It isn't at all unusual for Vegeta to be mistreated by Dragon Ball. Being the main rival and fighting partner of Goku, it's his narrative duty to fall short of victory so that the protagonist can look awesome by comparison.

Dragon Ball DAIMA canonized GT's most popular concept, SSJ4, but it also proved GT will never be part of Toriyama's canonical story in the process.

At present, Daima has yet to officially call this new form “Super Saiyan 4” but the penultimate installment all but confirms this fact. Mimicking the reveal of Super Saiyan 3, the adult Goku wields the power in his fight against Gomah which is one that is sure to shake the Demon Realm to its core.

Vegeta unlocks Super Saiyan 3 in Episode 12, during the battle against Tamagami Number Two, one of the protectors of the Dragon Balls in the Demon Realm. This way, Vegeta is easily able to defeat Tamagami 2. He then unlocks it once again as an adult in Episode 19.

After existing for 28 years in Dragon Ball GT, the Goku transformation into Super Saiyan 4 was finally made canon in Dragon Ball DAIMA.

If you want to avoid spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima’s latest anime episode, “Betrayal,” be forewarned that we’ll be diving into spoiler territory. Much of the penultimate anime episode focuses on an adult Vegeta using Super Saiyan 3 in a bid to take down the powered-up Gomah,

The most spectacular and intimidating Son Goku returns and does so in one of the most anticipated moments of 'Dragon Ball Daima'.

For years, Super Saiyan 4 existed in a limbo, beloved by fans but not recognized as part of the official timeline established by Toriyama's original works and the subsequent "Dragon Ball Super" series. However, the landscape of Dragon Ball canon has shifted with "Dragon Ball Daima," the latest iteration in the franchise.

Dragon Ball is home to some of the most powerful fictional characters in all existence. It’s a pioneering part of Akira Toriyama’s universe where battles are fought between spiky-haired aliens and meddlesome gods across entire planets.

Vegeta's biggest moment in Dragon Ball DAIMA sees the Saiyan Prince finally defeat a main villain for the first time ever.

Gohan missed epic battles with formidable foes like Hit, Jiren, and Kefla throughout Dragon Ball Super. Despite his potential, Gohan never faced off against Android 17 or Goku Black, missing key opportunities.