Can Bardock go Super Saiyan God?
One of the most popular characters in the Dragon Ball franchise is Goku’s father, Bardock. Though even more outside of the canon than the non-canon specials, it did allow Bardock to go Super Saiyan.
Is SSJ Bardock canon?
No. The Episode of Bardock was stated to be non-canon and in fact just a spin-off. Toriyama also didn’t work on this episode at all except the designs for Lord Chilled and the Plantiens (inhabitants of Planet Plant). That also explains why the special also has a less-than-stellar storyline.
Can Bardock surpass Goku?
Initially, Goku struggled to defeat normal Earthlings like Yamcha, Master Roshi, and Tien, all characters that Bardock would defeat without even trying. At this point in the story, Goku has far surpassed Bardock, becoming the first Super Saiyan God in centuries.
Did Toriyama create Bardock?
Created by Toei Animation based on series protagonist Goku’s visual design by franchise creator Akira Toriyama, he first appears in the animated television special Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku as its morally ambiguous protagonist.