The climactic battle in *Dragon Ball Daima*'s finale pits Gomah against Goku, who unveils a shocking new form. Naturally, many viewers anticipated an explanation for Super Saiyan 4's absence in *Super*. So, how does the finale address this glaring omission?
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 steps in, harnessing the power Neva granted him in the previous episode, a power he later identifies as "Super Saiyan 4."
Employing this formidable form, Goku confronts Gomah, holding his own in a fierce battle. His signature Kamehameha blasts a hole through Gomah and the Demon Realm itself, paving the way for Piccolo to deliver a crucial blow. While Piccolo doesn't land the final strikes, Majin Kuu does, vanquishing Gomah and freeing the Demon Realm.
At this juncture, it seems *Dragon Ball Daima* is poised to explain Super Saiyan 4 as a Demon Realm-exclusive transformation, or perhaps something uniquely unlocked by Neva. However, the series subverts expectations. Goku reveals to Vegeta that he attained this new form simply through post-Buu training. There's no memory wipe, leaving *Dragon Ball Daima*'s canonicity ambiguous.
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Is *Dragon Ball Daima* Canon to *Super*?
The introduction of Super Saiyan 4 raises significant questions about *Daima*'s place within the *Dragon Ball* canon. It's inconceivable that Goku wouldn't utilize such a potent form against 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 is highly improbable.
However, 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 materialize, could see these objects fall into the wrong hands, providing a mechanism for Super Saiyan 4's return and subsequent loss by Goku. This remains pure speculation, but the absence of such a development would create a significant plot hole, fueling endless online debates.
Thus, *Dragon Ball Daima*'s finale explains Goku's lack of Super Saiyan 4 in *Super*. For further details, check out the anime's intro song. *Dragon Ball Daima* is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
