One common theme is self - discovery. The protagonist is often thrown into a new and strange world, and through their experiences there, they learn more about themselves. Another theme is power - growth. In the new world, they usually start from scratch and gradually gain power, whether it's magic or combat skills. And there is also the theme of forming relationships. They meet various characters in the new world and form friendships, alliances or even romances.
There are quite a few. 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!' is a humorous take on the 'suddenly transported to another world' genre. The main character Kazuma dies and is sent to a fantasy world with a goddess. It has a lot of comical situations. 'No Game No Life' is also interesting. Siblings are transported to a world where everything is decided by games. They use their intelligence and gaming skills to survive and thrive in this new world. And 'Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash' is about a group of people who wake up in a strange world and have to learn to fight and survive together.
They can start by observing the new world's culture. Just like when we travel to a new place in our world, the OC can watch how the people interact, what their values are. For example, if the new world values honor above all else, the OC can try to uphold that in their actions.
One popular 'transported to another world novel' is 'Sword Art Online'. In this story, players get trapped in a virtual world. Another is 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' where the protagonist keeps getting sent back in time in the new world he is transported to. 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' is also well - liked. The main character is reincarnated as a slime in a different world and has to build his own existence there.
A really interesting one is 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'. It stands out for its complex plot and the unique concept of the main character dying and restarting from a certain point every time he fails. There are also emotional and character - development aspects that make it engaging.
Well, 'Overlord' is a great example of 'transported to another world fiction'. In it, a powerful player finds himself in a game world which has become a real and complex new world. Then there's 'The Rising of the Shield Hero', about a guy who is summoned to another world as the Shield Hero but faces a lot of hardships and betrayals at first. Also, 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!' is a humorous take on this genre, with a group of misfits trying to survive in a strange new world.
One popular 'female transported to another world' novel is 'Ascendance of a Bookworm'. In this story, a female bookworm is reborn into a world where books are scarce. It's a great read as it shows her struggle and determination to create books in a world that doesn't value them much at first. Another is 'The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent'. The female lead is summoned to another world as a saint but is initially ignored. However, she uses her magic power in unique ways and grows into a powerful and respected figure. There's also 'My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!'. The female character finds herself in the world of an otome game as the villainess and has to find a way to change her fate.
The escapism factor. People can get away from their daily routines and enter a whole new world full of magic, adventure, and the unknown. It's like a mental vacation.
The sense of adventure. Readers can experience exciting new worlds, meet strange creatures, and face unforeseen challenges through the characters in these novels.
One popular example is 'Sword Art Online'. In this novel, the characters are transported into a virtual world full of challenges and adventures. Another is 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World', where the protagonist Subaru finds himself in a fantasy world and has to deal with various difficulties and mysteries.