Ko Shibasaki


Ko Shibasaki is a Japanese actress and singer who has performed in television shows, movies, and commercials. She is managed by Stardust Promotion.

Biography

Acting career

Ko 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.
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.
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.

Music career

Shibasaki has two musical groups: Koh+ and Galaxias!.
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.
In June 2015, Shibasaki released her first cover album Kou Utau, and in June 2016, she released her second cover album Zoku Kou Utau.

Filmography

Film

Television

Dubbing

Shibasaki has sold over 4 million singles combined.

Studio albums

TitleAlbum informationOricon
peak
position
Mitsu
2
Hitori Asobi
  • Released: December 14, 2005
  • Label: Universal J
  • Catalog No.: UPCH-1450
    		• 6
    Kiki
  • Released: April 25, 2007
  • Label: Universal J
  • Catalog No.: UPCH-29003
    		• 3
    Love Paranoia
  • Released: November 18, 2009
  • Label: Nayutawave Records
  • Catalog No.: UPCH-29039
    		• 2
    Circle Cycle
  • Released: May 18, 2011
  • Label: Nayutawave Records
  • Catalog No.: UPCH-29069
    		• 3
    Lyrical Wonder
  • Released: December 12, 2012
  • Label: Nayutawave Records
  • Catalog No.: UPCH-29092
    		• 20
    Ko Utau
  • Released: June 17, 2015
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIZL-782
  • Cover album
    		• 12
    Zoku Ko Utau
  • Released: July 20, 2016
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIZL-1002
  • Cover album
    		• 10

    Compilation albums

    TitleAlbum informationOricon
    peak
    position
    Single Best
    • Released: March 12, 2008
    • Label: Nayutawave Records
    • Catalog No.: UPCH-29010
    		1
    The Back Best
  • Released: March 12, 2008
  • Label: Nayutawave Records
  • Catalog No.: UPCH-29011
    		• 3
    Love&Ballad Selection
  • Released: June 30, 2010
  • Label: Nayutawave Records
  • Catalog No.: UPCH-29054
    		• 9

    Extended plays

    Singles

    • "×" denotes periods where charts did not exist or were not archived.

      DVDs

    • Kō Shibasaki Single Clips
    • Kō Shibasaki Invitation Live
    • ''Live Tour 2008 -1st- DVD''

      Awards

    Movies

    • For her role in the 2001 movie Go:
    Award ceremonyAwardResult
    25thJapan Academy Film PrizeBest Supporting Actress, Newcomer of the YearWon
    75thKinema Junpo Best 10Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting RoleWon
    26thHochi Film AwardsBest Supporting ActressWon
    23rdYokohama Film FestivalBest Supporting ActressWon
    44thBlue Ribbon AwardsBest New ArtistWon
    14thNikkan Sports Film AwardBest New ArtistWon
    56thMainichi Film AwardSports Nippon Grand Prix Newcomer of the YearWon
    11thTokyo Sports Film AwardBest New ArtistWon
    12thJapan Film Critics AwardsBest New ArtistWon
    16thTakasaki Film FestivalBest New ActressWon

    Award ceremonyAwardResult
    29thFumiko Yamaji AwardsBest ActressWon
    1stOsaka Film FestivalBest performance by an actress in a leading roleWon

    Others