Summary
- Daima reintroduces GT’s Super Saiyan 4, which greatly pleased the fans.
- Super Saiyan 4 from GT requires Blutz Waves while the version in Daima seemingly needs Neva.
- Daima’s Super Saiyan 4 has minor design differences from GT’s.
Over the years, Dragon Ball has captivated millions of fans across the globe and has confirmed itself as one of, if not the single most, important Shonen anime series of all time. The characters introduced in this franchise are some of the industry’s most iconic and most of the biggest moments in the series are remembered as being foundational for how anime is viewed by the general population of the world to this day.
As such, some of the most important moments throughout the Dragon Ball franchise relate to the transformations that various characters undergo. From Goku’s original transformation into a Super Saiyan in Z to his unlocking of the Ultra Instinct Divine Transformation in Super, forms have always been incredibly unique and important. Thus, Dragon Ball Daima introduced its own unique state that has set the fandom ablaze, so let’s look at it.
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The Return Of The Super Saiyan 4 Transformation
Daima Reintroduces GT’s Greatest Addition
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First GT Appearance |
Dragon Ball GT, Episode 34, “Back in the Game” |
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First Daima Appearance |
Dragon Ball Daima, Episode 18, “Awakening” |
When GT first aired in 1997, it was met with mostly negative reception, with most thinking that it had very little to do with what made Dragon Ball special in the first place and was trying to bank on nostalgia to be good. It was also the only series within the larger franchise that wasn’t worked on by Akira Toriyama, making many feel as if it was just a cash grab that worked to play on things fans already loved.
However, there were quite a few things that fans generally loved about GT, specifically the signature form of the series; Super Saiyan 4. This form was built up as the greatest state a Saiyan could naturally reach within the traditional line of Super Saiyan transformations, and it was almost unanimously loved. Although beloved, Super Saiyan 2 and 3 often caught some criticism for not being unique in their design, and that they only made the user’s hair longer and spikier, so this was more or less expected for any potential new forms as well.
However, as Goku was fighting Baby, he took on an entirely new state that was far stronger than Super Saiyan 3 and had what many still regard as the best design of any transformation across the franchise. The point behind this form was that the user had the sheer destructive power of the Saiyan Oozaru form, but they contained their rage, staying the same size but with an incredibly altered appearance.
Although GT got a bunch of criticism, fans were sad to see Super Saiyan 4 go and had been begging for it to be reintroduced into the series, preferably in canon. These prayers were answered in Episode 18 of Dragon Ball Daima, where fans were left shocked to see Goku attain this transformation again to fight an empowered King Gomah.
You may have anticipated my attacks so far, but you have no idea what I’m capable of now. And what you don’t know… could hurt you!
After turning into his Super Saiyan 3 form, Goku fought the Demon King but was proven to be greatly outmatched due to the power boost Gomah received from the Tertiary Oculus. As he lay there, broken and defeated, Neva gave him a substantial energy boost from his own power which seemed to cause a chain reaction with Goku’s Saiyan cells. This reaction gave him a massive power-up and caused his form to change into something completely unlike what had been shown in the previous episodes of Daima.
This state covered his body with fur and made his hair red; finally introducing the legendary Super Saiyan 4 transformation into the canon of Dragon Ball. This form was incredibly strong and gave Gomah a real run for his money, showing that, functionally, it is very similar to its GT counterpart and that GT is still very much a part of this franchise. Many fans of the series were left with a massive smile on their faces after seeing how GT’s legacy is living on in the canon of the franchise with Daima.
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The Key Differences In Both Super Saiyan 4s
How Do GT and Daima’s Super Saiyan 4 Differ?
The current and old iterations of this form are, naturally, incredibly similar in terms of design and functionality. However, there are a few notable differences, chief of which is how the transformation was achieved in the first place. In GT, the first transformation into a Super Saiyan 4 is impossible to achieve without the user’s exposure to Blutz Waves, which Goku encountered initially through the moon. After this, the transformation can be done freely.
This is different in Daima, since it currently seems that the only way for someone to transform into a Super Saiyan 4 could be through Neva’s intervention. It’s unclear if Neva is needed specifically, if it can be done with any guardian of the Dragon Balls, or if it’s only possible in the Demon Realm, but outside influence seems to be a given. Other than this, there are minor differences in design, with the Daima version having brighter colored fur and red hair instead of GT’s black. Most notably, however, is the fact that Goku remains in his child form in Daima although he’s far bulkier, while Kid Goku from GT transforms back into an adult while in Super Saiyan 4.
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Dragon Ball DAIMA
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October 11, 2024