Edit: minor changes (grammar and stuff) cause I rushed this :’)
EDIT: PT 2 IS OUT
OKAY so I meant to make like a long list of MULTIPLE VARIOUS ASSORTED ships but as I was making it I realized I had WAY too many SakuAtsu fics. Like TOO MANY AHHHH. Anyway, I decided that for the sake of everyone, I should just make a separate post LOL oops I’m sorry but I’m so far into SakuAtsu hell it’s not even funny :))))))))) I tried to keep things short so I could not BORE you while reading this post LOL, but also THERE WILL BE A PT 2 because I cut myself short in order to get this out for…..
THE BEST BOY SAKUSA KIYOOMI’S BIRTHDAY I LOVE HIM AND EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD TOO :DDDDDDDDD
I promised a pt 2 and here it is! Link to pt 1 here :) I was lazy so given summaries (I cped this time, but in the future I might paraphrase), and ofc these aren’t all of the ones I loved, just some :D So in no particular order, have some SakuAtsu <3
HELLLLOOO!!! It’s me again with another fic rec list. When you first start reading there’s always the first bout of canon - compliant post - kamino nightmare fics; they are like the FOUNDATION of krbk fics I think. After that first round I really got into pro hero AU. Personally I’m a big lover of heavy angst, specifically hospital angst and so pro hero AU were usually able to deliver. Without further ado here are some of the great pro hero fics I’ve read!!
!!CW!! This also means that some of these may be explicit (smut), those will be marked with E.
Injury
PTSD
Near death experience
Possibly MCD
Explicit
(note: some of these may overlap with the ones in other lists - the first 3 are already in the classics post)
“Because that’s not what friends do” - shared apartment fresh post - grad thats all I’ll say. “They were room-mates” What else is there to say?! Pining idiots with a sprinkling of angst.
whew this was a big one. pro hero reunion 6 years later. yes they are still pining oml help these people. Beautiful plot, beautiful characterisation and overall great story building with establishing pro hero setting
Harder to Breathe [Series] @ellieb3an - 31k
https://archiveofourown.org/series/724899
Kiri dealing with the PTSD after being struck by a quirk.
What can I say, I love hospital angst although please always read tags!!
Stargazer @maplefudge - 3k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/22703401
//Wherein every single Christmas, Kirishima and Bakugou queue up for hours to buy food. Bakugou hates it (not really).//
Superrrr cute one shot christmas pro hero.
AHHH maple!! They are one of the first authors I fell in love with starting out, she nails their characterisations and has such diverse writing going from super cute tooth decay fluff to bawling angst. Check it out!
Once more unto the breach @nivo - 5k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/9850688
//When life gives you lemons, remind it that you have nitroglycerin. Poor fucker never stood a chance.//
INJURY FIC!!! OF COURSE another fic with hospital angst, lots of feels, found family and overall a great fic!!!
don’t count on me to let you know when @newsamsterdam - 15k E
//Kaminari groaned. “Why are you two like this?” He demanded, pointing at where Bakugou was stretched out over the couch with his feet in Kirishima's lap. “Why don't you just date already?”
Kirishima sighed. “One day, guys. We will one day.”//
SUPER SUPER cute one - shot. I love the characterisation, and I can just see this happening so vividly.
the thing i wanted to say @Ellieb3an - 2k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/14848223
Bakugo is sick and arrives at Kiri’s apartment after his shift soaked after their last awkward encounter.
This will always have a special place in my heart. I MEAN SICKFIC + pining + dramatic rain + misunderstandings WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR?! SUPPPERRR CUTE.
Afteraction @dandelyre - 3k E
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26591287
//Katsuki leans down and mouths at Eijirou’s neck.
“You almost died on me today,” he growls. “You owe me an apology.”
“S-sorry,” Eijirou says.Katsuki bites down.
“Sorry’s not good enough. You better show me how fucking sorry you are.”Eijirou’s hands fly to his hips, thumbs digging in hard enough to bruise.
“Anything you want.”//
Okay this is mostly smut BUTTTT it’s also emotional stuff tied in AND near death experience like WHATTT that’s right up my lane.
ALWAYS READ TAGS!!
Just in time To Save Life @Obssessed_As_A_Coping_Mechanism - 8k E
https://archiveofourown.org/works/25761151
This one has a similiar theme to Afteraction but has a bit more plot and goes into more detail of the fight. I really really love this one, it’s super realistic and portrays vulnerability very well and all the other angst emotions. Super good.
Unwaivering @CityEscape4 - 12k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/30215208
HOLY MOLY!! One of my favourites yet again, okay maybe like basically this whole list is my fav, BUT this has a special place in my heart. It’s amnesia + hospital angst + near death experience like yallll right up my alley. I think you guys are starting to get the hint exactly what I like ;)
Fresh grad, though not yet quite pro heroes yet. A friends to lovers “oh no but I can’t ruin our friendship but you know friends cuddle right? RIGHT?”
You’re only relevant until you get older (they’re gonna talk about me over and over) @futurehearts - 10k
you're only relevant until you get older (they're gonna talk about me over and over) - Chapter 1 - futurehearts - 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia
Cute pro hero 5+1
i don’t wanna think anymore @Dreaming_of_Fairys - 5k E
i don't wanna think anymore - Dreaming_of_Fairys - 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia
Sad baku bad day at work; comfort sex.
This was soooooo good. The raw emotions were displayed SO SO well and it HURT. Defs worth a read.
breaking ground @Qitana - 4k
https://archiveofourown.org/works/32307910
Baku in hospital coma, short, sweet and so angsty. A look into the possibilities of what would happen if one of them died considering their risky jobs as heroes.
HOLY MOLY NDJNFJEWLNQFNLCN THIS IS HANDS DOWN BY FAR THE SADDEST PIECE OF WORK I HAVE EVER READ IN THE HISTORY ON AO3.
Before you go ahead PLEASE READ THE TAGS!!! This is not for the faint hearted I am whole heartedly serious, I am one of those people who can not for the love of me cry even when reading mcd but GUYS I came VERY CLOSE. This is literally 10k of pure pain/angst but for you angst loving people out there like me this is absolutely unforgettable and one of my fav fics just because they delivered the EMOTIONS SO WELL, IT IS NOT EASY TO MAKE ONE CRY! This is absolutely beautiful, stunning, heart - wrenching and I love it so much. If you don’t mind MCD PLEASE give it a read!
GroundRiot’s Biggest Fan @FoolishFortuna - 5k E
GroundRiot's Biggest Fan - FoolishFortuna - 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia
This was light - hearted and super funny and kind of fourth wall kind of thing going on. Like oh this is him reading fanfic but this IS a fanfic holy cow MY LIFE is fanfic. Something light to read after all this heavy angst :’)
Also is is VERY explicit READ TAGS!!
aaaAAAAAD THATS A WRAP! I’m certain there’s more out there, I’ll have to search for them later. If you’ve noticed, there are a lot re - occurring authors in these recs, A lot of widely known fics are from common authors and the way I got to searching for more fics was usually reading one fic and then going to the author’s page to check out all their other one’s. This is a GREAT way find new fics to read especially if you really liked the one you just read. This is all to say, I will definitely be making a krbk author introduction/most famous works page, look forward to it!!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Basically;
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.
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.
a complete beast manga english translations resources list (ignore me trying to jam as many keywords as possible into one sentence)
so, i recently finished reading through the series and it was a pain to try to find all the different sources for translations, so here are the links i used if anyone else needs them.
ofc, all translations belong to the translators themselves, and the bungo stray dogs beast manga is written by Kafka Asagiri and illustrated by Shiwasu Hoshikawa, not me.
chapter 1
chapter 2-12
chapter 11-17 typeset (slower updates, but looks nicer)
chapter 11-18 text only (if you just want the content)
let me know if any of these links don’t work, and have fun!
beast is on a temporary hiatus atm (thank you for the info susumeru-bsd)! wishing a speedy recovery to the artist :)
