I Know That Realistically You Can Only Fit So Many Movies Into A List Of Approximately 100, But I Cannot

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I have decided to make a MHA, Izuku Midoriya centric, fanfiction 101 recommendations, list.

I am but a basic bitch of nerds, but I have opinions and I WILL share them bc I'm incapable of shutting the fuck up.

Anyway this is a list of fic I think any person who reads fanfiction, is a BNHA fan and likes Izuku Midoriya, should read.

(is it actually an excuse to find ppl who like the same shit i do? Maybe.)

So, this list will contain fics that are completed ONLY.

There are a lot of MHA staples that aren't finished yet, and they will get a post of their own.

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Alright disclaimers, PSA, whatever, ALWAYS and I fuckin mean ALWAYS, read the tags and trigger warnings bc I won't lie, some might get a bit dark.

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1. Complicated Creation - Elemental

Easily one of the best fics I've ever read. Great world building based on the Ghibli movie Spirited away. We love to see it. The writing and plot are both breath-taking.

It has quirkless Izuku, spirits, dragons, healing and a sprinkle of a classic trope in the MHA fandom, Dadzawa.

2. Hero Class Civil Warfare - RogueDruid

If you have been in the fandom space for at least a couple of months and have been reading fics, you have, 100% heard of RogueDruid. He has, hands down, some of the most captivating work in the whole of the internet. One of the classics, is HCCW. It has inspired a lot of other fics, which had gone the class War route (hmu if u want reccs). Incredibly well done, the EFFORT that went into this had to be astounding. There isn't a single miss.

Without spoiling too much, the class 1 A and 1 B, have a final exam. The exam in this world, is a war between villain and heros. Izuku is put into the position of the leader of the villains, the Kingpin while his rival, the Paragon, is none other than Katsuki Bakugou. We get a mastermind Izuku, characters from 1 B, that I personally never cared much for, before reading this fic and more.

3. Mastermind: Strategist for Hire by Clouds

Staying in the villain Izuku waters, I present Mastermind. A part of a series called For the want of a nail, that follows different universes in which Izuku stays quirkless. Mastermind is a personal favourite. It's the second installment of the series and has an ongoing sequel. (The series includes Viridian: the green guide, Deku? I think he's some pro, Chet Code: support strategist and two more, which aren't completed yet).

Here, Izuku stays quirkless as he loses any hope left for the hero society. He, unfortunately for the world, is stupidly smart and easily gained a fearsome reputation, for being the best strategist for hire for villains. After realizing the world sucks and he, in fact, doesn't, Izuku becomes a villain the likes héroes have never seen before.

4. The Mystery of Student No.18 by cloud_nine_and_three_quarters

Another author, that has me by the scruff of my goddamm neck. Went for my throat every fuckin time. I will name the other fics later but lemme tell you about this one.

It's the second fic in the list, that has Izuku with OFA. This time though, Izuku stayed true to his self-sacrificing roots and got himself into a coma. While in his lovely sleeping beauty-esk state, OFA keeps giving him energy and thus an once of a lifetime opportunity to become a ghost. Yes you heard that right. He becomes a ghost and lightly haunts his class. The fic is golden, funny and just a little bit sad.

The other three fics, just as good as this one are Canary, Why are we here again? and Displacement.

5. Yesterday upon the stair by PitvViperOfDoom

Keeping with the ghost theme, we have the one and only YUTS. Again, world building is of the charts great. A great quirk and awesome themes with unexpected turns and plots. The gist is, Izuku can see ghosts. This story is one of the rare ones where Nana Shimura (my beloved) plays a bigger role than usual. Definitely chdck out the additional parts of the series though at that point it goes slightly into more crack waters but it's still incredible.

6. [Content] by Teobot

Taking a sharp turn into morally grey vigilante route, we get this great first part of an incredible ongoing series. There are two parts done and the wait is always worth it.

7. Assignment: Personality Swap by BelleAmant

First I wanted to recc their vigilante Izuku fic (Vigil, Ante and their vigilante antics) but I must admit, while a classic, it hasn't been as impactful to the fandom as Personality Swap has been. Both with its incredible humor, bit of angst and quirk fuckery the whole series has been nothing but hits.

8. Another form of power by Jade_Tatsu

Veering directly back into villain Izuku, this one was a breath of fresh air. I once got tired of villain Izuku that was either forced to be a villain or was just a vigilante but darker, so I went on a search and found this. The series All for power, is a 4 part ENTIRELY COMPLETED series, about politician villain Izuku. The first part is told mostly through the eyes of Kurogiri and I swear, it's my favorite of the all.

9. How Seven (7) Dead Heroes Stopped Being Bored by ScottishSunshine

Crack inspired, but more All for one focused that Izuku, but still most things happen because of the Midoriya family so it counts. It's good and fun and an interesting read especially of you're fond of Dad for one.

10. Prodigal by writerllofllworlds

And for the end, let's get our hearts crushed just a little.

An angst filled suspected traitor AU. In my humble opinion, very few have ever truly succeeded in writing a traitor AU, nearly as good as this one. I like it in most part because Izuku goes through hell and back, and I just am like that. It's epic.

Was this list an exuse to talk about fics I like? Yes. But do i feel like everyone who like BNHA should read these?

Abso - fuckin-lutley

I consider it a crime if you don't. Also pls do add your own opinions and if you want more reccs, ask in the comments or dm me or whatever floats your boat Besties.

Kiki the nerd, signing off

They have each other's reflection in their eyes!!!!

THIS IS INSANE!!! THIS IS DEFINITELY MY YURI ACADEMIA AND YOU CANNOT CONVINCE ME OTHERWISE!!!!

"Poly Club" (1/1) Deku, Bakugou, Kirishima, and Shoto all meet up to discuss a future relationship together.

They understood the assignment.

BKDK + TDKR or any letter in any order you want🧡💚💙❤️

MHA Fic Rec List

I'm gonna be not next to a computer for a whole ass week so I won't be able to write any drabbles. (I will be able to answer questions, though, about me or my opinions)

So do entertain yall I made a fic rec list of my favorite MHA stuff. Most of it is probably going to be Dadzawa stuff because I like to read that in a vain attempt to cure my own crippling daddy issues.

My Hero Academia

1. Complicated Creation by Elemental

An absolutely wonderful spirit land au where izuku can see the spirits that give people their power. Lots of dadzawa. Lots of angst. It's the one I've reread the most on this list

2. Viridian by SilvermistAnimeLover

SilvermistAnimeLover stole not only my heart but my sleep schedule as well. Viridian is a vigilante!Deku au where he time travels from an apocalyptical future. Hilarity and angst ensue. Dadzawa is dadzawa

3. Penny for Your Thoughts by cassiopeia721

This one single handedly cured my daddy issues. Izuku and Aizawa get affected by a mind-bond quirk so they can hear each other's thoughts for like a week.

4. Prodigal by writerllofllworlds

A recent find of mine, and I fell in love. All Might tells Izuku to give his quirk to Mirio. He leaves UA, becomes a vigilante, and rescues Eraserhead, all before a big battle that's yet to come.

5. Not All Exists are Made Equal by LunaLucrea

Aizawa gets kidnapped but he's got 21 problem children that care a little too much

6. i'll be your biggest kept secret and your biggest mistake by sascake

This is for you ToduDeku fans. Vigilante!Deku and Pro!Shouto meet under strange circumstances and they keep running into each other until acquaintances become friends and friends become more

7. throw me a goddamn rope-just enough to hang myself with by mutalune

This is probably my favorite on the list. Another time travel au where Aizawa gets sent back in time to stop an apocalyptical future at the hands of Shigaraki from happening. Except he goes a little too far back

8. Stay Close to Me (Don't Go Nowhere) by Darkling Moon

I've got more but these ones are my top mha fics. Most of them are either Dadzawa or Vigilante!Deku because I don't know how to like things normally

EraserMic Zombie au. That's it. That's the whole story

Danny Phantom

1. Stay by jaeger_soul

For my SwaggerBishie lovers, from Dash's pov comes him befriending Danny and fighting off his anxiety

2. Easy Target by orphan_account

Another Dash pov fic. Phantom gets hurt and Dash helps him out, and finds out about Fenton/Phantom. It's absolutely amazing and sweet

3. Phantom of Truth by Haiju

I know this is already on everybody's rec lists, but for a good reason. Danny is captured by the Guys in White and is experimented on by his mother. I literally couldn't put this down.

4. Everything Was White by lexosaurus

Currently in the middle of reading this one. It's become one of my new favs. It's beautifully written by @lexosaurus and takes us on a journey with Danny as he recovers from his trauma indiced by the Guys in White

5. The Trouble With Ghosts by Lynse

Also currently reading this. Lancer finds out about Danny

6. Magnetized by imekitty

A dissection fic! Maddie pov and absolutely chilling. 11/10

7. A Ghost in His Bonnet by EyesofCrows

Wes pov for you conpiracy theorists out there. They're in college, and Danny is a cryptid

8. Things I Can(not) Do in Amity Park by RedHeadsRock1010

Exactly what it sounds like. Danny tries to see how much he can get away with before Amity figures out his secret

Crossovers

1. Haunted Halls by Sirina77

An MHA/DP crossover no longer in the making, but it's good enough for me to put on this list. Danny gets blasted through a portal and into the MHA universe where a very tired homeroom teacher takes him in.

2. What's a Quirk? by written_in_blood

Another DP/MHA where Present Mic brings a bleeding out half ghost home with him

3. How Class 1-A Summoned the Ghost King and Made Friends by Reclusya

Tokoyami convinces 1-A to host a ritual with him and they summon Danny. There's lots of chaos. It's hilarious

Honorable Mentions

1. Only Human by TheOnlyWife

A DP/Young Justice (Justice League?) one shot. The League is consistently horrified by Danny and the absolute raw power he holds in his tiny body

2. Deeper, Darker by SilverMoonPhantom

A DP/Stranger Things crossover where Will hunkers down in the Upside Down with Danny

3. The Ghost of Heroes by Enigmaris and ScarletNightFury A beautifully written DP/Avengers crossover where he and Spidey are bffs and give the adults migraines. I spent an hour looking for this because my dumbass forgot to bookmark it. It was definitely worth looking for, and definitely worth reading

4. Sports Festival: Lost and Found by RogueVector

MHA fic where Izuku gets lost at the Sports Festival and gets sent to the announcer's booth with Aizawa and Mic. He gets to show off his analytical genius while Twitter goes crazy

5. Lost and Found by Andai

Another MHA fic where Izuku's deadbeat father tries to come back in his life. Overprotective Aizawa. Overprotective Class 1-A. A little bit of high School Musical thrown in for good measure. I reread this one to help my crippling daddy issues

Have fun!

Being an evil doppelganger has to be so fucked up like imagine meeting a better version of yourself. Some chain of events going differently that led to "you" being a better person in a way you can never achieve. Personally I'd have no other option but to try and kill them

Post-canon Shigaraki Tomura fic recs

Japan v. Shigaraki (2237) SCOJ No. 4401 by anubisisms

Shigaraki's trial, through social media, newspapers, and texting applications.

The More Things Change by LandofWordsandNonsense (Lieutenant_Nonsense)

Second in a series, and not focused on Shigaraki. Check out the first fic first.

Natshig [Natsuo X Shigaraki]

The Todoroki In-Laws by aphrodaisyacs

Natsuo and Shigaraki match on a dating app, 10 years after Jakku and 7 months after Shigaraki was let out of prison on parole.

Househusband Simulator by aphrodaisyacs

A regular day in the life of Shimura Tenko, Natsuo's househusband.

i'm not tryna be with you, now (but i could be your crush) by constellore

Natsuo flirts with barista Shigaraki to piss off his brother, but manages to get himself a real date.

”Gay ass” I say as i willingly read a gay fanfiction.