You can start by looking at your favorite books. If you love a particular book series, that's a great place to begin. Just explore the world and characters it has created. For example, if you're into mystery novels, you might find a detective character that you want to write more about in fan fiction.
Often, they try to follow the main plotlines closely. For example, in 'Sword Art Online', the major arcs from the light novels were adapted into the anime seasons. They also keep the key character relationships intact. However, sometimes they might condense certain parts to fit the time constraints of an anime episode. In 'Re:Zero', some of the more detailed internal monologues from the light novels were shortened a bit in the anime.
I'm not sure. Maybe it's an original story and not based on anything specific.
In adapting novels to TV series, they sometimes have to make tough choices due to time constraints. 'The Lord of the Rings' TV series will likely have to streamline Tolkien's very detailed lore. They might focus on a particular set of characters or storylines more than others. In 'His Dark Materials', the adaptation had to translate the complex world - building of the novels into a visual medium. This involved creating the daemons in a way that was both true to the books and engaging on screen. And with 'The Umbrella Academy', they had to simplify some of the more convoluted comic - book - like plotlines to make it accessible to a TV audience.
They often adapt the storylines directly. For example, they might take the main plot arcs from the light novels and turn them into game quests or levels. The characters are also usually ported over, with their appearances, personalities, and backstories intact. Sometimes, the game might expand on certain parts of the story that were not fully explored in the novels, like adding side - quests related to minor characters.
Not very accurately, I think. Since they are highly fictionalized characters. They are more of an imaginative creation with only a loose connection to any real - life inspiration. Their appearance, for instance, is very unique and not really based on any specific real - life form in a one - to - one way.
Often, they simplify the plot. For example, in 'The Hunger Games' movies (which are based on the novels), some minor sub - plots were removed to focus on the main story of Katniss in the arena. They also might combine characters. Sometimes, they update the setting for a modern audience. In 'Pride and Prejudice' adaptations, modern versions might change the social context slightly to make it more relatable.
Some animes might condense or skip certain parts of the light novel to fit the time constraints of the anime format. This can be seen in some long - running light novel - based animes where they need to keep the story moving at a good pace for the viewers. However, they usually keep the essence of the story intact.
Often, they simplify the plot. For example, in some fantasy novels with extremely complex magic systems and multiple storylines, the TV series might streamline things to make it more accessible to a wider audience. They also sometimes combine characters. This could be to reduce the number of characters to focus on or to create new and more interesting dynamics. Another way is by changing the order of events. Maybe to create more suspense or to fit the episodic nature of a TV show.
Dramas based on light novels usually try to capture the essence of the story. They might condense long - winded descriptions in the novels into visual and auditory elements. Character designs are made to match the descriptions in the novels as closely as possible. And they also have to decide which parts of the story to focus on. For instance, if the light novel has a lot of world - building but the drama has limited time, they'll choose the most important aspects of the world - building to show. Sometimes, they also add new scenes that are not in the light novels but can enhance the overall story, as long as it doesn't deviate too much from the original concept.
Well, they first have to identify the central themes of the novel. In a film based on 'Moby - Dick', the themes of obsession and man vs. nature need to be carried over. Then, they might change the sequence of events a bit for dramatic effect. In 'Dracula' films, the order of some of the vampire's encounters might be adjusted. They also have to make decisions about how much of the novel's dialogue to use. In 'A Tale of Two Cities' films, some of the famous lines from the novel are often included to stay true to the source, but other dialogue might be created for the flow of the film.