Besides Goku and Vegeta, there are a couple of characters who have had a huge say in the way different storylines have panned out Dragon Ball Z and in Dragon Ball Super. Of course, Gohan and Piccolo are two, but Trunks takes the cake here, especially the one coming from the future.

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Future Trunks has been the source of some incredible action in the anime and it's not a surprise that over the years he has become a fan favorite. Being a central character in one of the best anime of all time, it's only expected for fans to have some questions about him, and here are some curious ones answered.

10 Is Kid Trunks Cocky Like His Father?

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When Trunks was born, he was a very mischievous child and during his childhood, he loved to disrespect everyone, until they did something to make him respect them. This is a trait he gets from his father and maybe even Bulma who loves to shout at people. Moreover, Trunks usually acts a bit selfish, cocky, and outspoken and that again comes from his father, Vegeta. Trunks will give everything for his family, though, just like all the Dragon Ball warriors.

9 Why Are Future Trunks & Kid Trunks So Different?

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As mentioned above, Trunks, as a kid, was very disrespectful. He liked being a very wealthy kid and would usually act like a bully but that is something that cannot be said about Future Trunks, who comes across as one of the best-behaved characters in the anime. He is caring, loving, and respects his seniors. Future Trunks is not necessarily the future of Kid Trunks, instead, they are both from different timelines, which means both Future Trunks and Kid Trunks have lived in two entirely different worlds and thus have different personalities.

8 Does Trunks Know About Vegeta's Past?

Vegeta's Great Ape form in Dragon Ball Z

When Trunks was a kid, he was fascinated by his father's strength and he had huge respect for him, which has continued to grow over the years. The History of Trunks features a scene that suggests Bulma has kept some details about Vegeta's past to herself.

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Imagine Trunks learning that the father he idolized was a monster when he first arrived on Earth and wanted to kill every human? It's better that he doesn't know the truth.

7 What's Trunks' Relationship History?

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There isn't much focus on Trunks' personal life in Dragon Ball Z but in Dragon Ball Super, he is shown to be in a relationship with a future version of Mai. She is the same girl who appears as a kid in the anime and Kid Trunks seems to have a crush on her. She was introduced as part of the Pilaf gang and when Future Trunks met her, she was awestruck.

6 Did Vegeta Hate Trunks When He Was Born?

Anime Vegeta And Kid Trunks Training

Vegeta's cocky nature is nothing new. He says he doesn't care about anything and calls it Saiyan pride when in reality it is just for show. When Trunks was born, he couldn't care less that he was his son; so much so that baby Trunks didn't even recognize him as his dad. But after watching Future Trunks die, something happened to Vegeta and he started taking an active interest in his son's life as it always should have been.

5 When Did Kid Trunks First Turn Super Saiyan?

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Goku and Vegeta had to earn the opportunity to transform into a Super Saiyan the hard way but for Trunks, it seemed like nothing. Seven years after defeating Cell, Vegeta was training with Trunks inside the Gravity Room and because he had trained since he learned how to walk, Trunks was able to turn Super Saiyan, in front of his dad, at the age of 8. He was also able to land a solid blow on his father, earning him a present.

4 Who Is Trunks' Best Friend?

Goten and Trunks become Super Saiyans in Dragon Ball Z.

Goten is younger than Trunks, but they share a brilliant bond. Their bond has only become deeper in Dragon Ball Super as they seem to share almost everything, from selecting gifts to training together.

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With Goten, Trunks is at his mischievous best and they are absolutely adorable together. They are also very strong.

3 When Was Gotenks Born?

Gotenks Dragon Ball

Fusions are some of the best things in the Dragon Ball Universe and Gotenks is an absolute fan favorite. Trunks & Goten's fusion form is outspoken, strong, and sometimes hilarious. They learned about the fusion dance when Majin Buu was around and there was no one on Earth to save the planet. Goku taught them how to use and while the first couple of attempts were highly unsuccessful, Gotenks came very close to beating Evil Buu on his own.

2 How Did Goku Earn Trunks' Respect?

Goku turns into a Super Saiyan 3 for the first time in Dragon Ball Z

Trunks, as a kid, didn't respect Goku at all, and one of the reasons for that was the way Vegeta used to talk about Goku in front of him. Trunks' hate for Goku grew when Vegeta died trying to kill Majin Buu as he blamed Goku for not saving his father. But when Trunks witnessed Goku channel Super Saiyan 3, he was left bamboozled and it seemed his respect for Goku started growing. Trunks finally understood the sacrifices Goku and Vegeta make in order to protect their loved ones.

1 Why Is Trunks' Hair Blue In Dragon Ball Super?

Trunks Dragon Ball

There is some confusion as to why Future Trunks' hair is blue in Dragon Ball Super and not purple like in Dragon Ball Z. In the manga, Bulma and Trunks both have purple hair. For the anime adaptation, Bulma's hair was made blue while Trunks' was kept purple. By the time of Battle of Gods, Akira Toriyama had begun coloring both Trunks & Bulma with blue hair– not purple. While Toei kept kid Trunks' hair purple, Future Trunks' hair was made blue to match his modern character design.

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