As anime continues to dominate the world of pop culture, Netflix is bringing us a new anime adaptation called Trese, based on the award-winning Filipino comics of the same name by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo.
Trese tells the story of Alexandra Trese, a detective that specializes in handling supernatural cases. Set in modern-day Manila where creatures from Filipino folklore co-exist with humans, this horror and crime series is sure to keep us on our toes.
With the series coming soon, everything you need to know is right here.
Trese Netflix Release Date
Trese will premiere on Netflix on June 11, 2021. The series will be available to watch in three different languages—Filipino, English, and Japanese.
Trese Cast
The English dub cast is composed of actors of Filipino descent. Alexandra Trese, the main character, will be voiced by Shay Mitchell (You, Pretty Little Liars). Alongside her are well-known names in the industry, such as Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Darren Criss (Glee, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: An American Crime Story), Nicole Scherzinger (Moana), and Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender). The rest of the cast includes:
Alexandra Trese will be played by actress Liza Soberano in the Filipino cast with an ensemble of veteran voice actors and performers:
Trese Plot
This dark fantasy series fuses the vast Filipino folklore in the modern, urban setting of Manila. Alexandra Trese's family serves as the link between humans and the supernatural, keeping peace within the city. However, this so-called peace seems to be on the verge of breaking and it's up to Alexandra to stop the schemes of the criminal underworld.
Trese Trailer
While the premise itself is already enticing as it is, the trailer just even makes this supernatural horror series more exciting and intriguing. Check out the official English trailer for Netflix's Trese below:
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