The Primal Power Unleashed: 7 Facts About The First Official Super Saiyan 4 Female
The question of who would be the first female character to achieve the raw, primal power of Super Saiyan 4 (SSJ4) has been one of the most debated topics in the Dragon Ball fandom for years. As of December 19, 2025, the answer is no longer a fan theory involving characters like Caulifla or Pan, but a definitive, though non-canon, reveal from the expanded Dragon Ball universe. The coveted transformation has officially been granted to a female Saiyan, introducing a unique design and reigniting discussions about the form's deep-rooted lore.
The first official female Super Saiyan 4 is a character named Note, an avatar from the massively popular arcade and promotional anime series, Super Dragon Ball Heroes (SDBH). While the form remains exclusive to the Dragon Ball GT timeline and its spin-offs, Note’s debut in this state provides the definitive blueprint for what a female Saiyan looks like when she taps into her ultimate primal potential.
The Official First Female Super Saiyan 4: Note's Profile
The groundbreaking reveal of the first female SSJ4 came not from the main Dragon Ball Super manga or anime, but from the promotional media of Super Dragon Ball Heroes (SDBH). This context is critical, as SDBH operates outside the main continuity established by Akira Toriyama and Toyotarou, allowing for fan-favorite, what-if scenarios and transformations.
Note (The SDBH Heroine) Biography & Profile
- Name: Note (ノ－ト)
- Race: Saiyan (Earth-Raised Saiyan)
- Source of Appearance: Super Dragon Ball Heroes (SDBH)
- Role: Main Female Hero/Avatar of the game's Saiyan class.
- Partners: Beat (Main Male Hero/Avatar)
- First SSJ4 Appearance: Revealed in promotional material and game updates for SDBH.
- Other Forms: Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, Super Saiyan 3, and potentially others depending on the game's mechanics.
- Significance: She is the canonical first female Saiyan to achieve the Super Saiyan 4 transformation within the Dragon Ball multimedia franchise.
Note and her male counterpart, Beat, serve as the player characters—or "Heroes"—who navigate the various timelines and battles of the Dragon Ball universe. Their ability to achieve transformations like Super Saiyan 4 and even new forms like Limit Breaker Super Saiyan 4 is a direct appeal to fan desires, making the SDBH universe a playground for transformations that may never appear in the main canon. Note's SSJ4 form features the signature red fur and long, styled hair (often black or a dark color), confirming the transformation is accessible to female Saiyans.
The Primal Design: Female SSJ4's Unique Look and Adaptation
The Super Saiyan 4 design, originally conceptualized by character designer Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru for Dragon Ball GT, is a fusion of the Saiyan's humanoid form and the monstrous Great Ape (Oozaru) form. It is characterized by a coat of colored fur (usually red or crimson) covering most of the body, a distinct dark eye-trim, and a return to the Saiyan's original hair color (though often longer and spikier).
The introduction of a female SSJ4 required a subtle, yet necessary, adaptation of this primal design, particularly concerning the upper body. This adaptation addresses the physical changes inherent in the transformation while maintaining a design appropriate for the franchise:
1. Clothing and Fur Coverage
In the male design (Goku, Vegeta, Gogeta), the transformation often destroys the upper-body clothing, leaving the chest bare save for the coat of fur. For the female SSJ4 design, as seen with Note and custom avatars in games like Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and Dragon Ball: The Breakers, the fur is strategically designed. The red, ape-like fur extends to cover the side chest and nipple areas, effectively acting as a natural, primal bra or protective layer. This maintains the transformation’s raw, feral aesthetic while adapting it for the female physique.
2. Hair Color and Length
The hair of the SSJ4 form typically reverts to the Saiyan's original color (black for Goku, brown for Vegeta's hybrid son, Trunks, who had lavender hair as SSJ4). The female SSJ4 avatars often retain black or a dark hue for their long, flowing SSJ4 hair, which is a key visual element of the form. This long, wild mane contrasts heavily with the spikier, contained hair of the Super Saiyan 1, 2, and 3 forms.
3. The Eye-Rim
Like their male counterparts, the female SSJ4 form features the distinctive dark red or black trim around the eyes. This feature is a visual callback to the eyes of the Great Ape form and is a universal marker of the SSJ4 state, signifying the successful merging of the Oozaru's raw power with the Saiyan's conscious control.
The SSJ4 Transformation: Lore, Requirements, and Fan-Favorite Candidates
To fully appreciate the significance of the female SSJ4, it is essential to understand the unique and complex lore behind the transformation, which differs drastically from the God Ki forms (Super Saiyan God, Super Saiyan Blue) introduced in Dragon Ball Super.
The Primal Path: How SSJ4 is Achieved
The Super Saiyan 4 transformation is not a linear progression from Super Saiyan 3 (SSJ3). It represents a separate evolutionary path that reconnects the Saiyan to their primal roots. The requirements are rigorous and rooted in the Saiyan's biology:
- A Saiyan Tail: The Saiyan must possess a tail, as it is the biological link to the Great Ape form.
- The Golden Oozaru: The Saiyan must transform into the colossal Golden Great Ape (Golden Oozaru), which is the Super Saiyan version of the standard Oozaru. This is typically achieved by being exposed to Blutz Waves (a specific type of radiation from a full moon or an artificial source like a Blutz Wave Generator).
- Regaining Consciousness: While in the Golden Oozaru state, the Saiyan must regain their human consciousness and control their rage. This is the crucial step that compacts the immense power of the Golden Oozaru into the humanoid SSJ4 form.
The SSJ4 form is considered the "ultimate Saiyan form" in the GT continuity, symbolizing a perfect balance of primal strength and rational thought.
The Most Discussed Female SSJ4 Candidates
Before Note's reveal, fan discussions were dominated by three main characters who were considered the most likely to achieve the form. These discussions continue to thrive, especially regarding the main canon:
Caulifla and Kale (Universe 6 Saiyans)
The two most popular candidates from the Dragon Ball Super continuity are the Universe 6 Saiyans, Caulifla and Kale. They are known for their incredibly fast progression, achieving Super Saiyan 2 and the Legendary Super Saiyan state, respectively, with minimal training.
- The Challenge: Universe 6 Saiyans, unlike those from Universe 7 (Goku, Vegeta), evolved without tails, making the Golden Oozaru transformation biologically impossible for them under traditional SSJ4 lore.
- The Fan Theory: Many fans believe that if they were to appear in Super Dragon Ball Heroes, a new, non-tail-dependent method would be created for them, or they would utilize the Limit Breaker Super Saiyan 4 form, which is a powerful evolution of SSJ4 seen in SDBH.
Pan (Gohan's Daughter)
Pan, the granddaughter of Goku and daughter of Gohan, is a strong candidate because she is a Hybrid Saiyan who was a main character in Dragon Ball GT, the very series that introduced SSJ4.
- The Challenge: Pan is only a quarter-Saiyan. While she has latent power, the massive power requirements and the need for a tail (which she does not have in GT) make her achieving SSJ4 difficult under the established rules.
- The Fan Theory: The most persistent fan theory suggests that Pan, due to her close connection to Goku and her pure heart, could bypass some of the requirements, or that her Saiyan DNA is simply more potent than initially thought, similar to how Goku's grandson, Goku Jr., was able to transform in the GT epilogue.
The Legacy of Super Saiyan 4 Female
The official introduction of the female Super Saiyan 4 through Note in Super Dragon Ball Heroes is a testament to the enduring appeal of the SSJ4 form. While it may not be part of the main Dragon Ball Super storyline, it provides a canonical answer to a long-standing fan desire. The design adaptation—ensuring the primal fur provides necessary coverage—is a clever solution that respects the form's raw nature while accommodating the female physique.
The Super Saiyan 4 Female form serves as a thrilling realization of a 'what-if' scenario, keeping the spirit of Dragon Ball GT alive and confirming that the path of the Primal Saiyan is open to all, regardless of gender. Whether a main-canon female Saiyan like Caulifla or Kale will ever achieve a similar transformation remains to be seen, but for now, Note stands as the first female Saiyan to master the power of the Golden Oozaru and unleash the legendary SSJ4.
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