Dragon Ball fans have been buzzing since Super Saiyan 4 Dragon Ball GT’s iconic transformation—finally joined the main storyline in Dragon Ball DAIMA. Episode 18, “Awakening”, gave us a jaw-dropping SSJ4 debut, but the big question remains: Is DAIMA’s Mini Goku in SSJ4 stronger than GT’s original version? Let’s break it down!
SSJ4 in DAIMA vs. GT: Same Form, Different Rules?
While Dragon Ball DAIMA borrows SSJ4’s design from GT’s legendary character artist Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, the transformation works very differently here. In DAIMA:
- Goku unlocks SSJ4 with demonic ki from Neva, a Namekian sage.
- His fighting style becomes primal and animalistic, hinting at his Oozaru (Great Ape) roots.
- The form isn’t even called “Super Saiyan 4” in the episode—Toei’s internal docs revealed the name later.
In GT, SSJ4 was a pure Saiyan evolution, requiring a Golden Oozaru transformation first. DAIMA’s version skips steps, blending demonic energy with Goku’s DNA. This isn’t just a cosmetic tweak—it’s a whole new power source!
Power Feats: DAIMA’s SSJ4 Shines (But Burns Out Fast)
DAIMA’s SSJ4 Goku delivers an epic beatdown on Demon King Gomah, but there’s a catch: his transformation lasts less than 10 minutes. Compare that to GT’s SSJ4 debut, where Goku fought Baby Vegeta for five episodes.
Why the short runtime?
- Gomah wields the Tertian Oculus, a god-tier artifact.
- DAIMA’s Goku is still in his “Mini” form (likely weaker than his adult self).
- The fight’s brevity isn’t about SSJ4’s weakness—it’s about Gomah’s overwhelming power.
Still, DAIMA’s SSJ4 proves he’s way stronger than Super Buu. How? Gomah fought Majin Duu (Buu-level), SSJ3 Goku, and Tamagami 1 simultaneously—and SSJ4 Goku crushed him. But does this stack up to GT’s SSJ4?
Why GT’s SSJ4 Goku Still Wins (For Now)
GT’s SSJ4 Goku has two massive advantages:
- Timeline Power Creep: GT happens after DBZ’s Buu Saga. By then, Goku’s base power is already sky-high. He fights Rildo (stronger than Buu) in his base kid form.
- Better Feats: GT’s SSJ4 battles universe-threatening villains like Omega Shenron and Baby Vegeta. DAIMA’s SSJ4 only has one fight (against a poorly scaled foe).
Even DAIMA’s SSJ4 boost—3x stronger than SSJ3—likely caps at Buu Saga Vegito’s level. GT’s SSJ4? It’s leagues beyond Buu Saga power.
Could DAIMA’s SSJ4 Surpass GT’s in the Future?
Absolutely! Here’s why:
- Canon Potential: DAIMA’s SSJ4 is now part of the main story. If Dragon Ball Super adopts it, God Ki or Ultra Instinct could supercharge it.
- Adult Form Boost: DAIMA’s Goku is still a kid. Imagine an adult SSJ4 with demonic ki!
- Hybrid Transformations: What if SSJ4 merges with Ultra Instinct? The power ceiling would shatter.
Final Verdict: GT’s SSJ4 Reigns Supreme… For Now
As of Episode 18, DAIMA’s SSJ4 Goku isn’t close to GT’s version. But with DAIMA’s ties to the Demon Realm and Dragon Ball Super’s godly power-ups, this new SSJ4 has unlimited potential.
What do you think? Could DAIMA’s SSJ4 become Dragon Ball’s strongest form? Let us know!
