Shibata Jun

Singer and songwriter Shibata Jun (a.k.a. Shibajun) is known for her clear voice and subtle lyrics which grab the listener's heart. Her calm demeanor and soothing voice have earned her popularity both in Japan and abroad. Known as a ballad singer, Shibata's musical style includes classical, jazz, and pop influences. She has composed the lyrics for one of CHEMISTRY's songs, Tsukiyo, and she was commissioned to do the narration for a documentary TV program.

Shibata Jun entered the Japanese music scene with her debut single Boku no Mikata in October 2001 and has since released fourteen more singles, five original albums, a best-of album, and a singles collection.

Her third single, Gekkou Yoku, was a smash hit that won the new artist considerable attention, and her second album Tameiki kept her on the Oricon charts for 21 weeks! Her seventh single, Anata to no hibi, placed Shibata in the top 10 on the Oricon charts for the first time.

In 2006, she released the single Guren no tsuki which became the theme song for the drama Utsukushii Wana. The following year, Shibata's single Hiromi reached fifth place on the Oricon charts, her personal highest ranking. She also appeared with actress Wada Toshihiro in the short film Hiromi which is included with the limited edition of her fifth album Tsukiyo no ame.

In March 2007, she embarked on her first countrywide tour Shibajun - Hajimemashita!, which included Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sendai. A great success, the tour was followed by the release of her fifteenth single COLORFUL in December.

2008 was another good year for Shibata. Her single Futari went on sale in May, and was followed the next month by a full album, Shin ai naru kimi e. Her next single, Ai wo suru - Orochi's Theme, came in September and was used for the movie "Orochi."

In March of 2009 she put out a live DVD, and her live activities are showing no signs of slowing down. In August she will participate in the tour Jounetsu tairiku - SPECIAL LIVE SUMMER TIME BONANZA '09. We look forward to more releases from Shibata, who is sure to be a strong presence in the Japanese music scene for years to come.