Despite being one of Dragon Ball’s formidable warriors, Gotenks’ return to Dragon Ball Super was still a missed opportunity, turning into a disappointment more often than not what fans expected.
The sequel series, while introducing new characters and powerful crossovers, continued to tease the return of Gotenks, leaving fans hungry for a proper appearance.
Goten and Trunks, now teenagers going undercover as Great Saiyaman X-1 and X-2, attempted to merge into Gotenks during the battle against Cell Max and Gohan.
Unfortunately, each Fusion Dance is marred by imperfection, leading to Gotenks being comically obese in chapter #102 of Dragon Ball Super. This recurring joke, which once promised a grand redemption for the young Saiyans, continues to disappoint readers.
Gotenks’ initial introduction in the Buu arc added a new level of desperation to the series, showing the young duo to be a powerful force capable of challenging Super Buu.
Despite their success, Gotenks emerges as an arrogant prankster, adding a humorous element to the story. Now, several years later, the potential for an older and more mature version of Gotenks in Dragon Ball Super remains unexplored.
Goten and Trunks seemed limited to the role of comedic characters in Dragon Ball Super, and their recent match with Gohan offered a chance at redemption.
However, instead of showing Gotenks’ powerful and successful combination, the manga creators chose to bring back the lucrative and ineffective version, once again sidelining the potential epic battle between the characters. object.
Balancing comedy and tension in storytelling poses challenges, potentially explaining why Gotenks has yet to get a serious performance in Dragon Ball Super.
The presence of a successful Gotenks fusion could disrupt the story’s ability to build tension by introducing another powerful force.
However, fans still hope that Toriyama and Toyotarou are saving Gotenks a significant profit for Dragon Ball Super’s ending.
Against a backdrop of missed opportunities, Gotenks’ recurring comedic appearances have Dragon Ball Super fans eagerly awaiting the day when the powerful fusion gets a chance to shine once again.