A popular singer in the early '80s, his big hit being "Otoko no
Kunsho." Getting into acting by the late '80s, he left singing behind
while becoming a popular actor. However, in 2003, Shima entered the
recording studio again, releasing a self-cover of "Otoko no Kunsho" and
has steadily released new song material since, his most recent being
the single "Otona no Kunsho," which is a semi-parody of his hit with
altered lyrics.