Gender transformation narratives are stories in which characters undergo a change of gender – whether through magic, technology, or other fantastical means – and grapple with the consequences of that change. Often known in fan communities as TSF (short for “Trans-Sexual Fiction/Fantasy”) or simply “gender-swap” or...

Introduction Throughout the long course of human history, the question of “the self” has always been unavoidable yet notoriously difficult to pin down. We live in this world with our own unique appearances, personalities, and emotions. And time after time, as we go through different life experiences, we invariably run...