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 explain Super Saiyan 4's absence from *Super*. So, how does *Dragon Ball Daima* resolve this mystery?
Episode 19 sees the Z Fighters revert to their adult forms after Glorio's wish. Vegeta's attempt to defeat Gomah, even as a Super Saiyan 3, fails. Goku steps up, harnessing the power Neva bestowed upon him—a power he later identifies as "Super Saiyan 4."
In this form, Goku engages Gomah in a fierce battle, ultimately unleashing a Kamehameha that blasts a hole through Gomah and the Demon Realm itself. This allows Piccolo to strike, weakening Gomah further. Majin Kuu delivers the final blows, vanquishing Gomah and freeing the Demon Realm.
At this point, the narrative seems poised to explain Super Saiyan 4 as a Demon Realm-exclusive ability or something only accessible through Neva. However, this isn't the case. Goku reveals to Vegeta that he attained the form simply through training after defeating Buu. The absence of a mind-wipe leaves *Dragon Ball 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. Goku's failure to utilize this immensely powerful form against Beerus in *Super*, especially with Earth's fate hanging in the balance, is perplexing. While forgetting is possible, Vegeta's reaction to being surpassed again seems unlikely.
A potential loophole exists. The *Dragon Ball Daima* finale's post-credits scene reveals the Demon Realm harbors two more Evil Third Eyes. A potential future season, involving these objects falling into the wrong hands, could provide a mechanism for Super Saiyan 4's return and subsequent loss by Goku. This remains speculation, but its absence risks creating a significant plot hole.
This is how *Dragon Ball Daima*'s finale addresses Goku's non-use of Super Saiyan 4 in *Super*. For more information, check out the anime's intro song.
*Dragon Ball Daima* is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
