One of the most popular is 'Naruto'. Naruto Uzumaki begins as an outcast in his village, constantly seeking recognition. As the story progresses, he matures, makes friends, and faces numerous challenges that shape him into a respected ninja. His relationships with Sasuke and Sakura change and develop over the many arcs of the story.
Another one is 'Attack on Titan'. Eren Yeager's transformation from a revenge - driven boy to a more complex character who questions the nature of the world and the actions of his side is a major part of the story. The other characters like Mikasa and Armin also have their own character arcs, with their beliefs and personalities evolving as they discover more about the Titans and the secrets of their world.
A good character development story often has a character who starts with certain flaws or a limited view of the world. For example, in 'A Christmas Carol', Scrooge is a miserly old man. Then, through a series of events, like the visit of the three ghosts, he is forced to confront his own behavior and beliefs. This change and growth are what make it a great character development story.
Well, in the anime, character development is shown through the sequence of events in the episodes. But in the visual novel, you can influence the character development to some extent by the choices you make. This means that in the visual novel, there can be multiple paths for a character's development. Also, the visual novel can go into more detail about a character's relationships with other characters, which might be simplified in the anime for the sake of brevity and smooth storytelling.
In the light novel, character development is more in - depth. You get to see the internal monologues of the characters which really helps in understanding their motives. For example, Horikita's growth from a somewhat cold and self - centered person to someone who starts to care more about others is more detailed in the novel.
The character development of Might Guy is quite similar in both. But in the manga, there might be more depth and detail to his inner thoughts and motivations.
Good character development in a 'Reborn as Goku' fanfiction also involves relationships. The character should interact with the other Dragon Ball characters in a believable way. They might have different reactions to Goku's friends and family compared to how Goku himself would. For instance, they could be more suspicious of Vegeta at first due to their past experiences. As they form bonds with these characters, it should show growth in their personality. They could learn loyalty from Goku's friends and become more selfless in the process.
In 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout Finch is a young girl at the beginning. As she experiences the racial injustice in her town and the moral strength of her father, Atticus, she develops a deeper understanding of humanity, empathy, and courage.