How Does Dragon Ball Daima’s Finale Explain Goku Never Using Super Saiyan 4 in Super?

The climactic battle in Dragon Ball Daima 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:

Episode 19 sees the Z Fighters revert to their adult forms after Glorio's wish. Vegeta's Super Saiyan 3 attempt against Gomah fails, leaving Goku to utilize the power Neva granted him – later termed "Super Saiyan 4."

In the finale, Goku's Super Saiyan 4 form proves effective against Gomah. His Kamehameha creates a rift to the Demon Realm, allowing Piccolo to assist in defeating Gomah. However, instead of establishing Super Saiyan 4 as Demon Realm-exclusive or Neva-specific, Goku reveals he attained the form through post-Buu training. No memory loss is involved, leaving Daima's canonicity ambiguous.

The Canon Question:

Super Saiyan 4's introduction raises significant questions about Daima's place within the Dragon Ball canon. Its absence in Goku's fight against Beerus in Super, especially with Earth's fate at stake, is a glaring omission. While forgetting is possible, Vegeta's reaction to being surpassed again seems unlikely.

A potential loophole exists in the post-credits scene: two more Evil Third Eyes remain in the Demon Realm. A future season might introduce these, providing a mechanism for Super Saiyan 4's return and subsequent loss by Goku. However, without such a development, Dragon Ball faces a significant plot inconsistency.

In essence, Dragon Ball Daima's finale explains Goku's lack of Super Saiyan 4 in Super by attributing its acquisition to simple post-Buu training. The lack of further explanation leaves the canon status of Super Saiyan 4 and the events of Daima open to interpretation and potential future storylines.

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