In the thrilling finale of *Dragon Ball Daima*, fans witnessed an intense showdown between Gomah and Goku, who unveils a new transformation. Many viewers anticipated this episode to shed light on the mysterious absence of Super Saiyan 4 in *Dragon Ball Super*. So, how does the finale address the nonexistence of 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 return to their adult forms thanks to Glorio's wish. Vegeta, in a bold move, attempts to defeat Gomah single-handedly but falls short, even in his Super Saiyan 3 state. The task then falls to Goku, who harnesses the power bestowed upon him by Neva in the previous episode, which he dubs "Super Saiyan 4."
Goku, now in this formidable form, engages in a fierce battle with Gomah, ultimately using his signature Kamehameha to create a breach through Gomah and the Demon Realm itself. This opening allows Piccolo to strike at Gomah's weak point, the eye, though it is Majin Kuu who delivers the final blow, vanquishing Gomah and liberating the Demon Realm.
As the episode nears its end, fans brace for an explanation on why Super Saiyan 4 is missing from *Dragon Ball Super*. However, instead of attributing the form to something exclusive to the Demon Realm or a unique power from Neva, Goku simply tells Vegeta that he achieved this form through rigorous training post his victory over Buu. There's no mention of a memory wipe or any event that would explain its absence in *Super*, leaving *Dragon Ball Daima*'s canonical status ambiguous.
Is Dragon Ball Daima Canon to Super?
The introduction of Super Saiyan 4 in *Daima* sparks numerous questions regarding its place within the *Dragon Ball* canon. Notably, if Goku had access to such a powerful transformation, why did he not use it during his battle with Beerus at the beginning of *Super*? One might argue that Goku could have forgotten, but Vegeta, perpetually in competition with Goku, would surely have noticed and utilized this form himself.
A glimmer of hope for resolving this issue appears in the post-credits scene, where it's revealed that two more Evil Third Eyes exist in the Demon Realm. Should *Dragon Ball Daima* return for another season, and these objects fall into nefarious hands, there's a potential path for Super Saiyan 4 to re-emerge, only for Goku to lose it under certain circumstances. While this is speculative, without such a plot development, *Dragon Ball* risks introducing a significant plot hole that could fuel ongoing debates among fans.
Thus, *Dragon Ball Daima*'s finale leaves the question of Super Saiyan 4's absence in *Super* open-ended. For those eager to dive deeper into the series, the intro song of *Dragon Ball Daima* awaits your exploration.
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