What are the common themes in 'I was reincarnated' light novels?

One common theme is starting anew. The protagonist gets a second chance at life in a different world, often with some special abilities or knowledge from their previous life. For example, in many of these novels, the character uses their modern - world knowledge to their advantage in a medieval - like fantasy world.

Survival is a common theme. When the protagonist is reincarnated as a monster, they often have to fight for their lives in a world that may be hostile. For example, in 'So I'm a Spider, So What?', the spider has to constantly find food and avoid being killed. Another theme is growth. They usually start weak and gradually become stronger through various means like leveling up or evolving.

Another theme is world - building. Since the protagonist has god - like status, they often have a role in shaping or influencing the world they are in. They might introduce new systems, technologies or social orders. In some novels, the reincarnated god - like character may also face moral and ethical dilemmas regarding how to use their power.

One common theme is the struggle for power. The reincarnated protagonist usually starts from a weak position and has to fight their way up through cultivation. Another theme is revenge. They might be seeking revenge for something that happened in their past life. And of course, the exploration of the unknown in the cultivation world, like discovering new techniques and places.

One common theme is self - discovery. Since the character is reincarnated as a girl, they often have to figure out their new identity, which includes dealing with different social expectations compared to their previous life. For example, in 'So I'm a Spider, So What?', the spider girl has to learn about her new body's capabilities and limitations.

Common themes include identity crisis. The princess is no longer in her original life, so she has to figure out her new identity. Another is the theme of friendship. She forms new relationships with people in the new world. And often, there is a theme of overthrowing the status quo. The princess may use her new - found knowledge or powers to change the way things are in the kingdom or society she's in.

A theme related to power and growth is prevalent. As they start their new life as an elf, they usually have to gain power to survive. This could involve leveling up, like in a game - like system in some novels, or learning ancient elven magic. They might also form alliances with other races or individuals in their pursuit of power and to protect their new elven homeland.

Power growth is a common theme. Since dragons are often depicted as powerful creatures, the main character, reincarnated as a dragon, usually goes through a process of getting stronger. For example, in many such novels, they learn new dragon abilities like breathing fire or flying faster.

Another theme is power and how to use it. In these novels, the assassin usually has some skills from their past life. They need to decide how to use those skills in the new world, whether for good or bad. For example, in 'The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat', the main character has to balance his assassin skills with his new aristocratic identity. It's a complex exploration of power dynamics.

One common theme is self - discovery. Since Erik is reincarnated, he has to figure out who he was in his past life and how it relates to his current situation. Another theme is the struggle with a new identity. He has to adapt to a new body, new surroundings, and often a new social status.