The *Dragon Ball Daima* finale delivers an exhilarating showdown between Gomah and Goku, with Goku unveiling a new form that fans speculated might finally address the mystery of Super Saiyan 4. However, the series takes an unexpected turn in explaining its absence in *Dragon Ball Super*.
What Happens With Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball Daima's Finale?
In episode 19, the Z Fighters revert to their adult forms thanks to Glorio's wish. Vegeta attempts to defeat Gomah alone but fails, even in his Super Saiyan 3 state. It's then up to Goku, who harnesses the power bestowed upon him by Neva in the previous episode, which he dubs "Super Saiyan 4."
Goku engages Gomah in a fierce battle, utilizing his new form effectively. He delivers a devastating Kamehameha, piercing both Gomah and the Demon Realm, setting the stage for Piccolo to exploit this opening by targeting Gomah's eye. Although Piccolo's efforts are incomplete, Majin Kuu steps in to deliver the final blow, vanquishing Gomah and liberating the Demon Realm.
Anticipation builds as *Dragon Ball Daima* seems poised to reveal that Super Saiyan 4 might be exclusive to the Demon Realm or linked solely to Neva's power. Yet, the series sidesteps this explanation. Instead, Goku casually informs Vegeta that he achieved this new form through rigorous training post-Buu, with no mention of any memory erasure. This leaves the canonical status of *Dragon Ball Daima* ambiguous.
Is Dragon Ball Daima Canon to Super?
The introduction of Super Saiyan 4 in *Daima* sparks numerous questions about its alignment with the *Dragon Ball* canon. The absence of this form during Goku's crucial battle with Beerus at the start of *Super*—a moment when Earth's fate hung in the balance—raises eyebrows. If Goku simply forgot about it, it's puzzling that Vegeta, ever vigilant of his rival's progress, wouldn't mention it.
A glimmer of hope emerges in the post-credits scene, where it's revealed that the Demon Realm still harbors two additional Evil Third Eyes. Should *Dragon Ball Daima* return for another season, and these objects end up in nefarious hands, it could pave the way for Super Saiyan 4's reintroduction and potential loss by Goku. While this is purely speculative, without such a plot development, *Dragon Ball* risks creating a significant continuity gap that could fuel endless debates among fans.
Thus, *Dragon Ball Daima*'s finale addresses the non-use of Super Saiyan 4 in *Super* with a casual explanation that Goku attained it through training, leaving fans to ponder the series' place within the *Dragon Ball* universe. For more on *Dragon Ball Daima*, check out the series' captivating intro song, now streaming on Crunchyroll.
