How Vegeta Unlocked Super Saiyan 3

Dragon Ball Daima will end in a week, and although it is the shortest Dragon Ball TV series so far, it will be a remarkable one. Inspired by Dragon Ball GT and bringing back that classic Dragon Ball feel, Daima is filled with impressive moments that, for better or for worse, are now part of what most fans consider canon.

Until Goku’s transformation into Super Saiyan 4 in Episode 18, one of the most thrilling events of the show was when Vegeta transformed into SSJ3 for the first time in an anime of the franchise.

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Unlocking SSJ3 In Dragon Ball Daima

Vegeta unlocks Super Saiyan 3 in Episode 12, during the battle against Tamagami Number Two, one of the protectors of the Dragon Balls in the Demon Realm. This way, Vegeta is easily able to defeat Tamagami 2. He then unlocks it once again as an adult in Episode 19.

While this is a significant moment for fans, there’s actually no big secret here. Goku is surprised by this transformation, as he didn’t know Vegeta was able to turn into SSJ3, but Bulma proudly replies that he has been training hard, suggesting that it’s been some time since Vegeta first unlocked it.

Is Vegeta Able to Transform into SSJ4?

Since Goku turned into Super Saiyan 4 in Episode 18, many fans wonder if Vegeta will be able to unlock SSJ4 too, like he did in Dragon Ball GT. If it’s only about power, and considering that Vegeta is likely to try hard to unlock it, he will probably be able to do it. However, it depends on the requirements to unlock it.

It seems that Neva’s magic played a major role in Goku’s transformation. There’s also the possibility that Saiyans need to have a tail to be able to transform into SSJ4. Vegeta’s tail was cut off in DBZ, but he is able to grow it back in DBGT. However, he doesn’t have a tail in Super and doesn’t seem to be able to make it grow in the series.

Anyway, if Vegeta is able to unlock SSJ4, maybe Gogeta SSJ4 will also make an appearance in the series. As Dragon Ball GT is already confirmed to serve as a starting point for Daima, it’s not unreasonable to imagine that they might make this final reference to the series.

But What About Dragon Ball Super?

Daima is supposed to take place before Dragon Ball Super – and if these two series are in the same canon timeline, why hasn’t Vegeta transformed into Super Saiyan 3 in Super, now that we know that he is able to do it? He could have done it in the fight against Beerus.

For now, there is no official explanation. But considering Bulma’s answer, the most likely reason is that he just didn’t want to do it. But then, why wouldn’t he want to do it? It’s Vegeta we’re talking about. He would love to show Goku that he is also able to unlock SSJ3. Well, SSJ3 is actually an exhausting transformation, as it drains energy quickly.

Following this logic, Vegeta probably turned into SSJ3 during the fight against Tamagami 2 because he knew it would be a quick battle.

For many fans, the reason Vegeta decides not to use it later on is due to this setback, and while it makes some sense, it is strange he transformed when battling Gomah but didn’t do it when fightinh Beerus. Maybe the fight against Gomah could make him realize how risky he is – or it’s more about him feeling he has a chance against Gomah if he uses his SSJ3 powers, but Beerus was on a different level, so he felt it would be better to save energy rather than unlock SSJ3.

Overall, the “saving energy” explanation makes some sense. Vegeta wants to be strong (and also wants to show he is strong), but he probably thinks that a form that can make him quickly lead to exhaustion is too tricky and should only be used at certain moments.

When Will Dragon Ball Daima Episode 20 Be Released?

The series schedule, if no delays are suddenly announced, should be as follows:

• Episode 19: February 21
• Episode 20 (final): February 28

No sequel to Dragon Ball Daima has been announced yet, and in a recent interview, producer Akio Iyuko suggests they are not working on a second season for now – and, for many, it doesn’t need to have a sequel.

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  Dragon Ball
  

  Dragon Ball is a franchise by Akira Toriyama which follows the adventures of Goku, a powerful warrior who protects the earth with his group of  friends. A recent title from the series is Dragon Ball: The Breakers, an action style game where 7 players have to survive being hunted by the Raider.

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  Dragon Ball DAIMA
  

  Release Date

  October 11, 2024
  

  Writers

  Akira Toriyama