History Main / LiteralTransformativeExperience

** In ''The Ellimist Chronicles,'' [[BigGood the Ellimist]] himself grows weary of his constant defeats at the hands of [[EvilCounterpart Crayak]] and decides to temporarily abandon the life of a technological demigod in favor of [[WhatIfGodWasOneOfUs a simple existence as a primitive Andalite]]. For many years, he enjoys a life in the company of others, reveling in marriage and family life while also suffering the death of his firstborn daughter. When the time comes to reclaim his old SapientShip body, he returns to his role as the Ellimist [[HesBack with renewed vigor and certainty]], having finally learned the way to outfight Crayak: "[[ZergRush more children, some live]]."

* ''Fanfic/BetterToReignInHeaven:'' [[spoiler: Mattie begins the story as a directionless young man looking for his father in the hope that it'll make his life start making sense again; he has little confidence, a serious case of imposter syndrome, and a tendency to agonize over doing the right thing. Upon arriving in Tranquility Lane, he's [[FountainOfYouth regressed to childhood]] by Braun and forced to play along with the PsychopathicManchild's sick games, even briefly going BackToTheWomb as a result of his childish doubt. With help from Tessa Dithers, Mattie is coached to become more confident by Tessa Dithers, and he starts learning to believe in himself and trust his own judgements, to the point that he's able to humble Braun on his own turf in a ShapeshifterShowdown. By the end of his time in the simulation, Mattie has both figuratively and literally grown up, finally accepting his title as the Lone Wanderer.]]

* ''Film/{{Wolf}}'': Will Randal is an aging editor at an influential publishing house, his skills and overall drive on the wane due to age and boredom. Before long, he loses his job to his disloyal protege and discovers his wife is cheating on him with the same man, leaving him dejected and feeling a failure. However, after being bitten by a werewolf late one night, Randal is revitalised, dramatically increasing his aggression, assertiveness and sexual appetite. With his passion restored, he manages to regain his position, excel at his job, and start a new relationship with his boss's daughter.

* ''Fanfic/BetterToReignInHeaven:'' [[spoiler: Mattie begins the story as a directionless young man looking for his father in the hope that it'll make his life start making sense again; he has little confidence, a serious case of imposter syndrome, and a tendency to agonize over doing the right thing. Upon arriving in Tranquility Lane, he's [[FountainOfYour regressed to childhood by Braun and forced to play along with the PsychopathicManchild's sick games, even briefly going BackToTheWomb as a result of his childish doubt. With help from Tessa Dithers, Mattie is coached to become more confident by Tessa Dithers, and he starts learning to believe in himself and trust his own judgements, to the point that he's able to humble Braun on his own turf in a ShapeshifterShowdown. By the end of his time in the simulation, Mattie has both figuratively and literally grown up, finally accepting his title as the Lone Wanderer.]]

* ''Fanfic/BetterToReignInHeaven:'' [[spoiler: Mattie begins the story as a directionless young man looking for his father in the hope that it'll make his life start making sense again; he has little confidence, a serious case of imposter syndrome, and a tendency to agonize over doing the right thing. However, while being subjected to numerous transformations by Braun - getting regressed to childhood, turned into a fetus, competing in an exhaustive ShapeshifterShowdown - Mattie is coached to become more confident by Tessa Dithers; eventually, he starts learning to believe in himself and trust his own judgements, to the point that he's able to humble Braun on his own turf. By the end of his time in the simulation, Mattie has embraced his own legend and accepts his title as the Lone Wanderer.]]

* ''Series/MyBabysittersAVampire'': Before being bitten, Erica was a shy nerd, awkward and unpopular. Her transformation into a vampire not only increased her beauty, but also gave her a personality makeover; she was suddenly a confident AlphaBitch. This contrasts the other new vampires in the film, [[ExtravertedNerd Rory]] and [[GirlNextDoor Sarah]], who pretty much keep their personalities intact after being bitten.

* The ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'' fanfic ''All The World's A Toybox'' features a very prominent case of this in the form of the Shapeshifter, AKA "Shifty." [[spoiler: As it turns out, he ''used to be Dipper,'' having had his timeline linked up with the Shapeshifter's by [[BigBad Bill]] as a sick joke. When he escapes from the Bunker and finally discovers who he really is, [[SplitPersonalityMerge Dipper's dormant identity merges with that of the Shapeshifter]]: as a result, he retains his original personality, but now has access to Shifty's confidence and bad temper. For good measure, thanks to Shifty's time trapped in the bunker or frozen in cryogenic suspension, Dipper now suffers from claustrophobia and a crippling aversion to the cold.]]

In some cases, this overlaps with KarmicTransformation, with a villain or other unsympathetic figure being taught a lesson in humility through a suitably embarrassing change of shape and the experiences that ensue, possibly forming part of a JerkToNiceGuyPlot. However, this trope is not limited to karmic backlash: it can be used as a means of improving sympathetic characters, perhaps making them braver, nobler, or less restrained. It may coincide with a character's liberation from a previously inescapable outlook on life. It may be used in a BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor scenario, with the character learning what is ''really'' important thanks to their new form. It can even be used in a negative context, with characters being corrupted or traumatized as a result of their experiences.

* The Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon provides several examples featuring a {{Jerkass}} character getting [[{{Animorphism}} transformed into an animal]] and then going through a JerkToNiceGuyPlot as a result:

* ''Series/TheTenthKingdom'': The [[ManChild immature]] RoyalBrat Prince Wendell gets usurped, [[ForcedTransformation transformed into a dog]], and chased out of the kingdom. The BreakTheHaughty experience, combined with being forced to cooperate with and rely on others for the first time, forges him into a [[TookALevelInKindness much better]] person by the time he regains his human form and throne.

* ''Fanfic/BetterToReignInHeaven:'' [[spoiler: Mattie begins the story as a directionless young man looking for his father in the hope that it'll make his life start making sense again; he has little confidence, a serious case of imposter syndrome, and many unresolved doubts over his ability to live up to his reputation as a hero. However, while being subjected to numerous transformations by Braun - getting regressed to childhood, turned into a fetus, competing in an exhaustive ShapeshifterShowdown - Mattie starts learning to believe in himself and trust his own judgements, to the point that he's able to humble Braun on his own turf. By the end of his time in the simulation, Mattie has embraced his own legend and accepts his title as the Lone Wanderer.]]

** In ''Film/XMen1'', the arrogant anti-mutant Senator Kelly is [[ColorMeBlack transformed into a mutant]] by Magneto's doomsday device. After getting to grips with his unstable new powers - and being regarded with fear by other human beings - he [[BreakTheHaughty swallows his pride]] and seeks help from his former enemy, Jean Grey. [[spoiler: Tragically, his mutation proves fatal, and [[AlasPoorVillain he dies while sharing a heart-to-heart moment with Storm]].]]

* In the episode of ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfSuperMarioBros3'' "Life's Ruff", Luigi meets King Windbag, an obnoxiously arrogant king. After Hip and Hop steal the king's magic scepter and turn both of them into dogs, the two of them have to chase them around to get the scepter back. During the adventure, King Windbag ends up learning how being rude with other people all the time is not the right way to behave. After turning back to normal, Windbag uses his scepter to make a dognapper that kept chasing after him and Luigi fall asleep and transforms him into a poodle for a few seconds, so that he can feel in his dreams how it feels to be a stray dog in order to get a small life lesson of his own.

To put it another way, some transformations aren't as simple as undergoing a purely physical change: regardless of whether the transformation is [[{{metamorphosis}} permanent]], [[StatusQuoIsGod reversible]], [[TransformationSequence fast]], [[SlowTransformation slow]], [[VoluntaryShapeshifting voluntary]], [[InvoluntaryShapeshifting accidental]] or [[BalefulPolymorph deliberately inflicted]], it can impact the character of the shapeshifter quite dramatically, alter their personalities and leave them with a vastly different outlook on the world.

* ''Animation/WillyTheSparrow'': Willy is a bratty kid who is rude with his sister, plays rough with their pet cat, and shoots at sparrows with his slingshot. After the Sparrow Guardian (a fairy) [[BalefulPolymorph turns him into a sparrow]], he joins a sparrow flock where he learns friendship and respect.

* ''Series/TheTenthKingdom'': The [[ManChild immature]] RoyalBrat Prince Wendell gets usurped, [[BalefulPolymorph transformed into a dog]], and chased out of the kingdom. The BreakTheHaughty experience, combined with being forced to cooperate with and rely on others for the first time, forges him into a [[TookALevelInKindness much better]] person by the time he regains his human form and throne.

* In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyIX,'' [[EmperorScientist Regent Cid]] of Lindblum has been [[BalefulPolymorph transformed into an oglop]] by his wife, Hilda, as revenge for his repeated affairs, eventually paving the way for a depressive period in which his once-revolutionary airship designs all fail and [[spoiler: Lindblum is devastated in a surprise attack by Alexandria]]. However, in Disc 3, the Regent is finally reunited with his wife, forgiven for his infidelity and transformed back into a human: not only is Cid able to return to work with renewed confidence ''and'' design the CoolAirship of the game, but he enjoys a much better relationship with Hilda from then on.

In some cases, this overlaps with KarmicTransformation, with a villain or other unsympathetic figure being taught a lesson in humility through a suitably embarrassing change of shape and the experiences that ensue, possibly forming part of a JerkToNiceGuyPlot. However, this trope is not limited to karmic backlash: it can be used as a means of improving sympathetic characters, perhaps making them braver, nobler, or less-restrained. It may coincide with a character's liberation from a previously inescapable outlook on life. It may be used in a BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor scenario, with the character learning what is ''really'' important thanks to their new form. It can even be used in a negative context, with characters being corrupted or traumatized as a result of their experiences.

* A coward might become a lion or some similarly-impressive beast to learn how to [[GrewASpine grow a spine]]

Compare and contrast TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody, in which the mind of the shapeshifter is ''directly'' altered by the natural instincts of their new form, and usually only while in that form. Contrast EvilMakesYouMonstrous, in which negative character development ''influences'' a transformation, and TranshumanTreachery, in which a transformation proves inherently corrupting. Closely related to KarmicTransformation and ColorMeBlack, where a bigot is transformed into a member of the group they hate, and learns a lesson about tolerance.

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** This is standard for how a "Visored" gains control of their abilities, as best demonstrated by Ichigo. Early into the series, Ichigo nearly transforms into a Hollow, but the transformation is stopped partway whereas he only manifests a sinister mask. However, the mask and the Hollow in his soul continue to reappear whenever his life is in danger, and his alter ego to completely overtake him if Ichigo is weak in order to protect his life. He is thus forced to learn to control and suppress this state so that he can use the Hollow's power at will. This eventually culminates in a battle with Ulquiorra in which Ichigo is mortally wounded, and then Hollow takes control and brutally murders Ulquiorra against Ichigo's wishes--a result which ''horrifies'' Ichigo, haunts him for the rest of the series, and briefly leaves him unable to use the full extent of his abilities. [[spoiler:Later subverted when it's revealed that Ichigo was ''born'' with said Hollow in his soul, and that it is the true form of his Soul Reaper powers. It isn't until Ichigo accept this that his true powers are revealed.]]
* ''Manga/{{Claymore}}'': If a Claymore "[[SuperpoweredEvilSide Awakens]]", the resulting change in personality is permanent. They become a carnivorous and sadistically-violent creature called an Awakened Being, and although they can also shapeshift back into their "normal" forms if they choose, they are no longer the person they used to be. Even ''beginning'' the transformation and turning back to normal before it's complete leads to a slight shift in personality, as well as several new abilities. The sole two exceptions are [[spoiler:Isley, the strongest male Claymore, whose sheer pride and HeroicWillpower gave him the ability to Awaken at will and keep his mind just to protect his comrades who had already turned...and Clare, the protagonist, who is already unique amongst Claymore because her body is fused with Teresa--the strongest Claymore in history--and instead of her own Awakening, Clare gets ''Teresa's'' Awakening, which is stated to be a combination of Clare's heart and determination, and Teresa's power and wisdom. This not only makes them the most powerful being known in the Claymore canon, but Teresa can fully turn back into Clare at any time.]]

* In ''Franchise/GhostInTheShell'', pretty much all of The Major/Makoto Kusinagi's backstory revolves around becoming a full body cyborg (essentially nothing but the original person's "ghost" remains of their original body -- effectively something akin to a soul which can be transferred like data, but not copied perfectly[[note]]"Ghost dubbing" is a capital crime on par with murder[[/note]]) at a young age, at the very least serving as a CynicismCatalyst and leaving her feeling detached from humanity, although this varies from continuity to continuity:
** The original movie based on the manga takes this to its logical conclusion; [[spoiler: her character arc concludes with her abandoning her body entirely to become an AI with no true form outside the web]]. By the second movie, this has caused her to become even more detached, as well as fundamentally reconsider her idea of what counts as a human.
** The second season of Stand Alone Complex actually gives Makoto a foil in a soldier-turned-terrorist who [[spoiler: was forced to become a full body cyborg after the same plane crash]]. His experiences caused him to become more of an existentialist, focussing less on the nature of ghosts vs. AI[=s=], and more on the importance of appearance and social factors (exemplified by the fact his body has a beautiful face, [[FrozenFace which he can't move]]).

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* In the ComicBook/New52 version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'', Basil Karlo started out as a prospective actor hampered by his lack of confidence and nondescript appearance. After seeking help from the Penguin, he was provided with a sample of clay rumored to be the origin of the SkinWalker myth, allowing to shape and contort his face: his confidence ''skyrocketed'' as a result, especially once he expanded his powers to actual VoluntaryShapeshifting and catapulted himself into stardom. Unfortunately, Penguin then demanded he repay the debt by using his talents to become the crime-lord's monster-for-hire, [[MurderMakesYouCrazy gradually driving Karlo insane]] and transforming him into the narcissistic supervillain he has been reduced to by the start of his story.

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** Throughout ''Film/XMenFirstClass'', Mystique has been using her shapeshifting powers largely to pose as an ordinary human being, and is actually quite shy compared to her future self. However, as her relationship with Magneto grows, he begins encouraging her to spend more time in her [[ShapeshifterDefaultForm true form]]; now inclined to regard her scaly blue real self as beautiful, she gains more and more confidence - until at last she becomes the sly, acrobatic temptress encountered in the first trilogy. [[spoiler: And then ''Film/XMenDaysOfFuturePast'' takes most of her villainy out of the equation, but that's another story.]]

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* A character who seeks freedom might become a bird

Whatever the case, it's not uncommon for a degree of symbolism to be involved in these transformations, especially if there's meant to be some kind of lesson involved. For example, a {{Manchild}} who needs to learn how to "grow up" might have a run-in with the FountainOfYouth or an OvernightAgeUp, a character who seeks freedom might become a bird, two characters who frequently butt heads go through a FreakyFridayFlip to better understand each other's lives, a sexist goes through a GenderBender, a coward might become a lion or some similarly-impressive beast to learn how to [[GrewASpine grow a spine]], and so on.

* ''Plötzlich fett'' tells the story of a personal trainer named Nick who disdains fat people despite being FormerlyFat himself. An overweight woman named Eva who won a training session from him in a raffle is among those he makes fun of. One day they wake up to find they've [[PhysicalAttributeSwap swapped weights overnight]], Nick turning fat again and Eva becoming svelte. Nick starts to see how hurtful his previous attitude was now that he's the one being pitied for his weight while also falling in love with Eva for being the only one who still treats him kindly.

Whatever the case, it's not uncommon for a degree of symbolism to be involved in these transformations, especially if there's meant to be some kind of lesson involved. For example, a {{Manchild}} who needs to learn how to "grow up" might have a run-in with the FountainOfYouth or an OvernightAgeUp, a character who seeks freedom might become a bird, two characters who frequently butt heads go through a FreakyFridayFlip to better understand each other's lives, a coward might become a lion or some similarly-impressive beast to learn how to [[GrewASpine grow a spine]], and so on.

** It's eventually revealed that the alternate-universe Cowardly Lion took part in an experiment involving VoluntaryShapeshifting via magic potion; the sense of freedom and power he achieved went a long way to gradually eroding his fear - as by the time we meet him in the present, he's become [[spoiler: the First of the Shapeless, effortlessly-confident leader of the Amorphous League.]]

** Eddie O'Hare begins the story as a NervousWreck on the run from Mafia debt collectors, powerless to save anyone but himself. However, after suffering fatal injuries and being rebuilt as an extremely clumsy cyborg several centuries into the future, Eddie gradually begins taking decisive steps to save the crew of the ''[[GenerationShips Willflower]]'' - even risking his life to save Apton Styx from death in space. [[spoiler: When he finally meets the dreaded debt collector for the second time, he refuses to flee or beg for his life, instead opting to fight him to the death.]]

** While trapped in [[LotusEaterMachine the eponymous VR game]] in ''Better Than Life,'' [[JerkAss Rimmer]] finds himself suffering progressively nastier experiences as the game begins taking cues from his self-loathing, concluding with him ending up trapped in the body of a prostitute in the company of two psychopathic fugitives. He's quickly subjected to increasingly demeaning treatment by the fugitives, ranging from sexist condescension to outright physical abuse. In a rare moment to himself, Rimmer reflects on his attitude towards women, and how most of the female characters in his BTL fantasy were based on women who rejected his advances, were out of his league or already taken, here reincarnated in the game as sex objects to fuel his ego. As a result, [[JerkassRealization he is finally able to realize how miserable and screwed-up he really is]] [[spoiler: especially after discovering that the woman he was going to marry before the body swap was a younger version of ''his own mother.'']] Perhaps as a result of this, after escaping from BTL with the rest of the crew, Rimmer is [[TookALevelInKindness a much nicer person]] - to the point of deferring to Kristine Kochanski in ''Last Human'' - though he never loses his trademark sarcasm.
** In ''Last Human'', Lister is forced to sign up for a SuicideMission in exchange for being released from [[MindPrison Cyberia]], but is allowed to spend his final night with an enslaved [[ShapeshiftingSeducer symbi-morph]] by the name of Reketrebn. Though she attempts to make him happy by taking on the forms of various loved ones, she's ultimately encouraged to relax in her ShapeshifterDefaultForm - leading to them sharing a meal together and becoming genuinely friendly. Later, Reketrebn assumes Lister's form and finally understands just how miserable her current host really is while separated from Kochanski, leading to her helping him escape from prison.

* The ''Series/{{Farscape}}'' episode "[[Recap/FarscapeS01E09DNAMadScientist DNA Mad Scientist]]" features Aeryn being slowly and forcibly transformed into a Pilot by a crazed geneticist, resulting in a lot of BodyHorror until she's finally restored to normal; this ultimately forms a major part of her first-season CharacterDevelopment in transforming her from a bitter, lonely exile to a rounded crewmember who knows she can trust in others. For good measure, the fact that she now shares DNA with Moya's Pilot becomes a big component of her friendship with him.

* In ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'', Odo ends up [[BroughtDownToNormal having his shapeshifting powers locked]] by the Founders as punishment for siding with the "[[FantasticSlur solids]]" over his fellow Changelings. After a long period adjustment and gradual acceptance, the episode "[[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS05E12TheBegotten The Begotten]]" features him unexpectedly becoming a ParentalSubstitute to a sickly infant Changeling. With the help of his estranged mentor, Dr Mora, he begins teaching the young shapeshifter how to use its powers; despite being vocally opposed to the use of Mora's [[EducationMama harsher teaching methods]], he reluctantly makes use of them after another argument - even coming to understand the pressure his own surrogate parent was under when they first met. Tragically, the baby fails to recover from its initial sickness and dies, but not before restoring Odo's powers. Now back to being a Changeling, Odo has also developed a better relationship with Mora and vows not to fall out of contact with him this time.

* According to [[Myth/CelticMythology Celtic folklore]], Gwion Bach started out as a lowly servant of the goddess Ceridwen with no prospects or ambitions in life. After accidentally drinking a potion of knowledge meant for Ceridwen's son - and incurring the goddess's wrath in the process - Gwion fled in terror, using the magical knowledge he acquired to transform into a number of forms he thought could be used to outrun his former employer; unfortunately, [[ShapeShifterShowdown Ceridwen could shapeshift as well]], forcing him to take the form of a grain of wheat in an attempt to hide. Ceridwen just transformed into a hen and ate him... only to somehow become ''pregnant'' as a result. Despite still being angry with him, the goddess couldn't bring herself to kill her former servant, and allowed him to be reborn as her son before [[MosesInTheBulrushes sending him away]]. After all this transformation, the lowly, unambitious Gwion Bach starts a new life as Taliesin, a brilliant young man who eventually became a legendary bard and prophet - in some versions of the story, even a protege of Merlin and a member of King Arthur's court.

** Paulo San Pablos provides a ''very'' dark version of the trope: [[spoiler: prior to stowing away aboard the ''Willflower,'' he was a FauAffablyEvil [[EvilDebtCollector Debt Collector]] pursuing Eddie for money. After getting caught, being executed, then resurrected as a cyborg like Eddie, he goes completely insane from the loss of his body and degenerates into a SerialKiller haunting the ship for victims - and for revenge.]]

* ''Plötzlich fett'' tells the story of a personal trainer named Nick who has disdain for fat people despite being FormerlyFat himself. An overweight woman named Eva who won a training session from him in a raffle is among those he makes fun of. One day they wake up to find they've [[PhysicalAttributeSwap swapped weights overnight]], Nick turning fat again and Eva becoming svelte. Nick starts to see how hurtful his previous attitude was now that he's the one being pitied for his weight while also falling in love with Eva for being the only one who still treats him kindly.

ButterflyOfTransformation is a common motif associated with this trope.

* In Creator/RoaldDahl's ''The Magic Finger'', a family of hunting enthusiasts [[KarmicTransformation sprout wings, shrink to the size of small birds and are forced to live in a tree in their garden]], while a family of anthropomorphic ducks move into their house. The ducks eventually threaten the hunters with their own guns, but the hunters get the ducks to back down by swearing to renounce their hunting lifestyle and become vegetarian, at which point the ducks allow them back into the house and the transformation wears off. After this, the father is seen smashing the family's guns with a hammer while the mother lays flowers on a makeshift grave for the many victims of past hunts and the children scatter birdseed for a huge flock of birds.

** While trapped in [[LotusEaterMachine the eponymous VR game]] in ''Better Than Life,'' [[JerkAss Rimmer]] finds himself subjected to increasingly unpleasant experiences as the game begins taking cues from his deeply-buried self-loathing, concluding with him ending up trapped in the body of a prostitute. He's quickly subjected to increasingly demeaning treatment by the Jittermans, ranging from sexist insults to physical abuse. As a result, Rimmer begins to reflect on his attitude towards women, and how most of the female characters in his BTL fantasy were there to fuel his ego or sexually excite him; eventually, he finally realizes how miserable and screwed-up he really is [[spoiler: especially after discovering that the woman he was to marry before the body swap was a younger version of ''his own mother.'']] Perhaps as a result of this, after escaping from BTL with the rest of the crew, Rimmer is [[TookALevelInKindness a much nicer person]] - to the point of deferring to Kristine Kochanski in ''Last Human'' - though he never loses his trademark sarcasm.

* ''Literature/TheVoyageOfTheDawnTreader'': Eustace starts out as a [[FantasticRacism bigoted]], selfish SpoiledBrat who suffers a KarmicTransformation into a dragon. While transformed, he comes to realize that he's TheLoad to his traveling companions and to regret his bad behaviour, so [[CrystalDragonJesus Aslan]] restores him to human form and he begins to [[TookALevelInKindness Take a Level in Kindness]].

* ''Series/MyBabysittersAVampire'': Before being bitten, Erica was a shy nerd, awkward and unpopular. Her transformation into a vampire not only increased her beauty, but also gave her a personality makeover; she was suddenly a confident, but mean, AlphaBitch. This contrasts the other new vampires in the film, [[ExtravertedNerd Rory]] and [[GirlNextDoor Sarah]], who pretty much keep their personalities in-tact after being bitten.

* In ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'', Odo ends up having his shapeshifting powers locked by the Founders as punishment for siding with the "[[FantasticSlur solids]]" over his fellow Changelings - effectively leaving him trapped in the form of a human. After a long period of depression, adjustment and gradual acceptance, the episode "[[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS05E12TheBegotten The Begotten]]" features him unexpectedly finding a sickly infant Changeling and becoming a surrogate parent to it. With the help of his estranged mentor, Dr Mora, he begins teaching the young shapeshifter how to use its powers; despite being vocally opposed to the use of Mora's [[EducationMama teaching methods]], he reluctantly makes use of them after another argument - even coming to understand the pressure his ParentalSubstitute was under when they first met. Tragically, the baby fails to recover from its initial sickness and dies, but not before restoring Odo's powers. Now back to being a Changeling, Odo has also developed a better relationship with Mora and vows not to fall out of contact with him this time.

* In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyIX,'' [[EmperorScientist Regent Cid]] of Lindblum has been [[BalefulPolymorph transformed into an oglop]] by his wife, Hilda, as revenge for his repeated affairs, eventually paving the way for a depressive period in which his once-revolutionary airship designs all fail and [[spoiler: Lindblum is devastated by a surprise attack by Alexandria]]. However, in Disc 3, Cid is finally reunited with his wife, forgiven for his infidelity and transformed back into a human: not only is Cid able to return to work with renewed confidence ''and'' design the CoolAirship of the game, but he enjoys a much better relationship with Hilda from then on.

* ''VideoGame/IHaveNoMouthAndIMustScream'' features Benny, previously a vain and arrogant military commander [[spoiler: who murdered several men under his command]], being transformed into a hideously-crippled "[[BeastMan ape-thing]]" by the [[BigBad deranged supercomputer AM]]. By the start of the story, he's been starved for so long he's become obsessively focused on eating, and AM hopes to tempt him into sinking to new lows in his attempts to assuage his hunger. However, if played correctly, Benny gradually learns compassion from his experiences as a mutant, seeks forgiveness for his crimes, and can ultimately sacrifice himself to save a child.

* The B-Plot of the ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'' episode "[[Recap/RickAndMortyS3E5TheWhirlyDirlyConspiracy The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy]]" features Summer succumbing to her insecurities after her boyfriend dumps her for a girl with bigger breasts (exacerbated by Beth failing to pay attention to her daughter's breakdown). She then tries to use one of Rick's inventions to [[BreastExpansion enhance her bosom]], only to end up accidentally [[GiantWoman turning herself into a giant]]; worse still, Beth's failed attempts to fix the problem not only make Summer even bigger, but also render her [[TheUnintelligible completely incoherent]] and ''[[BodyHorror turn her inside-out!]]'' Eventually, after the hideously-deformed Summer storms off to take out her frustrations on her boyfriend, Beth is able to coax her off the metaphorical ledge by transforming ''herself'' in the same way, allowing the two inside-out giantesses to share [[FailedAttemptAtDrama a heartfelt but completely unintelligible reconciliation]]. As a result, the relationship between the two improves, Summer is able to move on with her life, and Beth becomes a much better mother.

** Ace Dick's thansformation into Fiesta Ace Dick made him a very strong CaptainEthnic.
** Ace Dick's thansformation into Zombie Ace Dick made him a dumb FriendlyZombie.
** Pickle Inspector's thansformation into Godhead Pickle Inspector made him an AllPowerfulBystander.
** Pickle Inspector's thansformation into Monster Pickle Inspector made him a flash-eating monster.

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* ''WesternAnimation/TheMightyDucks'' has one episode where a particularly aggressive and underhanded rival hockey player agrees to undergo a transformation by the bad guys into a beast to take out the Mighty Ducks. Having an epiphany when Grin shows him mercy after everything he's done he realizes he's as monstrous on the outside as he is on the inside. Once turned back to normal, he's become a much more noble person, deciding to ensure fair games as a referee so firm no player with an attitude like his would go against him.