The climactic battle in Dragon Ball Daima's finale pits Gomah against Goku, showcasing Goku's newly acquired form. Many anticipated an explanation for Super Saiyan 4's absence in Super. Here's how the finale addresses this:
Following Glorio's wish, the Z Fighters revert to their adult forms. Vegeta's Super Saiyan 3 proves insufficient against Gomah, leaving Goku to utilize the power granted by Neva – later termed "Super Saiyan 4."
In the final confrontation, Goku's Super Saiyan 4 and Kamehameha attack create a rift, allowing Piccolo to incapacitate Gomah, freeing the Demon Realm. Crucially, the show doesn't establish Super Saiyan 4 as Demon Realm-exclusive or Neva-specific. Instead, Goku casually attributes the transformation to post-Buu training. The lack of a mind-wipe leaves Daima's canonicity ambiguous.
Canonicity Concerns:
Super Saiyan 4's introduction raises significant questions about Daima's place within the Dragon Ball canon. Its omission during Goku's fight with Beerus in Super, especially with Earth's fate on the line, is a glaring inconsistency. While forgetting is possible, Vegeta's reaction to being surpassed again would be undeniable.
A potential loophole exists in the post-credits scene: the reveal of two more Evil Third Eyes in the Demon Realm. A future season could involve these objects falling into the wrong hands, potentially explaining Super Saiyan 4's disappearance. However, without such a development, a major plot hole is created.
In essence, Dragon Ball Daima's finale explains Goku's lack of Super Saiyan 4 in Super by simply stating he gained it through training. The show's canon status remains highly debated.
Dragon Ball Daima is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
