Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
ドラゴンボール エピソード オブ バーダック
Synopsis
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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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)
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Chilled's Subordinate (voice)
Hiromu Miyazaki
Chilled's Subordinate (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 2011
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 10, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshihiro Ueda
- Screenplay & Story
- Makoto Koyama
- Original Score
- Hiroshi Takaki
- Original Title
- ドラゴンボール エピソード オブ バーダック
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Toei Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshihiro Ueda
Makoto Koyama, Naho Ooishi, Akira Toriyama
Hiroshi Takaki
Kazuhiko Torishima
Department Leadership Roster
Makoto Koyama
Screenplay
Kazuhiko Torishima
Producer
Yoshihiro Ueda
Director
Hiroshi Takaki
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock about?
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.
Who directed Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock?
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock was directed by Yoshihiro Ueda.
Who stars in Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock?
The principal cast of Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock includes Masako Nozawa, Ryusei Nakao, Houko Kuwashima, Masashi Ebara, Keiji Hirai.
When was Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock released and how long is it?
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock was composed by Hiroshi Takaki.
Is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock based on a book or true story?
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Akira Toriyama".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock?
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).