Dragon Ball fans were surprised in the most recent episode of Dragon Ball Daima, as Goku achieved Super Saiyan 4, a reimagining of the classic Super Saiyan 4 from Dragon Ball GT. The Anime New website had already anticipated this revelation . The transformation occurred at the most critical moment of the battle against King Gomah and brought an updated approach to the ancient power of the Saiyans, now officially integrated into the main storyline of the series.
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The confrontation placed Goku and Vegeta in a desperate situation. Not even advanced transformations, such as Super Saiyan 3, were enough to contain the enemy. However, it was only with the intervention of Neva, a new ally in the series, that Goku managed to awaken the primal energy of the Saiyans and access his new form.
GOKU AWAKENING "SSJ 4" IN DRAGON BALL DAIMA!!
— zenkicuck (@zenkicuck) February 14, 2025
I can't believe I lived to see this transformation become canon, holy crap pic.twitter.com/6FmxXh3ZJz
Super Saiyan 4: More than just a tribute to the past
The Super Saiyan 4 transformation revisits classic elements from Dragon Ball GT, but with significant differences. In GT, Goku relied on the Golden Oozaru (giant ape) stage to achieve Super Saiyan 4, counting on Pan's emotional support to regain consciousness. On the other hand, in Dragon Ball Daima, Goku consciously activates the ancient energy, eliminating the intermediate stage and achieving the transformation directly.
The design retains familiar features, such as the fur-covered body and intense red aura, while modernizing the approach to the transformation. This evolution reflects the pure power of the Saiyans, reclaiming their roots and strengthening Goku enough to even the fight against Gomah.
Nostalgia and innovation in the Dragon Ball universe
Dragon Ball Daima takes place at a strategic point in the franchise's timeline, between the events of Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super. In the plot, a conspiracy by the Demon Realm transforms Goku and his friends into child versions of themselves. Despite its lighter tone, the anime delivers intense battles and reinterprets classic concepts, such as Super Saiyan 4, now renamed Super Saiyan 4.
The introduction of this new form is just one of Daima's surprises. Vegeta also made history by using Super Saiyan 3 for the first time, something that had never been shown in the series' canon. Thus, these elements prove that the anime seeks to expand the franchise's legacy while maintaining the emotional connection with long-time fans.
The future of Dragon Ball Daima
With the introduction of Super Saiyan 4, Daima can open doors for new evolutions in the characters' abilities. The transformation reinforces that the legacy of Dragon Ball GT still has relevance and room to be revisited, now with a new approach.
Episodes of Dragon Ball Daima are available on Crunchyroll and will soon be available on Netflix and Max. Additionally, the first chapters are being shown in cinemas, with dubbed versions for the Brazilian audience. The anime, which combines nostalgia and innovation, is only beginning to reveal its impact on the saga of Goku and his allies.