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Warning: Contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima episode #18.Dragon Ball Daimaepisode #18 shocked the world when it gave Goku an official canon version of his iconic Super Saiyan 4 form fromDragon Ball GT. With how muchDaimatakes afterGT, Super Saiyan 4 becoming canon was always a popular theory, but seeing it actually happen was nonetheless incredible for old and new fans alike.
Super Saiyan 4 Goku becoming canonwas a major event forDragon Ball, and it opens the door for so much more. This is hardly the first timeDragon Ballhas canonized filler material, withDragon Ball Daimaalso canonizing Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta just a few weeks ago, and based on that, there’s a clear intention to rework some ofDragon Ball’s filler material into canon. With that in mind,Super Saiyan 4 becoming canon could pave the way for one of Goku’s best attacks to become canon, as well, and overall, that would be great to see.
Dragon Ball Daima Has The Perfect Chance To Make Dragon Fist Canon
How Dragon Ball Daima Can Make Goku’s Dragon Fist Canon
Of all of Goku’s non-canon attacks inDragon Ball, the one that has the best chance of becoming canon right now is his iconic Dragon Fist. Dragon Fist was first introduced inDragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragonbefore appearing inDragon Ball GT, with its most notable uses, of course, being whenever Goku would turn Super Saiyan 4. Naturally, Dragon Fist has never featured in any canon media, butwith Super Saiyan 4 officially canon as ofDragon Ball Daimaepisode #18, it would make sense for the same to happen with Dragon Fist, his signature attack.
As for how Dragon Fist could appear in canon, that’s easy enough to justify. Despite all the theatrics, Dragon Fist is, at its core, just an attack that combines Goku’s physical prowess with his incredibleki, soDragon Ball Daimacould easily make Dragon Fist canon by simply having it be an attack Goku uses in the final battle against Gomah. The more magical nature of Super Saiyan 4 inDaimacould even justify Goku’s aura turning into a dragon, and it would certainly be another in the long list ofDaima’s highlights.
Why Dragon Fist Is Considered Super Saiyan 4 Goku’s Signature Move
The Link Between Super Saiyan 4 Goku & Dragon Fist Explained
Regarding Super Saiyan 4 Goku leading to Dragon Fist becoming canon, that begs the question of why the move is so closely associated with him, in the first place. While Dragon Fist first appeared inWrath of the Dragon, Goku used Dragon Fist fairly often inDragon Ball GT, most notably when he was in Super Saiyan 4 in the Shadow Dragon saga. Those moments are often cited as the best moments in all ofGT, soDragon Fist is so closely associated with Super Saiyan 4 Goku because he used it in some ofDragon Ball GT’s biggest scenes.
That close association also made its way into theDragon Ballvideo games. The video games never shy away from using filler moves and characters, and sure enough, whenever Super Saiyan 4 Goku appears in a video game, his ultimate attack is almost always Dragon Fist, with it almost always getting incredible animation to go along with it, as well.The widerDragon Ballfranchise has long since made Dragon Fist out to be Super Saiyan 4 Goku’s signature move, and that’s why it needs to appear with Super Saiyan 4 Goku now being canon.
Why Dragon Fist Needs To Become Goku’s Signature Move In Canon
What Makes Dragon Fist Dragon Ball’s Coolest Attack
It would be easy forDragon Ballto work Dragon Fist into canon, but the bigger question is why that would happen. It’s one thing for Dragon Fist to be a cool attack, but what also makes Dragon Fist stand out is that it was Goku’s first attack that could be considered solely his, withGoku’s moves inDragon Balltypically being borrowed or learned from other characters.Dragon Fist becoming canon givesDragon Balla chance to finally give Goku an original move, and that would be great to see asDragon Ball Daimaheads toward its finale.
The biggest reason why Dragon Fist should become canon, of course, truly is just because it’s a cool attack.Dragon Ballis famous for its flashy attacks on an ever-increasing scale of power and appearance, and sure enough,Dragon Fist is one of the coolest attacks inDragon Ballthanks to its concept and the stunning imagery commonly associated with the attack. Dragon Fist has incredible appeal both visually and narratively, and hopefully,Dragon Ball Daimawill capitalize on Super Saiyan 4 and make it the next thing to become canon.
