Parents' Guide to Trese

TV Netflix Anime 2021
Trese TV show poster: Alexandra Trese stands in front of a glowing red circular symbol wearing a serious expression

Common Sense Media Review

By Jeremy Looney , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 16+

Extreme gore, suicide mention in Filipino horror anime.

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What's the Story?

TRESE, set in Manila, Philippines, follows Alexandra Trese (voiced by Shay Mitchell), a young but strong female detective who solves murders, specifically relating to a place called "The Underground." The Underground is filled with creatures including ghouls, vampires, monsters, zombies, and more that are part of Filipino folklore. When her father passes away, Alexandra takes on a leader role and becomes "protector of both worlds." The pressure of her title and responsibility weigh on her, but that doesn't stop her from doing the best she can. Alexandra fights to keep the peace between the people of Manila and The Underground while maintaining justice and making her family proud.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say : Not yet rated

Despite the excessive violence, which feels a bit unnecessary to the plot, this anime is refreshing and an interesting watch. When watching Trese, the viewer expects to see the typical zombie storylines, but this is not the case. The focus on Filipino folklore is unusual in the anime genre; it's nice to see the Filipino culture and language represented, especially with a strong female lead.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the different supernatural folklore characters from the show. Which creature stood out to you the most?

  • Families can talk about Alexandra's becoming a leader at a young age. What qualities of hers made her such a good leader?

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Trese TV show poster: Alexandra Trese stands in front of a glowing red circular symbol wearing a serious expression

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