Viewers nationwide warmly received the pilot telecast of the highly anticipated first Filipino anime series Barangay 143 last Sunday (21 October) after it won its timeslot in nationwide ratings and trended on social media.

According to AGB Nielsen NUTAM overnight data (individuals), Barangay 143 scored 4.4 percent in ratings compared to its rival program with only 3.2 percent.

The show’s official hashtag #Brgy143AngSimula was also the second top trending topic on Twitter after netizens shared their positive feedback on the anime produced by Synergy88 Entertainment Media Inc, August Media Holdings, TV Asahi and ASI Studios.

The pilot telecast introduced basketball superstar Bren T. Park and how his family met an accident on their way to watch his game. Viewers also got a glimpse of the life of Coach B and Vicky.

This Sunday, watch Bren as he faces the aftermath of the tragedy. But fate isn’t done with him yet because a revelation once again shakes him.

Catch it every Sunday, 10 a.m. on GMA.

Extend your viewing experience online with “Barangay 143 Game Na” streaming live on Facebook at 10:30 a.m. with a pre-show at 9:45 a.m.

For updates, like the show’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/brgy143, follow @brgy143 on Instagram and Twitter, and subscribe to its official YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/brgy143.