Kiribaku Classic Fic recs
Deciding to just get into it, here are some of my fic recs classic to this fandom!! You will definitely see these all over this fandom and across various fic recs and it’s a great way to start if you don’t know where to start :D
(in no particular order other than fame??)
1. 2am knows all secrets @Unbreakable_Red_Riot - 59k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/8738770/chapters/20035240
This is the MOST iconic fic of the fandom. Every one knows it. The no. 2 kudo count rank. The classic post kamino nightmares fic. The absolute classic.
2. The fool’s rush @chonideno - 40k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/13666944/chapters/31393317
Chonideno has such a distinct writing style and you’ll see that many of her fics are on the fandom classic list. Her writing is super poetic and lyrical and very encapturing to read. THE pro hero slow burn pining classic fic.
3. president of KRBK Club @hiuythn - 10k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/23766268
An absolute masterpiece. yv the author is such an amazing writer, I remember the first time I read this, it seriously is such a great piece, super funny and enjoyable to read. Midoriya POV of kiribaku over the course of the school year.
4. Roses are red and they taste like shit @Unbreakable_Red_Riot - 47k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/11747658/chapters/26475072
THE appointed classic hanahaki fic.
5. Of Ghosts and other inaccurate things @chezka - 56K
https://archiveofourown.org/works/15817389/chapters/36821265
AHHHH MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE FIC OF ALL TIME. It is seriously such a well constructed story, the tags may be a little ominous but trust me when I say the plot is WILD. After reading a HUGE TON of krbk fics this still remains in my top fics, it is seriously one of the best things to have graced my eyes. Please go read it, you WILL NOT REGRET IT.
6. Freshly Ground Coffee @arxaris - 19k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/21303890/chapters/50731340
AJDDHHJSJS HOLY MOLY. this fic will blow your world. It is amazing and constructs the story and world beautifully. The classic coffee AU, I was a little hesitant reading this at first because only one of them were a hero, how is that going to work? But oh noooo they did it so absolutely so well trust me. Read it. It’s dramatic, it’s romantic, it’s angsty, they’re flustered and (secret identity) READ IT!
7. slow it down (go easy on me) @newamsterdam - 27k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/11738184/chapters/26450931
Oh damn yup this fic. Time travel AU baku is thrown into the future into a life where he’s kiri’s husband and chaos ensues. AHHH I remember the first time I read this wow, the time travel logistics were so enrapturing to trying to wrap my head around it. The whole situation my heart throbbed for both of them omg help these boys. (well at least one of them). So interesting to read, the emotions were so well done. Definitely one of my fandom favourites.
8. Things soft and precious @gloop - 6k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/12369906
Whew. omg I am not one usually to read something multiple but I Read this MULTIPLE TIMES. An amazing Mitusku POV/parent POV of kiribaku over the years at UA. I absolutely adore any fic with mitsuki POV and that will surely be reflected in my fav’s. This is so sweet, some angst yet so realistic and paints mitsuki’s character in such an agreeable way. A must read.
9. One to Ten @crunchyrapsupreme - 7k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/11770692
This was an absolutely adorable fic. I read this several times too. So many memorable fluffy moments.
Baku: I am NOT here to make FRIENDS!!! I WILL BEAT ALL OF YOU WITH A DESPICABLE WIN AND BECOME THE NUMBER ONE HERO AND SURPASS ALL MIGHT.
Kiri: and I took that personally :)
Kiri makes it his job to ask baku out but starts by getting to be his friend by the friendship scale**
10. Quietly @chezka - 22k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/16764559
A bunch of canon - compliant events revolving around the forming of their relationship. Super cute and def what you should read if you’re looking for some cute canon compliant.
11. Sent, Delivered, Read, Loved @KiriBakuHappiness - 25k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/25314991/chapters/61376290
Super classic! The text fic of them throughout canon, it’s SUPER cute and even if you’re not really into the texting format TRUST ME (I was like that too) it’s good. Characterisation on point and I loved their dialogue.
AND THATS IT!!!! I highly recommend reading all of these, you’ll see as you read more that these authors are very big in this fandom and I highly recommend all their other works. Personally from this list I really love @chezka’s works. These fics barely skim the surface of the wide universe of krbk that we are blessed with but it is certainly a great starting point.
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