Trunks
Half-Saiyan warrior from the future
Son of Vegeta and Bulma, a half-Saiyan from the future. A young warrior who can transform into a Super Saiyan.
Quotes
- I'm not as lenient as Goku.
- The future can be changed. I'll fight with hope.
- I'll defeat Frieza.
- Let's all attack the weakened Cell.
- I won't allow myself to lose to anyone.
- This is my sword.
Trivia
- Personality differs greatly between future and present, but Akira Toriyama stated 'they are different people.'
- Future Trunks' blue eyes and purple hair are inherited from his mother Bulma.
- Future Trunks' swordsmanship is an anime-original setting and highly praised.
- In the future world, all warriors except Trunks have been wiped out.
- Future Trunks respects Gohan as his master.
- In Dragon Ball Z Android Saga popularity polls, consistently ranked 3rd.
Alternate names
Trunks
Future Trunks
Adult Trunks
Present Trunks
Kid Trunks
Profile
- Species
- Saiyan and Earthling hybrid
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- May 13
- Birth year
- Age 766
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Purple (future) or blue (present) hair and blue eyes, with a medium build as a young man. The future version wears a black tank top and blue jacket, carrying a longsword. The present version has a small and childish appearance.
- Height
- About 170cm (future), 129cm (childhood)
- Weight
- 60kg (future), 30kg (childhood)
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Multicolor
- Distinguishing features
-
- Blue eyes
- Purple hair in the future, blue hair in the present
- Carries a sword in the future
- Small stature in childhood
- Iconic items
-
- Sword
- Capsule Corporation blue jacket
- Time machine
- Battle armor (Cell Games)
- Z Sword (used in Super)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Honest
- Detailed personality
- Future Trunks is serious, honest, and has a strong sense of duty. On the other hand, present Trunks is spoiled and cheeky but also has a shy side. He is family-oriented and respects his mentor Gohan.
- Keywords
-
- Sense of duty
- Honest
- Serious
- Cheeky
- Shy
- Strong pride
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Curious
- Motto
- Continue fighting with hope in my heart
- Talents
-
- Super Saiyan transformation
- Swordsmanship
- Energy wave control
- Combat sense
- High physical ability
- Powerful ki control
- Tactical thinking
- Skills
-
- Ki blast attacks
- Sword combat
- Training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber
- Instant Transmission
- Rapid-fire energy waves
- Mafuba imitation mastery
- Revival power (via Kaioshin ritual)
- Motivation
- To protect the peace of the future by defeating the Androids and Cell in the past world, changing the grim future. Aims to surpass his father and mother in strength.
- Habits
- Uses 'ore' or 'boku' as first-person pronouns. Often uses polite language.
- Favorite foods
- Convenience store bento (future), Yakiniku (present)
- Hobbies
- Tinkering with machines (future), Video games (present), Jigsaw puzzles (Super)
- Favorite places
- Future world, Hyperbolic Time Chamber
- Favorite colors
- Purple, Blue
History
- Backstory
- Born in Age 766. In the future world where all Earth warriors were killed by Androids, he survives as the last hope. As a Super Saiyan wielding swordsmanship, he travels to the past via Bulma's time machine to confront the threats of Androids and Cell. There are two Trunks with different personalities across future and present timelines, growing through various training and battles in the series.
- Debut date
- April 24, 1991
- Work title
- Dragon Ball Z
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 119 'I'll Defeat Frieza... The Mysterious Boy Awaiting Goku'
Battles in the future world
- Significant event
- Battles in the future world
- Description
- In the future world, continued fighting as the last warrior amid the devastating damage caused by Androids 17 and 18.
Arrival in the past world
- Significant event
- Arrival in the past world
- Description
- Arrived in the past world via time machine and joined in defeating Frieza and preparing countermeasures against the Androids.
Training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber
- Significant event
- Training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber
- Description
- Dramatically increased combat power through harsh training but was pointed out flaws.
Cell Games participation
- Significant event
- Cell Games participation
- Description
- Participated in the Cell Games and was ultimately killed by a finger beam but revived with the Dragon Balls.
Dragon Ball Super Future Trunks Saga
- Significant event
- Dragon Ball Super Future Trunks Saga
- Description
- Battled Zamasu and Goku Black, working tirelessly for peace in his world.
Relationships
Vegeta
Father
Father. A proud and strong warrior. Strict but deeply affectionate.
Bulma
Mother
Mother. Supports Trunks as a scientist and cherishes family.
Bra
Sibling
Younger sister. Sister in the present world and family member.
King Vegeta
Grandfather
Paternal grandfather. King of the Saiyans.
Dr. Brief
Grandfather
Maternal grandfather. Founder of Capsule Corporation.
Bulma's mother
Grandmother
Maternal grandmother.
Tarble
Uncle
Paternal uncle (anime original setting).
Gohan
Mentor
Mentor in the future world. Deep trust relationship.
Goten
Best friend
Best friend who fuses with him to become Gotenks.
Mai
Ally
Acted together in Dragon Ball Super Future Saga, in a cooperative relationship.
Z Fighters
Z Fighters: unknown
Future world warriors
Future world warriors: leader
Media appearances
Dragon Ball Z
Anime / Protagonist
1991 TV series
Dragon Ball GT
Anime / Supporting
1996 TV series
Dragon Ball Super
Anime / Protagonist
2015 TV series
Dragon Ball Z: The Ultimate Battle! Three Great Super Saiyans
Movie / Protagonist
1992 theatrical
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Movie / Supporting
2018 theatrical
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Game / Protagonist
2020 game
Voice cast and creators
Takeshi Kusao
- Voice actor
- Takeshi Kusao
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime, Main Movies
Hiromi Tsuru
- Voice actor
- Hiromi Tsuru
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball Z childhood (infant)
Aya Hisakawa
- Voice actor
- Aya Hisakawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (infant)
Tsubasa Yonaga
- Voice actor
- Tsubasa Yonaga
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball DAIMA mini form
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Original author
Toei Animation
- Creator name
- Toei Animation
- Role
- Animation Studio
Minoru Maeda
- Creator name
- Minoru Maeda
- Role
- Character Designer
Related goods
Trunks Figure
- Item name
- Trunks Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Trunks Sword Action Figure
- Item name
- Trunks Sword Action Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Trunks Mascot
- Item name
- Trunks Mascot
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Dragon Ball Super Trunks T-Shirt
- Item name
- Dragon Ball Super Trunks T-Shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular