Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
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.
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About Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock is a 2011 Japanese-language action, animation and science fiction film directed by Yoshihiro Ueda. The cast is led by Masako Nozawa, Ryusei Nakao, Houko Kuwashima. It has a runtime of 0h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 400 ratings.
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock was produced by Toei Animation and made in Japan. It was released on December 17, 2011, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Yoshihiro Ueda
- Writers
- Makoto Koyama, Naho Ooishi
- Release date
- December 17, 2011
- OTT release
- December 17, 2011
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Toei Animation
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock cast & crew
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock was directed by Yoshihiro Ueda and written by Makoto Koyama and Naho Ooishi.
The cast features Masako Nozawa as Bardock (voice), Ryusei Nakao as Chilled / Frieza (voice), Houko Kuwashima as Berry (voice), Masashi Ebara as Ipana (voice), Keiji Hirai as Toobi (voice), and Kazuyuki Ishikawa as Kyabira (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hiroshi Takaki and it was produced by Kazuhiko Torishima.
Is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock worth watching?
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 447 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 0h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, animation, and science fiction, Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock is worth a place on your watchlist.
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It first became available to stream digitally on December 17, 2011.
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Cast of Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
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)
Yoshihiro Terui
Inhabitant of Plant (voice)
Asuka Hirao
Inhabitant of Plant (voice)
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock in United States?
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▸What language is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock in?
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock?
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock runs 0 hours 20 minutes (20 minutes).
▸What is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock rated?
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 447 ratings.
▸When did Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock release on OTT?
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock became available digitally on December 17, 2011.
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