10 Most Memorable Transformations In Dragon Ball Z
8. Goku - Super Saiyan 4
The final evolution of Saiyan biology. The most primal & powerful form of Super Saiyan that one can reach so far.
Unlike all of the other Super Saiyan transformations, Super Saiyan 4 is more than a cosmetic change, rather the entire body is transformed. The striking fur bound muscles, flowing thick hair &... eyeliner?
It's an awesome transformation if a bit strange in places, but hey that's GT after all!
Beyond the physical change & the much-appreciated serious attitude, it's extremely meaningful in its significance to Goku's character and the Saiyan race as a whole. To reach the peak of Saiyan power he had to return to the very first Saiyan transformation, the Great Ape & the pride of his race, their tails.
Super Saiyan 4 was a fantastic way to conclude the Baby Saga, the long feud between Tuffles & Saiyans. The ultimate Saiyan facing off against the ultimate Tuffle.
Where Goku both accepted & overcame his heritage as a brutish uncontrollable killer, Baby by contrast was consumed by his primal instincts & became the very thing he despised.
Dragon Ball finally came full circle, Goku could finally control the power that once forced him to murder his own grandfather.