Ko Shibasaki
Ko Shibasaki (柴咲 コウ, Shibasaki Kō, born Yukie Yamamura August 5, 1981) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is managed by Stardust Promotion. Her stage name is taken from the main character of Junko Kawakami's manga Golden Delicious Apple Sherbet.
Biography
Music career
Shibasaki has two musical groups: Koh+ (with Masaharu Fukuyama) and Galaxias! (with Deco*27 and TeddyLoid).[1]
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.
Acting career
Shibasaki debuted in 2000, when she portrayed the cold, deadly and promiscuous Mitsuko Souma in the cult classic Battle Royale. Her acting career took off with this film and also raised her profile across East Asia. 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, the Kinema Junpō Award. Shibasaki has worked in numerous television shows, movies and commercials.
In 2013, Shibasaki made her "Hollywood debut" in 47 Ronin, a Keanu Reeves-led adaptation of the famous Chushingura story of samurai loyalty and revenge. The film is billed as the first ever English-language adaptation of the legend, based on historical events in the early 18th century.[2] She will be starring alongside Hugh Jackman and Fan Bingbing in The Greatest Showman on Earth.
Filmography
Films
Television
Discography
Shibasaki has sold over 4 million singles combined.[3]
Studio albums
- Mitsu (蜜) (2004)
- Hitori Asobi (ひとりあそび) (2005)
- Kiki (嬉々♥) (2007)
- Love Paranoia (2009)
- Circle Cycle (2011)
- Lyrical Wonder (2012)
Compilation albums
- Single Best (2008)
- The Back Best (2008)
- Love & Ballad Selection (2010)
- Orb: Kō Shibasaki 10th Anniversary Premium Box (2012)
Singles
| Title |
Release date |
Peak chart positions |
| Oricon[4] |
Japan Hot 100[5] |
| "Trust my feelings" |
July 24, 2002 |
50 | × |
| "Tsugi no Shizuku" (月のしずく) - as Rui |
January 15, 2003 |
1 | × |
| "Nemuri Renai Yoru wa Nemuri Ranai Yume o" (眠レナイ夜ハ眠ラナイ夢ヲ) |
June 4, 2003 |
7 | × |
| "Omoide Dakede wa Tsurasugiru" (思い出だけではつらすぎる) |
September 3, 2003 |
9 | × |
| "Ikutsuka no Sora" (いくつかの空) |
January 14, 2004 |
10 | × |
| "Katachi Aru Mono" (かたち あるもの) |
August 11, 2004 |
2 | × |
| "Glitter" |
February 16, 2005 |
6 | × |
| "Sweet Mom" |
October 5, 2005 |
3 | × |
| "Kage" (影) |
February 15, 2006 |
2 | × |
| "Invitation" |
August 9, 2006 |
9 | × |
| "Actually" |
December 6, 2006 |
20 | × |
| "at home" |
February 21, 2007 |
24 | × |
| "Hito Koi Meguri" (ひと恋めぐり) |
March 28, 2007 |
8 | × |
| "Prism" (プリズム) |
May 30, 2007 |
20 | × |
| "Kiss Shite" (KISSして) - as Koh+ |
November 21, 2007 |
3 | × |
| "Yoku Aru Hanashi: Mofuku no Onna-hen" (よくある話 〜喪服の女編〜) |
June 4, 2008 |
6 | 14 |
| "Saiai" (最愛) - as Koh+ |
October 1, 2008 |
5 | 3 |
| "Taisetsu ni Suru yo" (大切にするよ) |
March 4, 2009 |
16 | 23 |
| "Love Soul" (ラバソー 〜lover soul〜) |
September 16, 2009 |
3 | 8 |
| "Honto dayo" (ホントだよ) |
April 4, 2010 |
8 | 8 |
| "Euphoria" |
November 3, 2010 |
15 | 37 |
| "Mukei Spirit" (無形スピリット) |
February 9, 2011 |
12 | 15 |
| "Wish" |
April 20, 2011 |
12 | 23 |
| "Strength" |
March 14, 2012 |
26 | 33 |
| "Another World" |
June 13, 2012 |
12 | 19 |
| "My Perfect Blue/Yukuyuku wa" (My Perfect Blue/ゆくゆくは) |
October 31, 2012 |
28 | 35 |
| "Love Searchlight" (ラブサーチライト) |
April 16, 2014 |
22 | 21 |
| "Aoi Hoshi" (蒼い星) |
August 27, 2014 |
TBA | 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 |
|---|
| 29th |
Fumiko Yamaji Awards |
Best Actress |
Won |
| 1st |
Osaka Film Festival |
Best performance by an actress in a leading role |
Won |
References
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