Dragon Ball Daima Finale Explains Goku's Super Saiyan 4 Absence

The *Dragon Ball Daima* climax delivers an explosive showdown between Gomah and Goku, showcasing a never-before-seen transformation. While fans anticipated this episode would finally clarify Super Saiyan 4's place in the timeline, the resolution left some unanswered questions about its absence in *Super*.

Super Saiyan 4's Mysterious Role in Daima's Final Battle

In episode 19, we witness the Z Fighters regaining their adult forms thanks to Glorio's selfless wish. Vegeta makes a valiant attempt to defeat Gomah alone, pushing his Super Saiyan 3 powers to the limit but ultimately falling short. The burden then shifts to Goku, who unleashes the incredible energy gifted by Neva in the previous episode - a power he casually refers to as "Super Saiyan 4".

This new form allows Goku to stand toe-to-toe with Gomah in their final confrontation. In a spectacular display of power, he channels his classic Kamehameha wave with such force that it pierces both his enemy and the entire Demon Realm. This creates the perfect opening for Piccolo to land a critical strike against Gomah, though it's ultimately Majin Kuu who deals the finishing blow, liberating the Demon Realm from Gomah's oppressive rule.

The episode teasingly sets up potential explanations for Super Saiyan 4's limitations - perhaps it's unique to the Demon Realm or requires Neva's assistance. Surprisingly, Goku simply tells Vegeta he achieved this transformation through post-Buu training, leaving the canonicity of *Dragon Ball Daima* in question without any memory-wiping explanation.

Where Does Daima Fit in Dragon Ball's Official Timeline?

The appearance of Super Saiyan 4 creates significant continuity questions regarding *Daima*'s relationship to *Super*. It's hard to imagine Goku wouldn't have utilized this formidable transformation during his universe-threatening battle with Beerus, especially when Earth's survival hung in the balance. While one might argue Goku simply forgot, Vegeta - visibly frustrated at being surpassed again - certainly wouldn't have let such a powerful technique slip his mind.

The post-credits scene offers a potential resolution path, revealing two remaining Evil Third Eyes in the Demon Realm. Should the series continue, these could become MacGuffins that both reintroduce Super Saiyan 4 and provide a way to write it out of the continuity. Without such development, *Dragon Ball* risks creating a narrative inconsistency that will fuel fan debates for years to come.

This leaves us with *Dragon Ball Daima*'s current explanation for Super Saiyan 4's absence in *Super* - or rather, the lack thereof. For viewers seeking more content, here's a breakdown of the anime's theme song.

*Dragon Ball Daima is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll.*