Shoko debuted on the Japanese adult entertainment scene with her photo shoot in the September 2004 issue of Bachelor Magazine She made her AV (Adult Video) debut with the Crystal-Eizou company in the same month, and quickly became a highly popular actress. Soon after her debut, Crystal-Eizou offered Goto's fans a chance to win a pair of her panties in the "Sexy Panty Auction." The winning bidding results were announced on October 8, 2004. This auction was repeated in December of 2004, when Goto's scarlet panties were auctioned, and again in January of 2005. Goto was the top-selling AV model in the Kansai region in December 2004.

By the end of her first year in the business, Goto was given an omnibus "Super Re-mix" Best collection release. She was also featured in the company's "Best" collections for the years of 2004 and 2005, and was featured in a 2006 "Best" collection featuring busty models. During her first year, Goto's reputation spread beyond Japan. In August 2005 J-List, the English-language exporter of Japanese products, reported that she had been the subject of considerable attention, and she was expected to be their top-selling model for the month. After two years in the industry, Japanese Amazon currently lists 23 DVDs and one VHS tape featuring her. Goto's favorite food is grapefruit.