During the Made in Asia Spring 2025 convention, Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, the character designer of Dragon Ball GT, revealed what Trunks would have looked like in Super Saiyan 4. And the answer is far from what fans expected.
In an effort to surprise fans
When we think of a character in Super Saiyan 4 mode, Goku is the one who immediately comes to mind. mind. This is probably because the Super Saiyan 4 version of Goku, introduced in Dragon Ball GT, is iconic with his long, black hair, muscular body, and intimidating appearance. However, Trunks, Vegeta's son, never got the chance to shine in this form. In Dragon Ball Daima, he was once again sidelined. And yet, his Super Saiyan 4 mode would have been an interesting revelation.
According to Nakatsuru, Trunks in Super Saiyan 4 would have had black hair. This may come as a surprise, as many fans imagine this power with flamboyant hair colors, such as red or gold. But this idea of black hair would have been precisely supposed to surprise fans.
A nod to Dragon Ball GT
This concept of Trunks with black hair actually recalls Goku's original Super Saiyan 4 form. In Dragon Ball GT, Goku's hair was initially black before turning red in Dragon Ball DAIMA. This new version of Trunks would therefore have been a nod to the original, with a touch of originality.
In the franchise, a change in hair color is often a way to mark a character's evolution. This choice was intended to offer a new dynamic to a character who has often been underestimated in the Dragon Ball universe.
A potential to explore?
Dragon Ball Daima takes some elements from Dragon Ball GT, but in a more modern way. Goku, for example, is featured in his Super Saiyan 4 form with red hair.
Remember, Trunks is a character who has always had enormous potential. Son of Vegeta, he possesses great power within him. However, he has never really had the opportunity to shine in the same way as Goku or his father. In Dragon Ball Super, he makes brief appearances, but without ever really embodying the same level of power.
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