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Even years after theDragon Ballseries’ initial parts have ended, there are many moments that fans fondly reminisce about to this day. The Saiyan transformations and Spirit Bomb are some of them. This is the best testament to Akira Toriyama’s effect on fans. No one is immune to the charm if they stumbled uponDragon Ballat the right time in their lives.
And, the interesting part is that it’s not just even about fans, but famous figures of the anime-manga industry would jump with joy at the mere mention of Toriyama’s magnum opus. With that, Tite Kubo sharing his favoriteDragon Ballmoment that involves a character with fairly little screen time reminds us of one of the best character introductions in the series.
The Best Character Introduction inDragon Ball Z
Most fans are aware ofEiichiro OdaandMasashi Kishimoto’s love forDragon Ball. They were inspired by it and its influence on them reflects through their own creations. It wasn’t justDragon Ball, but both mangaka were really fond ofAkira Toriyamaas a mentor. WhileTite Kubohasn’t been as vocal, his one statement is a huge proof of his appreciation for the series. Moreover, it clearly establishes the greatness ofDragon Ball.
To this day I’ve never experienced a shock from any battle comic surpassing the scene where trunks first appears, and I surely never will!
AnyDragon Ballfan would know exactly which momentKubo is referring to. During the fight against Frieza, Goku’s absence was concerning for Vegeta and Piccolo. They knew they stood no chance against Frieza, yet they were determined to face him until Goku returned. However, Vegeta sensed a power that was akin to a Saiyan.
The rapid pace at which the power was growing exceeded Goku’s transformation as well. This character was Future Trunks who effortlessly killed all of Frieza’s soldiers and his dad. Frieza had just gotten stronger before descending on Earth, but it didn’t deter Future Trunks. He sliced Frieza in half without being intimidated by his newly found strength. This scene was both surprising and invigorating.
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The revelation that this character was Future Trunks was all the more exciting due to his interaction with Goku about the future. Kubo hit the mark when he said nothing can surpass Trump’s introduction inDragon Ball Zand remembering this scene confirms it for all of us.
Here’s What Makes Future Trunks So Interesting
Future Trunks’ introduction showcased his composed and confident demeanor. He achieved his goal without wasting any time. His fighting style which involved swords was different from the other Saiyan. All of this was executed well and it was easily one of the best twists. Frieza’s strength was just established and glorified, but Future Trunks instantly makes us forget all about it with his presence.
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While he’s always a joy to watch on screen, even with the minimal screen time, nothing can surpass his introduction. All his strengths and a fraction of his struggles were conveyed within a few minutes and with conviction. His interaction with Goku was heartwarming and interesting at the same time. As he teased what was going to happen in the future. How can a character rise the ranks of best characters with few scenes solely? Well, only Future Trunks knew how to pull that off and he gave us an answer with his presence.
Dragon Ball Zis available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Laveena Joshi
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
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