Dragon Ball Daima manufacturer avoids clarifying the relationship between Super Saiyan 4 and Dragon Ball Super
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During the event made in Asia Primavera 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, animator and designer of key characters in the franchise, was interviewed by @/Sofianlegeek. The interview, translated by @/Venixys in X (previously Twitter), revealed that not even Nakatsuru can clarify if Super Saiyan 4 of Always is linked to the god Super Saiyan of Dragon Ball Super.
Nakatsuru has avoided confirming or denying fans theory that suggests that Goku’s red hair in Super Saiyan 4 in Always It is a wink for his future evolution for the god Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods y DB Super. “I can’t answer because I haven’t worked in the Super Saiyan God design,” he said.
Color theory
From Always Reintroduced the Super Saiyan 4 in his episode 18, the followers analyzed their differences with the original design of Dragon Ball GTAlso created by Nakatsuru. The main discrepancy is the change in Goku’s black hair in GT in a magenta-crimson tone AlwaysSimilar to the color of your fur in this way.
Many see this alteration as a trace of the transition between Super Saiyan 4 and Super Saiyan God. However, in Battle of the gods y Dragon Ball SuperGoku never mentions that he has reached level 4, referring to Super Saiyan 3 as a more powerful form. Moreover, Always Key events modified by Super And he offered some explanations on how Goku reached this transformation after defeating Kid Bu.
What is the real continuation of Dragon Ball Z?
The lack of clarity on the relationship between the two series generated an intense debate on what is the real sequel to Dragon Ball Z. The closest answer was given by Aky Iyoku, an executive producer of the franchise, who said that the deceased Akira Toriyama wrote Always as a direct continuation of the Majin Bu saga in Dbz.
This strengthens the idea that Always Follow the classic plot and not that of Super. However, the absence of Toriyama to clarify the chronology leaves fans in a limbo of interpretations and theories.
Goku and the evolution of his transformations
The character of Goku It was a reference in the evolution of power levels within the franchise. From your first Super Saiyan Even divine transformations, each phase has represented a significant change in narration and its development as a warrior. With the appearance of Super Saiyan 4 En DaimaThe debate on what is the true progression of their powers has been reopened. Although the super Saiyan god has been introduced Battle of the godsMany believe that the form reached in Always It could adapt as a bridge between classic and divine transformations.
It is transophramation is one of the most loved forms by fans, not only for its imposing design but also for his Connection with the primitive instinct of the Saiyans. In comparison, the Super Saiyan God It introduces a more spiritual and mystical concept. This generated a division between the followers of Dragon Ballsince some see Super Saiyan 4 as a natural evolutionOthers prefer the idea of a transformation based on divine ki.
Where to see Dragon Ball Daima
For those who have not yet seen the last episode of the franchise, all the episodes of Always They are available in Crunchyroll. The English bent version, with Stephanie NaDolny as Goku’s voice (Mini), launched a weekly episode from January 10th.
The official synopsis of the series describes: “Goku and the company transported peaceful lives until, due to a conspiracy, they were transformed into children. When they discover this reason it could be in a world known as the “demonic kingdom”, a mysterious majin called Glorio appears in front of them.
With the story of Always concluded, the discussion on its connection with Dragon Ball Super Still open. In the meantime, fans will continue to discuss if Super Saiyan 4 of Always It is a hidden track or simply an artistic choice without a great involvement in the saga.