The Most TRAGIC Dragon Ball Z Character

Bardock's journey in Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku, is perhaps the most tragic tale to come out of the franchise. In this video, we delve into the messages of the Bardock special, and just why Bardock has become such a popular figure in Dragon Ball. He's been a super saiyan, a savior, a monster, and more.
Welcome to my critical analysis of the Bardock special, I hope to make more video essays like this in the future!
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[@SmugStick]

Thanks for watching everyone! This video is very different from what I usually do, but I hope to make more in the future!

[@Enerjjak]

I really like these sorts of videos to so I hope we see more of these from you as well 👍

[@bradleycornelius5949]

Such a great breakdown. Made me like this special and Bardock more. Well done!

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

"your father was an average warrior, but a brilliant scientist"

[@ProfessorChimpYT]

Can’t believe Bardock was so cool, Toriyama decided to make him canon. What a guy 🤧

[@ejprice7609]

But at the cost of turning him into a family Man Who wants his sons to “ Thrive “ Rather than the genocidal deadbeat Who only cared about his son when he realized he was going to avenge him that I and Most people prefer

[@Jed.Blazer]

​@ejprice7609 ngl, I really loved this interpretation of Bardock. It was different but still engaging. Not really a fan of the current one especially when you look at it through the lense of Toriyama basically just made Goku into superman and when extra lore was given, he took that and changed it into more superman.

[@tienkami]

Yes and then immediately ruined his character.

[@nora-yc6fi]

Made him canon then changed his mind and made Jor el canon

[@pickedceasar1216]

@@nora-yc6fi he is a brilliant scientist after all

[@babyfaceaviator7862]

I don't care what anybody says, this Bardock will always feel more canon, since he's definitely the guy that raised Raditz. The kind of Saiyan that doesn't care about their own family. Even Vegeta was just quiet when he learned of his father's death.

[@TheEverythingEnthuiast]

TLDL: bro got that dog him

[@anchorsaway9500]

Stuff like this is why I still view the og special as cannon still. Yes minus and broly kind of retcon it but if one changes it so Bardock was already spacious of Frieza then it fits just fine

[@IsaiahWayne2104]

I'm crying because NOT once has Raditz been mentioned in Bardock: The Father of Goku. 😭😭

[@sinistor3727]

"Wait I have kid"
"Oh wait of I have TWO of those!?"

[@duncan3998]

Really mf?

[@lavuntecolquitt]

You killed it as always my dude. My all time favorite movie and the vibe is GLORIOUS

[@StareachValcin]

A pretty good retrospective look on the original Bardock special.

[@nodather]

What an amazing video. I couldnt believe how much hidden meaning you were able to find!
10/10 would watch again

[@Jo2-cb6fi]

Next time can you do history of trunks since it’s also a really good and dark story

[@SmugStick]

Yeah an analysis on that would be pretty interesting to make

[@DarkCloak20x]

#SmugStickSquad

[@DumbassPunkimg7-11]

Another banger video SmugStick!

[@SmugStick]

Thank you, I appreciate it. I hope you enjoyed this one a lot and they’ll be more videos coming soon!

[@JoseHernandez-cp4cq]

I never put to much attention to this thanks tbh I just love bardocks emotional story ark

[@kakashisensei7847]

Another banger vid🥶🥶❤️‍🔥💯💯💥

[@nora-yc6fi]

Man, Bardock is so cool, I sure love this unique character
Toriyama when writing Minus: it might seem crazy what I'm boutta say

[@KIdMikie56]

I love Akira's design but I really like Katsuyoshi's design. Bardock still very much looks like Goku IMO, but is more distinguished as his own character.

[@isaacssjblue8403]

Good video maybe history of trunks

[@A.J_Jimenez.]

Bardock has that DAWG in HIM!

[@user-op5nt1qq4r]

The cost of Defying destiny is roughly Three Fiddy

[@Blue65Tank]

For some reason this video wasn't in my sub box

[@obi-nh9eh]

I enjoyed

[@joseurbina3835]

The Question is, does Bardock have a Sibling, is it likely that he could be the 2nd Born Child just like Goku and Goten exactly from the Theory,
If so, Bardock's Sibling could be a Plot Point for a Potential Story Arc for DBS sometime in the Future.

[@theultimatememelord5494]

And then Minus and DBS Broly retconned all of this out of existence.

[@tyrannotherium7873]

Bardock is still my second favorite character and yeah I like one every media has bardock

[@bensoncheung2801]

👍👍👍

[@JunGaGotoku]

Technically, Princess Trunks stopped Frieza.
😊

[@obi-nh9eh]

W

[@SmugStick]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@jacobsib3819]

Hi

[@SmugStick]

Hi! Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoy the video! :)

[@necro5363]

Is the youtube not working? I didnt see this video in my sub feed.

[@theblacklorax]

Algorithm fuel ⛽

[@duncan3998]

Are u retired on twitter?

[@HenraldGamer]

Bardock is the Best

[@misterdblegendsb1714]

If I was sent into the dragon ball.Well, the first thing I would do is save bardock and stop frieza or at least escape to prepare for his eventual defeat.