How Does Dragon Ball Daima’s Finale Explain Goku Never Using Super Saiyan 4 in Super?

The finale of *Dragon Ball Daima* delivers an electrifying showdown between Gomah and Goku, with the latter unveiling a new transformation. Fans were buzzing with anticipation, hoping this episode would finally shed light on the mysterious absence of Super Saiyan 4 in *Dragon Ball Super*. So, how does the finale of *Dragon Ball Daima* address this burning question about Super Saiyan 4?

What Happens With Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball Daima’s Finale?

In episode 19 of *Dragon Ball Daima*, the Z Fighters are restored to their adult forms thanks to Glorio's wish. As the battle intensifies, Vegeta attempts to defeat Gomah solo but falls short, even with his Super Saiyan 3 transformation. It's then up to Goku to step in, harnessing a newfound power bestowed upon him by Neva in the previous episode, which he dubs "Super Saiyan 4."

Armed with this new form, Goku faces off against Gomah in the finale and holds his own impressively. Utilizing his signature Kamehameha, he pierces through Gomah and the entire Demon Realm, setting the stage for Piccolo to strike a critical blow by knocking out Gomah's eye. Although Piccolo can't finish the job, Majin Kuu steps in, delivering the final hits that bring Gomah down and liberate the Demon Realm from his grip.

As the episode progresses, fans eagerly await an explanation for Super Saiyan 4's absence in *Dragon Ball Super*. However, *Dragon Ball Daima* takes a surprising turn. Rather than attributing the form to something unique about the Demon Realm or Neva's intervention, Goku casually informs Vegeta that he achieved this new form through rigorous training post-Buu. There's no mention of a mind-wipe or any other plot device that would justify its absence in *Super*, leaving *Daima*'s canonical status ambiguous.

Is Dragon Ball Daima Canon to Super?

The introduction of Super Saiyan 4 in *Daima* sparks significant debate about its place in the *Dragon Ball* canon. It's puzzling why Goku wouldn't use such a powerful form during his fight with Beerus in *Super*, especially with Earth's fate on the line. While it's possible Goku simply forgot about it, Vegeta's competitive nature suggests he wouldn't let such a significant transformation slip by unnoticed.

However, a glimmer of hope emerges in the post-credits scene of the *Dragon Ball Daima* finale, which teases the existence of two more Evil Third Eyes in the Demon Realm. Should *Daima* return for another season, where these artifacts end up in the wrong hands, it could pave the way for Super Saiyan 4's return and Goku's subsequent loss of the form. This is speculative, but without such a plot development, *Dragon Ball* risks introducing a significant plot hole that could fuel endless debates among fans.

Thus, *Dragon Ball Daima*'s finale addresses the absence of Super Saiyan 4 in *Super* with ambiguity, leaving fans to ponder the series' canonical implications. For those eager to dive deeper, you can catch *Dragon Ball Daima* streaming on Crunchyroll.