How old was Ko Shibasaki in Ôoku?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

At the moment the movie Ôoku was being made, Ko Shibasaki was:

28 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Ôoku:

January 1, 2010

And the date of birth of Ko Shibasaki, that is:

August 05, 1981

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Ko Shibasaki could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.