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Ko Shibasaki – Something That Has Form

It seems to tell us that even if tangible things fade away, memories continue to shine forever in our hearts.

This is the sixth single by Kou Shibasaki, who is active both as an actress and a singer, and it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” which aired in 2004 and became a social phenomenon.

The song portrays the strength and poignancy of thinking of someone you can no longer meet, transforming even sorrow into love.

Her voice, combining clarity and power, melds with the sweeping strings, and together with the drama’s worldview, it really tugs at the heartstrings.

When you are grieving the loss of someone dear, it gently stays by your side and kindles a warm light in your heart.

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KO SHIBASAKI CONCERT TOUR 2019 “EARTH THE KO” - Tsuki no Shizuku | Ko Shibasaki

This song was used as the theme for the film Yomigaeri.

Released as a single under the name RUI, the character played by Kou Shibasaki in the movie, it features a dreamy arrangement and Japanese-inspired melodies that evoke a sense of mystical depth.

Released in January 2003, it debuted at No.

14 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

Riding the film’s strong reception, it gained popularity and sold approximately 830,000 copies.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at the autumn night sky with the moon floating above—its dramatic melody will stir your heart.

It’s also a highly recommended emotional ballad that’s sure to turn heads if you sing it at karaoke.

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Kou Shibasaki – Several Skies

This piece, chosen as the theme song for the film “One Missed Call,” beautifully harmonizes Kou Shibasaki’s transparent, crystalline vocals with a ballad-style melody.

Released in January 2004, the song features poetic lyrics themed around death and rebirth, paired with delicate arrangements.

Peaking at No.

10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, it moved many listeners as a track where film and music fuse seamlessly.

It’s recommended for those who want to savor the film’s atmosphere while enjoying the music, and for anyone who loves emotionally rich ballads that build from quiet introspection to a powerful climax.

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hydrangea

Gently stirring the emotions that slumber deep within, this song by Kou Shibasaki draws on the story of the Edo-period physician Philipp Franz von Siebold and his Japanese wife Otaki, mirroring the flow of time and the fragility of fate in the image of hydrangeas.

Her delicate vocals blend exquisitely with HAINOMI’s electronica-tinged arrangement.

Pre-released on October 30, 2024, it is included on the EP “Kyōen” (Hibikigai/Resonant Banquet) out November 27.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or move past a farewell to someone dear.

Wrapped in Shibasaki’s voice, why not take some time to sort through your feelings?

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(LIVE) Kiss me

Kou Shibasaki, who is active as both an actress and a singer.

She has a wonderful singing voice that draws you into any song, and this track, “KISS Shite,” has a driving feel and a bright vibe that pushes the feelings of being in love in a positive direction.

Released under the unit KOH+—a collaboration between Masaharu Fukuyama and Shibasaki—this well-known number also served as the theme song for the drama “Galileo,” in which both of them appeared.

It’s an upbeat love song that expresses the various worries of romance in a very pop style.

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Hakuouki - Hijikata (Love and Powder Snow) MAD

While Ko Shibasaki’s works are known for their distinctive worldview and emotive expression, this song fully showcases those charms as well.

Its warm atmosphere, evoking hope and a sense of the future, gently resonates with the heart.

The lyrics, themed around the end of a romance and a new beginning, are sure to strike a chord with many listeners.

This track was included as the B-side to the single “Glitter,” released in February 2005, and was also featured as an insert song in the show “Koisuru Hanikami!” It’s a piece I recommend for a quiet winter night.

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Moon Drops - RUI (Ko Shibasaki) MV

“Tsuki no Shizuku” is a song by Kou Shibasaki that became the main and theme song for the film “Yomigaeri.” In the movie, Shibasaki sings in the role of a singer named RUI, and the song was released under that character’s name in 2003.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.