The *Dragon Ball Daima* finale delivers an intense showdown between Gomah and Goku, who unveils a powerful new transformation—Super Saiyan 4. Naturally, fans were eager to see this episode address the form’s absence in *Dragon Ball Super*. So, how exactly does *Daima* handle that?
What Happens With Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball Daima’s Finale?
In Episode 19—the final installment of the current season—Glorio uses his wish to restore the Z Fighters back to their adult forms. Vegeta attempts to confront Gomah alone, pushing himself to the limit as a Super Saiyan 3, but it's not enough to defeat the villain. This sets the stage for Goku to step in and tap into the energy granted by Neva from the previous episode. He later identifies this power as “Super Saiyan 4.”
In this legendary form, Goku engages Gomah in battle and proves more than capable of holding his own. He unleashes a devastating Kamehameha wave that pierces through both Gomah and the very fabric of the Demon Realm itself. This creates an opening for Piccolo to strike, landing a critical blow by removing one of Gomah’s eyes. Though Goku is unable to finish the job alone, Majin Kuu steps in and seals the deal, finally freeing the Demon Realm from Gomah’s rule.
At first glance, it seems like *Dragon Ball Daima* might explain that Super Saiyan 4 is exclusive to the Demon Realm or something only Neva can grant access to—but it doesn’t go there. Instead, Goku casually reveals to Vegeta that he achieved the form purely through training after defeating Majin Buu. Even more confusing? There’s no mention of a memory wipe affecting him either, leaving the canonical weight of *Daima* hanging in uncertainty.
Is Dragon Ball Daima Canon to Super?
The introduction of Super Saiyan 4 raises significant questions regarding *Daima*’s place within the official *Dragon Ball* canon. After all, if Goku had access to such a powerful form post-Buu Saga, why wouldn’t he use it during his fight against Beerus at the start of *Super*? It would have been a game-changer when the survival of Earth was on the line. Sure, maybe he forgot about it, but Vegeta—who always feels the sting of being outdone by his rival—surely wouldn’t have let that slip.
However, there may be a potential loophole. The post-credits scene of the *Dragon Ball Daima* finale teases that two additional Evil Third Eyes remain hidden within the Demon Realm. If *Daima* returns for another season—and those eyes fall into the wrong hands—it could open up a storyline where Super Saiyan 4 reappears and Goku loses access to it once again. While this remains speculative for now, without some kind of narrative resolution like this, *Dragon Ball* has created a major continuity issue that will likely spark endless debates online for years to come.
So, that’s how *Dragon Ball Daima* explains the absence of Super Saiyan 4 in *Super*. If you’re hungry for more, check out the anime’s intro song for further insight.
Dragon Ball Daima is streaming now on Crunchyroll.
