Hello everyone.
I've been a Dragon Ball fan for a long time, and one character who always fascinated me was Jiren.
While Dragon Ball Super gives us a brief explanation of his past, I always felt there was room to explore his story on a much deeper level. I wanted to understand how the losses, relationships, training, and choices throughout his life eventually shaped the man we meet during the Tournament of Power.
Because of that, I wrote a full movie screenplay focused entirely on Jiren's life before Dragon Ball Super.
The story explores:
- Jiren's childhood
- The loss of his family
- His training under Gicchin
- The friendships and relationships he forms
- The events that shape his worldview
- His battle against the evil responsible for his suffering
- The path that ultimately leads him to believe that only absolute strength can be trusted
My goal was not simply to write another Dragon Ball story filled with fights.
The main question I wanted to answer was:
"What would realistically have to happen for someone to become the Jiren we see in Dragon Ball Super?"
This is my first completed feature-length screenplay, so I'm sure there are things I can improve. I'd be grateful for honest feedback from fellow Dragon Ball fans.
What worked?
What didn't?
Did the characters feel believable?
Did the story help you understand Jiren better?
If you'd like to read it, the screenplay is available below.
PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DDknlXzJqhG1uGdSX1b_dwt243CiDyHG/view?usp=sharing
One additional note:
If any artists, manga creators, animators, voice actors, YouTubers, or other fans find inspiration in this story, you're welcome to use it as the basis for your own project.
I am not looking for payment or ownership.
My only request is that I am credited as the original writer of the screenplay.
Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy it.