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Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

Name: Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
Genre: Action, Animation, Science Fiction
Released: 2011-01-01
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Masako Nozawa, Ryusei Nakao, Houko Kuwashima, Masashi Ebara, Keiji Hirai

2011 · 20 min Action Animation Science Fiction

⭐ 7.1 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

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: 7.1/10 (440 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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