Movies and TvShows featuring "literature-on-screen" theme.

Bai Shuo, the youngest daughter of the General's Mansion, aspires to cultivate immortality in order to repay a favor. On her journey to seek immortality, she accidentally rescues the great demon god Fan Yue. As the saying goes, healthy fights strengthen relationships, and they go from mutual manipulation to mutual affection as they fall in love with each other, navigating a love affair intertwined with sweetness and cruelty. Even though they face countless difficulties, their love is strong enough to overcome all limitations, allowing them to truly embrace each other.

A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg.

Overlord (2015) is a TV show set in a dystopian future where the main character becomes trapped in a virtual reality game called Yggdrasil. In this game world, he takes on the persona of his character, a powerful wizard named Momonga. As Momonga, he must navigate through a kingdom filled with monsters and magic, all while trying to find a way to escape and return to the real world.

In a world of gifted hunters and monsters, a weak hunter Sung Jinwoo gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program, leading him to become one of the strongest hunters and conquering even the strongest dungeons.

After an act of sacrifice, a martial artist is reborn into a world where cultivation and magic are real. With his past life memories intact, he sets out on a journey to become stronger and uncover the secrets of his new world.

After being killed in a stabbing incident, an average salaryman finds himself reincarnated in a fantasy world as a slime with unique abilities. With his new form and powers, he sets out to build a peaceful and prosperous community for all creatures.

Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.

The Legend of Qin follows the Qin dynasty from when the Emperor of the Qin, King Zheng conquered the other 6 nations and unified China, to the rise of the king of Western Chu, Xiang Yu, who capture the capital city, Xianyang.

Log Horizon is a TV show about a group of gamers who find themselves trapped in the game they were playing. They must learn to navigate their way through the virtual reality world and find a way back home. Along the way, they encounter challenges and obstacles that test their skills and resolve. With strategic thinking and teamwork, they form alliances and guilds to survive and thrive in this new world.

The Untamed is a story of love, revenge, and supernatural powers in ancient China. It follows the journey of two soulmates, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, who must navigate a world filled with hidden identities, magic, and villainous forces while fighting for justice and uncovering the truth about their tragic pasts. This web series explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of power struggles in a fantasy world.

In the virtual reality game New World Online, a girl named Maple decides to focus solely on increasing her defense abilities to avoid taking damage. As she explores the game with her unique playstyle, she encounters various other players and together they form the guild 'Maple Tree.' Despite her unconventional approach, Maple becomes a formidable force in the game and attracts the attention of other players. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. is a comedic and light-hearted anime series that follows Maple's adventures and the friendships she forms within New World Online.

Classroom of the Elite follows the story of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, a student of Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, where students are ranked based on their grades. However, the school's true purpose is to conduct a social experiment, where students must use their intelligence to manipulate and outsmart each other in order to succeed and rise up the ranks. As Kiyotaka navigates the complex web of relationships and power struggles, he uncovers the dark secrets lurking behind the prestigious facade of the school.

After dying in a landslide, a young book-loving girl named Urano is reborn in a fantasy world where books are a luxury. Determined to fulfill her dream of reading as many books as possible, Urano becomes Main, a frail and sickly five-year-old girl born into a poor family. With her knowledge of modern culture and a burning passion for books, Main sets out to create her own library in a world where books are scarce.

After dying from a truck accident, a NEET is reincarnated in a fantasy world as Rudeus Greyrat. With his past memories intact, he takes this opportunity to create a fulfilling life for himself. He hones his magical skills, forms relationships, and embarks on adventures, all while facing the challenges of this new world.

Ten thousand years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen establish the fabled sect and female order that would become known as the Bene Gesserit to control the future of humankind.

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! follows the story of Satan, who is forced to flee his world and ends up as a part-time employee at a fast-food restaurant in Tokyo. As he tries to adjust to this new life, he encounters various challenges and forms unexpected relationships with the humans around him.

Orphen is a powerful sorcerer who is notoriously lazy. Everything changes when he finds a way to save his sis, who was turned into a dragon during their days at magic academy. Betrayed by friends who refused to help, Orphen will stop at nothing to track her down, even if he has to go it alone.

In a world where martial arts and supernatural powers reign, a young boy named Xiao Yan possesses exceptional talent but his family's decline forces him to give up his powers. Determined to regain his strength and seek revenge, Xiao Yan embarks on a journey to become a powerful warrior, facing various challenges and uncovering the secrets of his family's past.

Chun Changsheng was abandoned in a flowing river and plucked up by a Taoist monk. He’s actually the fourth Prince of the Chen’s Royal bloodline. He’s plagued with an incurable illness, fated not to live past the age of 20. To find a cure, he leaves his temple, armed with a promise of marriage scroll, to become a student at a famous academy. He meets Xu Yourong and they slowly fall in love after hopping through the trials and tribulations of his journey.

In Date a Live, Shido Itsuka, a high school boy, has the ability to seal away spirits that threaten to destroy the world. To do this, he must go on dates with these spirits and make them fall in love with him. With the help of an organization called Ratatoskr, Shido embarks on a mission to save the world and protect the girls he encounters.