Trunks in Dragon Ball is voiced by Takeshi Kusao in Japanese and Eric Vale in the English dub. As one of the franchise’s most popular characters, Trunks became iconic for his dramatic future storyline, sword-fighting style, and emotional connection to Vegeta and Bulma. Both actors delivered memorable performances that helped establish Trunks as one of the standout heroes of the Dragon Ball universe across multiple generations of anime fans. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Japanese Voice Actor: Takeshi Kusao

Date of Birth

November 20, 1965. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Takeshi

Takeshi Kusao is a veteran Japanese voice actor known for energetic heroic roles and emotionally dramatic performances. His portrayal of Trunks in Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and related films became one of the defining performances of his career. Kusao’s delivery perfectly captured both Future Trunks’ seriousness and emotional trauma as well as Kid Trunks’ playful and mischievous personality. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

Saitama Prefecture, Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

Career Highlights

Takeshi Kusao has voiced many major anime protagonists and rivals across decades of anime history. Beyond Dragon Ball, he is widely recognized for major roles in Slam Dunk, Saint Seiya, and One Piece. His work as Trunks became especially beloved among fans during the Android and Future Trunks sagas, where his emotional intensity and dramatic delivery stood out throughout the series.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Dragon Ball Z — Trunks
  • Dragon Ball Super — Trunks
  • Dragon Ball GT — Trunks
  • Slam Dunk — Hanamichi Sakuragi
  • Saint Seiya — Pegasus Seiya (later media)
  • One Piece — Kohza
  • Digimon Adventure — Additional Voices
  • Fist of the North Star — Bat (young)

Video Games

  • Dragon Ball FighterZ — Trunks
  • Dragon Ball Xenoverse series — Trunks
  • Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot — Trunks
  • Jump Force — Trunks
  • Granblue Fantasy — Guest Voices
  • One Piece Games — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

Takeshi Kusao’s portrayal of Trunks received widespread acclaim for balancing emotional vulnerability with heroic intensity. Fans especially praised his performances during Future Trunks’ emotional confrontations with the Androids, Cell, and Goku Black. Many viewers consider his dramatic delivery during the Future Trunks Saga among the strongest performances in the Dragon Ball franchise.

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English Voice Actor: Eric Vale

Date of Birth

April 28, 1974.

About Eric

Eric Vale is an American voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter known for emotionally expressive performances in anime and video games. His portrayal of Trunks in the English dub of Dragon Ball became one of the franchise’s most iconic English performances. Vale captured both Future Trunks’ emotional intensity and Kid Trunks’ playful personality, helping make the character a fan favorite among English-speaking audiences. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

Texas, United States.

Career Highlights

Eric Vale became one of the most recognizable voices in anime dubbing through major roles in Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Fruits Basket. His work as Trunks showcased his ability to handle dramatic action scenes, emotional confrontations, and lighter comedic moments across multiple eras of the franchise. Fans especially praised his performances during the Future Trunks and Goku Black story arcs.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Dragon Ball franchise — Trunks
  • One Piece — Sanji
  • Fruits Basket — Yuki Sohma
  • Black Clover — Finral Roulacase
  • Soul Eater — Excalibur
  • Hetalia — America
  • Space Dandy — Additional Voices
  • Case Closed — Additional Voices

Video Games

  • Dragon Ball FighterZ — Trunks
  • Dragon Ball Xenoverse series — Trunks
  • Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot — Trunks
  • One Piece Odyssey — Sanji
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Borderlands 3 — Additional Voices
  • Smite — Voice Roles

Critical Reception

Eric Vale’s portrayal of Trunks received widespread praise for balancing emotional vulnerability, heroic determination, and youthful charm. Fans especially highlighted his performances during Future Trunks’ emotional scenes involving Vegeta, Gohan, and the destruction of his timeline. Many viewers consider Vale’s performance one of the defining aspects of the English Dragon Ball dub.

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