Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993)
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Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks is streaming in Japan on Netflix, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks is one of the better-rated Japanese films out there. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 631 ratings, well above what most films manage. It's a tight 48-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 48 minutes on it?
48 minutes of Japanese animation with action threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 631 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A night when you want an early finish
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 48m — short |
| Genre | Animation / Action |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Yoshihiro Ueda
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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