A magical healer could be a great ally. Since Zoro often gets injured in battles, the healer can patch him up. Also, the healer might be able to use magic to enhance Zoro's physical abilities for a short time, like making his strikes faster or stronger.
One idea could be that Zoro ends up in a world full of magic. He has to learn to adapt his sword skills to combat magical creatures. Maybe he teams up with a local wizard who helps him understand the new world's rules while he teaches the wizard about honor in battle.
The situation of anime characters transmigrating to another anime did not exist in real life, but it might happen in some novels and comics. For example, in some novels or comics, the protagonist might travel to another world in some way and become another character there. This situation was usually used to enhance the storyline of a novel or manga and to provide more background and experience for the characters. However, this plot was not a real situation in the real world. It was just a fictional plot.
Well, in such a fanfiction, there could be various hints. Maybe Zoro's behavior might be more in line with typical female characteristics described in that specific fictional world, like being more empathetic or having different social interactions compared to the original male - character version. But it really depends on how the author has crafted the story.
Grave of the Fireflies. Set during World War II, it tells the story of two siblings, Seita and Setsuko. They struggle to survive on their own after their mother is killed in an air raid. Eventually, Setsuko dies of malnutrition, and Seita is left alone and later also perishes. It's a heart - wrenching tale of the horrors of war and the vulnerability of children.
Light novels. They are often associated with anime and share many characteristics such as having colorful illustrations, a focus on youth - oriented themes, and are sometimes adapted into anime series.
For those who are short on time, the anime might be more appealing as it can tell the story relatively quickly compared to reading the whole novel. However, if you want a more comprehensive understanding of the story, including all the small details and nuances, the novel is the way to go. Each has its pros and cons, and it really comes down to what you value more in a story - telling medium.
I'm not sure specifically which 'another anime novel' you're referring to. There are many anime - related novels. It could be about a unique fantasy world, a coming - of - age story of the characters in an anime - style setting, or perhaps a mystery within an anime - inspired universe.