While Toriyama’s original manga run concluded decades ago, Trunks lives on in official spin-offs and doujinshi.
In interactive media, Trunks has become a fan-favorite character across nearly every Dragon Ball fighting game, from Super Butōden to Dragon Ball FighterZ and Xenoverse . His entertainment appeal in video games is distinct: he is a "starter character" who rewards technical play. His move set—the burning attack, the finisher sword slash, the heat dome attack—is visually distinct from the generic Kamehameha wave. Crucially, video games have allowed players to "correct" his timeline. Titles like Xenoverse 2 let players join Trunks in patrolling history, transforming him from a victim of fate into its active guardian. Meanwhile, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot ’s downloadable content allowed fans to fully play through The History of Trunks , immersing them in his loss. While Toriyama’s original manga run concluded decades ago,