Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993)
Kernel Score: 86% · 588 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1993-02-24
Runtime: 48 minutes
Where to watch Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks is an animated sci-fi special involving genocide by androids and a heroic sacrifice.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts an android killing rampage, genocide, and a teacher sacrificing his life to save a student.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Masako Nozawa as Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)
- Mayumi Tanaka as Kuririn (voice)
- Hiromi Tsuru as Bulma / Baby Trunks (voice)
- Ryo Horikawa as Vegeta (voice)
- Takeshi Kusao as Trunks (voice)
- Naoko Watanabe as Chichi / Puar (voice)
- Daisuke Gori as Gyûmaô / Umigame (voice)
- Naoki Tatsuta as Oolong (voice)
- Kohei Miyauchi as Kame Sen'nin (voice)
- Shigeru Nakahara as Android No.17 (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks FAQ
Is Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks good?
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 588 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks OK for kids?
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks is an animated sci-fi special involving genocide by androids and a heroic sacrifice.
What movies are like Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks?
If you liked Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks, try Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock, Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!, Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu and Metropolis.