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Ko Shibasaki

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Ko Shibasaki
Watanuki has a special ability to see ayakashi. One day, he is led by a butterfly to a mysterious store. There, he meets the owner of the store Yuuko. She tells him that she will grant him a wish for his most precious thing.
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Ko Shibasaki was born on August 5, 1981 in Tokyo. Her real name is Yukie Yamamura (Ko Shibasaki is a main character of her favorite manga). She started her career at 14 when her talent was discovered by a star agent. She has worked in many TV shows and commercials, starting to become more famous thanks to her excellent performance in the movie Battle Royale (2000) as Mitsuko Soma. She has reached a star status not only in Japan, but all over East Asia. She has also been singing since 2002, releasing her first single, "Trust My Feelings". However, her singing skills were only recognized with her second single, "Tsuki no Shizuku", a song used for the movie Yomigaeri (2002) that was one of the best J-Pop hits of 2003. She is considered one of the glamorous queen of drama, earning millions of yens and going out with bad boys.
BornAugust 5, 1981
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BornAugust 5, 1981
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  • Awards
    • 8 wins & 1 nomination

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Keanu Reeves and Ko Shibasaki in 47 Ronin (2013)
Keanu Reeves and Ko Shibasaki in 47 Ronin (2013)
Rinko Kikuchi and Ko Shibasaki in 47 Ronin (2013)
Ko Shibasaki in 47 Ronin (2013)
Ko Shibasaki in Battle Royale (2000)
Ko Shibasaki
Ko Shibasaki
Keanu Reeves, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi, Carl Rinsch, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Ko Shibasaki in 47 Ronin (2013)
Keanu Reeves, Ko Shibasaki, Neil Fingleton, and Rick Genest in 47 Ronin (2013)

Known for:

Battle Royale (2000)
Battle Royale
7.6
  • Mitsuko Sôma - Girl #11(as Kô Shibasaki)
  • 2000
Keanu Reeves, Ko Shibasaki, Neil Fingleton, and Rick Genest in 47 Ronin (2013)
47 Ronin
6.2
  • Mika(as Kô Shibasaki)
  • 2013
Go (2001)
Go
7.4
  • Sakurai Tsubaki(as Kô Shibasaki)
  • 2001
Dororo (2007)
Dororo
6.4
  • Dororo(as Kô Shibasaki)
  • 2007

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Actress

  • Don't Call it Mystery: The Movie
    • Yura Akamine
    • 2023
  • Phases of the Moon (2022)
    Phases of the Moon
    • Kozue Osanai
    • 2022
  • Yûko Ôshima, Non, and Mugi Kadowaki in Three Sisters of Tenmasou (2022)
    Three Sisters of Tenmasou
    • Izuko
    • 2022
  • Masaharu Fukuyama, Kazuki Kitamura, and Ko Shibasaki in Silent Parade (2022)
    Silent Parade
    • Kaoru Utsumi
    • 2022
  • Ko Shibasaki and Issey Takahashi in Invisible (2022)
    Invisible
    • Kiriko (Invisible)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2022
  • Ko Shibasaki and Ryunosuke Kamiki in XxxHolic (2022)
    XxxHolic
    • Yuko Ichihara
    • 2022
  • Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai (2021)
    Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai
    • Oyuki
    • 2021
  • 35-Year-Old Girl (2020)
    35-Year-Old Girl
    • Nozomi Imamura
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Ima Dakara, Sinsaku Dorama Tukuttemimashita (2020)
    Ima Dakara, Sinsaku Dorama Tukuttemimashita
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Eru (2020)
    Eru
    • Tamaki Futaura
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Ko Shibasaki in Saka no Tochu no Ie (2019)
    Saka no Tochu no Ie
    • Risako Yamazaki
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2019
  • The Island of Cats (2019)
    The Island of Cats
    • Michiko
    • 2019
  • Takayuki Yamada and Masaki Suda in Dele (2018)
    Dele
    • Sawatari Akina
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Ko Shibasaki in Onna joushu Naotora (2017)
    Onna joushu Naotora
    • Naotora Ii
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2017
  • The Ice Ruts (2016)
    The Ice Ruts
    • TV Movie
    • 2016
  • Shun Oguri in Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie (2016)
    Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie
    • 2016

Music Department

  • Detective Conan: The Sniper from Another Dimension (2014)
    Detective Conan: The Sniper from Another Dimension
    • musician
    • 2014

Soundtrack

  • Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin III - Dawn of Rebellion (2016)
    Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin III - Dawn of Rebellion
    • lyrics: "Eien no Astraea" (Eternal Astraea)
    • performer: "Eien no Astraea" (Eternal Astraea)
    • 2016
  • Perfect Blue (2012)
    Perfect Blue
    • performer: "My Perfect Blue"
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2012
  • Doraemon the Movie: The New Records of Nobita's Spaceblazer (2009)
    Doraemon the Movie: The New Records of Nobita's Spaceblazer
    • lyrics: "Daisetsu ni suru yo"
    • performer: "Daisetsu ni suru yo"
    • 2009
  • Suspect X (2008)
    Suspect X
    • performer: "Saiai"
    • 2008
  • Koh+: Saiai
    • performer: "Saiai"
    • Music Video
    • 2008
  • Garireo (2007)
    Garireo
    • performer: "Kiss-shite", "Koi no maryoku"
    • TV Series
    • 2007
  • Sunadokei (2007)
    Sunadokei
    • performer: "Hito Koi Meguri"
    • TV Series
    • 2007
  • One Missed Call (2003)
    One Missed Call
    • Soundtrack ("Ikutsuka no Sora" (Few Skies))
    • 2003
  • Yomigaeri (2002)
    Yomigaeri
    • performer: "Tsuki no shizuku", "Kaze no hate", "Oboro" (as Rui)
    • 2002
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Personal details

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    • Official Site
    • Universal Music Official Web
  • Alternative names
    • Rui
  • Height
    • 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
  • Born
    • August 5, 1981
    • Tokyo, Japan
  • Other works
    TV commercial: Daihatsu Move

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  • Trivia
    Quentin Tarantino wanted her and Chiaki Kuriyama to be Yuki Yubari and Go Go in Kill Bill: Vol 1. But, because of her packed schedule, she couldn't appear in the film.

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