Bogus Skill <<Fruitmaster>>: About That Time I Became Able to Eat Unlimited Numbers of Skill Fruits (That Kill You)
Synopsis
It is said that the sole way to gain skills is to eat a fruit called Skill Fruit. Each person may eat only one during their life, as ingesting a second would result in instant death. Light Underwood wishes for a powerful skill that would allow him to become an adventurer with his childhood friend Lena Floria. When the day of selection arrives, the excited boy regrettably acquires Fruitmaster, a skill which merely improves his cultivation of fruits. Even worse, he is separated from Lena when she obtains an exceptional ability. Although disappointed by the result, Light begins his life as a farmer and takes in a young girl named Ayla Lawrence. One day, due to a misunderstanding, the two consume Skill Fruits. However, instead of dying, Light miraculously receives a second skill, suited for combat, with his original ability. Now seemingly the only person who can gain multiple skills, Light wants to catch up to Lena and make history as the strongest adventurer. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The anime is largely considered a disappointment due to its generic plot, weak main character, and inconsistent writing. While a few viewers found some enjoyment in the overall plot and world-building, the majority express frustration with the unfulfilled potential and poor execution. The show's reliance on tired tropes and lack of innovation contributed to a negative reception.
Strengths
- Some found the plot surprisingly cohesive compared to other similar anime.
- A few reviewers appreciated the world-building and potential of side characters.
- Lena's character was often highlighted as a positive aspect.
Weaknesses
- The main character, Light, is widely criticized as bland, incompetent, and frustrating.
- Many found the plot to be generic, predictable, and poorly executed.
- The animation quality is frequently described as low-budget and inconsistent.
- Inconsistencies and logical flaws in the writing were a major point of contention.
- Several reviewers felt the anime wasted the potential of its premise.