Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ballfranchise is renowned for many iconic elements, with one of the most revolutionary being the Saiyans' transformation into Super Saiyans. This feature has inspired countless others to follow suit, giving their protagonists a complete makeover and thrilling fans with a fresh, powerful new design. A defining aspect of the Super Saiyan transformation is the change in hair color, with Saiyans shifting from their typical black hair to striking golden blond.
With hair being the key feature distinguishing their appearance from their normal state, fans have long wondered what a Super Saiyan Nappa might look like. Given that Nappa’s design lacks hair beyond his moustache, this has remained a mystery within the series. However,Dragon Ball’s latest installment, Daima, has retconned a significant element of the Super Saiyan 3 form, offering a clearer idea of how Nappa might appear in a Super Saiyan state.
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Dragon Ball DaimaEpisode #12 surprised everyone by introducing aSuper Saiyan 3 form for Vegeta, a transformation fans have dreamed of for decades. Backed into a corner by Tamagami, Vegeta unlocks Super Saiyan 3 and swiftly defeats his opponent, showcasing the significant difference between the Super Saiyan 2 and 3 transformations. Upon tapping into the Super Saiyan 3 state, Vegeta also adopts the signature design traits of this iconic form: the absence of eyebrows and long hair.
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The most striking difference in Vegeta’s transformation lies in how his hair is depicted. Unlike the long, wavy hair seen in Goku and Gotenks during their Super Saiyan 3 states, Vegeta sports long, spiky hair, maintaining the signature spiky style of his normal form. This subtle yet significant detail suggests that instead of conforming to the long, wavy hair fans expected, a Saiyan’s hair in the Super Saiyan 3 state can vary based on their unique traits. This insight offers a clearer idea of what a Super Saiyan Nappa, or even a Super Saiyan 3 Nappa, might look like.
Reimagining Super Saiyan Nappa With the Latest Canonical Details
The Difference Isn’t That Substantial
According to the latest canonical details on how Saiyans retain their signature design elements in the Super Saiyan 3 state, the most notable difference in Super Saiyan Nappa’s appearance would be his eyebrows and mustache, which turn golden blond.Dragon Balllorehas also suggested that pure-blooded Saiyans' hair remains unchanged from birth, indicating that Nappa has been bald since birth. As a result, his Super Saiyan transformation would not include golden hair but instead be reflected in his facial hair and eyebrows.
The latest evidence suggesting that Saiyans retain their signature design elements could also indicate that Nappa would not grow hair in the Super Saiyan 3 state. Like other Saiyans, Nappa would embody the key feature of the Super Saiyan 3 transformation: the absence of eyebrows. However, he would lack the long, wavy golden hair typical of this form. Instead, it is plausible to envision Nappa with moderate growth in his mustache, similar to Vegeta’s subtle changes in his hair.
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Alternatively, given that eyebrows disappear in the Super Saiyan 3 state, the same might apply to Nappa’s mustache, as it is also a facial feature. This would make Super Saiyan 3 Nappa a unique design among the Saiyans, entirely devoid of the golden hair that is synonymous with their transformations. While imagining Super Saiyan 3 Nappa has been one of the franchise’s most intriguing guessing games, another Saiyan introduced in Toriyama’s work, Raditz, has also been a subject of discussion, particularly regarding his potential appearance in the Super Saiyan 3 state.
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While Nappa is completely bald,Raditz stands out as the Saiyanwith the longest hair ever seen. His wavy, flowing hair resembles the extended locks characteristic of the Super Saiyan 3 transformation seen in Goku and Gotenks, though Raditz’s hair remains black. Due to its extraordinary length, fans often debate how Raditz would appear in the Super Saiyan state, particularly in the Super Saiyan 3 form, which further elongates a Saiyan’s hair.
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While it seems plausible that Raditz’s hair might grow even longer in the Super Saiyan 3 state, recent details suggest otherwise. According to the latest insights, Saiyans retaining much of their signature appearance in this form implies that Raditz’s hair would remain unchanged, with the only notable feature being the absence of eyebrows.Dragon BallDaimahas introduced significant revelations that reimagine long-held fan beliefs about the series and with hints of Saiyans having unique appearances in their Super Saiyan forms, it offers a glimpse into how iconic characters like Nappa and Raditz could achieve a more lore-accurate portrayal.
Dragon Ball
From the creative mind of Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball is a mega multimedia franchise that spans back to the 1980s. Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan. It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide. Dragon Ball was the initial starting animated series that followed the adventures of the young Son Goku as he sought after the Dragon Balls. These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together. Then, the series would branch off into the immensely popular Dragon Ball Z, which followed Goku as an adult and featured high-intensity battles and Goku’s never-ending search to be the strongest. The series has also enjoyed several popular video game adaptations and continues to release several new animated series and theatrical films up to the recent popular Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
