Ko Shibasaki
Actress
Known for
Ko Shibasaki is a Japanese actress born in Tokyo who first drew international attention as the ruthless Mitsuko in 'Battle Royale'. She went on to headline major genre films including the horror hit 'One Missed Call' and the Keanu Reeves fantasy epic '47 Ronin', while also lending her voice to Studio Ghibli's 'The Boy and the Heron'. A prolific presence in Japanese film and television, she has built a career balancing mainstream drama with striking genre work.
Ko Shibasaki
Actress
41 Movies · 20 Series
Known for
Ko Shibasaki is a Japanese actress born in Tokyo who first drew international attention as the ruthless Mitsuko in 'Battle Royale'. She went on to headline major genre films including the horror hit 'One Missed Call' and the Keanu Reeves fantasy epic '47 Ronin', while also lending her voice to Studio Ghibli's 'The Boy and the Heron'. A prolific presence in Japanese film and television, she has built a career balancing mainstream drama with striking genre work.
Movies
Plays Kiriko (voice)
The Boy and the Heron
2023
Plays Mika
47 Ronin
2013
Plays Mitsuko Souma (Girl #11)
Battle Royale
2000
Plays Kaoru Utsumi
Suspect X
2008
Plays Yayoi Hayama (voice)
Child of Kamiari Month
2021
Plays Izumi Miyamori
Kakashi
2001
Plays Yumi Nakamura
One Missed Call
2003
Plays Reina (voice)
Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fighting
2007
Plays Asuka
Memories of Matsuko
2006
Plays Yumi
Tokyo Raiders
2000
Plays Dororo
Dororo
2007
Plays Reina / Narration (voice)
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love
2006
Plays Tsubaki Sakurai
GO
2001
Plays Yūko Ichihara
xxxHOLiC
2022
Plays Yura Akamine
Don't Call It Mystery: The Movie
2023
Plays Izuko
The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn
2022
Plays Ritsuko Fujimura
Crying Out Love in the Center of the World
2004
Plays Rui
Yomigaeri
2003
Plays Ayaka Goto
Dr. Coto's Clinic
2022
Plays Rin Sakurazawa
Shaolin Girl
2008
Plays Miyuki Goto / Oiwa
Over Your Dead Body
2014
Plays Kicho
Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie
2016
Plays Sayoko
Serpent's Path
2024
Plays Reiko Abe
Japan Sinks
2006
Plays Oyuki
Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai
2021
Plays Michiko
The Island of Cats
2019
Plays Yui Katakura
One Year to Live, Buy a Man
2026
Plays Kaoru Utsumi
Silent Parade
2022
Plays Kozue Osanai
Phases of the Moon
2022
Plays Yoshimune Tokugawa
The Lady Shogun and Her Men
2010
Plays Riko Murai
Bring Him Down to a Portable Size
2025
Plays Fujiko Osawa
Maiko Haaaan!!!
2007
Plays Su-chan
Sue, Mai & Sawa: Righting the Girl Ship
2013
Plays Saori Yoshida
La Maison de Himiko
2005
Plays Etsuko Hanamura
A Bolt from the Blue
2014
Plays Sakai Sumire
Drive
2002
Plays Kyoko
Tokyo Trash Baby
2000
Plays Noriko
Rinco's Restaurant
2010
Plays Aki Ninomiya
Star Reformer
2006
TV Shows
Plays Naotora Ii
Naotora: The Lady Warlord
2017
Plays 星野彩佳
Dr. Coto's Clinic
2003
Plays Sae Hagio
Orange Days
2004
Plays Kaoru Utsumi
Galileo
2007
Plays Kicho
Nobunaga Concerto
2014
Plays Kotomi Oba
California Dreamin'
2002
Plays Yuki Mizashita（宮下 由紀）
One Million Stars Falling from the Sky
2002
Plays Nozomi Tokioka
A Girl of 35
2020
Plays Ayumi Ogawa
Good Luck!!
2003
Plays Asahi Andō（安堂 麻陽）
安堂ロイド〜A.I. knows LOVE？〜
2013
Plays Rikako Ogaki（大垣 利香子）
The Diplomat Kosaku Kuroda
2011
Plays Kiriko
Invisible
2022
Plays Hikari
Marumaru Tsuma
2015
Plays 奧野朝子
FACE〜見知らぬ恋人〜
2001
Plays Yamazaki Risako
The House on the Slope
2019
Plays Saki Ioka
Scandal Eve
2025
Plays Masako Yame
The History of Our Family
2010
Plays Asai
Psycho Doctor
2002
Plays Kō Shibasaki
Ima da kara, shinsaku drama tsukuttemimashita
2020
Plays Rie（リエ）
Legendary Teacher
2000
Latest Trailers
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One Year to Live, Buy a Man
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One Year to Live, Buy a Man
Yui Katakura
2026
Scandal Eve
Saki Ioka · 6 episodes
2025
Bring Him Down to a Portable Size
Riko Murai
2025
Serpent's Path
Sayoko
2024
Don't Call It Mystery: The Movie
Yura Akamine
2023
The Boy and the Heron
Kiriko (voice)
2023
Invisible
Kiriko · 10 episodes
2022
Dr. Coto's Clinic
Ayaka Goto
2022
Phases of the Moon
Kozue Osanai
2022
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ko Shibasaki and where are they from?
Ko Shibasaki is 45 years old, born on August 5, 1981 in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Ko Shibasaki?
Ko Shibasaki is best known for roles in 47 Ronin, Battle Royale, The Boy and the Heron.
How many movies has Ko Shibasaki been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Ko Shibasaki has appeared in 41 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Ko Shibasaki's first movie?
The career of Ko Shibasaki began with Scary Fairy Tales: Rapunzel (1999).
What is Ko Shibasaki's most recent movie or series?
Ko Shibasaki's most recent release is One Year to Live, Buy a Man, which premiered on November 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Ko Shibasaki appeared in?
On television, Ko Shibasaki has appeared in Galileo, Nobunaga Concerto, dele, Good Luck!!.
Ko Shibasaki
1981-08-05 · Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
Ko Shibasaki is a Japanese actress and singer who has performed in television shows, movies, and commercials. She is managed by Stardust Promotion.