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{{short description|Filipino rock band}}
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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"
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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=== 2023: ''Kalangitan'' ===
Co-written by Felismino, Quintero, and Bancolita and co-produced by Palabyab, "Kalangitan" was made available on March 3.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Jansen |title=Filipino alt-rock band NOBITA embraces vulnerable side in new single 'Kalangitan' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/98989/filipino-alt-rock-band-nobita-embraces-vulnerable-side-in-new-single-kalangitan/story |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-05 |title=Filipino alt-rock band NOBITA embraces vulnerable side on new single 'Kalangitan' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/03/05/filipino-alt-rock-band-nobita-embraces-vulnerable-side-on-new-single-kalangitan/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref> An inspirational pop-rock ballad about companionship, a music video for the song directed by Selirio featuring [[Joao Constancia]] and Queenay Mercado was released on the same day, serving as a commentary on the [[Secondary school|high school]] [[Clique|clique system]] and [[bullying]].<ref name=":12" /> Regarding the track's message, the band pointed how "when you think that you have reached rock bottom, remember that there is always someone with you who will help you reach for the heavens."<ref name=":12" />
== Accolades ==
At the [[Awit Awards|35th Awit Awards]], held by the [[Philippine Association of the Record Industry]] in partnership with [[Myx|MYX]], Nobita was nominated for three People's Voice categories, namely: Breakthrough Artist, Favorite Group Artist, and Favorite Song for "Unang Sayaw".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=Scott |date=2022-09-27 |title=Zild, JRLDM, SB19, BINI and more nominated for the Philippines' AWIT Awards |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/zild-jrldm-sb19-bini-and-more-nominated-for-the-philippines-awit-awards-3317572 |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=NME |language=en}}</ref> "Unang Sayaw" was nominated for the main category of Record of the Year, losing to "Anticipation" by [[Leanne & Naara]].<ref name=":13" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Angan |first=Kara |date=2022-11-24 |title=SB19 and Ben&Ben win big at 2022 AWIT Awards |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/awit-awards-2022-winners-sb19-ben-ben-3354941 |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=NME |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Severo |first=Jan Milo |title=LIST: Awit Awards 2022 winners |url=https://www.philstar.com/music/2022/11/24/2226153/list-awit-awards-2022-winners |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=Philstar}}</ref>
== Band members ==
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