Overview
- Goku’s Super Saiyan 4 transformation is notably absent in Dragon Ball Super, sparking theories about off-screen events and possible oversights by Akira Toriyama.
- Despite showcasing Super Saiyan 3 in Dragon Ball Daima, Vegeta refrains from using it in Super, leaving fans puzzled about his decision.
- Rymus, the creator of the multiverse introduced in Daima, is notably missing from Super, with this omission remaining unexplained.
Note: Spoilers ahead for Dragon Ball Daima, Episode 20, “Maximum, ”now available on Crunchyroll.
Dragon Ball Daima has garnered a wide array of reactions, with fans debating its contribution to the overall narrative consistency of the Dragon Ball franchise. Despite its focus on action and entertainment, many noteworthy inconsistencies raise questions about lore continuity in comparison to Dragon Ball Super.
As it stands, there’s a gap of three years between the conclusion of Dragon Ball Daima and the events portrayed in Super, which allows for the possibility of off-screen resolutions to these discrepancies. Future episodes of either series may offer clarifications, or we might see a second season of Daima attempting to reconcile these differences. Alternatively, it’s conceivable that these continuity issues stem from forgetfulness on Akira Toriyama’s part; the rumor mill also spins tales of alternate timelines, though presently, they remain speculative.
Exploring Continuity Concerns in Dragon Ball Daima
The Mystery of Goku’s Super Saiyan 4 Absence
One of the most prominent continuity gaps highlighted by fans is Goku’s failure to utilize Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball Super. Initially, it was theorized that this transformation could be exclusive to the Demon Realm or reliant on Neva’s magical influence for access. However, during the series finale, Goku implied he achieved Super Saiyan 4 independently. So why has he not appeared in Super?
Fans frequently reference a particular manga panel that suggests Goku’s statements about his transformations contradict established facts from Daima. In Dragon Ball Super, chapter 2, “Goku Defeated, ”he declares Super Saiyan 3 to be his ultimate form, a claim contradicted by later developments in Daima. One theory postulates that Goku’s assertions reflect his manga continuity rather than the anime’s, leading to the peculiarity of him never employing Super Saiyan 4 during his confrontations in Super.
Why Didn’t Vegeta Showcase Super Saiyan 3?
Vegeta, too, raises questions regarding continuity as he debuted Super Saiyan 3 in Dragon Ball Daima but did not employ it in Super. During his battle with Tamagami Number Two, he provided a long-awaited glimpse of this transformation. Yet, during a critical moment in Super, when Bulma was harmed, he only reverted to Super Saiyan 2. This choice lacks a clear rationale, which leaves fans scratching their heads.
The Curious Case of Rymus in Dragon Ball Super
Daima introduced a significant figure to the franchise: Rymus, the Super Majin who created the multiverse. His absence from Dragon Ball Super raises substantial questions. Why would Rymus, responsible for creating universes, not engage in major events, especially those threatening the multiverse?
“Long ago, the good Supreme Demon King of that age sought to expand the Demon Realm. He ordered the powerful Super Majin Rymus to create the universes.”- Supreme Kai Shin
Why Were Supreme Kai Shin and Kibito Still Joined at the Start of Super?
Fans will recall that Supreme Kai Shin and Kibito inadvertently merged into Kibito Kai during a training session intended to teach Goku about the Potara Fusion. This fusion is typically permanent unless disrupted by unique conditions. Kibito Kai managed to defuse early in Daima; however, Dragon Ball Super reverted both characters to their fused state prior to the events of Super.
The rationale for this re-fusion is unclear, particularly since there was a belief that Kibito Kai would employ this power against formidable adversaries before the end of Daima, which ultimately did not transpire. And, intriguingly, the method employed by Kibito to defuse using the Namekian Dragon Balls raises further questions, given the addressed continuity with Majin Buu’s unique abilities in Daima.
For those eager to explore these engaging narratives, Dragon Ball Daima is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
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