In an unexpected announcement, the acclaimed creator of “Dragon Ball“, Akira Toriyama, revealed to the world his personal interpretation of Super Saiyan 4 from Goku. This depiction marks the first time Toriyama has illustrated this iconic shape.
Goku Super Saiyan 4 by Akira Toriyama
Toriyama’s new approach is sparking heated debate among fans over whether it surpasses the version of “Dragon Ball GT,” a noncanon work screened between 1996 and 1997.
Toriyama’s interpretation is an ingenious fusion of the characteristics of Great Apes and Super Saiyans. At first, the master considered adopting golden hair, but decided on a black hue to better blend in with the reddish fur characteristic of this transcendental form. Checkout:
Image: Akira Toriyama/Reproduction
On the other hand, “Dragon Ball GT” has been criticized several times for deviating from Toriyama’s authentic style and deviating significantly from the original plot of the manga.
In Super Saiyan 4 form, Goku appears after transforming into Golden Oozaru when he sees his granddaughter Pan crying to calm him down. His strength surpasses that of Super Baby Vegeta 2, making him invulnerable to his opponent’s attacks. When Baby Vegeta takes the form of Golden Oozaru, the fight evens out.
After an intense battle, Goku receives energy from his friends and defeats Baby with a powerful 10x Kamehameha. This blow finishes off the Tsufurujin parasite and forces Baby to leave Vegeta’s body and attempt to escape on a ship.
However, before Goku escapes, he launches one final Kamehameha, sending Baby towards the sun, resulting in his ultimate destruction.
The striking similarity in designs has fans thinking about the possible developments in the anime if Toriyama worked more closely with Toei Animation on future productions.
Despite “Dragon Ball GT“While it did not achieve the same success as previous productions, it left an important legacy by presenting a new development for one of the series’ most iconic characters, one that at least partially earned a special place in the hearts of fans.”