The finale of *Dragon Ball Daima* delivers an exhilarating showdown between Gomah and Goku, who unveils a new transformation. Fans eagerly anticipated this episode to shed light on the absence of Super Saiyan 4 in *Dragon Ball Super*. So, how does the finale of *Dragon Ball Daima* address the missing Super Saiyan 4 in *Super*?
What Happens With Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball Daima’s Finale?
In episode 19 of *Dragon Ball Daima*, the Z Fighters revert to their adult forms thanks to Glorio's wish. Vegeta attempts to defeat Gomah solo but fails, even in his Super Saiyan 3 form. Goku steps up, harnessing the power bestowed by Neva in the previous episode, which he dubs "Super Saiyan 4."
With this new form, Goku engages Gomah in a fierce battle, managing to hold his own. He unleashes his iconic Kamehameha, blasting a hole through Gomah and the Demon Realm, allowing Piccolo to strike a critical blow. Although Piccolo can't finish the job, Majin Kuu delivers the final hits, vanquishing Gomah and liberating the Demon Realm.
At this juncture, fans might expect *Dragon Ball Daima* to clarify that Super Saiyan 4 is exclusive to the Demon Realm or only unlockable by Neva. However, the series takes a different route. Goku casually tells Vegeta that he achieved this form through 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* raises significant questions about its place within the *Dragon Ball* canon. It's puzzling why Goku wouldn't use this powerful form against Beerus in *Dragon Ball Super*, especially with Earth's fate on the line. While it's possible Goku simply forgot about it, Vegeta, who is perpetually frustrated by Goku's advancements, would surely remember.
A potential resolution is hinted at in the post-credits scene of the *Dragon Ball Daima* finale, which reveals two more Evil Third Eyes in the Demon Realm. If the series continues and these objects fall into the wrong hands, it could provide a pathway for Super Saiyan 4 to reappear and for Goku to lose it. This is 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 explains Goku's non-use of Super Saiyan 4 in *Super* by leaving it open-ended. For more on the series, check out the intro song for *Dragon Ball Daima*.
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