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Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks

1993Movie48 minNR

Animation
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent animated movie about pop culture and war.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

This is the story of the future that never was.

It has been thirteen years since the Androids began their killing rampage and Son Gohan is the only person fighting back. He takes Bulma's son Trunks as a student and even gives his own life to save Trunks's. Now Trunks must figure out a way to change this apocalyptic future

Feels like

  • Anime Action
  • Post-Apocalyptic
  • Tragic Heroism
  • Intense Battle
  • Mentorship Story
  • Bleak Future
  • Emotional Depth
  • Iconic Franchise
  • Hope vs. Despair

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Yoshihiro Ueda
Written by
Hiroshi Toda
Music by
Shunsuke Kikuchi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 24, 1993 · 48 min · NR

Released
February 24, 1993
Runtime
48 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
23 countries

Tropes

An Arm and a Leg, "Ray of Hope" Ending, Last Stand +9

  • An Arm and a Leg
  • "Ray of Hope" Ending
  • Last Stand
  • Hero Killer
  • Present Absence
  • As Long as There Is One Man
  • Deconstructor Fleet
  • The Worf Effect
  • Death Is Cheap
  • Doomed Moral Victor
  • Pragmatic Villainy
  • Foregone Conclusion

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks?"

Questions about Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8 and Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5).

Is Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks use?

An Arm and a Leg"Ray of Hope" EndingLast StandHero KillerPresent AbsenceAs Long as There Is One ManDeconstructor FleetThe Worf EffectDeath Is CheapDoomed Moral VictorPragmatic VillainyForegone Conclusionand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including An Arm and a Leg, "Ray of Hope" Ending, and Last Stand.