Shoko Nakajima Piñata Photobook Review
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Full Photobook Details
Title: Shoko Nakajima “Piñata”
Release: January 2020
Pages: 38
Cost: ¥2,500
Where to Buy: Tokyo Joshi Pro Online Shop
Whenever a Joshi wrestler goes to a different country (whether it be to wrestle/train like in Mexico or for the specific reason to do a photoshoot like in Guam), it isn’t unusual for a photobook to be released very soon thereafter. Shoko went to Mexico in November and had a handful of matches for the Lucha promotion CMLL, as well as trained there. Naturally she also found time for sightseeing during her stay, and along the way she had a photographer to capture her adventures.
The best thing about excursion photobooks is they tend to have a nice variety of pictures, and Piñata is no exception. It really felt like she just took the camera wherever she went and didn’t have a set Photoshoot Day, making the pictures feel more authentic. Shoko has pictures of her around the town during the day, at night, and visiting historical sites – normal vacation activities. There are also photos of her in training while at CMLL so its not strictly a “personal” photobook, in addition to pictures of her in her ring attire. The only section that felt like a typical photoshoot were the six or so bikini pictures, which came across more like planned posed shots than natural, however that aspect wasn’t the focus of the photobook and just presents a different side of Shoko. For the ground that it covers and the price, certainly a must-buy for fans of Shoko Nakajima. Here is a sample of photos from the photobook:
- Example Picture #1
- Example Picture #2
- Example Picture #3
- Example Picture #4
- Example Picture #5
- Example Picture #6
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