In the final moments before Planet Vegeta's destruction, a lone Saiyan warrior defies fate. This 2011 anime special rewrites Dragon Ball history, revealing Bardock's last stand against Frieza's tyranny. Blending explosive action with sci-fi spectacle, the film explores the brutal legacy of the Saiyan race through the eyes of Goku's father. Witness the raw power and desperate rebellion that preceded the saga we know, as one warrior's defiance echoes through time and space.
| Original Title | ドラゴンボール エピソード オブ バーダック |
| Year | 2011 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Action, Animation, Science Fiction |
| Director | Yoshihiro Ueda |
| Runtime | 20 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (434 votes) |
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The director leans into the franchise's signature kinetic energy, delivering a spectacle-heavy prequel that prioritizes explosive set pieces over narrative depth. The atmosphere is pure Dragon Z—unapologetically loud and charged with impending doom.
Fans of the series' lore will appreciate this expansion, though newcomers may find it a straightforward, action-packed footnote. You'll feel the weight of a foregone conclusion amidst the chaos.— MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Yoshihiro Ueda
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Late night with the volume up, surrounded by fellow franchise enthusiasts.
Masako Nozawa
Bardock (voice)
Ryusei Nakao
Chilled / Frieza (voice)
Houko Kuwashima
Berry (voice)
Masashi Ebara
Ipana (voice)
Keiji Hirai
Toobi (voice)
Kazuyuki Ishikawa
Kyabira (voice)
Hiroaki Miura
Zarbon (voice)
Takashi Nagasako
Dodoria (voice)
Joji Yanami
Narrator (voice)
Tomoyo Sasaki
Inhabitant of Plant (voice)
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