The climactic battle in *Dragon Ball Daima*'s finale pits Gomah against Goku, who unveils a shocking new transformation. Many anticipated this episode would finally clarify Super Saiyan 4's existence, a form conspicuously absent from *Super*. So, how does *Dragon Ball Daima* address this discrepancy?
In episode 19, after Glorio's wish restores the Z Fighters to their adult forms, Vegeta's attempt to defeat Gomah, even as a Super Saiyan 3, fails. Goku then steps in, harnessing the power Neva bestowed upon him, a power he later identifies as "Super Saiyan 4."
Utilizing this form, Goku engages Gomah in a fierce showdown. His iconic Kamehameha blasts a hole through Gomah and the Demon Realm itself, creating an opening for Piccolo to attack. While Piccolo inflicts damage, Majin Kuu delivers the final blows, vanquishing Gomah and freeing the Demon Realm.
At this juncture, viewers might expect an explanation for Super Saiyan 4's apparent Demon Realm exclusivity or Neva's unique role in its activation. However, *Daima* offers a simpler explanation: Goku attained this new form through post-Buu training. No mind-wipe is involved, leaving *Daima*'s canonicity ambiguous.
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Is *Dragon Ball Daima* Canon to *Super*?
Super Saiyan 4's introduction raises significant questions about *Daima*'s place within the *Dragon Ball* canon. It's inconceivable that Goku wouldn't have utilized such a powerful form during his battle with Beerus in *Super*, especially with Earth's fate hanging in the balance. While forgetting might be plausible for Goku, Vegeta's reaction to being surpassed again would surely be significant.
A post-credits scene offers a potential loophole. The Demon Realm is revealed to contain two more Evil Third Eyes. A future season, should one occur, might depict these objects falling into the wrong hands, providing an avenue for Super Saiyan 4's return and subsequent loss by Goku. This is purely speculative, but failure to address this could create a significant plot hole, fueling online debate for years to come.
Thus, *Dragon Ball Daima*'s finale explains Goku's lack of Super Saiyan 4 usage in *Super*. For those seeking more, here's a link to the anime's intro song.
*Dragon Ball Daima* is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
