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'''Bardock''' is a fictional character in the ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' manga series by [[Akira Toriyama]]. Bardock makes his debut in the [[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 1|first Dragon Ball Z | '''Bardock''' is a fictional character in the ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' manga series by [[Akira Toriyama]]. Bardock makes his debut in the [[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 1|first ''Dragon Ball Z'' television special feature]], but was later incorporated into the manga series in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 307|chapter 307]], published in the 1991 #5 issue of Shueisha's ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]''. Bardock is a Saiyan from the [[Planet Vegeta]], who is notable for having confronted [[Freeza]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Bardock is a Saiyan who lived on Planet Vegeta | Bardock is a Saiyan who lived on Planet Vegeta. He is father to [[Raditz]] and [[Son Goku]] (née "Kakarrot") and the husband of [[Gine]]. | ||
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===A Final, Solitary Battle=== | ===A Final, Solitary Battle=== | ||
Alongside his crew consisting of [[Toma]], [[Selypa]], [[Pumbukin]] and [[Totapo]], Bardock works to eliminate the natives of Planet Kanassa. In an act of vengeance, a surviving Kanassan curses Bardock with visions of the fate of his own people. Upon his return to Planet Vegeta, Bardock is kept under surveillance due to abnormal brain wave patterns while Toma and the others are sent to Planet Meat. While in the healing tank, Bardock is haunted by visions of Planet Vegeta's destruction as well as visions of his newborn son growing up on a distant planet. | |||
When Bardock | When Bardock is given the all clear to join his comrades, he finds them slain on the battlefield by Freeza's men. After barely surviving an encounter with Dodoria, Bardock returned home to warn the other Saiyans of their impending demise at the hands of Freeza. However, none of the other Saiyans believe his claims, leading him to confront Freeza alone. | ||
Bardock's confrontation with the tyrant ultimately | Bardock's confrontation with the tyrant ultimately proves to be fruitless as he is seemingly wiped out alongside his planet, albeit reassured by his visions that Kakarrot will someday take vengeance on his behalf. | ||
===Episode of Bardock=== | ===Episode of Bardock=== | ||
Following Planet Vegeta's destruction, Bardock | Following Planet Vegeta's destruction, Bardock finds himself in the distant past on Planet Plant, the planet that will eventually become Planet Vegeta. After being treated by a local doctor named Ipana and his son Berry, Bardock defeates a pair of space pirates who have been causing trouble for the local village. Bardock then takes up residence in a nearby cave. | ||
Upon the arrival of Chilled, the leader of the space pirates, Bardock | Upon the arrival of Chilled, the leader of the space pirates, Bardock is summoned back to the village by Berry. Upon seeing Chilled, Bardock mistakes him for Freeza and attacks him in a rage. After seemingly being defeated by Chilled, Bardock's rage continues to boil over leading him to transform into a Super Saiyan, which gives him the power necessary to defeat Chilled. Having finally avenged his comrades with his victory, Bardock walks off into the sunset. | ||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||
Like other Saiyans, Bardock is named after a vegetable | Like other Saiyans, Bardock is named after a vegetable: burdock. | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
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| Bardock | |
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| バーダック (bādakku) | |
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Manga  Anime  | |
| English Name(s) | Burdock (Viz) |
| Name Pun | Burdock |
| Manga Debut | Dragon Ball Chapter 307 |
| Anime Debut | Dragon Ball Z TV Special 1 |
| Japanese VA | Masako Nozawa |
| Funimation VA | Sonny Strait |
| Personal Data | |
| Death | Age 737[1] |
| Occupation | Mercenary Warrior |
| Relationship Data | |
| Spouse | Gine |
| Children |
Raditz (Son) Son Goku (Son) |
Bardock is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball manga series by Akira Toriyama. Bardock makes his debut in the first Dragon Ball Z television special feature, but was later incorporated into the manga series in chapter 307, published in the 1991 #5 issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump. Bardock is a Saiyan from the Planet Vegeta, who is notable for having confronted Freeza.
Biography
Bardock is a Saiyan who lived on Planet Vegeta. He is father to Raditz and Son Goku (née "Kakarrot") and the husband of Gine.
Dragon Ball Minus
A month before the destruction of his homeworld, Bardock and all other Saiyans received an order from Freeza to return to Planet Vegeta. Suspecting Freeza's motives for this order, he and Gine arranged to have their son Kakarrot sent to Earth.
A Final, Solitary Battle
Alongside his crew consisting of Toma, Selypa, Pumbukin and Totapo, Bardock works to eliminate the natives of Planet Kanassa. In an act of vengeance, a surviving Kanassan curses Bardock with visions of the fate of his own people. Upon his return to Planet Vegeta, Bardock is kept under surveillance due to abnormal brain wave patterns while Toma and the others are sent to Planet Meat. While in the healing tank, Bardock is haunted by visions of Planet Vegeta's destruction as well as visions of his newborn son growing up on a distant planet.
When Bardock is given the all clear to join his comrades, he finds them slain on the battlefield by Freeza's men. After barely surviving an encounter with Dodoria, Bardock returned home to warn the other Saiyans of their impending demise at the hands of Freeza. However, none of the other Saiyans believe his claims, leading him to confront Freeza alone.
Bardock's confrontation with the tyrant ultimately proves to be fruitless as he is seemingly wiped out alongside his planet, albeit reassured by his visions that Kakarrot will someday take vengeance on his behalf.
Episode of Bardock
Following Planet Vegeta's destruction, Bardock finds himself in the distant past on Planet Plant, the planet that will eventually become Planet Vegeta. After being treated by a local doctor named Ipana and his son Berry, Bardock defeates a pair of space pirates who have been causing trouble for the local village. Bardock then takes up residence in a nearby cave.
Upon the arrival of Chilled, the leader of the space pirates, Bardock is summoned back to the village by Berry. Upon seeing Chilled, Bardock mistakes him for Freeza and attacks him in a rage. After seemingly being defeated by Chilled, Bardock's rage continues to boil over leading him to transform into a Super Saiyan, which gives him the power necessary to defeat Chilled. Having finally avenged his comrades with his victory, Bardock walks off into the sunset.
Name
Like other Saiyans, Bardock is named after a vegetable: burdock.
Production
Bardock was originally designed by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, with his final design being revised by Akira Toriyama.
Notable Skills
A list or description of notable skills or techniques. Video game techniques should be separated from those used in the series proper.
Performance
A list or description of the various voice actors that portrayed the character.
Notes
Information that does not fit into any other category. Reserved for real-world information. In-universe information should be incorporated into the biography or other available categories.
External Links
Appropriate external links related to the subject matter. Preferably these links are to officially maintained websites.
References
- ↑ "Chronological Table of DB World". Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia. Japan: Shueisha, 05 February 1996. ISBN 4-08-782757-7. (pp. 22-23)