Unlike Super , Vegeta in GT has a mustache (briefly) and plays a supporting role. He only shines in the final arc, achieving Super Saiyan 4 via a Blutz Wave machine. His pride is restored, but slowly.
Toriyama was largely hands-off, providing only rough character sketches and the initial concept. This lack of the original creator’s oversight is the root of much of the discourse surrounding the series. Without the "Toriyama touch"—the whimsical humor and unpredictable plotting—the writers at Toei were tasked with continuing a story that had already defeated the ultimate evil in Majin Buu.
Are you a Dragon Ball GT defender or detractor? Let the debate rage on in the comments—and go give SS4 Goku the respect he deserves.
As Goku picked it up, he felt a cold shiver. The ball felt heavier than it should.
Their first stop was Imecka, a planet where every breath seemed to cost a credit. They weren't there for the sights; the radar was pinging rhythmically, pointing toward a jagged mountain range owned by a greedy tyrant.
Many longtime fans argue SS4 is more imaginative and "Saiyan-like" than any form in Super . The red eyeliner, the black mane, the golden eyes—it's iconic. Even in 2025, Dragon Ball Heroes and card games keep SS4 alive.
They boarded the Grand Tour spaceship. As the engines roared to life, the familiar faces of their friends and family faded into small dots on the West City horizon.