The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made

Aired: 2021

A TV anime produced by HOTLINE (production produce by Children's Playground Entertainment), based on the light novel by Miku published by Futabasha's Monster Bunko, originating from "Shosetsuka ni Narou." The series has over 1 million copies in circulation (as of January 2023). Spanning 12 episodes, bullied high school student Seiichi Hiiragi with an unattractive appearance is transported to another world along with his classmates by a self-proclaimed "God," but ends up alone in a forest. After accidentally eating the "Fruit of Evolution," his appearance transforms into that of an extremely handsome man with maxed-out stats. The first creature he meets, a gorilla monster named Saria, also eats the fruit and evolves into a beautiful girl. Joining the adventurer guild, Seiichi meets the sword saint Artoria, the assassin Elise, and others, unknowingly living his best life in another world. Main cast includes Hiro Shimono as Seiichi, Kana Hanazawa as Saria, and Marina Inoue as Artoria. Music by Hifumi, Inc. ©Miku/Futabasha, "Fruit of Evolution" Production Committee