It depends on personal preference. If you like visual and auditory experiences, the anime might be better for you. It can quickly show you the story and characters in action.
The anime of Cote might simplify some complex plotlines from the light novel. In the light novel, there could be more in - depth character descriptions and internal monologues. The anime, on the other hand, has the advantage of visual and auditory presentation, which can bring the story to life in a different way.
Well, a good way to start is to look for discussions online. Many fans share where they picked up the manga after the anime. Also, check the official manga website for any guidelines.
I'd suggest starting right after the point where the anime ended. But if you want a deeper dive into the story, beginning from the first volume would be great. It'll give you a more comprehensive understanding of the world and characters.
Some other similar light novels could be 'Log Horizon'. It has a complex world - building element like 'cote light novel' and focuses on the relationships between the characters in a game - like world. 'No Game No Life' is also a candidate. It features intelligent characters engaging in strategic battles and has a unique and engaging story, much like what you might find in 'cote light novel'.
MHA characters might also be a bit jealous of some of the superpowers or unique abilities in other anime fanfiction. In their world, quirks are relatively well - defined, but in some other anime, there are really out - of - this - world powers. They could be in awe of the creativity and at the same time, try to figure out how they could incorporate some of those ideas into their own fighting styles. Like, if they read a fanfiction about a character who can manipulate time, they might start thinking about how they could use their quirks in a time - related way.
Well, there are also those characters who might be a bit shocked or confused. Take Levi from Attack on Titan. He's a very serious and no - nonsense type of character. If he were to read some of the fanfic about him that deviated too much from his own self - perception, like being made into a comical or overly emotional character in the fanfic, he might be taken aback at first. But then he might also realize it's just a different interpretation and not take it too seriously.
It depends on your familiarity with Japanese - inspired settings and some of the cultural nuances that might be present in the Cote light novel. But the language used is not overly complex most of the time. The story is told in a way that draws you in, so as long as you have basic reading skills, you should be able to follow along. Also, there are often translations available that are done in a way to make it easy for English - speaking readers to understand.