Redemption is a common theme. For example, in 'The Rising of the Shield Hero', Naofumi was wrongly accused and had to come back from that setback to prove his worth. Another theme is growth. The main character often comes back stronger, both physically and mentally, like Subaru in 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'.
There's also 'Overlord'. Ainz Ooal Gown, the main character, was a normal player who got stuck in the game world. He comes back in a way as he tries to establish his rule in this new and dangerous world. The light novel is known for its complex world - building and unique characters.
There are many such light novels. One example could be 'The Time-Traveler's Adventure' where the MC goes back to fix past mistakes and change the future.
There are many novels in which the protagonist returns strongly. The following are some of them:
1 "Battle Through the Heavens": This is a fantasy novel that tells the story of the protagonist, Xiao Yan, who returned to control the clan after experiencing a series of setbacks and engaged in an intense battle with a powerful enemy.
[2. Devil's Day: This is a fantasy novel that tells the story of the protagonist, Ye Fan, who returns from his ordeal and embarks on his journey again to fight fiercely against the evil forces.]
3 "Douluo Continent": This is a fantasy novel that tells the story of the protagonist Tang San who after experiencing all kinds of setbacks comes back with strength to regain his strength and become a legendary figure on the formidable Douluo Continent.
4."Lord Snow Eagle": This is a fantasy novel that tells the story of the protagonist Lin Dong, who, after experiencing many hardships, returns and re-embarks on his journey as a powerful lord, before engaging in an intense battle with his enemies.
5 << Full Time Expert >>: This is an esports novel that tells the story of the protagonist Ye Xiu returning to the game world after retirement to become a powerful professional player and engaging in fierce battles with his enemies.
The statue itself could be the main character. For example, if it's a statue of a warrior, it would have the physical strength and combat skills from its original form. It could use these to face the challenges in the new world it has woken up to.
This was a very special novel because the protagonist eventually became the God of Light. Light Mages were usually a very powerful class because they could use the power of light for combat and magic attacks. In this story, the protagonist had to overcome all kinds of difficulties and challenges to finally become the God of Light. This could be a very fantastical and unique ending. If you like this style, this story might be very attractive to you.
The main characters in Green Light included:
1 Fang Yuan: The male lead is a web novelist who specializes in creating fantasy novels.
2 Ye Fei: The female protagonist Fang Yuan's ex-girlfriend was a hacker who was good at network security and technical operations.
3 Zi Yun: Fang Yuan's good friend is a retired soldier who excels in military knowledge and skills.
4. Meng Xue: Fang Yuan's colleague was an IT engineer who specialized in computer technology and programming.
5 Mei Xiang: Fang Yuan's cousin is a teacher who is good at teaching knowledge and skills.
These characters were deeply shaped in the novel and the plot development added a lot of color and suspense to the story.
Another feature is the contrast between the past and present (or the character's original time). This can include differences in culture, technology, and social norms. The characters often have to adapt to the past while also trying to achieve their goals. They might introduce new ideas from their own time, which can cause both positive and negative reactions in the past - world they find themselves in. This contrast creates interesting storylines and character development.