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The hype surrounding Trese shows no sign of abating.

The dark fantasy series derived from the Filipino graphic novel of the same name had a strong debut on Netflix last Friday, June 11.

Interest has not waned and it seems like everyone--from those familiar with the comic book to people who are just discovering it now--are cheering on Alexandra Trese in her fight against the supernatural.

And by cheering, we mean taking to social media to praise, bash, or make jokes on anything that has to do with the anime show.

When it comes to reactions, fan art (and fittingly so) takes the cake as social media was suddenly inundated with amusing artworks inspired by Alexandra and her gang.

The Facebook page Komikaze PH, for example, posted a fan art showing the heroine in various art styles.

Many also marvel at the visuals that hit close to home or those familiar sights we commonly see around Metro Manila.

The amazing background art of #Trese ang sobrang ganda ng details nya, I'm so happy we got an anime about my birth country!😭❤️#TreseOnNetflix #TreseNetflix pic.twitter.com/GaB9mK4NnO

-- Fenrisk🐺🐾 (@FenriskArt) June 11, 2021

Just how did they create these some kind of beautiful. 😍😍😱😱🔥🔥 #TreseOnNetflix #Trese #TreseNetflix pic.twitter.com/xgYFPlIfkv

-- yomu (@yom0322) June 11, 2021

A lot of viewers were also drawn to Crispin and Basilio, the half-deity twin brothers who serve as Alexandra's protectors.

Kambal from Trese.

Will work on more fan arts of Trese while I'm practicing different art styles.#TreseNetflix #TreseFanart #TreseOnNetflix #art pic.twitter.com/6Ae6taoemP

-- SamiDummy (@Samidummy24) June 14, 2021

Another day. Another reason to live. Another day for worshiping twin himbo demigods. #TreseNetflix #TreseOnNetflix #Crispin #Basilio pic.twitter.com/tbeRt5kz5Y

-- Yuki (@skittle_boi_) June 14, 2021

HOYYYY

ILANG ARAW PALANG NILABAS ANG #TreseNetflix MAY GANITOHAN NA😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/XaQ5IcjUJ5

-- DJ Hasonshi || is in another reality 🦦 (@hasonshi) June 14, 2021

I just finished all the episodes of Trese
I gotta say Crispin and Basilio is HOT AF 🥵❤️‍🔥#TreseNetflix #TreseOnNetflix #Trese pic.twitter.com/QXQS7ucLIf

-- Leiz (๑・ω-)～ (@Eriezan1) June 13, 2021

And if you're wondering what's the sudden buzz around Chocnut is, you only have the anime series to blame.

Spoiler alert! The character Nuno dishes out supernatural intel and leads to Alexandra in exchange for the beloved Pinoy chocolate snack.

I made a thing 😂😂🥵#TreseNetflix #tresenuno #chocnut #Trese #MEMES pic.twitter.com/h2GnHr72qK

-- nomeat (@nomeat15) June 13, 2021

Trese and the giant chocnut. 😂#artph#TabiTabiPo pic.twitter.com/OuZIVE2ePm

-- kechap | artph | 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 (@kechap_art) June 12, 2021

Chocnut is amazing! I just don't know if my pancreas can produce enough insulin. 😩#Trese https://t.co/F0e6GkjvTA

-- Chariz (@Faculty_broom) June 10, 2021

Bossing #Trese and a couple of nitwits#TreseNetflix #TabiTabiPo pic.twitter.com/aSdZYh9tnv

-- restart 🌱 comms open (@Sntmntlrestart) June 13, 2021

One cake shop even came out with a Chocnut cake for good measure.

Filipino-American actor and singer Darren Criss, who voiced one of the characters in the English version of the series, also posted something on Twitter.

was proud to join such a cool crew of Filipinos for this.

even though it would totally freak out all of my aunties.#Trese

out now on @netflix . https://t.co/UE5rLyV4XQ

-- Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) June 11, 2021

The co-writer of the Trese anime series, Mihk Vergara, meanwhile, encouraged the public to discover more Filipino comic books to support the industry.

While everyone is riding the #TreseOnNetflix high, let's put more eyes on more of our local komiks and properties! You guys can start with the wealth of content on @penlab_ink. Feel free to plug yourselves below! #tresenetflix

-- Mihk Vegrara (@mihkvergara) June 13, 2021

We're certainly hoping to see many local comic books get more love in the future.

Meanwhile, here are other Filipino anime series that you should check out: