Dragon Ball Daima has finally delivered what fans have long anticipated, the legendary Super Saiyan 4 form. Given the series' clear inspiration from Dragon Ball GT, many expected this transformation to make an appearance,

Dragon Ball Super has never really treated Goku like a traditional hero when compared to some of Shueisha’s other releases, and the newest chapter of the series has proved why he’s not seen that way with the reveal of how the world sees Goku after everything he’s done.

Dragon Ball DAIMA reminds fans that Vegeta still can't surpass Goku, but at the same time, he has something far more valuable than strength.

Dragon Ball DAIMA canonized GT's most popular concept, SSJ4, but it also proved GT will never be part of Toriyama's canonical story in the process.

Goku's Super Saiyan 4 transformation from Daima is achieved through a spell by Neva, unlike GT's natural trigger. Daima's Super Saiyan 4 doesn't age Goku up like in GT, and his appearance slightly differs. In Daima, Goku's fighting style in his Super Saiyan 4 form is more primal and monkey-like, unlike in GT.

At present, Daima has yet to officially call this new form “Super Saiyan 4” but the penultimate installment all but confirms this fact. Mimicking the reveal of Super Saiyan 3, the adult Goku wields the power in his fight against Gomah which is one that is sure to shake the Demon Realm to its core.

We've seen Goku go Super Saiyan 3, and then Super Saiyan 4 (insert jaw-drop) in Dragon Ball Daima, and now only one episode remains in the series. Forty years ago, Akira Toriyama introduced Dragon Ball,

Dragon Ball DAIMA has a lot going on before the finale, but VEgeta backing out of the fight seems extremely forced and like plot armor for Goku.

The most spectacular and intimidating Son Goku returns and does so in one of the most anticipated moments of 'Dragon Ball Daima'.

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Gohan missed epic battles with formidable foes like Hit, Jiren, and Kefla throughout Dragon Ball Super. Despite his potential, Gohan never faced off against Android 17 or Goku Black, missing key opportunities.