One characteristic is the change of identity. The protagonist usually transmigrates into a different body or time period, which brings about a new set of circumstances. For example, in many novels, a modern person might transmigrate into an ancient noble or a cultivator.
One characteristic is the complex plot. Due to the transmigration element, the story often involves time - traveling and changing the fate. For example, the character may change the original story line in the new world they transmigrate to.
One common theme is revenge. The transmigrated character often wants to take revenge on those who wronged them in their previous life or in the new world they enter. Another theme is self - improvement. They strive to improve their skills, status or power in the new environment.
One of the well - known ones is 'A Record of Mortal's Cultivation to Immortality'. It has an interesting transmigration plot where the protagonist gets a second chance at life in a world of cultivation. The story is full of his adventures in the pursuit of immortality, facing various challenges and making his way up in the cultivation hierarchy.
The BL aspect usually involves complex and often forbidden love between male characters. In Chinese BL transmigration novels, there's a focus on the emotional development between the two, from initial attraction to deep love, sometimes against all odds.
One common theme is revenge. The transmigrated character often has a grudge from their past life and tries to take revenge in the new world they are in. For example, in many novels, a wronged female lead gets a second chance to make her enemies pay.
One characteristic is the combination of historical settings. They often take a certain historical period as the background, like the feudal dynasties in China. This gives a sense of authenticity.
One common theme is revenge. Often, the female lead has been wronged in her past life and uses her transmigration as a chance to get back at those who wronged her. For example, in many novels, she might have been killed unjustly and then in her new life, she plots to take revenge on her killers or those who bullied her. Another theme is love. She may find a new love in the new world she transmigrates into, which is different from the love she had or didn't have in her previous life.
One common theme is revenge. The female lead who transmigrates often has to take revenge on those who wronged her in her previous life or in the new world she enters. For example, she might have been betrayed and killed in her past life and now aims to make her enemies pay.
A well - known transmigration romance Chinese novel is 'Full Marks Hidden Marriage: Pick Up a Son, Get a Free Husband'. In this novel, the female lead transmigrates into a different world and has an unexpected marriage with a man, and then they gradually fall in love during various adventures. Also, 'My Wife is a Beautiful CEO' involves the male lead's transmigration - like experience and a complex romantic relationship.