Bogus Skill "Fruitmaster"

Bogus Skill "Fruitmaster": About that Time I Became Able to Eat Unlimited Numbers of Skill Fruits (That Kill You) (Japanese: 外れスキル《木の実マスター》 〜スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について〜, Hepburn: Hazure Sukiru "Kinomi Master": Sukiru no Mi (Tabetara Shinu) o Mugen ni Taberareru Yō ni Natta Ken ni Tsuite) is a Japanese web novel series written by Hanyuu. It began serialization online in May 2020 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. A manga adaptation with art by Air Matsukoto has been serialized online via Kodansha's Niconico-based Suiyōbi no Sirius manga service since July 2021 and has been collected in six tankōbon volumes. A light novel version with illustrations by Yasutaka Isekawa began publication under Kodansha's Kodansha Ranobe Books imprint in May 2022. An anime television series adaptation produced by Asahi Production is set to premiere in January 2025.

Bogus Skill "Fruitmaster": About that Time I Became Able to Eat Unlimited Numbers of Skill Fruits (That Kill You)
First light novel volume cover
外れスキル《木の実マスター》 〜スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について〜
(Hazure Sukiru "Kinomi Masutā": Sukiru no Mi (Tabetara Shinu) o Mugen ni Taberareru Yō ni Natta Ken ni Tsuite)
GenreFantasy[1]
Novel series
Written byHanyuu
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runMay 23, 2020 – present
Manga
Written byHanyuu
Illustrated byAir Matsukoto
Published byKodansha
English publisher
  • US: Kodansha
MagazineSuiyōbi no Sirius
DemographicShōnen
Original runJuly 6, 2021 – present
Volumes6
Light novel
Written byHanyuu
Illustrated byYasutaka Isekawa
Published byKodansha
ImprintKodansha Ranobe Books
DemographicMale
Original runMay 2, 2022 – present
Volumes1
Anime television series
Directed byRyuichi Kimura
Written byGigaemon Ichikawa
Music bySelin
StudioAsahi Production
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkTokyo MX, BS Fuji, MBS
Original run January 7, 2025 scheduled

Characters

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Light (ライト, Raito)
Voiced by: Takuma Nagatsuka[2]
Lena (レーナ, Rēna)
Voiced by: Lynn[2]
Ayla (アイラ, Aira)
Voiced by: Haruna Mikawa[2]
Monica (モニカ, Monika)
Voiced by: Hana Tamegai[2]
Dratena (ドラテナ, Doratena)
Voiced by: Akira Sekine[2]
Saint (聖女, Seijo)
Voiced by: Sayaka Ohara[3]
Hanabōshi (花帽子)
Voiced by: Ai Kakuma[3]
Torahige (虎髭)
Voiced by: Katsuhisa Hōki[3]
Hakamori (墓守)
Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu[3]

Media

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Web novel

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Written by Hanyuu, Bogus Skill "Fruitmaster" began serialization as a web novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website on May 23, 2020.[4]

Manga

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A manga adaptation illustrated by Air Matsukoto began serialization on Kodansha's Nico Nico Seiga-based Suiyōbi no Sirius manga website on July 6, 2021.[5] The first tankōbon volume was released on November 9, 2021.[1] The manga's chapters have been compiled into six tankōbon volumes as of June 2024.[6] The series is published in English on Kodansha's "K Manga" app.[7]

No. Release date ISBN
1 November 9, 2021[8]978-4-06-525960-3
2 February 9, 2022[9]978-4-06-527089-9
3 June 9, 2022[10]978-4-06-528364-6
4 November 9, 2022[11]978-4-06-529832-9
5 July 7, 2023[12]978-4-06-531303-9
6 June 7, 2024[6]978-4-06-535075-1

Light novel

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A light novel version with illustrations by Yasutaka Isekawa began publication under Kodansha's Kodansha Ranobe Books light novel imprint. A single volume has been released as of May 2022.[13]

No. Release date ISBN
1 May 2, 2022[13]978-4-06-528057-7

Anime

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An anime television series adaptation was announced on June 7, 2024.[14] The series is produced by Asahi Production and directed by Ryuichi Kimura, with Gigaemon Ichikawa writing series scripts, Risa Miyadani and Yasuka Ōtaki designing the characters, and Selin composing the music. It is set to premiere on January 7, 2025 on Tokyo MX and other channels.[2] The opening theme song, "Bravely Dance", is performed by VTubers Yukihana Lamy and Pepechi.[3] Crunchyroll will stream the series.[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b 最下位スキルが能力無限追加の最上位スキルに、サクセスファンタジー1巻. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 9, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 18, 2024). "Hazure Skill "Kinomi Master" TV Anime Reveals Teaser Video, Cast, Staff, January 2025 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 21, 2024). "Hazure Skill "Kinomi Master" Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, More Cast, Opening Theme Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  4. ^ 外れスキル《木の実マスター》 〜スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について〜 (in Japanese). Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  5. ^ 外れスキル《木の実マスター》 ~スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について~. Suiyōbi no Sirius (in Japanese). Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  6. ^ a b 外れスキル《木の実マスター》 ~スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について~(6) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  7. ^ Mateo, Alex (December 10, 2024). "K Manga Adds Bogus Skill <<fruitmaster>> ~About that time I became able to eat unlimited numbers of Skill Fruits (that kill you)~ Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  8. ^ 外れスキル《木の実マスター》 ~スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について~(1) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  9. ^ 外れスキル《木の実マスター》 ~スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について~(2) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  10. ^ 外れスキル《木の実マスター》 ~スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について~(3) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  11. ^ 外れスキル《木の実マスター》 ~スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について~(4) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  12. ^ 外れスキル《木の実マスター》 ~スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について~(5) (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  13. ^ a b 外れスキル《木の実マスター》 ~スキルの実(食べたら死ぬ)を無限に食べられるようになった件について~ (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  14. ^ Mateo, Alex (June 6, 2024). "Hazure Skill 'Kinomi Master' Manga/Novels Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  15. ^ Mateo, Alex (November 26, 2024). "Crunchyroll to Stream Bogus Skill <<fruitmaster>> ~About that time I became able to eat unlimited numbers of Skill Fruits (that kill you)~ Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
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