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Ko Shibasaki – Something That Has Form

Ko Shibasaki captivates people not only as an actress but also as a singer with her expressive performances.

Her sixth single, released in August 2004, is a moving ballad that strikes a deep emotional chord.

Even when something precious is lost, the warm feelings that remain in the heart and the value of invisible bonds are poignantly woven together by Shibasaki’s voice, which blends clarity with strength.

The song became etched in many people’s memories as the theme for the drama “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” a social phenomenon at the time, and it debuted at No.

2 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

Many listeners surely carry this piece in their hearts along with the drama’s emotion.

As you reminisce about those days and sing along with the bittersweet melody, you’re sure to have a special time.

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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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Ko Shibasaki, who is also active as an actress, has a heartbreak song called “Sayonarabu.” Since it was released digitally only, many people may not have heard it.

The song portrays a woman’s regret after telling a man goodbye, along with her determination to move forward.

For that reason, it will likely resonate especially with those who have recently gone through a breakup.

The arrangement also accelerates toward the chorus, brilliantly expressing the feeling of emotions overflowing.

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Kou Shibasaki – Several Skies

With its gentle melody and quiet lyrics, it’s a heartrending breakup song.

Though the singer goes through heartbreak, there’s a resolve to move forward—yet at the same time, the shock of the breakup feels so great it seems to change even the color of the sky.

The repeated cries of “goodbye” in the lyrics make your chest tighten.

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This song, performed by Kou Shibasaki under the character name RUI from the film Yomigaeri, was released in January 2003 as her second single.

As the movie’s theme song, it weaves in classical expressions like “kotonoha” (words) and “utakata” (ephemeral bubbles) to portray the bittersweetness of love under the moonlight.

It debuted at No.

14 on the Oricon chart and reached No.

1 in its fifth week, becoming a long-running hit with total sales of about 830,000 copies.

With a dreamlike string arrangement and a clear, translucent vocal, it’s a track that gently resonates with the heart—perfect for listening on an autumn night while gazing at the moon.