Top 17 Fantasy Novels with Transmigration in 2026

Transmigration typically means a character's soul or consciousness moves to a different body or world, distinct from reincarnation where they're reborn. The line between the two can blur depending on the novel, but transmigration usually implies more continuity of identity.

This cross-language list includes transmigration stories from Chinese, Korean, and Japanese traditions. Each handles the concept somewhat differently. Chinese versions often involve body-swapping within the same world. Korean and Japanese interpretations frequently send modern characters to entirely different settings. The variety makes this list less uniform than language-specific alternatives.