Despite being one of Dragon Ball’s formidable fighters, Gotenks’ return to Dragon Ball Super remains a missed opportunity, turning into a recurring disappointment rather than the epic redemption fans anticipated.
The sequel series, while introducing new characters and potent fusions, continues to tease the return of Gotenks, leaving fans yearning for a proper appearance.
Goten and Trunks, now teenagers operating secretly as Great Saiyaman X-1 and X-2, attempted to fuse into Gotenks during their battles against Cell Max and Gohan.
Unfortunately, each Fusion Dance has been marred by imperfections, resulting in a comically obese Gotenks in chapter #102 of Dragon Ball Super. This recurring gag, once promising an epic redemption for the young Saiyans, continues to disappoint readers.
The original introduction of Gotenks during the Buu arc added a new level of desperation to the series, showcasing the young duo as a powerful force capable of challenging Super Buu.
Despite their success, Gotenks emerged as an arrogant prankster, contributing to the comedic element of the narrative. Now, several years later, the potential for an older and more mature version of Gotenks in Dragon Ball Super remains unexplored.
Goten and Trunks seem to be confined to the roles of comic-relief characters in Dragon Ball Super, and their recent sparring match against Gohan offered a chance for redemption.
However, instead of showcasing a powerful and successful Gotenks fusion, the manga writers opted to bring back the obese and ineffectual version, once again sidelining the potential epic battle between the characters.
Balancing comedy and tension in storytelling poses challenges, potentially explaining why Gotenks has yet to have a serious showing in Dragon Ball Super.
The presence of a successful Gotenks fusion could disrupt the narrative’s ability to build tension by introducing another powerful force.
However, fans remain hopeful that Toriyama and Toyotarou are saving a significant Gotenks return for the concluding sagas of Dragon Ball Super.
In the realm of missed opportunities, Gotenks’ recurring comedic appearances leave Dragon Ball Super fans eagerly awaiting the day when the powerful fusion gets the chance to shine once again.