Kid Trunks

While absent as a playable character in the original Dragon Ball Z Budokai (2002), where only his future counterpart appeared, the child version of the character became a staple of subsequent Dimps-developed fighting games. His inclusion in Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2 (2003) expanded the roster to encompass the Majin Buu story arc. This presence continued through Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 (2004) and its European re-release, Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 - Édition Collector (2005), where his moveset was refined with advanced capsule customization options.

With the transition to the 3D arena-fighting format developed by Spike, the character transitioned seamlessly into Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi (2005). He retained his prominent role in Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 2 (2006) and Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (2007). In these titles, his gameplay leveraged the behind-the-back camera perspective, allowing players to utilize his signature energy attacks, such as the Double Buster and Victory Cannon, across massive destructible environments. His representation across these two major PlayStation 2-era sub-series cemented his status as a core roster selection.