In the manga, the art style plays a huge role in defining the mood and atmosphere. The artist can use different panel layouts and shading techniques to enhance the story. For example, when there's a tense moment between the dragons, the dark shading and close - up panels can create a sense of drama. In the light novel, it's all about the written word. The author can use different literary devices like metaphors and similes to describe the dragons' powers and personalities. For example, the author might describe Tohru's cooking as a 'fiery tempest of flavors' in the light novel, while in the manga it would be shown through pictures of the food and the reactions of the characters.
One great 'Ms Kobayashi Dragon Maid' fanfiction is 'A New Beginning'. It adds a really interesting new adventure for Tohru and Kobayashi, exploring Tohru's past in more depth.
If you enjoy in - depth character exploration and detailed descriptions of the story's setting and backstory, then the light novel might be a better choice for you. It can offer a more immersive experience through words. For example, you can really get into the head of Kobayashi and understand her feelings towards the dragons in a more profound way through the light novel.
A really interesting fanfic concept could be where the dragons from Dragon Maid are mistaken for powerful summons in the Naruto world. And the Naruto characters have to figure out how to deal with these strange, sentient summons. It could lead to a lot of humorous and action - packed situations as the two groups try to understand each other.
One of the main themes is the relationship between Kobayashi and Tohru. Their interactions, from Kobayashi's initial acceptance of Tohru into her home to their growing bond over time, are central. Another theme is about family and belonging. Tohru and the other dragon maids create a sort of surrogate family around Kobayashi, and they all learn to live together in the human world, adapting to human customs while still maintaining their dragon identities.