Here's everything you need to know about the supernatural creatures and objects that populate the Filipino urban fantasy horror series Trese
Trese, Netflix‘s new anime, introduces us to Alexandra Trese, a mandirigmang-babaylan—aka a warrior-shaman—who assists the Metro Manila police in solving supernatural crimes. Based on an award-winning Filipino comic by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo, the series combines urban fantasy noir and the bloody horror of Southeast Asia.
For fans from the Philippines and of the Filipino diaspora, the inspiration for the show’s setting and worldbuilding will be familiar and nostalgic. For other viewers, it may be fresh and unique. In fact, for many people, Trese may be the first series they’ve ever watched that’s set in the Philippines and that features elements from the country’s rich folklore...
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