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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", 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-one weeks.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Tunac |first=Hermes Joy |date=2022-12-01 |title=NOBITA’s ‘Ikaw Lang’ outranks global hits as most streamed song in the Philippines — Spotify |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/853204/nobita-s-ikaw-lang-outranks-global-hits-as-most-streamed-song-in-the-philippines-spotify/story/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=[[GMA News Online]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":
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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=== 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 web |last=Cusson |first=Michael |date=2022-02-15 |title=Philippines Songs April 9, 2022 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/philippines-songs-hotw/2022-04-09/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> "Unang Sayaw" reached its highest position at number thirteen on the chart dated April 23, staying in the chart for twelve weeks in total.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cusson |first=Michael |date=2022-02-15 |title=Philippines Songs April 23, 2022 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/philippines-songs-hotw/2022-04-23/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cusson |first=Michael |date=2022-02-15 |title=Philippines Songs July 2, 2022 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/philippines-songs-hotw/2022-07-02/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> "Ikaw Lang" has charted for
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 ‘Totoo’ |url=https://orangemagazine.ph/2022/nobita-hugot-anthem-totoo/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Orange Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> Articulating the uncertainty of an unrequited love, Aquino defined its songwriting as a "counter song" for their usual romantic anthems and coming from "a place of earnestness of being at the bitter end of a relationship."<ref name=":11" /> "Paano Uusad" was made available on July 22, a mid-tempo track with [[Alternative rock|alt-rock]] influences evoking themes of loss, pain, and confusion over layered and intricate vocal arrangements.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Liwanag |first=Punch |date=2022-07-25 |title=AUDIO JUNKIE: Magnus Haven scores anew, Nobita returns, krisostomo and Zo Zo’s lo-fi pop, EMN '98 and the excellent sounding neo folk of Nicole Abuda |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/25/audio-junkie-magnus-haven-scores-anew-nobita-returns-krisostomo-and-zo-zos-lo-fi-pop-emn-98-and-the-excellent-sounding-neo-folk-of-nicole-abuda/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=[[Manila Bulletin]] |language=en}}</ref> A music video was released on the same day directed by Selirio to promote the track.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-22 |title=NOBITA - Paano Uusad (Official Music Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXv6JVCRViE |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=YouTube}}</ref>
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