Ryota

Nowee “Ryota” Macasa: Bintang Filipina yang Bersinar di Panggung Mobile Legends Indonesia

Nowee Cabailo Macasa, better known by his stage name, Ryota, is a professional esports player Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) from the Philippines which is currently in the spotlight in the competitive scene of Indonesia. Known for his aggressive play and ability as a EXP Laner what's more, Ryota has made an impressive career, moving from the Philippine MPL stage to finally winning the MPL Indonesia title with the ONIC Esports team.

Short Bio

• Full Name: Nowee Cabailo Macasa
• IGN: Ryota
• Date Of Birth: December 9, 2002
• Citizenship: Philippines
• Current Teams: ONIC Esports (Indonesia)
• Role: EXP Laner

Early career and travel in the Philippines

Although information regarding his early life before entering the professional world has not been revealed much, the trail of Ryota's career in the MLBB competitive scene began around 2020. He was first recorded joining the team Laus Playbook Esports, an early step that brought him to the Philippine MPL stage.

His talent quickly attracted the attention of larger teams. In mid-2021, Ryota was recruited by ONIC Philippines (ONIC PH). Together with ONIC PH, he gained valuable experience and participated in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, M3 World Championship, where his team managed to show strong performance.

After his time at ONIC PH, Ryota continues his journey by merging into the ecosystem Omega Esports. He had time to play for Smart Omega and their MDL team, Omega Neos. During this period, Ryota continues to hone his skills and establish his reputation as one of the EXP Laner talent from the Philippines.

Surprising move to Indonesia and success with ONIC Esports

In early 2025, the esports scene Mobile Legends surprised by the announcement of Ryota's transfer to the Indonesian giant team, ONIC Esports. This move marked a new chapter in his career, in which he had to adapt to a new environment, language and style of play.

Ryota ' s Debut MPL Indonesia Season 15 highly anticipated. It did not disappoint. Ryota quickly proved his ability to synergize with teammates such as Kairi, who is also an import from the Philippines. His aggressive style of play as an initiator and his ability to keep lane give a new color to the onic strategy. He is often key in creating space for his teammates to dominate the game.

The culmination of this move occurred when he managed to deliver ONIC Esports menjuarai MPL Indonesia Season 15. This success is not only a great personal achievement for Ryota as an import player, but also proves his decision to make a career in Indonesia is the right step.

In addition, Ryota also participated in the 2024 National Sports Week (PON) in Indonesia, where he represented Lampung province. His participation shows his closeness to the esports community in Indonesia.

Style of play and Special Heroes

Ryota is known as EXP Laner who are not afraid to play on the front line. He has excellent fight initiation abilities and often becomes a shield for his team. Some of the heroes who stand out from the game when it debuted in Indonesia include Hilda, which he used to suppress opponents from the very beginning of the game, and Gloo, which is effective in locking the movement of the enemy's core hero. His proactive and bold style of play is considered to be very suitable for the fast game tempo often displayed by ONIC Esports.

List Of Achievements (Teams)

• Champions – MPL Indonesia Season 15 (bersama ONIC Esports)
• Runner-up – MPL Philippines Season 8 (bersama ONIC PH)
• Berpartisipasi dalam M3 World Championship
• Berpartisipasi dalam MSC 2025 (MLBB Southeast Asia Cup)

Nowee” Ryota " Macasa's career journey is a testament to hard work, adaptability, and exceptional talent. From the Philippine stage to becoming a champion in Indonesia, he has proven himself to be one of the best esports talents in Southeast Asia, and his story will still continue.