Synopsis
Bardock, Son Goku's father, is a low-ranking Saiyan soldier who was given the power to see into the future by the last remaining alien on a planet he just destroyed. He witnesses the destruction of his race and must now do his best to stop Freeza's impending massacre. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Characters
BardockmainMasako Nozawa
FreezamainRyuusei Nakao
ZarbonsupportingShou Hayami
TomasupportingKazuyuki Sogabe
ToteposupportingKouzou Shioya
DodoriasupportingYukitoshi Hori
NarratorsupportingJouji Yanami
PanbukinsupportingTakeshi Watabe
Tags
ShounenAliensAnti-HeroSuper PowerSpaceMale ProtagonistPrimarily Male CastPrimarily Adult Cast
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Details
FormatSpecial
StatusFinished
Episodes1
Duration47 min/ep
AiredOctober 17, 1990 – October 17, 1990
SeasonFall 1990
SourceManga
StudioToei Animation
ProducersFunimation
CountryJP
Score
73/100
Favourites395
Popularity#27,596
Also known as
DBZ: A Final Solitary Battle! The Z Warrior Son Goku's Father Challenges FurizaDragon Ball Z: A Lonesome, Final Battle - The Father of Z Warrior Son Goku, who Challenged FreezaDragon Ball Z - Le origini del mitoДраконий жемчуг Зет: Бардок — отец Гоку