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{{trope}}
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When a character, usually a female character, gets made more attractive during the run of a show. Sometimes justified as [[She
▲When a character, usually a female character, gets made more attractive during the run of a show. Sometimes justified as [[She Is All Grown Up|the actions of puberty]], when a younger character (or [[Real Life Writes the Plot|actress]]) starts filling out as they grow up.
Named after what Microsoft calls its minor Windows upgrades, and, of course, [[Fan Service]]. (In fact, a service pack or patch is often used to pull this off in video games.) When this is done on purpose to an [[Action Girl]] as [[Character Development]], it's an [[Adrenaline Makeover]]. Compare [[Beautiful All Along]] and [[Progressively Prettier]], which is when this happens to characters who are initially not supposed to be considered attractive, and [[Self Fanservice]], when fan works reshape an unattractive character into a beautiful one.
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Compare/contrast [[Girliness Upgrade]].
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* The Major had a breast-size-upgrade between The first season of ''[[Ghost in
▲== Anime & Manga ==
▲* The Major had a breast-size-upgrade between The first season of ''[[Ghost in The Shell Stand Alone Complex]]'' and ''<nowiki>SAC: 2nd GiG</nowiki>''. She also started to wear pants, around the same time, so this goes both ways. She gets a new body between the two seasons, and openly state that she's working for the government because it gives her access to the most expensive prostheses. Which means that she actually gave ''herself'' a [[Fan Service Pack]].
* Though it was in the outfits only, several of the seven {{spoiler|surviving members of the Northern Campaign}} in ''[[Claymore]]'' went from the skin-tight but fairly conservative Claymore uniforms to black uniforms that flash a bit of thigh post [[Time Skip]], and along with a few skirts one basically wears a leotard and no pants with [[Zettai Ryouiki]].
* Nami from ''[[One Piece]]'' slowly developed her rack from modest beginnings into a set the likes of which most real women would be hard pressed to match. She also lost a considerable amount of girth from her waist and widened a bit in the hips. [[Word of God]] states that this is because she is a maturing young woman...which doesn't explain why her breasts have been so inconsistent, varying in size widely (although generally gaining in mass on average) for the last number of years. [[The Movie
** ''[[One Piece Strong World]]'', the tenth movie, is notable in that Nami gets a
* In ''[[Mahou Sensei Negima]]'', it isn't so much that the characters are getting more attractive, so much as we [[Incredibly Lame Pun|*cough*]] [[Fan Service|see more of them]] as the series progresses. Of course, Negi's class as a whole ''is'' a fan service pack to begin with...
** It should be noted that as the series progresses, the girls get more and more excuses to dress in casual/fetish clothes; a school trip, school festival, [[Beach Episode|summer vacation]]...
** It also explicitly notes when Yuna undergoes a growth spurt, which becomes the source of a large (*wince*) amount of humor later on.
* A variety occurs in ''[[Kamichu!]]'', where Matsuri becomes a lot more well-endowed in the manga that was based on the anime, in line with the overall enhanced [[Fan Service]].
* Fatina from ''[[The Tower of Druaga (
* Near the end of the ''[[Ranma
** The ''Ranma'' movies are particularly infamous for this, not only universally inflating bust sizes, but in some cases providing plot-related reasons to get all the girls—including Ranma—into bikinis and skimpy dresses.
* ''[[Bastard!!]]'''s female character's bust size slowly but steadily increase over time. The latest issues have taken this to truly over-the-top heights.
* Every single character in ''[[Katekyo Hitman Reborn]]'' due in part to [[Art Evolution]]. Most noticable with the main character Tsuna who changes from a goofy [[Butt Monkey]] into a cute little boy and Xanxus who looks like he had a chin job during the [[Time Skip]].
* ''[[
* Amelia in ''[[Slayers]]<nowiki>:</nowiki> The Hourglass of Falces'' got a bust upgrade and swapped out her old pants for a miniskirt. The change is so noticeable that before the story begins proper, an [[Omake]] has to explain why.
* In the beginning of ''[[Chrono Crusade]]'', Rosette has a uniform that isn't too unbelievable for a
* In ''[[D
* ''[[Ergo Proxy]]''. Vincent Law started out as a [https://web.archive.org/web/20130701204017/http://www.anime-source.com/banzai/images/editorials/ergoproxy7.jpg male definition of] [[Moe]], but as the series wore on, he started getting less meek and more comfortable {{spoiler|in his godhood,}} and [http://www.nautiljon.com/images/perso/grandes/Ergo_Proxy/vincent_law.jpg he started looking nicer too.]{{Dead link}}
* Miu of ''[[Kenichi:
== [[Comic Books]] ==▼
* [[DC Comics]] has
▲== Comic Books ==
▲* [[DC Comics]] has {{media-|amanda_waller_frame_3037.jpg| Amanda Waller}}.
* [[X-Men (Comic Book)|Kitty Pryde]] has always been cute (if sometimes showing dubious taste in costumes) but definitely got hotter over the years. It helped that she was allowed to age over time, gradually going from a 13 year-old [[Tagalong Kid]] to a a sexy, confident 20-something. This culminated with her appearance in [[Joss Whedon]]'s ''Astonishing X-Men'', where she had an unexpectedly risque nude scene and finally got around to sleeping with Colossus after almost 30 years.
* Marrow from ''[[X-Men (Comic Book)|X-Men]]'' came by this through artist fiat. Then they did it plot-wise. She's healed from injuries in a Skrull medical chamber and of course comes out that much hotter. ''Slightly'' handwaved in that her skeletal structure is very malleable (it's her power) but still.
** [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/45/Rachel_Summers.jpg Rachel Summers]{{Dead link}} started out in ''Uncanny X-Men'' as a skinny woman with a crew cut and a penchant for leotards and legwarmers (probably since it was the 80s). After a Wolverine-related injury, she was taken to Spiral's
* Duela Dent, was never that much of a looker
* Sally Acorn from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (
== [[Fan Works]] ==
* Happens a ''lot'' in [[Fanfic]], especially when a character has spent some time apart from the rest of the cast. In ''[[Harry Potter]]'' fandom, this tends to be
* In [http://www.fanfiction.net/~mrevil Mr. Evil's] ''[[Code Lyoko]]'' [[Fanfic]] series ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2680689/1/Lyoko_Championship Lyoko Championship]'', his [[Original Character]] Susan Knives is described to have increase in her
==
* Pretty much the entire cast in the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' [[Harry Potter (
▲* Happens a ''lot'' in [[Fanfic]], especially when a character has spent some time apart from the rest of the cast. In ''[[Harry Potter]]'' fandom, this tends to be signalled by the [[Stock Phrases]] "changed over the summer" and "[[Curves in All The Right Places]]".
▲* In [http://www.fanfiction.net/~mrevil Mr. Evil's] ''[[Code Lyoko]]'' [[Fanfic]] series [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2680689/1/Lyoko_Championship Lyoko Championship], his [[Original Character]] Susan Knives is described to have increase in her [[Fan Service Pack]] with each new story.
▲* Pretty much the entire cast in the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' [[Harry Potter (Film)|movies]]. Justified in that the actors grew up along with the series, but the filmmakers do seem to delight in getting Hermione dolled up, putting Harry in bubble baths, and putting muscle shirts on Ron in the later films.
** To a lesser extent, Rory in the new series. As his badass levels increased, he got far more flattering clothes, a liberal amount of hair gel and was put in some very nice [[Good
▲== Live Action TV ==
▲* Toshiko Sato, ''[[Torchwood (TV)|Torchwood]]''.
▲* Nyssa and Tegan get one each in ''[[Doctor Who (TV)|Doctor Who]]''.
▲** To a lesser extent, Rory in the new series. As his badass levels increased, he got far more flattering clothes, a liberal amount of hair gel and was put in some very nice [[Good Looking Privates|uniforms]].
▲* Chloe O'Brian, ''[[Twenty Four (TV)|Twenty Four]]''.
* Through some kind of time-travel wackiness, Trance from ''[[Andromeda]]'' went from being a purple alien babe to a scaly, autumn-colored babe. It may have been one of those things to make the makeup easier on the actress. But she was about equally hot in either form, really.
* Willow in ''[[
* Meadow Soprano in ''[[The Sopranos]]''. To such an extent that her first post-18th episode in Season 3 has her in a bikini.
* Quinn in ''[[Zoey 101]]'', who started as a [[Hollywood Homely]] [[
* Lisa Zemo of ''[[Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide]]'', via a new round of powerful anti-histamines and contact lenses.
* Gabrielle on ''[[Xena: Warrior Princess]]'' managed to wear less and less clothing as the series went on. She started in a ankle length skirt and poofy sleeves and ended in a miniskirt and what is essentially a bra. Xena, remarkably, maintained the same basic level of coverage. Which took her from being pretty exposed to relatively modest when compared to her sidekick.
* Elliot Reid from ''[[
* Pam Beesly from ''[[
* Ziva in ''[[
* Elaine Benes, ''[[
* Djaq from ''[[Robin Hood (TV series)|Robin Hood]]'', who starts as a [[Sweet Polly Oliver]] with a crew cut and bulky clothes, and ends as a drop-dead gorgeous Saracen noblewoman.
* ''[[The Shield]]''. Depending on which end of the facial hair debate you fall under, Ronnie Gardocki trading in his nerdy mustache for a full-on beard counts.
* ''[[Inspector Lynley]]''. Barbara Havers, despite [[Adaptational Attractiveness|being played by]] the gorgeous [[Sharon Small]], spent the run of the show up through series four going around in baggy sweaters and oversized coats, and with very short hair. In series five she shows up with hair well past her shoulders and wearing much more form-fitting clothes.
* Debra Barone on ''[[
* Freddie Benson from ''[[
** Sam and her transformation that started in Season 3.
** And though Carly herself was pretty attractive to begin with, as time went on... ''whoa.''
== [[Video Games]] ==▼
* Otacon from ''[[
▲== Video Games ==
* Ivy in the ''[[Soul Series]]'' keeps [http://www.gamesradar.com/us/ps3/game/news/article.jsp?sectionId=1006&articleId=20070613124925139083&releaseId=20070613105150193045 getting bigger and bigger.]{{Dead link}} The [[Jiggle Physics|magnitude and degrees of freedom]] ramp up with each release. The ''Soulcalibur'' gals in general tend to fall under this. [[Breast Expansion|If their breasts don't get bigger]], [[Stripperiffic|their default outfits get smaller.]]▼
▲* Otacon from ''[[Metal Gear (Video Game)|Metal Gear]]'', who was upgraded from a standard ratty-looking nerd into an exceptionally lovely [[Hollywood Nerd]] (probably to compensate for [[Plot Relevant Age Up|what happens to Snake]]). And Solid Snake himself. He was average-to-good-looking in the concept art for ''[[Metal Gear 1987 (Video Game)|Metal Gear 1987]]'' and pretty ugly and middle-aged in ''[[Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake (Video Game)|Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake]]'', but in ''[[Metal Gear Solid (Video Game)|Metal Gear Solid]]'' he was entirely redesigned and ended up completely ''smoking''.
▲* Ivy in the ''[[Soul Series]]'' keeps [http://www.gamesradar.com/us/ps3/game/news/article.jsp?sectionId=1006&articleId=20070613124925139083&releaseId=20070613105150193045 getting bigger and bigger.] The [[Jiggle Physics|magnitude and degrees of freedom]] ramp up with each release. The ''Soulcalibur'' gals in general tend to fall under this. [[Breast Expansion|If their breasts don't get bigger]], [[Stripperiffic|their default outfits get smaller.]]
* In ''[[Knights of the Old Republic]]'', The Handmaiden starts out wearing a sensible white outfit that, while being a little tighter than would occur in reality, did cover her from head to toe. Challenge her to a duel, and she shows up in her underwear (Echani tradition dictates fighting duels in the nude, but the game is T-rated).
** Turn her to the Dark Side and she'll start going for a slightly goth-ish look as well, which works surprisingly well with her [[White
* The ''[[Neverwinter Nights]]'' module creating community has several ''literal'' fan service packs, especially the hacks that accompany ''[[A Dance With Rogues]]''.
* As seen in the page picture, Sylvanas Windrunner's original model in ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' was not only incorrect to what she was (millions of players who didn't read the manual were left thinking she were a Night Elf instead of a High Elf), but not particularly sexy. "We can't have this on our undead elf [[Dark Action Girl]]", said [[Blizzard Entertainment]] and changed her for the better. Now she looks much closer to her ''Warcraft III'' [http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081005143430/wowwiki/images/e/e9/SylvanasWar3UD.JPG model.]
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** Prior to the first [[Expansion Pack]], all High Elves used recolored (and ugly-as-hell) Night Elf models. Some still do.
* Joanna Dark from ''[[Perfect Dark]]'' went from looking like [http://perfectdark.retropixel.net/pd/renders/jodark_pd_08.jpg this] in the first game, to looking like [http://perfectdark.retropixel.net/pdzero/renders/jodark_pdz_07_sm.jpg this] in the second one. And the second game was a ''prequel''. Maybe she had them reduced for stealth purposes.
* Alia as of ''[[
* Taokaka in ''[[
** The "''kitten''" is [[She
* Trish from ''[[Devil May Cry]]'' seems to get bustier with each new game appearance. In the original game, she looked like [http://devilmaycry.wikia.com/wiki/File:Trish_1.jpg this,]{{Dead link}} for her reappearance in the fourth game, she looked like [http://devilmaycry.wikia.com/wiki/File:Trish0.jpg this,]{{Dead link}} with a noticeably more buxom bust {{spoiler|(moreso in her guise as [http://devilmaycry.wikia.com/wiki/File:Gloria00.jpg Gloria])}}, and now in ''[[
** Lady changed quite a bit physically between ''[[Devil May Cry]] 3'' and ''[[Devil May Cry]] 4'', growing a couple of breast sizes and shrinking her clothes a couple of sizes too. It would seem that any woman who is around Dante for more then a day gets progressively sexier by default.
* With the more recent ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' games getting sequels, this has started happening in the newer games.
** ''[[
** Penelo in the sequel of ''[[
** Serah Farron from ''[[
* Irene Lew from ''[[Ninja Gaiden]]'' {{spoiler|and ''[[Dead or Alive]]''}}, started out as a modestly attractive brunette in the original NES trilogy, then graduates into a tall, shapely, blonde [[Action Girl]] with [[Absolute Cleavage]] in the newer ''[[Ninja Gaiden]]'' {{spoiler|and ''[[Dead or Alive]]''}} games.
* When Nintendo was making ''[[Ocarina of Time]]'', they were originally going to give Link a character design similar to the one in ''[[A Link to The Past]]'' and ''[[Links Awakening]]''. [http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/1/7 Then the wife of the man in charge of the character designs, Yoshiaki Koizumi, asked if he could redesign him to be better looking.] [[Throw It In|He complied.]]
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'''Koizumi:''' Yes. }}
* [[Nintendo]] redesigned Tiny Kong from the ''[[Donkey Kong]]'' game series in this fashion.
* In ''[[Mass Effect
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130412172902/http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080204074253/fireemblem/images/3/36/Micaiah.jpeg This] is the main protagonist of ''[[Fire Emblem Tellius|Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn]]'' in her own game. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120507150521/http://serenesforest.net/fe13/img/dlc/001.jpg This] is the same character as [[Downloadable Content|DLC]] in ''[[
* In ''[[Fate Extra]] [[Interquel|CCC]]'', the three playable servants are given alternate costumes to wear. While [http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111208160434/typemoon/images/d/d0/SaberBride.png Saber's] outfit is actually ''less'' fanservicey than her
== Web Original ==▼
* [[The Nostalgia Critic (Web Video)|The Nostalgia Critic]] went from a typically lazy, chubby, kinda old-looking nerd who didn't know how to dress himself to someone who is actually quite well put-together. Bear in mind that we're not talking about his sanity.▼
==
* Amber from ''[[Walkyverse|Shortpacked]]'' has been [http://shortpacked.com/comic/book-1-brings-back-the-80s/06-mrs-greg-killmaster/a-62/ getting] [http://shortpacked.com/comic/book-2-pulls-the-drama-tag/07-bride-of-faz/corset/ progressively] [http://shortpacked.com/comic/book-7/03-summer-slump/nocorset/ hotter] with each makeover, as her self-confidence increased.
* Dave Davenport from ''[[Narbonic]]'' is a male example, starting off as very dumpy and unattractive before growing progressively more handsome as the comic progressed. For comparison, check out the left (earlier) and right (later) pictures in [http://www.narbonic.com/cast.html Dave's official bio].
** Some of this is [[Art Evolution]], though.
* Ellen "Elf" Foxworthy, from ''[[
* It didn't take long for her to get "upgraded", but Zoe from ''[[Sluggy Freelance]]'' was originally very plain-looking.
** Possibly [[Justified Trope]] as far back as her first appearance. Or [[Foreshadowing|Foreshadowed]].
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* In ''[[
* ''[[DMFA]]'' just [http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1118.php underwent] some [[Art Evolution]], providing this for some female fans, Daniel is now more muscular, as befits a semi-retired adventurer who is still keeping his training up.
* Haley from ''[[
* One of the newer characters in ''[[Khaos Komix]]'', Colin, got a reboot after a few pages. His original design resembled another character, Tom, a bit too much for comfort. The artist edited his previous images with his new design, though it looks somewhat awkward.
▲== [[Web Original]] ==
▲* [[
== [[Western Animation]] ==
* Foxxy Love in ''[[Drawn Together]]'' had permanently erect nipples in Seasons 2 and 3 (in Season 1 they were erect only in tense moments).
* Parodied in ''[[The Venture Brothers]]'', when Brock Samson's [[Drill Sergeant Nasty|old mentor]] gets an [[Easy Sex Change]]. Played straight with Dr. Mrs. The Monarch's costume change.
* In ''
** Inverted in the cases of Catwoman and Poison Ivy, who became significantly less human-looking (and hence, less hot) in the transition from B:TAS to The New Batman Adventures.
* After the incident with Asteroid M in ''[[X
* Zuko in ''[[
* Got a whole episode [[Lampshade Hanging|lampshade]] and [[Justified Trope|justification]] in ''[[The Real Ghostbusters]]'' for Janine's between-seasons model change.
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