Dragon Ball Explains How Akira Toriyama Differentiated Teen Trunks, Future Trunks

Dragon Ball Explains How Akira Toriyama Differentiated Teen Trunks, Future Trunks

As a dedicated fan of Dragon Ball Super, I am always eager for new insights into the world of Akira Toriyama‘s beloved series. And recently, I came across some fascinating information about the development of Trunks as a character, as revealed in an interview with Toyotaro, the artist behind the manga.


Although Dragon Ball Super is currently taking a break, it continues to generate excitement with its manga. With the anime on hold, the successful franchise has been making waves through this alternate medium. The latest storyline has shone a spotlight on the younger generation of heroes, allowing Trunks and Goten to demonstrate their abilities as teenagers. Now, the artist working on Dragon Ball Super is sharing insights into how series creator Akira Toriyama imagined these two characters.

As a passionate fan, I’m thrilled to share that in the latest issue of V Jump, there’s an engaging interview with Toyotaro, the talented artist behind Dragon Ball Super. During this conversation, Toyotaro revealed that Toriyama was excited to grant Trunks and Goten a small storyline before the manga’s upcoming “Super Hero” narrative. With his usual swift approval, Toriyama gave his blessing. However, he did ask Toyotaro for one special favor.

In the opinion of Toyotaro, the maker of the series, it was essential to distinguish clearly between the original Trunks and the one from the future timeline in Dragon Ball. Although both characters hold significant roles, Toyotaro himself acknowledged the challenge of telling them apart since they represent the same character with divergent backgrounds. To address this issue during Trunks’ adolescence, Toriyama suggested that he be portrayed as a hero.

In simpler terms, Trunks distinguishes himself from his counterpart, Future Trunks, by pursuing a heroic path instead. While the latter was shaped by a harsh past and is still dealing with its aftermath, our Trunks is motivated by a strong belief in heroism in the main series. Thanks to Toriyama’s storytelling, both versions of Trunks are on unique journeys of self-discovery.

As a dedicated gamer and avid fan of Dragon Ball, I cannot stress enough how essential it is for you to check out the latest arcs of Dragon Ball Super. Luckily, this exhilarating series is readily available on the Shonen Jump app for your convenience. For those unfamiliar, here’s a brief rundown from an official synopsis:

After overpowering Boo, Goku grows restless on Earth. His wife, Chi-chi, urges him to find employment, but he’s only interested in training and battling more formidable adversaries. Meanwhile, the God of Destruction, Beerus, and his assistant Whis roam the universe seeking amusement and sustenance. Having destroyed some unfortunate inhabitants, Beerus recalls a dreamed-of man called “Super Saiyan God” or similar. Sparked by curiosity, Beerus decides to investigate Earth in search of this enigmatic figure, potentially providing Goku with an intriguing distraction.

HT – ANN

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2024-07-22 23:10