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Template:Unit infoboxCiao Bella Cinquetti (チャオ ベッラ チンクエッティ), formerly known as THE Possible (THE ポッシボー) or even sometimes The Possibooooo, was a Japanese pop group. The six members of THE Possible were chosen from Hello Pro Egg, and all members graduated from Hello Pro Egg on October 7, 2007 when NICE GIRL Project! was formed. They have served as backup dancers for Hello! Project and Tokito Ami.

THE Possible was initially produced by TNX as part of NICE GIRL Project!. They transferred to Victor Entertainment in 2012,[1] but later transferred to UP-FRONT CREATE in 2015 as part of the label PICCOLO TOWN.[2]

On April 24, 2018 it was announced that Ciao Bella Cinquetti would be disbanding on August 2, 2018 after one last live performance.

Members

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Ciao Bella Cinquetti, August 2017

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Ciao Bella Cinquetti, August 2016

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Ciao Bella Cinquetti, July 2015

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THE Possible, September 2014

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THE Possible, September 2013

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THE Possible, April 2013

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THE Possible, February 2013

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THE Possible, August 2012

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THE Possible, September 2010

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THE Possible, September 2009

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THE Possible, January 2009

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THE Possible, August 2008

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THE Possible, November 2007

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THE Possible, November 2006

Members at Time of Disbandment

Graduated Members

  • Ose Kaede (大瀬楓; Turquoise) (Graduated August 22, 2009)
  • Akiyama Yurika (秋山ゆりか; Purple) (Graduated August 10, 2015)

History

2006

On August 2, 2006, it was announce during the stageplay "CRY FOR HELP" at Tsunku Town THEATER that Morozuka Kanami, Hashimoto Aina and Akiyama Yurika were debuting in a new Hello Pro Egg unit called "THE Possible." Ose Kaede joined in September, and Okada Robin Shoko and Goto Yuki joined on October 1st. The six member group released their first indies single, "Young DAYS!!," on October 22nd and their second indies single, "Hatsukoi no Kakera," on December 10th.

2007

On October 15, THE Possible graduated from Hello Pro Egg and joined the new idol project NICE GIRL Project!, produced by Tsunku and part of TNX.

On February 18, their third indie single Shushoku=GOHAN no Uta, was released.

On March 14, THE Possible released their first album, ① Be Possible!.

On June 13, they released two indie singles, their fourth indie single, Natsu no Tropical Musume. (featuring Hashimoto and Akiyama) and their indie fifth single, Kingyo Sukui to Hanabi Taikai (featuring Okada and Goto).

Ose and Morozuka collaborated with Tokito Ami on TAWAWA Natsu Bikini.

In August, they released their sixth indie single Kaze no Uwasa, and on November 7 they released their seventh indie single HAPPY 15.

2008

On February 20, they released their eighth indie single, Love Message!.

On April 30, THE Possible had their major debut with the single Kazoku e no Tegami.

On August 6, their second major single, Ijiwaru Crazy Love, was released.

On September 17, the group released their first compilation album, Kyuukyoku no THE Possible Best Number Shuu ①.

2009

On January 7, they released their third major single, Shiawase no Katachi.

In 2009, Tsunku formed a unit called MM Gakuen Gasshoubu with members from THE Possible and Canary Club, as well as Karen, Peach and Tokki. They promoted the anime Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou.

On June 6, Ose Kaede announced in her blog that she would be graduating from THE Possible and NICE GIRL Project! on August 22 to focus on her studies. She withdrew from activities on June 15.

On September 9, they released their fourth major single, Family ~Tabidachi no Asa~, their first single without Ose.

2010

On June 2, THE Possible released Yabe~Nabe~ na Atsuryoku Be~na~, a collaboration single with Oto no Moto.

On October 6, they released their fifth major single, and first double A-side, Watashi no Miryoku / LOVE^2 Paradise.

2011

On August 6, they released their first mini album, 6 Nenme Start!, in commemoration of their debut anniversary.

On November 25, THE Possible released their first live single, Shiawase Hanabi Go Go GOOO! ~Buchinomese! Dai Pinch!~, the single had a limited release and was only sold at concerts. Their other two live singles released in 2012 were distributed in the same manner.

2012

On March 21, THE Possible released the collaboration single Play Ball with Ogawa Mana.

On March 28, THE Possible released their second studio album, ②Shiawase no Akashi.

On June 10, the members revealed at a live performance that they had switched labels from TN-Mix to Victor Entertainment.[3] Despite the change of labels, they remained managed by TNX.

On August 29, they released their sixth major single, and their first single under Victor Entertainment, Nanja Korya?!.

2013

It was revealed that THE Possible would be guests at Hello! Project Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Live 2013 Fuyu. This was the first time in over 5 years that THE Possible would be part of a Hello! Project event. 

On February 20, the group released their second compilation album, Aratamemashite, THE Possible Desu! ~Nyuumon Hen Best~.

On April 1, Victor Entertainment established a label specialized for female idols called VERSIONMUSIC, and announced THE Possible as one of the artists under the new label.[4] The general release of Zenryoku Banzai! My Glory! would be the group's first under the new label.

On April 4th, after 7 years since their formation, 2nd generation member Okada Robin Shouko announced on her blog that she was named leader of THE Possible.[5] Four months later, on August 1, Hashimoto Aina announced in her blog that she was named the sub-leader of the group.[6]

On September 11, they released their eighth major single, Otome! Be Ambitious!.

On October 7, THE Possible held a collaboration live at Yokohama BLITZ with Up Up Girls (Kari).[7]

On December 29, it was announced that fans would be able to vote for which song would be featured on THE Possible's next single, to be released March 2014. Fans could choose between six songs and vote on one by voting online, mailing a postcard,  or voting at the venue for a performance by THE Possible.[8] The results of the poll were announced on January 17, 2014, and "Yuuki Super Ball!" was chosen as their next single with the other five songs used as B-sides for different editions.[8][9]

2014

On March 26, they released their ninth major single, Yuuki Super Ball!.

On July 23, THE Possible released Zenryoku Banzai! My Movie!, a compilation DVD of all of their music videos under Victor Entertainment.

On September 3, their third studio album, 1116 was released.

2015

On April 1, THE Possible was transferred from TNX to UP-FRONT CREATE upon the dissolution of NICE GIRL Project!. As a result, they switched labels from Victor Entertainment's VERSIONMUSIC to UP-FRONT GROUP's PICCOLO TOWN.[10][11]

On June 10, it was announced that they would be renamed to Ciao Bella Cinquetti.[12]

On July 8, they released their 10th major single, and their first under their new name, Omotesandou / Futakotamagawa / Never Never Give Up. This would be the group's first triple A-side, as well as their highest charting single.

On August 10, it was announced that Akiyama Yurika had graduated from the group.

On November 29, following the conclusion of Fukuda Kanon's graduation concert, it was reported that Fukuda's debut as a lyricist after graduation would be for Ciao Bella Cinquetti's song "Doushiyou, Watashi" off their 11th major single to be released on January 27, 2016.[13]

2018

On April 24, it was announced that Ciao Bella Cinquetti would be disbanding on August 2 with their last live performance Ciao Bella Cinquetti LAST LIVE ~Thank You! Dearest~. The four members had discussed the disbandment with staff after their performance at Nakano Sun Plaza on January 9, with the reason behind the disbandment being that they had accomplished all that they had wanted as a group and instead want to focus on individual activities.[14]

On August 2, Ciao Bella Cinquetti celebrated their twelfth anniversary with their disbandment concert. Moreover, former members Ose Kaede and Akiyama Yurika made a surprise appearance in the second encore at the end of Young DAYS!!, their debut single and last song performed as a group. The concert concluded with all of the current members saying "THEポッシボーでした!" in tribute to their original name.[15]


Discography

Albums

Studio albums
  1. [2007.03.14] ①Be Possible!
  2. [2012.03.28] ②Shiawase no Akashi
  3. [2014.09.03] 1116
  4. [2016.08.03] Alive 4 U!!!!
Mini albums
  1. [2011.08.31] 6 Nenme Start!
Best albums
  1. [2008.09.17] Kyuukyoku no THE Possible Best Number Shuu ①
  2. [2013.02.20] Aratamemashite, THE Possible Desu! ~Nyuumon Hen Best~

Singles

Indies singles
  1. [2006.11.19] Young DAYS!!
  2. [2006.12.10] Hatsukoi no Kakera
  3. [2007.02.18] Shushoku=GOHAN no Uta
  4. [2007.06.13] Natsu no Tropical Musume. feat. Akiyama Yurika and Hashimoto Aina
  5. [2007.06.13] Kingyo Sukui to Hanabi Taikai feat. Okada Robin Shouko and Goto Yuki
  6. [2007.08.01] Kaze no Uwasa
  7. [2007.11.07] HAPPY 15
  8. [2008.02.20] Love Message!
Major singles
  1. [2008.04.30] Kazoku e no Tegami
  2. [2008.08.06] Ijiwaru Crazy love
  3. [2009.01.07] Shiawase no Katachi
  4. [2009.09.09] Family ~Tabidachi no Asa~
  5. [2010.10.06] Watashi no Miryoku / LOVE^2 Paradise
  6. [2012.08.29] Nanja Korya?!
  7. [2013.04.10] Zenryoku Banzai! My Glory!
  8. [2013.09.11] Otome! Be Ambitious!
  9. [2014.03.26] Yuuki Super Ball!
  10. [2015.07.08] Never Never Give Up / Omotesandou / Futakotamagawa
  11. [2016.01.27] Doushiyou, Watashi / Ichigo Ichie
  12. [2017.08.02] High Tension! Wagga Jinsei! / Wadachi
Digital Singles
  1. [2017.12.20] Nando mo Nando mo...
Collaboration singles
  1. [2007.05.16] TAWAWA Natsu Bikini (with Tokito Ami)
  2. [2010.06.02] Yabe~Nabe~ na Atsuryoku Be~na~ (with Oto no Moto (Fujii Takashi & Tsubaki Oniyakko))
  3. [2012.03.21] Playball (Mikage Masahide with Razz Like Air / THE Possible & Ogawa Mana)
  4. [2014.09.17] Mugen, Fly High!! (Team Makenki)
Live singles
  1. [2011.11.25] Shiawase Hanabi Go Go GOOO! ~Buchinomese! Dai Pinch!~
  2. [2012.01.15] Kibou to Seishun no Hikari ~Come on! Pika! Pika!~
  3. [2012.02.25] Sakurairo no Romantic
  4. [2012.12.01] Zenryoku Banzai! My Glory!

DVDs

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  • [2007.09.19] THE Possible Hatsu Shuen Kouen!! (THE ポッシボー初主演公演!!)
  • [2007.09.19] Tokito Ami with THE Possible Live '07 ~Ami Kore Possi Kore(~時東ぁみ with THE ポッシボー ライブ'07~ぁみコレ ポッシコレ~) (With Tokito Ami)
  • [2008.05.17] THE Possible Live Document DVD -2008.3.3 Yokohama Blitz ~Yokohama ☆ Koi no Catch Ball~ Hatsu Tandoku Live e no Michi- (THE ポッシボー ライブドキュメントDVD-2008.3.3横浜BLITZ~横浜☆恋のキャッチボー~初単独ライブへの道-)
  • [2009.01.30] THE Possible 2008 Aki ~SEXY Generation~ (THE ポッシボー 2008秋~SEXY ジェネレーション~)
  • [2009.07.04] THE Possible Live 2009 Haru ~Shiawase no Katachi Kansha no Katachi~ (THE ポッシボーライブ2009春~幸せの形 感謝の形~)
  • [2012.05.27] THE Possible Tandoku Live 2012 Shiawase no Akashi (THE ポッシボー 単独ライブ2012 幸せの証)
Video collection DVDs
Image DVDs
  • [2008.03.21] Hajimete no Mizugi DE Possible! in OKINAWA (初めての水着 DE ポッシボー! )
  • [2008.09.26] Baribari Mizugi DE Possible! ~A Team~ (バリバリ水着DEポッシボー ~Aチーム~)
  • [2008.09.26] Baribari Mizugi DE Possible! ~B Team~ (バリバリ水着DEポッシボー ~Bチーム~)
  • [2011.08.02] THE Possible 5 Shuunen Kinen DVD "Gonen Jukusei" (THE ポッシボー 5周年記念DVD「五年熟成」)

Publications

Photobooks

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  • [2007.07.13] Doki☆Doki☆Possible (ドキ☆ドキ☆ポッシボー)
  • [2007.07.13] Kyapi♡Kyapi♡Possible (キャピ♡キャピ♡ポッシボー)
  • [2008.08.25] Baribari Mizugi DE Possible! (バリバリ水着DEポッシボー!)

Manga

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  • [2007.10.15] THE Possible ~Robin to Mahou no Apron~ (THE ポッシボー ~ロビンと魔法のエプロン~; THE Possible ~Robin and the Magical Apron~)

Mooks

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  • [2016.08.xx] Kessei 10 shuunen Memorial Mook (THE Possible → Ciao Bella Cinquetti 10 Years and The Future Alive 4U!!!!) (結成10周年メモリアル・ムック 『THE ポッシボー → チャオ ベッラ チンクエッティ 10 Years and The Future Alive 4U!!!!』)

Calendar

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  • [2016.09.09] Ciao Bella Cinquetti 2017 Calendar

Total Sales Count

Year Year Sales Total Sales
2006 2,002 2,002
2007 34,547 36,549
2008 34,786 71,335
2009 26,697 98,032
2010 10,574 108,606
2011 0 108,606
2012 8,074 116,680
2013 28,424 145,104
2014 25,790+ TBA

References

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