Dragon Ball Z Bardock The Father Of Goku
Okay, Let's Talk Bardock
Here's a confession: I kind of have a soft spot for Bardock. Yes, Bardock, Goku's dad.
And before you roll your eyes, hear me out! I know, I know. He’s not canon.
But isn't that almost more interesting?
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He's Basically Space Viking with a Bad Attitude
Think about it. Bardock is this Saiyan mercenary. He’s tough. He leads a squad. He smashes planets.
Basically, he's a space Viking with a serious anger management problem.
Who doesn't love a good space Viking?
The Vision Quest Was Kinda Cool
Okay, the whole psychic vision thing? I admit it's a bit out there. Bardock suddenly sees Frieza destroying the Saiyans?
It’s a little…convenient.
But it does give him a reason to care, right? He suddenly sees his son in the future which gives him motivation to stand up for his race.
He Tried, Okay? Give Him Credit!
So, Bardock tries to warn everyone. He tries to stop Frieza.
Did he succeed? No. Not even close.
But the sheer effort! He charged straight at a galactic tyrant, knowing he'd probably be vaporized. That’s got to be worth something, right?
Unpopular Opinion: He's More Interesting Than Goku (Sometimes)
Okay, hear me out! Goku is amazing. He saves the world. He loves fighting. We get it.
But Bardock has this…grittiness. This anti-hero vibe.
He's flawed. He's rough around the edges. He is not pure of heart. That makes him compelling.
The Scarf! Don't Forget the Scarf!
Okay, purely superficial reason here. But that red bandana is just so...badass!
It’s like, the Saiyan equivalent of a rebel without a cause.
It's a cool look. A very cool look.
He Made Goku Possible (Duh)
Look, without Bardock, there is no Goku. Simple as that!
He inadvertently sent him to Earth. Saved him from the destruction. Paved the way for all the Super Saiyan shenanigans.
So, technically, we owe Bardock everything. Give the man some respect!
So, Is He Canon? Who Cares?
The debate rages on. Is Bardock officially part of the Dragon Ball Z story? Probably not. But frankly, I don’t care!
He's a cool character. He adds a layer of depth to the Saiyan saga.
And sometimes, that’s enough.
Plus, let's be honest, everyone secretly wishes they were at least a little bit like Bardock. Admit it!
One Last Thing...
Maybe Bardock isn’t the perfect dad. Maybe he wasn’t winning any “Father of the Year” awards.
But he did try to save his planet. And in the end, his actions, however flawed, helped save the universe.
That's pretty good for a space Viking, right?
