In the riveting finale of *Dragon Ball Daima*, fans were treated to an epic showdown between Gomah and Goku, who unveils a new transformation. Many viewers anticipated this episode would shed light on the mysterious absence of Super Saiyan 4 in *Dragon Ball Super*. So, how does the finale of *Dragon Ball Daima* address the lack of Super Saiyan 4 in *Super*?
What Happens With Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball Daima’s Finale?
Episode 19 of *Dragon Ball Daima* brings the Z Fighters back to their adult forms, thanks to Glorio's wish to aid his allies. Vegeta attempts to confront Gomah solo but falls short, even in his Super Saiyan 3 state. The task falls to Goku, who harnesses the power bestowed upon him by Neva in the previous episode, which he later dubs "Super Saiyan 4."
With this new form, Goku engages Gomah in a fierce battle, managing to hold his ground. Employing his signature Kamehameha, Goku blasts through Gomah and the Demon Realm, paving the way for Piccolo to strike a critical blow by knocking out Gomah's eye. Although Piccolo doesn't finish the job, Majin Kuu steps in, and together they defeat Gomah, liberating the Demon Realm.
At this juncture, it seems *Dragon Ball Daima* might clarify that Super Saiyan 4 is exclusive to the Demon Realm or perhaps only accessible through Neva's intervention. However, the series takes a different route. Goku casually tells Vegeta that he achieved this form through rigorous training post-Buu, with no mention of any memory erasure, leaving 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 place within the *Dragon Ball* canon. It's puzzling why Goku wouldn't utilize this formidable transformation during his battle with Beerus at the onset of *Super*, especially with Earth's fate hanging in the balance. While it's conceivable that Goku might have forgotten about it, Vegeta, ever competitive and frustrated by Goku's advancements, would surely remember.
A glimmer of hope for resolving this conundrum appears in the post-credits scene of the *Dragon Ball Daima* finale, which hints at the existence of two more Evil Third Eyes in the Demon Realm. Should the series continue and these artifacts fall into nefarious hands, there's potential for Super Saiyan 4 to re-emerge and for Goku to lose access to it somehow. This is purely speculative, but without such a development, *Dragon Ball* risks creating a significant plot hole that could fuel endless debates among fans.
Thus, *Dragon Ball Daima*'s finale leaves the question of Super Saiyan 4's absence in *Super* unanswered, setting the stage for potential future explanations. For those eager to dive deeper into the series, *Dragon Ball Daima* is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
