Super Saiyan 5

Super Saiyan 5 became a widespread topic of discussion in the early 2000s through a fan-created project known as Dragon Ball AF. The most notable version was created by the artist Toyble (pen name Young Jijii), who produced a fan manga depicting Goku achieving a fifth level of Super Saiyan. The design featured silver-white hair and fur covering the body in a pattern similar to Super Saiyan 4, creating a visually striking form that spread rapidly through early internet Dragon Ball communities.

The concept resonated with fans because it provided a logical next step in the numbered Super Saiyan progression at a time when Dragon Ball GT had ended and no official continuation was in sight. The fan designs were so widely shared that many casual fans mistakenly believed SS5 was an official form from an upcoming series.

Relationship to Official Media

While Super Saiyan 5 has never been officially canonized by Toriyama or Toyotarou, the concept has been acknowledged in peripheral media. Some Dragon Ball Heroes content references the idea of forms beyond SS4, though these are typically given different names. The design elements of the most popular SS5 fan art, particularly the silver-white color scheme, bear a resemblance to later official forms like Ultra Instinct, leading some fans to speculate about possible influence.