Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks

After the death of Goku from a heart virus, two androids begin a campaign of destruction that leaves the world in ruins. Thirteen years into this conflict, Gohan is one of the few fighters remaining who can challenge the machines. He takes Trunks as a student to train him in combat. Following a series of defeats and the eventual death of Gohan, Trunks must unlock his hidden power and find a way to alter this bleak future.

Directed by Yoshihiro Ueda, this 1993 Japanese action animation is the first of seven projects he led, followed later that year by Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound. The film features a voice cast including Masako Nozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Hiromi Tsuru, Ryou Horikawa, Takeshi Kusao, and Naoko Watanabe. The screenplay was written by Hiroshi Toda, and the production was handled by Fuji Television Network and Toei Company.

The film has been well received by audiences, maintaining a 7.8 rating on IMDb based on 7,000 votes and a 7.6 rating on TMDB from 627 votes.