“In a dystopian future, young Trunks battles androids to save humanity and reshape his destiny.”
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
ドラゴンボールZ・絶望への反抗!!残された超戦士・悟飯とトランク
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Synopsis
In a dystopian future, young Trunks battles androids to save humanity and reshape his destiny.
In a bleak future where powerful Androids have plunged Earth into chaos, young Trunks finds himself caught in a world on the brink of collapse. As humanity's last defenders struggle against overwhelming odds, Trunks must rise to face challenges that will test his courage and reshape his destiny. With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, this is the story of how one warrior's journey could change the course of history. (Source: ANN)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 14 sampled reviews
What 14 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.87 · split reception
4.0 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 4.0
↓ 1.93
Running avg · Feb 2008 → Nov 2025
- 10 “This is the most emotional and visually energized film in the Dragon Ball Z canon, opening with an immediate, jarring plunge that hooks you without warning. Its tension-laden pacing and fresh...”
- 9 “This is my favorite Dragon Ball Z movie that brought me close to tears with its emotional storytelling in the dark alternate future where Goku dies from heart disease. The animation quality shines...”
- 10 “This Dragon Ball Z special is fantastic and loved for everything, especially the powerful drama of Future Gohan’s self-sacrifice that moved viewers to tears and Trunks’ first Super Saiyan...”
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A Tv special Production
Toei Animation.- Format 1 × 48′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 48m all episodes
- Aired Feb 1993 – ongoing
- Source Tv special media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0891 catalog
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- Funimation Licensor