One common theme is identity exploration. Characters in genderbender stories often have to re - evaluate who they are when their gender changes. They might question their self - worth, values, and how they fit into society.
One common theme is self - discovery. When a character experiences gender - bending, they often have to re - evaluate who they are and how they fit into society. For example, they might question their own identity, values, and relationships.
One popular type might be where characters' genders are swapped and it explores new relationships within the Overwatch team. For example, a fan fiction could have Soldier 76 as a female and show how her interactions with other characters, like Mercy, change. Another could be about Tracer being male and how his high - energy personality might be different in a male form in the context of the Overwatch story.
One interesting 'genderbender original story' could be about a young man who wakes up one day in a woman's body. He has to navigate through a world that now treats him differently based on his new physical form. He discovers new aspects of society's gender expectations and his own self - identity in the process.
One popular 'genderbender light novel' is 'Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens'. It has an interesting plot where the main character has a rather unique situation related to gender-bending. The story is filled with humor and unique character interactions.
They add diversity to the fandom's creative output. By changing the genders of characters, new stories and interpretations are possible. It allows fans to explore different aspects of the characters' personalities that might not be as obvious in the original game.