Dragon Ball fans were surprised in the latest episode of Dragon Ball Daima when Goku achieved Super Saiyan 4, a reimagining of the classic Super Saiyan 4 from Dragon Ball GT. Anime New had already anticipated this revelation . The transformation occurred at the most critical moment of the battle against King Gomah and brought an updated take on the Saiyans' ancient power, now officially integrated into the series' main story.
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The confrontation put 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 was able to awaken the Saiyans' primal energy 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 being canonized man omg pic.twitter.com/6FmxXh3ZJz
Super Saiyan 4: More than 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 Great Ape stage to reach Super Saiyan 4, relying on Pan's emotional support to regain consciousness. On the other hand, in Dragon Ball Daima, Goku consciously activates the ancient energy, bypassing the intermediate stage and achieving the transformation directly.
The look retains familiar features, like a fur-covered body and an intense red aura, while modernizing the transformation approach. This evolution reflects the raw power of the Saiyans, reclaiming their roots and strengthening Goku enough to gain a foothold in 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 from the Demon Realm transforms Goku and his friends into child versions. 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 starred in a historic moment by utilizing Super Saiyan 3 for the first time, something never before seen in the series' canon. These elements thus prove that the anime seeks to expand the franchise's legacy while maintaining the emotional connection with longtime fans.
The future of Dragon Ball Daima
With the introduction of Super Saiyan 4, Daima could open doors for further 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.
Dragon Ball Daima episodes are available on Crunchyroll and will soon be available on Netflix and Max. The first chapters are also being shown in theaters, with dubbed versions available for Brazilian audiences. The anime, which combines nostalgia and innovation, is just beginning to reveal its impact on the saga of Goku and his allies.
