So I thought I’d compile a list of gen fics for anyone looking to dip their toes into this craziness. I’m gonna prioritize shorter, character focused fics over the long, plotty ones that I adore from fans just to avoid confusion from the immense amount of background info needed. (edit: okay maybe a few of my favs at the end)
Frozen Moonlight by Batsutousai
Kaito’s relaxing holiday with the Nakamoris gets turned on its head when a certain miniature detective shows up at the same resort, and then promptly goes missing.
Rolling Snake Eyes (Two Craps Two) by joisbishmyoga
The hotel was a tiny thing, a bed and breakfast really, made from a pair of old townhouses at the edge of the old mountain village. Some creative spark had put an actual floor in where one house’s kitchen and storage had been, and ringed the sunken space with comfortable bench seating and mounds of pillows. It wasn’t ideal to wait out the coming storm, not with the slow wifi and close quarters with Meitantei, but it was cozy and warm, and didn’t even have the usual decorative iron f–f–thing in the tea kettle’s traditional suspension chain over the hearth.
(The plots to both of these are ‘Conan gets in way over his little head requiring Kaito to trudge out to save him’)
Third Time’s The Charm by ToukoTai
Kaito’s not sure what made Shinichi look at him and decide: ‘that guy. right there. We’re gonna get acquainted.’ But he’s not complaining.
He would however, like to lodge a compliant over the visiting hours.
(Post-Conan Shinichi aggressively befriends the Kaitou Kid, Kaito is concerned)
Moonlit Secrets by Applepie
With the completion of the antidote to the APTX4869, Shinichi knows it’s time to take action against the Black Organisation. Meanwhile, Kaitou Kid is missing his favourite critic and no one will tell him where Conan disappeared off to.
(This fic works off the assumption that Kaito doesn’t know Conan = Shinichi even though most fics make the strongly hinted at leap)
Secrets in Indigo by Sinnatious
A throwaway comment about Kaitou KID’s eye colour sets Kaito on an uncomfortable path of discovery.
(One of the best ‘Kaito is actually Pandora’ fics that I’ve found, its sooo good)
Death doesn’t like to leave empty-handed. But Death can be dealt with, and Death can make miracles.
(Now the obligatory ‘Shinichi is actually Pandora’ this one takes angst to a whole new level. It continues to haunt me.)
Nerves of Steel by Ellen Brand
I will have what is yours… Somebody just sent Kuroba Kaito a heist note. And the treasures being targeted are very precious indeed…
(A throwback from FF that can’t be missed. Takes a silly chapter from Magic Kaito where a scientist builds a robot double of Kaito/Kid to its horrifying conclusion.)
Moments in the Moonlight by chibby
Three-shot: After the Kirin’s Horn heist, Kid has a few things to say to certain people, and Kaito needs to make some important decisions about what he’s trying to do.
(Now this is an excellent mix of meta and storytelling.)
No Little Plans by Candyland
There’s a serial killer on the loose, with an very odd MO. Helping with the investigation means that Kaito might need to watch his back for more than one reason…
(Another one from FF, this is technically a sequel to A Perfect Act but it stands well on its own with some fabulous character beats)
The Reichenbach series by athena-crikey
It all starts when the Kaitou Kid gets shot at a heist defending Nakamori’s daughter. Now Ginzo must cope with the dizzying reality that the thief he’s chased for 20 years might not be the bad guy here.
(Truthfully probably some of my all-time fav DCMK fics. Focuses on lead Kaitou Kid inspector, Nakamori Ginzo and his downright complex fascinating give and take relationship with the thief. Slip & Fall/Pride Goeth Before are masterpieces and Heavy Silences makes me scream from tension every time.)
The Hidden Epidemic Trilogy by MirrorandImage
Conan has stumbled across a mystery. This time the victims are much closer: the students of his elementary school. With Genta and Ayumi hospitalized, Conan will need to solve this case quickly. But then Ran gets hospitalized.
(A classic I can’t not recc since I just finished my reread. Three wonderful mysteries along with character exploration and development, especially of Conan/Shinichi and Ran)
Schrodinger’s Detective by scratchienails
After overhearing an ominous conversation between some suspicious attendees of a heist, the KID Capture Brigade decides to investigate the bizarre disappearance of Kudo Shinichi. But as their attempts to unravel the mystery of his apparent murder progress, and enemies and allies alike close in, they start to realize that some cases should be left closed. Just how can a detective be both alive and dead?
(Am I obsessed with this fic? yes. The MK cast looks into what happened to up and coming teen detective, Kudo Shinichi, who vanished without a trace. Kaito, who damn well knows Shinichi is Conan, worries. A wonderful outsiders look at the general BS of DC with some real mounting tension as they get closer to the impossible truth.)
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