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Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

2011 · 20 min Action Animation Science Fiction
7.0 / 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.

📋 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: 7.0/10 (434 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

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.

🎭 Cast

Masako Nozawa

Masako Nozawa

Bardock (voice)

Ryusei Nakao

Ryusei Nakao

Chilled / Frieza (voice)

Houko Kuwashima

Houko Kuwashima

Berry (voice)

Masashi Ebara

Masashi Ebara

Ipana (voice)

Keiji Hirai

Keiji Hirai

Toobi (voice)

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Kazuyuki Ishikawa

Kyabira (voice)

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Hiroaki Miura

Zarbon (voice)

Takashi Nagasako

Takashi Nagasako

Dodoria (voice)

Joji Yanami

Joji Yanami

Narrator (voice)

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Tomoyo Sasaki

Inhabitant of Plant (voice)

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