Trunks Finally Obtains Super Saiyan 4 in Rare Dragon Ball Fanart

In Dragon Ball lore, Super Saiyan 4 is an ultimate level of power that both Goku and Vegeta achieved via two vastly different means, with the fan-favorite Z-Warrior known as Trunks unfortunately never getting his chance to follow in their footsteps. Thanks to the fan community, new concept art finally gives Trunks the Super Saiyan 4 makeover he has always deserved, bringing with it an impressive visual design that suits the character well.

Giving Trunks a glow-up that makes him look even cooler than he already is, Christian Insisa (@chry_insi_art) is a creative talent who consistently uploads sketches to his over 50k followers on Instagram. Sharing images of some of the most popular characters in the Dragon Ball universe, Christian has also posted illustrations featuring heroes and villains hailing from the worlds of One Piece, My Hero Academia, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Pokémon, and even Marvel Comics, with Christian’s creative sensibilities seeing him mimic the art style of these franchises perfectly while adding in his own artistic flair to each new piece.

Dragon Ball’s Trunks Looks More Badass Than Ever in Super Saiyan 4 Concept Art

Fanart Design by Christian Insisa (@chry_insi_art)

A Super Saiyan form exclusive to the now non-canon Dragon Ball GT series, Super Saiyan 4 was the be-all-end-all transformation at the time, combining the Saiyan race’s ability to become a devastating Great Ape with yet another level of seemingly impossible power, resulting in a badass red and black fur-covered being that can bend any foe to their will. Reaching the Super Saiyan Rage form in Dragon Ball Super’s “Future” Trunks Saga, this is the most powerful transformation Trunks ever attained, with Super Saiyan 3 and Super Saiyan 4 never being in the cards for this staple Z-Fighter... until now.

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Looking like the spitting image of an adult Trunks mixed with elements taken right from Super Saiyan 4 Goku and Vegeta, the most striking difference Christian runs with here is keeping Trunks’ grey hair along with his signature jean jacket and similar pants. Giving Super Saiyan 4 Trunks red fur, a tail, longer hair that elicits his Super Trunks form (complete with sideburns, no less), and, of course, a defiant expression that screams “mess around and find out” and it’s safe to say Christian nailed Trunks’ Super Saiyan 4 redesign, making fans long for an official version of the character.

Trunks Is Dragon Ball’s Latest Character To Reach Super Saiyan 4 in New Redesign

Though it’s certain Trunks will never reach Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball continuity simply because the form is lost to the defunct anime world of Dragon Ball GT, it’s entirely possible that in future Dragon Ball stories Trunks could receive another form exclusive to him, à la Ultra Instinct Goku, Ultra Ego Vegeta, Beast Gohan, and Orange Piccolo, one that matches or even surpassed the power of Super Saiyan 4. Until then, the talent of the fan community will have to do for inventive Dragon Ball redesigns, with this Super Saiyan 4 Trunks piece being one of the best.

Source: @chry_insi_art

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.

Created by Akira Toriyama

First Film Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

Latest TV Show Super Dragon Ball Heroes

First Episode Air Date April 26, 1989

Latest Episode 2019-10-05

Cast Sean Schemmel , Laura Bailey , Brian Drummond , Christopher Sabat , Scott McNeil

Summary

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.