One popular 'female transported to another world' novel is 'Ascendance of a Bookworm'. In this story, a female bookworm is reborn into a world where books are scarce. It's a great read as it shows her struggle and determination to create books in a world that doesn't value them much at first. Another is 'The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent'. The female lead is summoned to another world as a saint but is initially ignored. However, she uses her magic power in unique ways and grows into a powerful and respected figure. There's also 'My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!'. The female character finds herself in the world of an otome game as the villainess and has to find a way to change her fate.
A good 'female transported to another world' novel is 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime'. Although the main character is a slime, there is a significant female character, Shizu, who was transported to this new world. Her story arc within the novel is very interesting. 'Kumo desu ga, Nani ka?' is also worth mentioning. The female lead is reincarnated as a spider in another world and has to survive and thrive in this new and often dangerous environment. And 'So I'm a Spider, So What?' further explores the concept of a female in a strange new world with a unique perspective on survival and growth.
Well, 'Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World' has elements where female characters are in a world not their own. Emilia, for example, is a key female figure in this complex and engaging story. It shows her journey in this new world filled with magic and danger. 'Sword Art Online' also has a female character, Asuna, who is trapped in a virtual world which can be considered as another kind of 'transported to another world' scenario. She has to fight for her survival and love in this digital realm. 'Overlord' features female characters in a new world where the protagonist has been transported. The interactions and development of these female characters within the story are quite fascinating.
A prevalent theme is the exploration of new abilities. Since they are in a different world, the female characters usually have the opportunity to develop or discover abilities they didn't have before. For instance, in 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime', Shizu had unique abilities in the new world. Another theme is friendship. They form new friendships in the new world which help them in their journey. In 'The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent', the female lead makes friends who support her. Also, the theme of changing the world or making an impact is common. In 'Sword Art Online', Asuna makes an impact on the virtual world she is trapped in by fighting for the safety and freedom of others.
One popular 'transported to another world novel' is 'Sword Art Online'. In this story, players get trapped in a virtual world. Another is 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' where the protagonist keeps getting sent back in time in the new world he is transported to. 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' is also well - liked. The main character is reincarnated as a slime in a different world and has to build his own existence there.
There are quite a few. 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!' is a humorous take on the 'suddenly transported to another world' genre. The main character Kazuma dies and is sent to a fantasy world with a goddess. It has a lot of comical situations. 'No Game No Life' is also interesting. Siblings are transported to a world where everything is decided by games. They use their intelligence and gaming skills to survive and thrive in this new world. And 'Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash' is about a group of people who wake up in a strange world and have to learn to fight and survive together.
Some might consider 'Peter Pan' in this category. Wendy and her brothers are transported to Neverland, a world full of pirates, fairies, and the boy who never grows up. Also, 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' is a classic. Dorothy is swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz, where she meets all sorts of strange and wonderful characters on her quest to get home.
One popular one is 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis. It transports readers to the magical world of Narnia through a wardrobe. Another is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' which takes Alice to a strange and fantastical world. And 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien can also be considered in a way, as it takes characters into the epic world of Middle - earth.
Well, 'Overlord' is a great example of 'transported to another world fiction'. In it, a powerful player finds himself in a game world which has become a real and complex new world. Then there's 'The Rising of the Shield Hero', about a guy who is summoned to another world as the Shield Hero but faces a lot of hardships and betrayals at first. Also, 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!' is a humorous take on this genre, with a group of misfits trying to survive in a strange new world.
They can start by observing the new world's culture. Just like when we travel to a new place in our world, the OC can watch how the people interact, what their values are. For example, if the new world values honor above all else, the OC can try to uphold that in their actions.
The escapism factor. People can get away from their daily routines and enter a whole new world full of magic, adventure, and the unknown. It's like a mental vacation.
One common theme is self - discovery. The protagonist is often thrown into a new and strange world, and through their experiences there, they learn more about themselves. Another theme is power - growth. In the new world, they usually start from scratch and gradually gain power, whether it's magic or combat skills. And there is also the theme of forming relationships. They meet various characters in the new world and form friendships, alliances or even romances.
One popular example is 'Sword Art Online'. In this novel, the characters are transported into a virtual world full of challenges and adventures. Another is 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World', where the protagonist Subaru finds himself in a fantasy world and has to deal with various difficulties and mysteries.