Ko Shibasaki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ko Shibasaki
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| 柴咲 コウ | |
Shibasaki in 2020
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Yukie Yamamura (山村 幸恵)
5 August 1981 Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
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Ko Shibasaki (born August 5, 1981) is a famous Japanese actress and singer. She has appeared in many TV shows, movies, and commercials. Her talent agency is called Stardust Promotion.
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About Ko Shibasaki
Her Acting Career
Ko Shibasaki started her acting career in 2000. One of her first big roles was as Mitsuko Souma in the movie Battle Royale.
She also received great praise for her role as Tsubaki Sakurai in the 2001 film Go. For this movie, she won several important awards, including the Best Supporting Actress Award from the Japanese Academy.
In 2013, Ko Shibasaki acted in her first American movie, 47 Ronin. This film starred Keanu Reeves and was based on a famous Japanese story about samurai loyalty and revenge. It was the first time this legend was made into an English-language movie.
In 2017, she played the main character, Ii Naotora, in a popular Japanese TV series called Naotora: The Lady Warlord. Before filming, Ko Shibasaki even visited Naotora's grave to learn more about the historical figure.
Her Music Career
Ko Shibasaki is also a talented singer. She is part of two music groups:
- Koh+ (with Masaharu Fukuyama)
- Galaxias! (with Deco*27 and TeddyLoid)
She released her first song, "Trust My Feelings," in 2002. But she became really well-known for her second song, "Tsuki no Shizuku." This song was used in the movie Yomigaeri.
Even though she doesn't create the music herself, Ko Shibasaki writes the words (lyrics) for most of her songs. Many of her songs have been used as theme songs for movies, TV shows, and commercials. For example, her song "Lover Soul" was the ending theme for the TV drama Otomen.
Her song "Another World" was also used in the live-action drama Mirai Nikki - Another:World in 2011.
In 2015 and 2016, she released two albums where she sang cover versions of other artists' songs. These albums were called Kou Utau and Zoku Kou Utau.
Movies and TV Shows
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Battle Royale | Mitsuko Souma | |
| 2001 | Go | Tsubaki Sakurai | |
| 2003 | One Missed Call | Yumi Nakamura | Main role |
| 2004 | Crying Out Love in the Center of the World | Ritsuko Fujimura | |
| 2006 | Star Reformer | Aki Ninomiya | |
| 2007 | Dororo | Dororo | |
| 2008 | Suspect X | Kaoru Utsumi | |
| Shaolin Girl | Rin | Main role | |
| 2013 | 47 Ronin | Mika | American film |
| Sue, Mai & Sawa: Righting the Girl Ship | Yoshiko Morimoto | Main role | |
| 2014 | Over Your Dead Body | Miyuki Gotō, Oiwa | |
| 2016 | Nobunaga Concerto | Kichō | |
| 2020 | State of Emergency | ||
| 2021 | Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai | Oyuki | |
| Child of Kamiari Month | Yayoi Hayama (voice) | ||
| 2022 | Silent Parade | Kaoru Utsumi | |
| xxxHolic | Yuko Ichihara | Main role | |
| Phases of the Moon | Kozue Osanai | ||
| The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn | Izuko | ||
| Dr. Coto's Clinic 2022 | Ayaka Gotō | ||
| 2023 | The Boy and the Heron | Kiriko (voice) | |
| Don't Call it Mystery: The Movie | Yura Akamine | ||
| 2024 | Serpent's Path | Sayoko | Main role; French-Japanese film |
| 2025 | The Brightest Sun | Yuki |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi | Yuki Mizashita | |
| 2003 | Good Luck!! | Ayumi Ogawa | |
| 2003–06 | Dr. Coto's Clinic | Ayaka Hoshino | 2 seasons |
| 2004 | Orange Days | Sae Hagio | Main role |
| 2007 | Galileo | Detective Kaoru Utsumi | |
| 2010 | Wagaya no Rekishi | Masako Yame | Main role; miniseries |
| 2011 | The Diplomat Kosaku Kuroda | Rikako Ogaki | |
| 2013 | Andō Lloyd: A.I. knows Love? | Asahi Ando | |
| 2014 | Nobunaga Concerto | Kichō | |
| 2015 | Maru Maru Tsuma | Hikari | Main role |
| 2017 | Naotora: The Lady Warlord | Ii Naotora | Main role; Taiga drama |
| 2018 | Dele | Akina Sawatari | Episode 5 |
| 2020 | Yell | Tamaki Futaura | Asadora |
Voice Acting (Dubbing)
Ko Shibasaki has also lent her voice to characters in movies:
- Cruella, as Cruella de Vil (voiced for Emma Stone)
- The Matrix Resurrections, as Gwyn de Vere (voiced for Christina Ricci)
Music Albums and Songs
Ko Shibasaki has sold over 4 million singles!
Studio Albums
| Title | Release Date | Highest Chart Position |
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| Mitsu (蜜) | February 11, 2004 | 2 |
| Hitori Asobi (ひとりあそび) | December 14, 2005 | 6 |
| Kiki (嬉々♥) | April 25, 2007 | 3 |
| Love Paranoia | November 18, 2009 | 2 |
| Circle Cycle | May 18, 2011 | 3 |
| Lyrical Wonder (リリカル*ワンダー) | December 12, 2012 | 20 |
| Ko Utau (こううたう) | June 17, 2015 | 12 |
| Zoku Ko Utau (続こううたう) | July 20, 2016 | 10 |
Compilation Albums
| Title | Release Date | Highest Chart Position |
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| Single Best | March 12, 2008 | 1 |
| The Back Best | March 12, 2008 | 3 |
| Love&Ballad Selection | June 30, 2010 | 9 |
Extended Plays (EPs)
| Title | Release Date | Highest Chart Position |
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| Hitotsuboshi: Galileo Collection 2007–2022 (ヒトツボシ ～ガリレオ Collection 2007-2022～) |
September 14, 2022 | 1 |
| Kyo-en (響宴) | November 27, 2024 | 31 |
Singles
| Title | Release Date | Peak Chart Position | Album |
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| "Trust my feelings" | July 24, 2002 | 50 | Single Best |
| "Tsuki no Shizuku" (月のしずく) - as Rui | January 15, 2003 | 1 | Mitsu |
| "Nemuri Renai Yoru wa Nemuri Ranai Yume o" (眠レナイ夜ハ眠ラナイ夢ヲ) | June 4, 2003 | 7 | Mitsu |
| "Omoide Dakede wa Tsurasugiru" (思い出だけではつらすぎる) | September 3, 2003 | 9 | Mitsu |
| "Ikutsuka no Sora" (いくつかの空) | January 14, 2004 | 10 | Mitsu |
| "Katachi Aru Mono" (かたち あるもの) | August 11, 2004 | 2 | Single Best |
| "Glitter" | February 16, 2005 | 6 | Hitori Asobi |
| "Sweet Mom" | October 5, 2005 | 3 | Hitori Asobi |
| "Kage" (影) | February 15, 2006 | 2 | Kiki |
| "Invitation" | August 9, 2006 | 9 | Kiki |
| "Actuality" | December 6, 2006 | 20 | Single Best |
| "at home" | February 21, 2007 | 24 | Kiki |
| "Hito Koi Meguri" (ひと恋めぐり) | March 28, 2007 | 8 | Kiki |
| "Prism" (プリズム) | May 30, 2007 | 20 | Single Best |
| "Kiss Shite" (KISSして) - as Koh+ | November 21, 2007 | 3 | Single Best |
| "Yoku Aru Hanashi: Mofuku no Onna-hen" (よくある話 〜喪服の女編〜) | June 4, 2008 | 6 | Love Paranoia |
| "Saiai" (最愛) - as Koh+ | October 1, 2008 | 5 | Love Paranoia |
| "Taisetsu ni Suru yo" (大切にするよ) | March 4, 2009 | 16 | Love Paranoia |
| "Love Soul" (ラバソー 〜lover soul〜) | September 16, 2009 | 3 | Love Paranoia |
| "Honto dayo" (ホントだよ) | April 4, 2010 | 8 | Love&Ballad Collection |
| "Euphoria" | November 3, 2010 | 15 | Circle Cycle |
| "Mukei Spirit" (無形スピリット) | February 9, 2011 | 12 | Circle Cycle |
| "Wish" | April 20, 2011 | 12 | Circle Cycle |
| "Strength" | March 14, 2012 | 26 | Lyrical Wonder |
| "Another World" | June 13, 2012 | 12 | Lyrical Wonder |
| "My Perfect Blue/Yukuyuku wa" (My Perfect Blue/ゆくゆくは) | October 31, 2012 | 28 | Lyrical Wonder |
| "Love Searchlight" (ラブサーチライト) | April 16, 2014 | 22 | |
| "Aoi Hoshi" (蒼い星) | August 27, 2014 | 36 | – |
| "Yasei no dōmei" (野性の同盟) | November 25, 2015 | 38 |
DVDs
- Kō Shibasaki Single Clips (2004)
- Kō Shibasaki Invitation Live (2007)
- Live Tour 2008 -1st- DVD (2008)
Awards and Recognition
Movie Awards
For her role in the 2001 movie Go, Ko Shibasaki won many awards:
| Award Ceremony | Award | Result |
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| Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Supporting Actress, Newcomer of the Year | Won |
| Kinema Junpo Best 10 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Won |
| Hochi Film Award | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| Yokohama Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| Blue Ribbon Awards | Best New Artist | Won |
| Nikkan Sports Film Award | Best New Artist | Won |
| Mainichi Film Award | Sports Nippon Grand Prix Newcomer of the Year | Won |
| Tokyo Sports Film Award | Best New Artist | Won |
| Japan Film Critics Awards | Best New Artist | Won |
| Takasaki Film Festival | Best New Actress | Won |
For her role in the 2005 movie House of Himiko:
| Award Ceremony | Award | Result |
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| Fumiko Yamaji Awards | Best Actress | Won |
| Osaka Film Festival | Best performance by an actress in a leading role | Won |
Other Awards
| Award Ceremony | Award | Result |
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| Elan d'or Awards | Newcomer of the Year | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Kō Shibasaki para niños
