The most egregious example of this is Goten.
Related: Dragon Ball: Which Form Every Saiyan Could Unlock Next The transformation is usually contingent on them experiencing intense rage, altering their personality and actions dramatically. But afterwards, every proceeding transformation is depicted as a seamless process, almost as natural as breathing. The first time every Saiyan transforms into a Super Saiyan, they always succumb to its negative impacts. In fact, this is the case for every other Saiyan who has ever achieved this form. It's almost as if mangaka Akira Toriyama forgot the effect the transformation can have on a Saiyan. The multitude of Super Saiyan levels that followed could have introduced both deadlier and a higher number of downsides to unlocking them. This moment promised a deadly new side to Goku that would require him to grapple with the negative aspects of becoming a Super Saiyan every time an opponent forced him to transform. The first time Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball, the hero commands Gohan to leave the general vicinity because he doesn't believe he can control the burning fury and bloodlust boiling within him.even against his own son.