This Transformation is Godlike- Dragon Ball GT Fans Finally Take a Stand Against the Super Saiyan 4 Slander

Despite receiving a significant amount of criticism over the years and being a subject of ridicule in the anime community, Dragon Ball GT has always had one aspect that fans consistently praised – the Super Saiyan 4 transformation. Recently showcased, fans once again expressed their admiration for this transformation and highlighted it as one of the most iconic moments in the series, despite not being considered canon.

Despite the introduction of Super, Super Saiyan 4 remained widely regarded as the most powerful transformation in the Dragon Ball series, specifically among Saiyans. This was due to its unique design, impressive abilities, and its representation as the ultimate form of the Super Saiyan’s evolution, which continues to be celebrated by fans today.

Please be advised that this article contains spoilers for the series.

The Impact of the Super Saiyan 4 Transformation on Dragon Ball GT Fans

The Super Saiyan 4 transformation is highly revered in the franchise for being the ultimate pinnacle of the Saiyan race. In GT, the significance of controlling the Great Ape transformation in order to attain this form is emphasized, giving it a sense of being a roundabout path to their ultimate height.

Despite receiving much adoration over the years, the introduction of Super and its various Super Saiyan God forms has sparked discussions on which approach has been more successful for the characters. While both sides have valid points, it is evident that Super Saiyan 4 continues to hold a strong presence in the fan community, even though it has not been featured in a mainstream series since the 90s.

Despite being released quite some time ago, it is still widely considered one of the most impressive transformations within the Dragon Ball franchise. This is due to its visually appealing appearance and the significant impact it had on the series from a storytelling standpoint.

“Honestly in the evolution of a sayian to me the followup to ssj3 was the ssj4 transformation. The God snuff is neat and all but in terms of design ssj4 is goated,”someone said.

“Ssj4 is my favorite transformation, idgaf if gt is hated. Tbh gt gets WAY too much hate alebeit some valid,”another person said.

“This should’ve been used for Super Saiyan God. Goku could’ve briefly transformed into the Oozaru/Golden Great Ape during the ritual before regaining his consciousness. Then, Vegeta would’ve learned how to do it at will without turning into the ape, while training with Whis and Beerus. With all due respect to Akira Toriyama, I didn’t like the design for God, but Super Saiyan Blue was fine,”someone else said.

Vegeta using Super Saiyan 4 in the anime (Image via Toei Animation).

Vegeta’s transformation and fusion with Goku into Gogeta in the final arc of Dragon Ball GT is another significant element. It is highly revered in the series, largely due to the inclusion of the Super Saiyan 4 transformation and its mechanics.

“SSJ4 was like lightning in a bottle. Straight Peak. In tune with the Saiyan genes, The Ozaru, The Red Fur, the extra aggression that came with the transformation? GT didn’t just Cook with SSJ4 that s..t was hit with a Flambe,”someone said.

“I always felt the Oozaru form and the super saiyan form were at odds with each other, like one was power that was inherent and evil while the other was latent and pure. SS4 overcomes the Oozaru form with the sheer power of SS and makes it a power for good, I kinda like that fact,”someone else said.

From a design standpoint, it is widely acknowledged by the fan base as one of the most visually impressive transformations in the series. The incorporation of fur and wild, untamed hair perfectly captures the Saiyan’s primal essence, making Goku’s rendition of this power-up truly fitting.

Super Saiyan 4 was a significant departure from previous transformations in terms of design. Unlike previous and even future transformations in Super, which only altered the hair color and shape, Super Saiyan 4 completely transformed the user’s appearance.

This achieved the creators’ goal of providing the audience with a sense of something extraordinary and conclusive.

Despite the existence of fans of Super Saiyan God, it is undeniable that Super Saiyan 4 continues to hold a significant presence in the Dragon Ball fandom, even to this day.