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Ciao Bella Cinquetti

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The Possible
Company typeIdol group
IndustryMusic, entertainment
PredecessorHello Pro Egg (as trainee collective)
FoundedAugust 2, 2006; 20 years ago (2006-08-02)
DefunctAugust 2, 2018 (2018-08-02)
Headquarters
Japan
ProductsMusic singles, albums, live performances

, originally known as , was a Japanese idol ensemble established on August 2, 2006. The group consisted of six members drawn from Hello! Project's trainee collective, Hello Pro Egg. After releasing several independent singles, they officially graduated from trainee status on October 7, 2007, and made their debut under the Nice Girl Project! banner. In 2014, they became part of the supergroup Team Makenki alongside You Kikkawa and Up Up Girls Kakko Kari.

When Nice Girl Project! concluded in 2015, the group transitioned to Up-Front Works, adopting the new name "Ciao Bella Cinquetti" and launching a fresh single on July 8. Their activities came to an end with disbandment on August 2, 2018.

2006-2008: Indie beginnings

The Possible emerged as a trainee unit on August 2, 2006, during the theatrical production Cry For Help at Tsunku Town Theater. Initial members Kanami Morozuka, Aina Hashimoto, and Yurika Akiyama were selected from Hello! Project's trainee faction, Hello Pro Egg. Kaede Ohse joined the lineup in September 2006, followed by Robin Shoko Okada and Yuki Goto on October 1, 2006. While serving as backup dancers for Hello! Project concerts, The Possible released their first indie singles: "Young Days!" on October 22, 2006, and "Hatsukoi no Kakera" on December 10.

In 2007, The Possible completed their trainee phase and debuted under the new supergroup initiative led by Tsunku, known as Nice Girl Project!.

2008-2014: Major label debut under Nice Girl Project!

On June 6, 2009, Kaede Ohse announced her departure from both The Possible and Nice Girl Project! to prioritize her education; she officially left on June 15.

In April 2013, Robin Shoko Okada was named leader of The Possible.

2015-2018: Transition to new label and disbandment

Following the conclusion of Nice Girl Project! activities in 2015, The Possible moved to Up-Front Works and rebranded as "Ciao Bella Cinquetti," releasing the single "Omotesandou/Futakotamagawa/Never Never Give Up." On August 10, Yurika Akiyama exited the group.

The group announced their breakup in April 2018, performing at Team Makenki's final concert in July before holding their own farewell show on August 2. Former members Ohse and Akiyama returned as special guests for this event.

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
1 Be Possible!


(as The Possible)

  • Release date: March 14, 2007
  • Label: Good Factory Records
  • Format: CD
 97
2 Shiawase no Akashi (②幸せの証)


(as The Possible)

  • Release date: March 28, 2012
  • Label: TN-mix
  • Format: CD
 —
1116


(as The Possible)

55
Alive 4U!
  • Release date: August 15, 2016
  • Label: Piccolo Town
  • Format: CD
 13

Extended plays

Title Information Highest chart rankings Sales figures
JPN
Roku-nenme Start! (6年目スタート!)
(credited as The Possible)
  • Release date: August 31, 2011
  • Record label: TN-mix
  • Available formats: CD
 —

Compilation albums

Title Information Highest chart rankings Sales figures
JPN
Aratamemashite, The Possible Desu! Nyūmon-hen Best (あたらめまして、THE ポッシボーです!～入門編ベスト～)
(credited as The Possible) 		233
Kyūkyokusho no The Possible Best Number Shū 1 (究極のTHE ポッシボー ベストナンバー集1)
(credited as The Possible)
  • Release date: September 17, 2008
  • Record company: TN-mix
  • Format: CD
 72

Indies

Title Year of release Peak chart rankings Associated album
JPN
"Young Days!" (ヤングDAYS!)
(credited as The Possible) 		2006 — 1 Be Possible!
"Hatsukoi no Kakera" (初恋のカケラ)
(credited as The Possible) 		111
"Shushoku Gohan no Uta" (主食=GOHANの唄)
(credited as The Possible) 		2007 65
"Natsu no Tropical Musume" (夏のトロピカル娘。)
(credited as The Possible feat. Yurika Akiyama and Aina Hashimoto) 		58 Kyūkyokusho no The Possible Best Number Shū 1
"Kingyo Sukui to Hanabi Taikai" (金魚すくいと花火大会)
(credited as The Possible feat. Robin Shoko Okada and Yuki Goto) 		57
"Kaze no Uwasa" (風のうわさ)
(credited as The Possible) 		43
"Happy 15"[1]
(credited as The Possible) 		28
"Love Message!" (ラヴメッセージ!)
(credited as The Possible) 		2008 20

Major

Title Year of release Highest chart rankings Album association
JPN
"Kazoku e no Tegami" (家族への手紙)
(credited as The Possible) 		2008 10
"Ijiwaru Crazy Love" (いじわる Crazy love)
(credited as The Possible) 		10
"Shiawase no Katachi" (幸せの形)
(credited as The Possible) 		2009 4
"Family: Tabidachi no Asa" (Family〜旅立ちの朝〜)
(credited as The Possible) 		8
"Yabe~nabe~na Atsuyryokube~na~" (やべ〜なべ〜な 圧力ベ〜ナ〜)
(credited as The Possible with Oto no Moto) 		2010 30
"Watashi no Miryoku/Love² Paradise" (私の魅力/LOVE²パラダイス)
(credited as The Possible) 		9
"Nanja Korya?!" (なんじゃこりゃ?!)
(credited as The Possible) 		2012 23
"Zenryoku Banzai! My Glory!" (全力バンザーイ! My Glory!)
(credited as The Possible) 		2013 7
"Otome! Be Ambitious!" (乙女! Be Ambitious!)
(credited as The Possible) 		5
"Yūki Super Ball!" (勇気スーパーボール!)
(credited as The Possible) 		2014 5
"Omotesandō/Futakotamagawa/Never Never Give Up" (表参道/二子玉川/Never Never Give Up) 2015 5
"Doushiyo, Watashi/Ichigo Ichie" (どうしよう、わたし/一期一会) 2016 5
"High Tension! Wagga Jinsei!/Wadachi" (ハイテンション! 我っが人生!/轍) 2017 11


Collaborative Singles

[2014.09.17] "Mugen, Fly High!!" Team Makenki
[2012.03.21] "Playball" Mikage Masahide featuring Razz Like Air / THE Possible & Ogawa Mana
[2010.06.02] "Yabe~Nabe~ na Atsuryoku Be~na~" in partnership with Oto no Moto (Fujii Takashi & Tsubaki Oniyakko)
[2007.05.16] "Tawawa Natsu Bikini" collaboration with Tokito Ami

Live Release Singles

[2012.12.01] "Zenryoku Banzai! My Glory!" (全力バンザーイ!My Glory!)
[2012.02.25] "Sakurairo no Romantic"
[2012.01.15] "Kibou to Seishun no Hikari ~Come on! Pika! Pika!~"
[2011.11.25] "Shiawase Hanabi Go Go GOOO! ~Buchinomese! Dai Pinch!~"

Concert Performance DVDs

  • [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)
  • [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～)
  • [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～)
  • [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-)
  • [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~)

Hello! Project Concert DVDs

  • [2007.09.26] First Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen: Saru no Koku / Tori no Koku
  • [2007.03.28] Hello! Project 2007 Winter: Shuuketsu! 10th Anniversary
  • 2007: Hello! Project Shinjin Koen August: Yokohama de Aimasho

Photobooks

  • [2008.08.25] Baribari Mizugi de Possible! (バリバリ水着DEポッシボー！)
  • [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)
  1. ↑ "Music Picks from Japan". Newtype USA. Vol. 7, no. 2. February 2008. p. 129.
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