Fizzy’s Bakudeku Fic Rec List #1
Okay, inspired by a reply that I got a while ago from @bigtrashkidstudent, who asked me to rec them some bakudeku fics, I made my first fic rec list. I started this a while ago, but I didn’t finish it until recently. I honestly don’t know why I haven’t thought of doing this before. Just a note that it’s been a while since I’ve read some of these fics (especially the longer ones), so forgive the summaries being kinda vague. Also also READ THE TAGS of these fics before you read them. I gave some major triggers in my descriptions (most of them don’t have them), but if there’s anything more specific ALWAYS READ THE TAGS!!!
#. “Fic Title” - Author (Word Count / AO3 Rating / Completion Status)
Summary/What I like about it
1. “Zero: The Birth of the World’s Best Hero Duo” - Toboe1087 (288k / T / Complete)
Oof, it’s been a while since I’ve read this, but I thought it was one of the most amazing canon rewrites EVER. I’m not ashamed to admit that I love canon rewrites (even though I will probably never write one myself), and this one tied in bkdk soulmates and made them super cute and I loved it. Bakudeku have a soulmate connection when they’re little. In the AU, soulmate connections are rare and mean that the pair is destined for greatness. They don’t fall out, Baku supports Deku being a quirkless hero, then Izu gets OFA, and they become great heros together while also deeply caring for and loving each other at first platonically, then eventually romantically.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/18548689/chapters/43963657
2. “The Prettiest Hero” - SweetFictionalDreams (57k / E / Incomplete)
Ahh I don’t remember this being rated E, but whatever. This is also a canon rewrite (I tried not to have many but there’s like one or two more), but with cute, femboy Izuku. This is another one where bkdk don’t fall out, but it’s very cute and Katsuki is a simp and I have an addiction to boys in skirts and this fic ticks all those boxes. Inko gets a promotion at work so she spoils Izuku, and he decides to change his style. Eventually, Izuku gets OFA. One of the tags is eventual smut (though fic hasn’t gotten there yet that I remember), so if that isn’t for you then not this fic.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/28748850/chapters/70493247
3. “One more time with feeling, Prelude” - Infinity_Sansa (63k / T / Complete, but there is a sequel in progress)
This fic is a sort of pre-canon, sort of canon rewrite (I promise there’s some other stuff in this list), but more importantly…there is genderfluid rep! Yes, this fic is genderfluid Izuku and I absolutely LOVED this fic. Izuku gets a part-time job at a new fairy tale-themed park during his last year of middle school, but he gets hired to be a new princess for the park, which leads to an identity crisis on his part (which is handled very well <3). Katsuki and Izuku end up reconciling, and it’s very sweet. I also really love that Izuku goes into management instead of support like he usually does when he’s quirkless. This fic goes up until they start UA, and the sequel continues from there.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/29044317/chapters/71288754
4. “Pastel Explosion Murder” - artindistress (9k / T / Complete)
This is a really cute one-shot where Katsuki likes pastels and cute clothes. At first he keeps it a secret because he’s insecure and he thinks people won’t take him seriously anymore if they knew, but with fem!Deku’s support he eventually ends up being more open about it. Cute Katsuki is one of my favorite tropes, but it is so hard to find it without cute Izuku attached. This fic is cute and fluffy and perfect because Izuku ventures more into the pastel cute stuff because she’s trying it for Katsuki. She’s lovely and supportive and this fic is so great. There is some homophobic/biphobic Mineta near the end, so if that’s a problem then skip this one.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/20752004
5. “Runaway Matchmaker” - Anoksun (12k / T / Complete)
I love how hilarious this fic is. Pro hero Izuku gets a cat from the shelter, but said cat always escapes to find Katsuki. This behavior worries Izuku to no end and annoys Katsuki; however, when Izuku gets incapacitated due to sickness, both of them are pretty happy that for some reason the cat always knows where exactly to find Katsuki.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/31329185
6. “Little Sh*t (Kidfic)” (Series) - SaysiWrites (whole series: 88k, each part: 5k - 15k / T / Series: Incomplete, Currently Posted Parts: Complete)
This series is genius and I love it to death. If you love age regression/de-aging or just quirk shenanigans then you will love this series. Not to mention bakudeku becomes 1-A’s resident married couple, which is its own reason by itself. Each part of the series is just a different person (or people) getting de-aged by this annoying villain that keeps bothering UA, and they can all sort of stand independent of each other while also building on each other. I love how fluffy and funny this series is, and the bakudeku fluff is cute.
https://archiveofourown.org/series/1181930
7. “Deku’s Already Fucking Taken” - asdfjkl129 (20k / M / Complete)
Bakugou and Izuku are together, but apparently five people can’t see what’s directly in front of their face. A cute and hilarious 5+1 with possessive Katsuki and Izuku who has all eyes on Kacchan as always. The plus one is my favorite part though because I love old gays and the little old lady in the plus one is so spunky and fun. I love her. The mature rating is for language and PDA, this is all cute and funny bakudeku moments.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/33354697
8. “What I Deserve” - s_the_queen (16k / T / Complete)
This is ANGSTYYYYYY, but I loved it. Basically Izuku gets into a relationship with a girl from Gen Studies, but then she cheats on him AND gaslights him into continuing the relationship because of his low self-esteem, and my sunshine child does not DESERVE this. BUT thankfully Katsuki is amazing and protective, and eventually after they find out the truth 1-A is a protective powerhouse too. This is sweet and angsty and vindictive and AMAZING. And of course it’s a happy ending.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/30563303/chapters/75385271
TW!!!! These last two deal with child rape/child sexual abuse, so if that’s not your jam then skip them.
9. “The Unthinkable” - miraculousemily47 (111k / E / Complete)
The last canon divergent on this list, but it made quite the impression on me so I included it. Last warning on the rape trigger. This fic isn’t light on it…….This fic is very unique because of all the All Might bashing fics that I’ve read, he was never depraved enough to groom and rape a minor. This was very well-written and the plot was so heartbreaking, but All Might passed OFA to Izuku….but he also groomed and raped him during their training and throughout Izuku’s first year of UA. It was SO SAD and it made me so angry, but I feel like it did job with the overarching plot (and All Might gets his due at the end dw) and dealing with the issue of child rape and the aftermath. The ending is sweet and happy and hopeful and the bakudeku moments are cute (& there’s badass Inko which is always a plus).
https://archiveofourown.org/works/29936460/chapters/73686246
10. “Save Me (I’m Trapped in a Vile World)” - miraculousemily47 (15k / M / Complete)
This last one I really like as well. It’s a good mix of quirk shenanigans and rape aftermath angst. Basically UA brings someone with a truth quirk in when they want to give the class sex-ed, that way they have and open path of communication and honest answers, but it inadvertantly causes Izuku and Katsuki to confront the childhood sexual abuse that they faced at the hands of Izuku’s father. This one is still angsty, but it is WAY less angsty than number nine and this one also has more bakudeku. In the end, both of these fics focus more on the themes than the relationship, which is admirable and something I really like about them.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/25713175/chapters/62434513
I feel like ten is a good number to stop at. This was pretty fun, so I’ll probably make another one later. However…this probably won’t be a frequent thing because it took a lot longer than expected. Love y’all and I hope you enjoyed this list! <3