Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock (2011)

Movie 20m ★ 7.0/10

Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind, family night

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Dating from 2011, Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock sits in the action, animation and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Yoshihiro Ueda. The cast includes Nobunaga Shimazaki, Masako Nozawa and Joji Yanami. The running time is 20m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.

71Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.

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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Cast & crew

• Yoshihiro UedaDirector
• Nobunaga Shimazakias Chilled's Subordinate (voice)
• Masako Nozawaas Bardock (voice)
• Joji Yanamias Narrator (voice)
• Houko Kuwashimaas Berry (voice)
• Ryusei Nakaoas Chilled / Frieza (voice)
• Masashi Ebaraas Ipana (voice)
• Keiji Hiraias Toobi (voice)
• Kazuyuki Ishikawaas Kyabira (voice)

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Questions about Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

What genre is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock?

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock is categorised as Action, Animation, Science Fiction.

Who stars in Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock?

Nobunaga Shimazaki, Masako Nozawa, Joji Yanami, Houko Kuwashima, Ryusei Nakao appear in the main cast.

Who directed Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock?

Yoshihiro Ueda directed Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock.

How long is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock?

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock runs for 20m (20 minutes).

Is Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

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