Bardock - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Who the hell would go out of their way to meet a worthless low-class soldier's shit brat?
You scum!
I won't forgive you bastards!
My child, burn your life eternally!
I... will defeat Frieza!

Trivia

Name derives from the English reading of burdock 'Burdock'.
Born as an original character by anime staff, but later used by Akira Toriyama himself in the original manga.
Akira Toriyama has said this is his favorite among the movies and TV specials.
Despite being a low-class Saiyan, his combat power is about 10,000, not inferior to elite warriors.
The cross-shaped scar on his left cheek is distinctive.
Rough speech, but loyal to comrades, and unusually values family among Saiyans.

Alternate names

Bardock Bardock Badock Father Saiyan

Profile

Species: Saiyan
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Sharp eyes and a distinctive hairstyle are characteristic. Has a cross-shaped scar on his left cheek. A Saiyan warrior who looks exactly like Son Goku.
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Cross scar on left cheek

Spiky black hair
Iconic items: Saiyan Battle Armor

Bloodstained Cloth (wrapped around head)

Scouter

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Brave
Detailed personality: Rough and crude in speech, but loyal to his comrades and possesses calm judgment. Shows little affection for children, but has strong bonds with comrades, a Saiyan warrior.
Keywords: Brave

Rough

Calm

Loyal to comrades

Full of fighting spirit

Lone wolf
Motto: As a warrior, protect comrades and family, and defy fate.
Talents: High combat power

Special ability to have precognitive dreams

Saiyan-specific combat instinct

Great Ape transformation

Potential to awaken Super Saiyan
Skills: Martial arts

Ki blasts

Tactical planning

Solo attacks

Strategies that outwit the enemy
Motivation: To stop Frieza's domination and the destruction of Planet Vegeta, and protect the future of his children.
Habits: Uses 'ore' as first-person pronoun. Speaks harshly with a cold tone.
Favorite foods: Meat, Saiyan-specific meals
Hobbies: Combat, Exploration
Disliked situations: Betrayal, Killing of comrades

History

Backstory: Born as a low-class Saiyan, but acquired excellent combat power by surviving numerous fierce battles. Along with close friends like Toma, invaded various places, but learned of Frieza's plot through precognitive dreams. Burning with anger after his comrades were killed, challenged Frieza alone but perished along with Planet Vegeta.
Debut date: October 17, 1990
Work title: Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku
Media type: Anime

Planet Vegeta Destruction by Frieza

Significant event: Planet Vegeta Destruction by Frieza
Description: Frieza betrays the Saiyans including Bardock and destroys Planet Vegeta. Bardock resists until the end, firing energy blasts but is defeated.

Awakening of Precognitive Dreams

Significant event: Awakening of Precognitive Dreams
Description: On Planet Kanassa, gains the power to foresee the future from the Illusion Fist.

Awakening as Super Saiyan (IF Story)

Significant event: Awakening as Super Saiyan (IF Story)
Description: In 'Episode of Bardock', time slips to the past and awakens as Super Saiyan. Fights and defeats Frieza's ancestor Chilled.

Revival in Future World (Game Setting)

Significant event: Revival in Future World (Game Setting)
Description: In various games, revives in future or alternate worlds, teams up or fights with Gohan or Goten.

Masked Saiyan Transformation (Game Setting)

Significant event: Masked Saiyan Transformation (Game Setting)
Description: Appears as a masked Saiyan who has been modified and brainwashed, able to transform into Super Saiyan 3.

Relationships

Gine

Spouse

Wife. A rare Saiyan woman who appears in the work.

Raditz

Child

Eldest son. A wild and ferocious Saiyan warrior.

Kakarot = Son Goku

Child

Second son. Raised on Earth, later becomes Earth's strongest warrior.

Toma

Best friend

Best friend and comrade who overcame many battles together.

Saiyan Warrior Squad

Saiyan Warrior Squad: unknown

Media appearances

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku

Anime / Protagonist

1990 TV Special

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

Movie / Protagonist

2011 Theatrical Short Anime

Galactic Patrol Jaco

Anime / Supporting

2013 OVA and bonus manga in tankobon

Dragon Ball Xenoverse series

Game / Supporting

2015 onwards

Dragon Ball Super

Anime / Cameo