The finale of *Dragon Ball Daima* delivers an electrifying showdown between Gomah and Goku, where fans get a glimpse of Goku's new transformation. As the Z Fighters revert to their adult forms, thanks to Glorio's wish, Vegeta attempts to confront Gomah but falls short, even with his Super Saiyan 3 power. It's then up to Goku, who harnesses the energy bestowed upon him by Neva in the previous episode, unveiling what he dubs as "Super Saiyan 4." With this formidable form, Goku manages to battle Gomah fiercely, utilizing his iconic Kamehameha to create an opening, which Picollo exploits to strike a significant blow. Majin Kuu then delivers the final hits that vanquish Gomah, liberating the Demon Realm from his grip.
Many fans anticipated that *Dragon Ball Daima* would clarify the absence of Super Saiyan 4 in *Dragon Ball Super*. However, the finale sidesteps this issue. Goku casually tells Vegeta that he achieved this new form through intense training post his battle with Buu. There's no mention of any mind-wipe or special conditions tied to the Demon Realm, leaving the series' canonical status ambiguous and stirring up questions about its alignment with *Dragon Ball Super*.
Is Dragon Ball Daima Canon to Super?
The inclusion of Super Saiyan 4 in *Dragon Ball Daima* raises significant queries about its place within the *Dragon Ball* canon. It's puzzling why Goku wouldn't leverage this potent form during his clash with Beerus in *Dragon Ball Super*, particularly with Earth's fate hanging in the balance. The lack of any explanation for its absence in *Super*—be it a forgotten memory or a deliberate exclusion—fuels fan speculation and debate.
A glimmer of hope for a potential resolution comes in the post-credits scene of *Dragon Ball Daima*, which hints at two more Evil Third Eyes in the Demon Realm. Should the series continue, and these artifacts fall into nefarious hands, it could pave the way for Super Saiyan 4's reintroduction and subsequent loss, thus resolving the plot hole. However, without such a development, *Dragon Ball Daima* risks leaving a significant inconsistency that could provoke ongoing discussions among fans.
Thus, *Dragon Ball Daima*'s finale leaves the mystery of Super Saiyan 4's absence in *Dragon Ball Super* unresolved, potentially setting the stage for future narrative explorations. For those eager to delve deeper into the series, *Dragon Ball Daima* is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll.