It was in 2018 when it was reported that writer Buggette Tan and artist Kajo Baldisimo’s supernatural crime comic book series, Trese, was included on the list of anime titles that will be heading soon to Netflix. Many were left curious as not much details were given at that time until Netflix Philippines fired up fans after almost two years as it revealed the first look of the animated series.
On a photo it posted on Twitter on Tuesday, October 27, Netflix Philippines showed Alexandra Trese, the heroine in the story set in Manila, looking at the city’s skyline at night through a glass window.
“Aswangs of Manila, beware: Alexandra Trese is coming for you. Enjoy this very first look at TRESE, coming soon on Netflix,” it tweeted, along with three Philippine flag emojis.
https://twitter.com/Netflix_PH/status/1320904180442132481
The streaming giant’s other tweet shows a much-closer look of Alexandra holding a blood-stained weapon.
“It’s over for you tikbalangs. What are you most excited to see when TRESE comes to Netflix??” the caption of the photo read.
It's over for you tikbalangs. What are you most excited to see when TRESE comes to Netflix?? pic.twitter.com/FSIaG7qdYi
— Netflix Philippines (@Netflix_PH) October 27, 2020
Other information about Trese such as when its trailer will be out, how long it will be aired, and how many episodes and season it will have remain kept under wraps, but Netflix Philippines confirmed that it will be released in 2021 and will go global.
Coming 2021!!
— Netflix Philippines (@Netflix_PH) October 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/Netflix_PH/status/1320934396292067329
The series written and illustrated by two Filipinos is also directed by a storyboard artist with Filipino roots, Jay Oliva, who worked on projects including Wonder Woman and The Legend of Korra, and will be produced by BASE Entertainment.
Introducing Alexandra Trese, from the new anime series, TRESE.
Produced by BASE Entertainment and directed by @jayoliva1 (The Dark Knight Returns) this anime adaptation of the award winning graphic novel by @Budjette and @kajobaldisimo is coming to Netflix in 2021.#TRESE pic.twitter.com/9DxmGArbpB
— BASE Entertainment (@BaseEntID) October 27, 2020
While Trese fans are waiting for the release date, here are 13 reasons why other viewers should watch the series.
[READ: From bookshelf to TV: 13 reasons why you should see #TreseOnNetflix]