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Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

2011Movie20 minPG

Animation
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.0/5

A pulse-pounding, breakneck action movie about fantasy and the future.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for big ideas, scares or romance.

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Story

A spin-off scenario taking place after the events of the TV special Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku, in which Bardock survives the destruction of Planet Vegeta and is sent into the past, combating Frieza's ancestor Chilled and turning into a Super Saiyan.

Feels like

  • Anime Action
  • Sci-Fi Fantasy
  • Martial Arts
  • Spin-Off
  • Character Origin
  • Time Travel
  • High-Energy
  • Fan Service
  • Iconic Transformation

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Yoshihiro Ueda
Written by
Makoto Koyama, Naho Ooishi
Produced by
Kazuhiko Torishima
Music by
Hiroshi Takaki

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 17, 2011 · 20 min · PG

Released
December 17, 2011
Runtime
20 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Animation, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Adapted Out, Advertised Extra, Alien Blood +9

  • Adapted Out
  • Advertised Extra
  • Alien Blood
  • Canon Immigrant
  • Continuity Snarl
  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones
  • Forgot About His Powers
  • Golden Super Mode
  • Revenge by Proxy
  • Walking the Earth
  • Tranquil Fury

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock worth watching?"

Questions about Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.2 and Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5).

Is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.