Survival is also a big theme. In the unfamiliar er fanfiction worlds, the male protagonist usually faces many threats. He has to find ways to survive against powerful enemies, harsh environments, or complex political situations. Take 'Sword Art Online' - ish type of settings where if you die in the game world, you die in real life. The male character has to fight for his survival.
One common theme is self - discovery. When a male is reincarnated into a different world, he often has to figure out his new abilities and place in that world. For example, in many such stories, he might discover he has new magic powers or physical capabilities that he needs to understand.
One common theme is redemption. Firestar may have made mistakes in his past life and in his reincarnation, he tries to make up for them. For example, if he had failed to save a certain cat in his previous life, he might strive to protect that cat or its descendants in his new life.
One common theme is identity. Percy has to figure out who he is in his new life. Is he still the same hero? Another theme is redemption. Maybe he made some mistakes in his past life and his reincarnation gives him a chance to make things right.
Power growth is a very common theme. Since the character is starting as a monster, often a weak one, they have to figure out how to become stronger. For example, in many of these fanfictions, the reincarnated monster will hunt for food or resources that can enhance their abilities.
One common theme is self - discovery. Since Hermione is reincarnated, she often has to figure out who she is in this new life, especially when there are changes in her family or social status.
One common theme is redemption. If in her previous life she made mistakes, in her reincarnated form she tries to make up for them. For example, if she hurt someone in the past, she might go out of her way to help that person in the new life.
One common theme is redemption. Since Snape had a complex and often misjudged life in the original series, many fanfictions focus on him getting a second chance to redeem himself in his new life. For example, he might correct the mistakes he made with Lily or his students.
A frequent theme is the use of prior gaming knowledge. The protagonist will use their understanding of game mechanics such as stats, leveling up, and strategy to their advantage in their new animal life. For instance, if reincarnated as a wolf, they might use strategies like those in RPGs to hunt more effectively. Another theme can be the exploration of a new world. As an animal, they explore areas that were inaccessible before and uncover secrets of the animal kingdom.
Another theme is changing the story. Reincarnated characters often try to change the events that happened in the original Dragon Ball plot. They might prevent certain deaths or form different alliances. For instance, they could try to stop Vegeta from being evil in his early days in the series.
One common theme is self - improvement. The OC, with the help of the system, usually tries to become stronger, whether it's in terms of physical abilities, magical powers or knowledge. Another theme is exploration. Since they are in a new world, they explore different places, cultures and meet new races. For example, in many such fanfictions, the OC might explore a hidden dungeon or a lost city.
Another theme is friendship and relationships. Just like in the original Harry Potter series, the oc will form friendships, rivalries, and other relationships. They might befriend the original characters like Harry, Hermione, and Ron, or they might create new relationships with other original characters or even with other ocs in the fanfiction world. These relationships play a crucial role in shaping the oc's experience in the Harry Potter - like world.