Beauty might be natural, but in the world of anime, a dramatic transformation often comes from hard work, growth, or even the power of a Devil Fruit. Let’s look back at 8 characters with the most jaw-dropping makeovers.
1. Alvida (One Piece)
Alvida was confident from the start, but it wasn’t until she ate the Sube Sube no Mi fruit that she truly shook the pirate world. All her flaws and excess weight vanished instantly, leaving behind a slim and stunning pirate queen so different that even her biggest fans barely recognized the former heavyset woman.
2. Palm Siberia (Hunter X Hunter)
When Palm first appeared, she looked like a horror movie character with wild hair and a chilling aura. But when she went on a date with Gon, she stunned everyone by transforming into a gentle and breathtakingly beautiful young woman. How she managed this remains one of the biggest mysteries in the series.
3. Koby (One Piece)
Without any Devil Fruit powers, Koby proves that hard work pays off. From a short, timid teenager under Alvida’s command, intense training with Vice Admiral Garp turned him into a tall, muscular military officer with undeniable leadership charisma.
4. Masamune Makabe (Masamune-kun’s Revenge)
After being harshly rejected by the “queen” Aki for being overweight, Masamune committed to a full makeover for revenge. Unlike many stories that use magic, this one realistically shows the struggles of dieting and training. The result is a school heartthrob ready to charm and then reject his target.
5. Kae Serinuma (Kiss Him, Not Me)
Kae’s transformation might be the funniest on this list. Shocked by the death of her favorite anime character, she went on a week-long fast. Returning to school slimmer with sparkling eyes, she instantly became the center of attention for all the popular boys. Truly the power of a dedicated fangirl.
6. Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck (Bleach)
Nel Tu started as a cute, spoiled child, but that was just a disguise after losing her memory and being magically shrunk. When she regained her adult form, Nelliel revealed herself as a fierce and powerful Espada warrior, a stark contrast to her innocent appearance.
7. Prompto Argentum (Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV)
Before joining the royal guard, Prompto was an overweight, insecure boy. Determined to be worthy of befriending Prince Noctis, he spent three years dieting and working out. The result is the charming, energetic young man we see in the game and film.
8. Yuri Katsuki (Yuri!!! on ICE)
After a crushing defeat, Yuri let himself go and gained weight from eating too much fried pork. But under Victor’s guidance, Yuri not only regained his athlete’s physique but, more importantly, his confidence. That glowing confidence on the ice is what makes him more attractive than ever.