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'''Nobita''' is a Filipino [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Valenzuela, Metro Manila|Valenzuela]] in 2018.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Bonifacio |first=Mark |date=2021-12-09 |title=The Strength of Nobita |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/09/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/the-strength-of-nobita/1825205 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/manila-times/20211209/282329683233331 |archive-date=2021-12-09 |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=[[The Manila Times]]}}</ref> The group consists of Jaeson Felismino (vocals, acoustic guitar), Sam Aquino (lead guitar), Mark Quintero (bass), Richmond Bancolita (keyboards), and Jonathan Agbanlog (drums).
The band is mostly known for their single "[[Ikaw Lang (song)|Ikaw Lang]]", breaking records as the most streamed Filipino song on [[Spotify]] Philippines in 2022 and as the longest charting song on [[Billboard charts|''Billboard'']] [[Philippines Songs]] with sixty-three weeks.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Tunac |first=Hermes Joy |date=2022-12-01 |title=
Nobita is attributed as a representative band of the "''hugot''" sound in [[Pinoy pop|contemporary Filipino music]], fueled by [[TikTok]] [[Tiktok aesthetic|trends]] and relatable [[lyricism]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Custodio |first=Jaimie |date=2022-02-14 |title=Modern-day Kundiman: Rooted From Within {{!}} Frontlner |url=https://updeppofrontliner.weebly.com/modern-day-kundiman-rooted-from-within.html |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=Frontliner |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lumagsao |first=Raymond |date=2022-12-05 |title=Moira Dela Torre, reyna pa rin ng OPM sa Spotify ngayong 2022 |url=https://balita.net.ph/2022/12/05/moira-dela-torre-reyna-pa-rin-ng-opm-sa-spotify-ngayong-2022/ |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=Balita |language=tl}}</ref> The departure of drummer Lester Moñegas from the band in 2022 was met with criticism over allegations and discussions on the [[2022 Philippine presidential election|Philippine presidential election]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Test |first=Marie |date=2022-07-29 |title=NOBITA Kicked out a Band Member for being a Leni Supporter? |url=https://attracttour.com/2022/07/nobita-kicked-out-a-band-member-for-being-a-leni-supporter/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=AttractTour |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Maramara |first=Kyzia |date=2022-07-29 |title=Did OPM Band Nobita Kick Out a Kakampink Band Member? |url=https://www.8list.ph/nobita-opm-band/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=8List.ph |language=en-US}}</ref>
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In early 2018, after citing creative differences and wanting to create original songs, Mark Quintero, Sam Aquino, and Jonathan Agbanlog left "Kultura", an [[Ethnic music|ethnic band]] originally from [[Pangasinan]] founded in 2013.<ref name=":0" /> Needing a vocalist, Quintero suggested contacting Jaeson Felismino, the younger brother of his former bandmate Melden Felismino, after recalling his performance at a fundraising event for cancer patients.<ref name=":0" /> The quartet formed Nobita in May 2018 and named it after the [[Katakana]] word meaning "to grow up strong and clear".<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /> After performing multiple gigs in bars around [[Metro Manila]], Agbanlog left the band in early 2019 due to personal reasons, being replaced by Lester Moñegas.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />
Nobita released their debut single "Yakap" on May 16, 2019, written by Aquino about yearning and [[Long-distance relationship|long-distance relationships]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Mortel |first=Dani |date=2020-01-17 |title=What's The Meaning Behind NOBITA's Band Name? {{!}} MYXclusive |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kHQUGR7dIs |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=MYX Global}}</ref> The following month, Richmond Bancolita was added as the band's keyboardist on July 23.<ref name=":0" /> Written by Felismino after eavesdropping a stranger while traveling to [[Cavite]], "Vie (Sabihin Mo Kung)" was released as their second single on October 18.<ref name=":5" /> The band was able to qualify for [[Red Horse Beer]] Pambansang Muziklaban by Rakista Radio, only reaching the semi-finals while competing for the Aklas trophy on November 23 in [[Cabanatuan]], [[Nueva Ecija]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-07 |title=Muziklaban 2019 Ep. 6 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zThodFCY4PI |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Rakista Radio}}</ref> Through the event, the band met Joel Ellorin and joined his roster under the independent label IndieTV PH.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2019-12-07 |title=NOBITA - Vie (Sabihin Mo Kung) OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOgAOsr8Cts |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=YouTube}}</ref> Nobita released their first music video for "Vie" directed by Kevin Hermosada on December 7, shot on a singular day.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6" /> "Vie" entered at number twenty on the [[Myx|Pinoy Myx Countdown]] chart dated December 21, 2019.<ref name=":5" /> To promote, the band performed both "Yakap" and "Vie" on [[DWNU|Wish 107.5]], [[ASAP (TV program)|iWant ASAP]], and [[GMA Network|GMA]] Playlist.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-08 |title=Nobita performs
=== 2020-2021: Breakthrough with ''Ikaw Lang'' ===
On May 20, 2020, Nobita released "[[Ikaw Lang (song)|Ikaw Lang]]" as their third single overall to streaming platforms.<ref name=":7" /> A [[sleeper hit]], the song achieved new heights after its use in [[TikTok]], Nobita's induction to [[Sony Music Philippines]] in early 2021, and the premiere of its [[LGBT]]-themed music video directed by John Selirio on October 9, 2021.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-09 |title=NOBITA - IKAW LANG {{!}} Official Music Video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvg0bPmO1p4 |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name=":9" /> Following its inclusion in major local playlists, "Ikaw Lang" became the most streamed song on [[Spotify]] Philippines in 2022, two years after its release.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Liwanag |first=Punch |date=2022-12-03 |title=Nobita, Zack Tabudlo, Ben&Ben, Arthur Nery among Spotify's Wrapped top acts for 2022 |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/12/03/nobita-zack-tabudlo-benben-arthur-nery-among-spotifys-wrapped-top-acts-for-2022/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-01-15 |title=NOBITA puts new spin on Eraserheads' iconic tune, 'Magasin' {{!}} SoundStrip |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/01/15/nobita-puts-new-spin-on-eraserheads-iconic-tune-magasin/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=[[BusinessMirror]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Its lyric video has amassed 83 million views on [[YouTube]] as of April 2023, becoming Nobita's most viewed video on the site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-20 |title=NOBITA - IKAW LANG {{!}} Official Lyric Video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxXsdj7EBm4 |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=YouTube}}</ref> Regarding the achievement, the band stated on a press release how honored they are to be recognized alongside other Filipino artists: "Undeniably, our fans had been a huge part of this but we’re also grateful for Spotify’s untiring support to our music and its clear vision for their artists. Like most artists, we’re also eager to see our band’s [[Spotify Wrapped|Wrapped]] and see what we have done throughout 2022 as musicians."<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-02 |title=
The group published their first [[English language|English]] track and their first song under Sony on May 26, 2021, with "The Search Is Over", a cinematic [[Coming of age|coming-of-age]] track with acoustic arrangements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-26 |title=NOBITA - The Search is Over (Lyric Video) |url=http://www.jeepneypinoyradio.com/jeepney-pinoy-radio-filipino-music-tagalog-music/nobita-the-search-is-over-lyric-video/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Jeepney Pinoy Radio |language=en-US}}</ref> On August 18, Nobita released the audio and music video to "Unang Sayaw" featuring internet personality [[Dante Gulapa]] directed by Jeff Valencia, gaining 21 million views on YouTube as of April 2023.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-18 |title=NOBITA - UNANG SAYAW {{!}} OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCYhK4SoYDo |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=YouTube}}</ref> On October 20, the band followed up with the single "Di Na Mag-Iisa", inspired by wedding vows witnessed by Felismino through the years.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Guinto |first=Axl |date=2021-10-22 |title=NOBITA is ready to leave a lasting mark with the release of their new single "Di Na Mag-iisa" |url=https://star-powerhouse.com/nobita-is-ready-to-leave-a-lasting-mark-with-the-release-of-their-new-single-di-na-mag-iisa/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Star Powerhouse |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-10-22 |title=NOBITA embraces kundiman sensibilities on tender ballad 'Di Na Mag-iisa' |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/10/nobita-embraces-kundiman-sensibilities-on-tender-ballad-di-na-mag-iisa/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Lionheart TV |language=en-US}}</ref> The vocalist added how the song is about "the kind of affection that you’ve never known, a connection that is stronger than anything else in this world, a sense of serenity and happiness that is beyond your imagination.”<ref name=":7" /> A music video for the song directed by Valencia featuring the wedding of YouTube personalities Christian "Boss Keng" Gaspar and Pat Velasquez was uploaded on November 28.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-28 |title=NOBITA - DI NA MAG IISA {{!}} OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRP9bK17fr0 |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=YouTube}}</ref> A [[Christmas]]-themed original song titled "Tayong Dalawa sa Pasko" was released on November 30.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-30 |title=NOBITA - Tayong Dalawa Sa Pasko (Official Music Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMKbsQwcTJw |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=YouTube}}</ref>
=== 2022: ''Billboard'' and Moñegas' departure ===
On February 15, 2022, [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']] launched the [[Philippines Songs]] chart as part of its [[Hits of the World]] collection, in which "Ikaw Lang" debuted at number five on the chart dated February 19.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Trust |first=Gary |date=2022-02-14 |title=Billboard Expands International Footprint With 'Hits of the World' Charts |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/billboard-hits-of-the-world-weekly-chart-announcement-1235031189/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2022-02-25}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite magazine |last=Cusson |first=Michael |date=2022-02-15 |title=Philippines Songs February 19, 2022 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/philippines-songs-hotw/2022-02-19/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2022-02-25}}</ref> On the week dated April 9, "Unang Sayaw" made its debut at number twenty-three and "Ikaw Lang" peaked at number three behind "[[Pano (song)|Pano]]" and "Habang Buhay", both by [[Zack Tabudlo]].<ref>{{Cite
The farewell ode "Totoo" written by Aquino was released on April 7, including a music video directed by Selirio and starring actor [[Mon Confiado]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-04-11 |title=Entertainment News (04/12/22) |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2022/04/12/441657/entertainment-news-04-12-22/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=BusinessWorld Online |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":11">{{Cite web |date=2022-04-07 |title=NOBITA deals with being at the bitter end of a relationship on hugot anthem
On July 27, alleged screenshots of the members’ group chat in the [[Messenger (software)|Messenger]] app were posted on the [[Facebook]] page “Mga taong may underrated music taste personality disorder”, leading to speculations that Moñegas was removed from the band due to his political support for [[2022 Philippine presidential election|2022 Philippine presidential candidate]] [[Leni Robredo]].<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> The post was deleted by request hours later; however, the page continued to publish criticism against the band and made Nobita a trending topic on Facebook and [[Twitter]].<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-28 |title=Tinanggal miyembro na kakampink? Nobita
Amidst the controversy, Agbanlog returned as the group's drummer and "Sa Ulan" was released on October 7.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Juanillo |first=Jowell |date=2022-10-11 |title=Filipino five-piece band NOBITA finds comfort amid
=== 2023: ''Kalangitan'' ===
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