creator
- Naoko Takeuchi