born 5 August 1981 is a Japanese actress and singer who has performed in television shows, movies, and commercials. She is managed by Stardust Promotion.
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 . Before the series was filmed, Shibasaki visited the grave of Naotora.
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 dorama Otomen.
Her song "Another World" was the soundtrack of the live-action drama (2011).
In June 2015, Shibasaki released her first cover album Kou Utau, and in June 2016, she released her second cover album Zoku Kou Utau.
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| 25th | Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Supporting Actress, Newcomer of the Year | |
| 75th | Kinema Junpo Best 10 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | |
| 26th | Hochi Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | |
| 23rd | Yokohama Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | |
| 44th | Blue Ribbon Awards | Best New Artist | |
| 14th | Nikkan Sports Film Award | Best New Artist | |
| 56th | Mainichi Film Award | Sports Nippon Grand Prix Newcomer of the Year | |
| 11th | Tokyo Sports Film Award | Best New Artist | |
| 12th | Japan Film Critics Awards | Best New Artist | |
| 16th | Takasaki Film Festival | Best New Actress |
| 29th | Fumiko Yamaji Awards | Best Actress | |
| 1st | Osaka Film Festival | Best performance by an actress in a leading role |
| 27th | Elan d'or Awards | Newcomer of the Year | |
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