There are increased rumors around the imminent "Dragon Ball Super" arc, which involves the return of Future Trunks and a villain called Black Goku. As a result, the "Future Trunks Arc" might turn out to be the darkest ever in the series' history.
The upcoming arc of the anime series is almost here, and fans around the globe are excited. "Dragon Ball Super" television anime series official website unveiled that the series will commence a "Future Trunks Arc" on June 12. Series creator Akira Toriyama is plotting the storyline and designing the new characters for the narrative, including Trunks' design.
While Toriyama only gave a few details about the impending storyline during his announcement, the information was enough to excite fans about the direction the series is taking. The return of Trunks and the existence of Black Goku have been contentious among avid fans of the anime since their names were mentioned in the announcement.
Based on speculations, it appears like the events of the upcoming arc would be darker than usual. "Dragon Ball" series is famous for its lightheartedness, slapstick humor, and over-the-top action. These aspects make the franchise endearing among fans.
Since the "Future Trunks Arc" will be huge enough threat to involve the Gods of Destruction and the Omni King, it is possible that Black Goku's actions are far more sinister than any other villain that came before him. Furthermore, rumors are more plausible since Future Trunks will be returning as a mature character, according to Forbes.
In fact, when Toriyama revealed Trunks design, avid fans were quick to notice that he was more mature with his attire comprising of battle-damaged clothing. From his appearance, it is clear that the future he came from was a ravaged one.
In addition, when Trunks' design was revealed, many fans discovered that the character's iconic purple hair color changed to a light blue hue. While the change might only be cosmetic for purposes of the upcoming arc, it is alleged that there might be a hidden meaning behind this change.
The blue hair color might foreshadow that Trunks will reach Super Saiyan Blue in the upcoming arc. It is possible that Trunks will have already reached the power level far beyond what he could initially manage since he comes from a future with a very dangerous threat in the form of Black Goku.
Here is footage for more information on the upcoming arc.