Ko Shibasaki
Template:Short description Template:Infobox person Template:Nihongo is a Japanese actress and singer who has performed in television shows, movies, and commercials. She is managed by Stardust Promotion.<ref name="oricon">Template:Cite web</ref>
Biography
Acting career
Ko (also transcribed Kou and Koh) Shibasaki debuted in 2000, when she portrayed Mitsuko Souma in Battle Royale. Shibasaki also won critical acclaim for her role as Tsubaki Sakurai in the 2001 film Go, which earned her several awards, including the Best Supporting Actress Award of Japanese Academy, the Hōchi Movie Award, and the Kinema Junpō Award.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Template:Cite press release</ref>
In 2013, Shibasaki made her U.S. film debut in 47 Ronin, a Keanu Reeves-led adaptation of the Chushingura story of samurai loyalty and revenge. The film was billed as the first ever English-language adaptation of the legend, based on historical events in the early 18th century.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2017, she played the main character Ii Naotora in the NHK Taiga drama TV series Naotora: The Lady Warlord. Before the series was filmed, Shibasaki visited the grave of Naotora.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Music career
Shibasaki has two musical groups: Koh+ (with Masaharu Fukuyama) and Galaxias! (with Deco*27 and TeddyLoid).<ref name="GLXS" />
Shibasaki made her debut in the music industry in 2002 with her first single, "Trust My Feelings", but she became recognized for her second single, "Tsuki no Shizuku", which was used for the movie Yomigaeri.
Although she does not compose her own music, Kō Shibasaki writes the lyrics for most of her songs. Many of her singles have become theme songs for various films, dramas, and commercials. Her single "Lover Soul" was the ending theme song for the live action drama Otomen.
Her song "Another World" was the soundtrack of the live-action drama Mirai Nikki - Another:World (2011).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In June 2015, Shibasaki released her first cover album Kou Utau, and in June 2016, she released her second cover album Zoku Kou Utau.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Template:Abbr |
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| 2000 | Battle Royale | Mitsuko Souma | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| 2001 | Go | Tsubaki Sakurai | <ref name=25JAFP/> | |
| 2003 | One Missed Call | Yumi Nakamura | Lead role | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2004 | Crying Out Love in the Center of the World | Ritsuko Fujimura | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| 2006 | Star Reformer | Aki Ninomiya | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| Legend of Raoh: Chapter of Death in Love | Reina (voice) | <ref name="btva">Template:Cite web</ref> | ||
| Memories of Matsuko | Asuka Watanabe | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | ||
| 2007 | Dororo | Dororo | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| Legend of Raoh: Chapter of Fierce Fight | Reina (voice) | <ref name="btva"/> | ||
| 2008 | Suspect X | Kaoru Utsumi | <ref name=Galileo/> | |
| Shaolin Girl | Rin | Lead role | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| 2013 | 47 Ronin | Mika | American film | <ref name=":0"/> |
| Sue, Mai & Sawa: Righting the Girl Ship | Yoshiko Morimoto | Lead role | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| 2014 | Over Your Dead Body | Miyuki Gotō, Oiwa | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| 2016 | Nobunaga Concerto | Kichō | <ref name=NobunagaC/> | |
| 2020 | State of Emergency | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | ||
| 2021 | Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai | Oyuki | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| Child of Kamiari Month | Yayoi Hayama (voice) | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | ||
| 2022 | Silent Parade | Kaoru Utsumi | <ref name=Galileo>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| xxxHolic | Yuko Ichihara | Lead role | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| Phases of the Moon | Kozue Osanai | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | ||
| The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn | Izuko | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | ||
| Dr. Coto's Clinic 2022 | Ayaka Gotō | <ref name=koto>Template:Cite web</ref> | ||
| 2023 | The Boy and the Heron | Kiriko (voice) | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| Don't Call it Mystery: The Movie | Yura Akamine | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | ||
| 2024 | Serpent's Path | Sayoko | Lead role; French-Japanese film | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2025 | Sham | Ritsuko Himuro | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| Bring Him Down to a Portable Size | Riko Murai | Lead role | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| 2026 | The Brightest Sun | Yuki | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Template:Abbr |
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| 2002 | Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi | Yuki Mizashita | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| 2003 | Good Luck!! | Ayumi Ogawa | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| 2003–06 | Dr. Coto's Clinic | Ayaka Hoshino | 2 seasons | <ref name=koto/> |
| 2004 | Orange Days | Sae Hagio | Lead role | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2007 | Galileo | Detective Kaoru Utsumi | <ref name=Galileo/> | |
| 2010 | Wagaya no Rekishi | Masako Yame | Lead role; miniseries | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2011 | The Diplomat Kosaku Kuroda | Rikako Ogaki | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| 2013 | Andō Lloyd: A.I. knows Love? | Asahi Ando | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| 2014 | Nobunaga Concerto | Kichō | <ref name=NobunagaC>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| 2015 | Maru Maru Tsuma | Hikari | Lead role | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2017 | Naotora: The Lady Warlord | Ii Naotora | Lead role; Taiga drama | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2018 | Dele | Akina Sawatari | Episode 5 | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2020 | Yell | Tamaki Futaura | Asadora | <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
Dubbing
- Cruella, Cruella de Vil (Emma Stone)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- The Matrix Resurrections, Gwyn de Vere (Christina Ricci)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Discography
Shibasaki has sold over 4 million singles combined.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Studio albums
| Title | Album information | Oricon peak position<ref name="o-disco-albums">Template:Cite web</ref> |
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2 |
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6 |
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3 |
| Love Paranoia |
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2 |
| Circle Cycle |
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3 |
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20 |
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12 |
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10 |
Compilation albums
| Title | Album information | Oricon peak position<ref name="o-disco-albums"/> |
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| Single Best |
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1 |
| The Back Best |
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3 |
| Love&Ballad Selection |
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9 |
Extended plays
| Title | EP information | Oricon peak position<ref name="o-disco-albums"/> |
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1 |
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31 |
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44 |
Singles
| Title | Release date | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| Oricon<ref name="Oricon">Template:Cite web (subscription only)</ref> | Japan Hot 100<ref name="Billboard">Template:Cite magazine</ref> | |||
| "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 | 14 | Love Paranoia |
| "Saiai" (最愛) - as Koh+ | October 1, 2008 | 5 | 3 | Love Paranoia |
| "Taisetsu ni Suru yo" (大切にするよ) | March 4, 2009 | 16 | 23 | Love Paranoia |
| "Love Soul" (ラバソー 〜lover soul〜) | September 16, 2009 | 3 | 8 | Love Paranoia |
| "Honto dayo" (ホントだよ) | April 4, 2010 | 8 | 8 | Love&Ballad Collection |
| "Euphoria" | November 3, 2010 | 15 | 37 | Circle Cycle |
| "Mukei Spirit" (無形スピリット) | February 9, 2011 | 12 | 15 | Circle Cycle |
| "Wish" | April 20, 2011 | 12 | 23 | Circle Cycle |
| "Strength" | March 14, 2012 | 26 | 33 | Lyrical Wonder |
| "Another World" | June 13, 2012 | 12 | 19 | Lyrical Wonder |
| "My Perfect Blue/Yukuyuku wa" (My Perfect Blue/ゆくゆくは) | October 31, 2012 | 28 | 35 | Lyrical Wonder |
| "Love Searchlight" (ラブサーチライト) | April 16, 2014 | 22 | 21 | |
| "Aoi Hoshi" (蒼い星) | August 27, 2014 | 36 | TBA | – |
| "Yasei no dōmei" (野性の同盟)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | November 25, 2015 | 38 | TBA | |
- "×" denotes periods where charts did not exist or were not archived.
DVDs
- Kō Shibasaki Single Clips (2004)
- Kō Shibasaki Invitation Live (2007)
- Live Tour 2008 -1st- DVD (2008)
Awards
Movies
- For her role in the 2001 movie Go:
| Award ceremony | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Supporting Actress, Newcomer of the Year<ref name=25JAFP>Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Won |
| 75th | Kinema Junpo Best 10 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Template:Won |
| 26th | Hochi Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Won |
| 23rd | Yokohama Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Template:Won |
| 44th | Blue Ribbon Awards | Best New Artist | Template:Won |
| 14th | Nikkan Sports Film Award | Best New Artist<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Won |
| 56th | Mainichi Film Award | Sports Nippon Grand Prix Newcomer of the Year | Template:Won |
| 11th | Tokyo Sports Film Award | Best New Artist | Template:Won |
| 12th | Japan Film Critics Awards | Best New Artist | Template:Won |
| 16th | Takasaki Film Festival | Best New Actress | Template:Won |
- For her role in the 2005 movie House of Himiko:
| Award ceremony | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | Fumiko Yamaji Awards | Best Actress | Template:Won |
| 1st | Osaka Film Festival | Best performance by an actress in a leading role | Template:Won |
Others
| Award ceremony | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | Elan d'or Awards | Newcomer of the Year<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Won |
References
External links
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- 1981 births
- Living people
- Actresses from Tokyo
- Japanese film actresses
- Japanese television actresses
- Japanese women pop singers
- Musicians from Tokyo
- People from Toshima
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- Stardust Promotion artists
- Taiga drama lead actors
- Universal Music Japan artists
- 20th-century Japanese actresses
- 21st-century Japanese actresses
- 21st-century Japanese women singers
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