noun
story of metamorphosis; transformation tale
A narrative genre or story centered on physical transformation, often found in folklore, mythology, or fantasy.
カフカの『変身』は有名な変身譚だ。
Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" is a famous transformation story.
日本の昔話には動物が人間になる変身譚が多い。
Many Japanese folktales are transformation stories in which animals become human.