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As any [[Shipping|shipper]] knows, [[Canon Universe|continuity]] is no barrier for [[The Power of Love]]. The logical extreme of this is [[Intercontinuity Crossover]] [[Fan Work]].
As any [[Shipping|shipper]] knows, [[Canon Universe|continuity]] is no barrier for [[The Power of Love]]. The logical extreme of this is [[Intercontinuity Crossover]] [[Fan Work]].


As a general rule, this is much more light-hearted and less [[Serious Business]] than intra-continuity shipping, favoring the [[Rule of Funny]] instead of an unironic [[OTP]]. These ships are usually labeled as [[Crack Pairing|Crack Pairings]], but it's not impossible to make some of them seem like they can actually work, depending on various factors.
As a general rule, this is much more light-hearted and less [[Serious Business]] than intra-continuity shipping, favoring the [[Rule of Funny]] instead of an unironic [[OTP]]. These ships are usually labeled as [[Crack Pairing]]s, but it's not impossible to make some of them seem like they can actually work, depending on various factors.


When you factor in [[Non-Linear Sequel|Non Linear Sequels]] like the ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' series that have multiple continuities, series with a [[The Multiverse|multiverse]] and even official [[Massive Multiplayer Crossover]] franchises like ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'', it all turns into Schrodinger's Ship, as it becomes simultaneously impossible and [[Canon]]-friendly.
When you factor in [[Non-Linear Sequel|Non Linear Sequels]] like the ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' series that have multiple continuities, series with a [[The Multiverse|multiverse]] and even official [[Massive Multiplayer Crossover]] franchises like ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'', it all turns into Schrodinger's Ship, as it becomes simultaneously impossible and [[Canon]]-friendly.


[[Theme Pairing]] holds a lot of [[Crossover Ship|Crossover Ships]]. [[Common Crossover]] may relate.
[[Theme Pairing]] holds a lot of '''Crossover Ships'''. [[Common Crossover]] may relate.


Since there's a infinite number of possible crossover pairings, don't be surprised if you don't see a crossover pairing that already has fanart,fan videos and/or fanfiction for it here.
Since there's a infinite number of possible crossover pairings, don't be surprised if you don't see a crossover pairing that already has fanart,fan videos and/or fanfiction for it here.


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== Canon Examples: ==
== Canon Examples ==


* There's a semi-canon example in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]/[[X-Men (Comic Book)|X-Men]]'' novel ''Planet X'', where [[Crack Pairing|Captain Picard and Storm]] express interest in one another, [[Star-Crossed Lovers|but decide not to pursue it]] since they're...y'know...[[Crossover Ship|from different]] [[The Verse|universes]].
* There's a semi-canon example in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]/[[X-Men (Comic Book)|X-Men]]'' novel ''Planet X'', where [[Crack Pairing|Captain Picard and Storm]] express interest in one another, [[Star-Crossed Lovers|but decide not to pursue it]] since they're...y'know...from different [[The Verse|universes]].
** So does that mean she has a thing for [[Actor Allusion|Professor X]]?
** So does that mean she has a thing for [[Actor Allusion|Professor X]]?
* The DC/Marvel series in the 90s gave us a short [[Batman|Robin]]/[[X-Men (Comic Book)|Jubilee]] romance which was actually quite nicely done, in a rare example of a canonical crossover ship.
* The DC/Marvel series in the 90s gave us a short [[Batman|Robin]]/[[X-Men (Comic Book)|Jubilee]] romance which was actually quite nicely done, in a rare example of a canonical crossover ship.
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* ''[[Super Robot Wars]]'' has quite a few, most notably [[Mobile Suit Gundam|Amuro Ray]] and [[Neon Genesis Evangelion|Misato Katsuragi]], [[Actor Allusion|due to]] [[Relationship Voice Actor|the fact that]] [[Tohru Furuya|their]] [[Kotono Mitsuishi|voice actors]] also played [[Sailor Moon|Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon]], respectively.
* ''[[Super Robot Wars]]'' has quite a few, most notably [[Mobile Suit Gundam|Amuro Ray]] and [[Neon Genesis Evangelion|Misato Katsuragi]], [[Actor Allusion|due to]] [[Relationship Voice Actor|the fact that]] [[Tohru Furuya|their]] [[Kotono Mitsuishi|voice actors]] also played [[Sailor Moon|Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon]], respectively.
** Oddly, Amuro (or [[Kotetsu Jeeg|Hiroshi]]) never seem to get paired up with [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED|Murrue]], [[After War Gundam X|Tonya]], or [[GEAR Fighter Dendoh|Vega]]. Vega's {{spoiler|married}}, but the other two...
** Oddly, Amuro (or [[Kotetsu Jeeg|Hiroshi]]) never seem to get paired up with [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED|Murrue]], [[After War Gundam X|Tonya]], or [[GEAR Fighter Dendoh|Vega]]. Vega's {{spoiler|married}}, but the other two...
** Setsuko Ohara of ''[[Super Robot Wars Z]]'' and [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|Shinn Asuka]] in Z is probably the most supported pairing, if not, ''the'' prime [[Crossover Ship]] in existance, as it's one of the few that actually makes a lot of sense considering their close relationship in-game. Because of the presence of Setsuko in the game and how [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|Gundam SEED Destiny]]'s events are rolled out in her route, Shinn's glaring flaws from the original story are actually ''fixed'', or at least mellow them down. It helps that Setsuko can relate with Shinn on an emotional level. Arguably, this fanon pairing has become the best example of this trope. It helps that they actually do become very close in the game.
** Setsuko Ohara of ''[[Super Robot Wars Z]]'' and [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|Shinn Asuka]] in Z is probably the most supported pairing, if not, ''the'' prime Crossover Ship in existance, as it's one of the few that actually makes a lot of sense considering their close relationship in-game. Because of the presence of Setsuko in the game and how [[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny|Gundam SEED Destiny]]'s events are rolled out in her route, Shinn's glaring flaws from the original story are actually ''fixed'', or at least mellow them down. It helps that Setsuko can relate with Shinn on an emotional level. Arguably, this fanon pairing has become the best example of this trope. It helps that they actually do become very close in the game.
*** It's strange that [[Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam|Kamille]] is left out of any crossover shipping in Z, since he , Shinn, and Setsuko form a [[Two Guys and a Girl|tight]] [[Three Amigos|trio]] {{spoiler|after her squad is killed by Asakim.}} Kamille and Shinn are best friends on Rand's route as well, so it's hard to belive the [[Most Fanfic Writers Are Girls|crazy fangirls]] haven't run away with that by now.
*** It's strange that [[Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam|Kamille]] is left out of any crossover shipping in Z, since he , Shinn, and Setsuko form a [[Two Guys and a Girl|tight]] [[Three Amigos|trio]] {{spoiler|after her squad is killed by Asakim.}} Kamille and Shinn are best friends on Rand's route as well, so it's hard to belive the [[Most Fanfic Writers Are Girls|crazy fangirls]] haven't run away with that by now.
** ''[[Super Robot Wars Original Generation]]'' also pairs up a few characters who made their debut in different games/continuities: [[Super Robot Wars Alpha|Ryusei Date]] and [[Super Robot Wars Original Generation|Latooni Subbota]], [[Super Robot Wars Compact 3|Folka Albark]] and [[Super Robot Wars Original Generation|Shouko Azuma]], and [[Super Robot Wars Advance|Axel Almer]] and {{spoiler|[[Super Robot Wars Compact 2|Einst Alfimi]]}}.
** ''[[Super Robot Wars Original Generation]]'' also pairs up a few characters who made their debut in different games/continuities: [[Super Robot Wars Alpha|Ryusei Date]] and [[Super Robot Wars Original Generation|Latooni Subbota]], [[Super Robot Wars Compact 3|Folka Albark]] and [[Super Robot Wars Original Generation|Shouko Azuma]], and [[Super Robot Wars Advance|Axel Almer]] and {{spoiler|[[Super Robot Wars Compact 2|Einst Alfimi]]}}.
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* In The [[Wizards of Waverly Place|Wizards]] [[The Suite Life On Deck|On Deck with]] [[Hannah Montana]] crossover, Justin/London, Max/London and Zack/Alex are [[Ship Tease|teased]].
* In The [[Wizards of Waverly Place|Wizards]] [[The Suite Life On Deck|On Deck with]] [[Hannah Montana]] crossover, Justin/London, Max/London and Zack/Alex are [[Ship Tease|teased]].
* In the [[Image Comics]]-published third volume of [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]], Michelangelo hooked up with Horridus from [[Savage Dragon]].
* In the [[Image Comics]]-published third volume of [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]], Michelangelo hooked up with Horridus from [[Savage Dragon]].
* ''Tom Thumb and Thumbelina'' is an actual ''film'' built around a Crossover Ship of [[Public Domain Character|Public Domain Characters]].
* ''Tom Thumb and Thumbelina'' is an actual ''film'' built around a Crossover Ship of [[Public Domain Character]]s.
* One Dreamwave [[Transformers]]/[[G.I. Joe]] crossover has [[Kid Appeal Character|Bumblebee]] and [[Action Girl|Scarlett]].
* One Dreamwave [[Transformers]]/[[G.I. Joe]] crossover has [[Kid Appeal Character|Bumblebee]] and [[Action Girl|Scarlett]].
* When ''[[Power Rangers Wild Force]]'' teamed up with the previous ''[[Power Rangers Time Force|Time Force]]'' team, they teased [[Belligerent Sexual Tension|Eric and Taylor]].
* When ''[[Power Rangers Wild Force]]'' teamed up with the previous ''[[Power Rangers Time Force|Time Force]]'' team, they teased [[Belligerent Sexual Tension|Eric and Taylor]].
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* In a spin-off series in the Eighties and Nineties, it was impled that [[Nancy Drew]] and [[Hardy Boys|Frank Hardy]] had a crush on each other (Poor Ned and Callie). Similarly, there was a much more faint flirtation between Bess Marvin and Joe Hardy.
* In a spin-off series in the Eighties and Nineties, it was impled that [[Nancy Drew]] and [[Hardy Boys|Frank Hardy]] had a crush on each other (Poor Ned and Callie). Similarly, there was a much more faint flirtation between Bess Marvin and Joe Hardy.


== Fanon Examples: ==
== Fanon Examples ==
* Besides for the many below examples, the characters of [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]] get this a lot. [[Torchwood|Captain Jack Harkness/Ianto]]/Dawn, Xander/[[Halo|Cortana]], Buffy/[[Firefly|Mal]], Dawn/Jayne, Giles/Captain John Hart and oh so much more.
* Besides for the many below examples, the characters of [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]] get this a lot. [[Torchwood|Captain Jack Harkness/Ianto]]/Dawn, Xander/[[Halo|Cortana]], Buffy/[[Firefly|Mal]], Dawn/Jayne, Giles/Captain John Hart and oh so much more.
* [[Firefly|Captain Mal Reynolds]] and [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Dawn Summers]] has been seen at least twice.
* [[Firefly|Captain Mal Reynolds]] and [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Dawn Summers]] has been seen at least twice.
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*** There's also a fair bit of Willow/Snape.
*** There's also a fair bit of Willow/Snape.
*** Hermione/Spike.
*** Hermione/Spike.
** [[Harry Potter]]/[[Twilight (novel)|Edward Cullen]]. Probably one of the most shipped crossover couple ever. <ref> Yes, contrary to popular belief, fans who like both HP and Twilight do exist.</ref>
** [[Harry Potter]]/[[Twilight (novel)|Edward Cullen]]. Probably one of the most shipped crossover couple ever.<ref>Yes, contrary to popular belief, fans who like both HP and Twilight do exist.</ref>
*** And, in the same vein, Luna Lovegood/Jacob Black.
*** And, in the same vein, Luna Lovegood/Jacob Black.
** [[Harry Potter]]/[[Neon Genesis Evangelion|Shinji Ikari]].
** [[Harry Potter]]/[[Neon Genesis Evangelion|Shinji Ikari]].
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* There are numerous [[Fan Fiction]] featuring [[Ranma ½]] paired with girls from all over fiction, on top of his [[Unwanted Harem]] ([[Die for Our Ship|especially unwanted by the fans]]). The girls of ''[[Sailor Moon]]'' are a common choice, [[Fuku Fic|if he is not one already]].
* There are numerous [[Fan Fiction]] featuring [[Ranma ½]] paired with girls from all over fiction, on top of his [[Unwanted Harem]] ([[Die for Our Ship|especially unwanted by the fans]]). The girls of ''[[Sailor Moon]]'' are a common choice, [[Fuku Fic|if he is not one already]].
** He has been paired off with Brittany Diggers (Of Antarctic Press' ''Gold Digger'' comic), despite the fact she's a [[Catgirl|werecheetah]], meaning [[Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?|he could never face her wereform without snapping]].
** He has been paired off with Brittany Diggers (Of Antarctic Press' ''Gold Digger'' comic), despite the fact she's a [[Catgirl|werecheetah]], meaning [[Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?|he could never face her wereform without snapping]].
* And speaking of ''[[Sailor Moon]]'', the ''Sailor Moon'' crossover category at Fanfiction.net is ''all about'' [[Crossover Ship|Crossover Ships]], especially pairing Usagi with some other guy besides Mamoru. There are even two dedicated categories for ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing|Gundam Wing]]'' and ''[[Dragonball Z]]'' crossovers, mostly because the shows all aired on the Toonami block around the same time.
* And speaking of ''[[Sailor Moon]]'', the ''Sailor Moon'' crossover category at Fanfiction.net is ''all about'' Crossover Ships, especially pairing Usagi with some other guy besides Mamoru. There are even two dedicated categories for ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing|Gundam Wing]]'' and ''[[Dragonball Z]]'' crossovers, mostly because the shows all aired on the Toonami block around the same time.
** Usagi tends to get paired up with a ''lot'' of characters from other series, as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Q-_TVJ0ro this YouTube video] proves.
** Usagi tends to get paired up with a ''lot'' of characters from other series, as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Q-_TVJ0ro this YouTube video] proves.
** There's a ''[[Sailor Moon]]/[[Urotsukidouji]]'' crossover out there with a bunch of [[Mary Sue|original male characters]]. The author avatar even sneaks in on Rei masturbating, says "Bitch! Prepare to get fucked!", [[Victim Falls For Rapist|she likes it]], and the next day [[Gratuitous Foreign Language|he's complimenting her technique in Lakota, forgetting that he's in Japan]]. My theory? The writer got an [[Good Bad Translation|online translator]].
** There's a ''[[Sailor Moon]]/[[Urotsukidouji]]'' crossover out there with a bunch of [[Mary Sue|original male characters]]. The author avatar even sneaks in on Rei masturbating, says "Bitch! Prepare to get fucked!", [[Victim Falls For Rapist|she likes it]], and the next day [[Gratuitous Foreign Language|he's complimenting her technique in Lakota, forgetting that he's in Japan]]. My theory? The writer got an [[Good Bad Translation|online translator]].
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** Wilbur also gets paired with [[Bolt|Penny]] in several stories...and it kind of works actually.
** Wilbur also gets paired with [[Bolt|Penny]] in several stories...and it kind of works actually.
* There is a pairing for [[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien|Gwen Tennyson]]/[[Batman|Jason Todd]]
* There is a pairing for [[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien|Gwen Tennyson]]/[[Batman|Jason Todd]]
* There's a fairly big fanclub for [[Danny Phantom|Danny]]/[[The Life and Times of Juniper Lee|June]], though some find it [[Squick|Squicky]] because of the age difference.
* There's a fairly big fanclub for [[Danny Phantom|Danny]]/[[The Life and Times of Juniper Lee|June]], though some find it [[Squick]]y because of the age difference.
** To be fair to the Danny/June fans, June is aged up from 11 to 13 for less Squick. [[American Dragon: Jake Long|Jake]]/June is also a popular alternative.
** To be fair to the Danny/June fans, June is aged up from 11 to 13 for less Squick. [[American Dragon: Jake Long|Jake]]/June is also a popular alternative.
** Also, Danny/[[Teen Titans (animation)|Raven]].
** Also, Danny/[[Teen Titans (animation)|Raven]].
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* [[SpongeBob SquarePants|Squilliam]]/[[Homestar Runner|Strong Bad]].
* [[SpongeBob SquarePants|Squilliam]]/[[Homestar Runner|Strong Bad]].
* [[Soul Eater|Death The Kid]] and [[Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei|Kitsu Chiri]]; their love is so symmetrical!
* [[Soul Eater|Death The Kid]] and [[Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei|Kitsu Chiri]]; their love is so symmetrical!
* In ''[[House of Mouse]],'' a throwaway panel showed [[Aladdin (Disney film)|Jafar]] and [[Sleeping Beauty (Disney film)|Maleficent]] at the same table -- with Mickey whispering that the two were on a date. Disney fanatics instantly took a shine to the two as a couple.
* In ''[[House of Mouse]],'' a throwaway panel showed [[Aladdin (Disney film)|Jafar]] and [[Sleeping Beauty (Disney film)|Maleficent]] at the same table—with Mickey whispering that the two were on a date. Disney fanatics instantly took a shine to the two as a couple.
** If that doesn't work out, ''House Of Villains'' and ''The Kingdom Keepers'' suggest that she and [[Fantasia|Chernabog]] would be great (and dark) together.
** If that doesn't work out, ''House Of Villains'' and ''The Kingdom Keepers'' suggest that she and [[Fantasia|Chernabog]] would be great (and dark) together.
** ''[[House of Mouse]]'' also gave us [[Hercules (Disney film)|Hades]] having a bit of a crush on Maleficent. There's also potential in Black Pete, given his servant-like relationship to her in ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''.
** ''[[House of Mouse]]'' also gave us [[Hercules (Disney film)|Hades]] having a bit of a crush on Maleficent. There's also potential in Black Pete, given his servant-like relationship to her in ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''.
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** Zim's plans would all be possible once he hooked up with Mandy from ''[[The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy]]''.
** Zim's plans would all be possible once he hooked up with Mandy from ''[[The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy]]''.
** Don't forget [[Johnny the Homicidal Maniac]] / Zim. Or Johnny / Dib. These are quite common, actually. And [[Lenore the Cute Little Dead Girl|Lenore]] / [[Johnny the Homicidal Maniac|Squee]], too.
** Don't forget [[Johnny the Homicidal Maniac]] / Zim. Or Johnny / Dib. These are quite common, actually. And [[Lenore the Cute Little Dead Girl|Lenore]] / [[Johnny the Homicidal Maniac|Squee]], too.
** In speaking of ''[[Powerpuff Girls]]'' and ''[[The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy]]'' ...someone has paired up Bubbles and Nergal Junior...don't believe me? Check Deviantart... [http://loopyfists.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2dy6ey\] and[http://loopyfists.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2qvzmr\]
** In speaking of ''[[Powerpuff Girls]]'' and ''[[The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy]]'' ...someone has paired up Bubbles and Nergal Junior...don't believe me? Check Deviantart... [http://loopyfists.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2dy6ey\] and [http://loopyfists.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2qvzmr\]
* I've seen more than one fic pairing [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Xander]] with [[The Addams Family|Wednesday Addams]].
* I've seen more than one fic pairing [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Xander]] with [[The Addams Family|Wednesday Addams]].
** How does that even ''work''?
** How does that even ''work''?
*** Quite well, through various devices. And then there's the one Harmony/Wednesday fic, which used the common conceit that Harmony is actually Amanda from the ''Addams Family'' (both were played by Mercedes McNab).
*** Quite well, through various devices. And then there's the one Harmony/Wednesday fic, which used the common conceit that Harmony is actually Amanda from the ''Addams Family'' (both were played by Mercedes McNab).
** [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Faith]] (or Buffy or Dawn) is often paired with one or more of the [[Supernatural (TV series)|Winchesters]]. Or [[Dark Angel|Alec]].
** [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Faith]] (or Buffy or Dawn) is often paired with one or more of the [[Supernatural (TV series)|Winchesters]]. Or [[Dark Angel|Alec]].
** And there's lots of ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]''/''[[Stargate SG-1]]'' [[Crossover]] fic out there, and a lot of it has [[Crossover Ship]], including Jack/Buffy ([[Squick]]!), Clone!Jack/Dawn, Faith/Vala, you name it.
** And there's lots of ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]''/''[[Stargate SG-1]]'' [[Crossover]] fic out there, and a lot of it has Crossover Ship, including Jack/Buffy ([[Squick]]!), Clone!Jack/Dawn, Faith/Vala, you name it.
* [http://www.angelfire.com/creep/fiction/ Yes, there really is a fanfic series that pairs up] [[Rocky Horror Picture Show|Dr. Frank N Furter]] and [[Pirates of the Caribbean|Captain Jack Sparrow.]]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/creep/fiction/ Yes, there really is a fanfic series that pairs up] [[Rocky Horror Picture Show|Dr. Frank N Furter]] and [[Pirates of the Caribbean|Captain Jack Sparrow.]]
* [[Watchmen|Ozymandias]]/OscarWilde. Just try to tell me they wouldn't be perfect for each other.
* [[Watchmen|Ozymandias]]/OscarWilde. Just try to tell me they wouldn't be perfect for each other.
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** [[Final Fantasy VII|Cloud]]/[[Final Fantasy VI|Terra]] has a following as well, as do [[Final Fantasy II|Firion]]/Terra and Firion/Cloud. Why these three? Besides Cloud's interactions with both of them, ''Dissidia'' heavily implies that Firion and Terra remind Cloud of [[Together in Death|Zack and Aerith]], and their personalities are reminiscent of them as well. It didn't take long for shippers to go from there. It helps Terra has no canon love interest.
** [[Final Fantasy VII|Cloud]]/[[Final Fantasy VI|Terra]] has a following as well, as do [[Final Fantasy II|Firion]]/Terra and Firion/Cloud. Why these three? Besides Cloud's interactions with both of them, ''Dissidia'' heavily implies that Firion and Terra remind Cloud of [[Together in Death|Zack and Aerith]], and their personalities are reminiscent of them as well. It didn't take long for shippers to go from there. It helps Terra has no canon love interest.
** [[Final Fantasy VII|Cloud]]/[[Final Fantasy X|Yuna]] has been popular for awhile now; a recent boom no thanks to ''[[Dead Fantasy]]''.
** [[Final Fantasy VII|Cloud]]/[[Final Fantasy X|Yuna]] has been popular for awhile now; a recent boom no thanks to ''[[Dead Fantasy]]''.
** On the Chaos side, there is a large following for [[Minion Shipping|pairing up]] [[Final Fantasy II|Emperor Mateus]] and [[Final Fantasy VIII|Ultimecia]] due to their alliance in-game. They even briefly form a [[Battle Couple]] in the intro to lure Terra into one of the Emperor's [[Death Trap|Death Traps]].
** On the Chaos side, there is a large following for [[Minion Shipping|pairing up]] [[Final Fantasy II|Emperor Mateus]] and [[Final Fantasy VIII|Ultimecia]] due to their alliance in-game. They even briefly form a [[Battle Couple]] in the intro to lure Terra into one of the Emperor's [[Death Trap]]s.
** Also, [[Final Fantasy V|Exdeath]]/[[Final Fantasy III|Cloud of Darkness]]. [[Cargo Ship|Three]] [[Broken Record|guesses]] [[Birds of a Feather|why]].
** Also, [[Final Fantasy V|Exdeath]]/[[Final Fantasy III|Cloud of Darkness]]. [[Cargo Ship|Three]] [[Broken Record|guesses]] [[Birds of a Feather|why]].
** The prequel, ''Duodecim'', gives us [[Final Fantasy II|Firion]]/[[Final Fantasy XIII|Lightning]] due to their mutual bonding over flowers. Comes complete with [[Ship Tease]], as ''[[Final Fantasy IV|Cecil]]'' (the only canonically married member of Team Cosmos) plays the role of Firion's [[Shipper on Deck|wingman]] and takes his embarassment over wanting to talk to Lightning as romantic interest.
** The prequel, ''Duodecim'', gives us [[Final Fantasy II|Firion]]/[[Final Fantasy XIII|Lightning]] due to their mutual bonding over flowers. Comes complete with [[Ship Tease]], as ''[[Final Fantasy IV|Cecil]]'' (the only canonically married member of Team Cosmos) plays the role of Firion's [[Shipper on Deck|wingman]] and takes his embarassment over wanting to talk to Lightning as romantic interest.
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* Some [[Touhou]] fans ship [[Touhou Project|Yuyuko]] and [[Kirby]] as a [[Theme Pairing]], because they share a [[Big Eater|common]] [[Extreme Omnivore|interest]].
* Some [[Touhou]] fans ship [[Touhou Project|Yuyuko]] and [[Kirby]] as a [[Theme Pairing]], because they share a [[Big Eater|common]] [[Extreme Omnivore|interest]].
** There's also a small following for [[Person of Mass Destruction|Flandre Scarlet]] and [[Dragonball Z|Bro]][[Ax Crazy|ly]].
** There's also a small following for [[Person of Mass Destruction|Flandre Scarlet]] and [[Dragonball Z|Bro]][[Ax Crazy|ly]].
*** Most Touhou heterosexual pairings are [[Crossover Ship]] due to the [[Fundamentally Female Cast|setting.]]
*** Most Touhou heterosexual pairings are Crossover Ship due to the [[Fundamentally Female Cast|setting.]]
* [[Image Boards|/M/]] had this idea that [[Neon Genesis Evangelion|Shinji]] and [[Gunbuster|Noriko]] would make a good couple.
* [[Image Boards|/M/]] had this idea that [[Neon Genesis Evangelion|Shinji]] and [[Gunbuster|Noriko]] would make a good couple.
* Artemis/Alex from the ''[[Artemis Fowl]]'' series and ''[[Alex Rider]]'' books have a surprisingly large fandom, considering they would probably hate each other.
* Artemis/Alex from the ''[[Artemis Fowl]]'' series and ''[[Alex Rider]]'' books have a surprisingly large fandom, considering they would probably hate each other.
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*** Felicia also has a humorous win quote against Deadpool: "No, I don't care how much catnip you have, I'm not getting into the car with you!" How you interpret this one is up to you.
*** Felicia also has a humorous win quote against Deadpool: "No, I don't care how much catnip you have, I'm not getting into the car with you!" How you interpret this one is up to you.
** From [[Incredible Hulk|Hulk]]'s [[Big Damn Heroes]] moment in Episode 3, Hulk/X-23.
** From [[Incredible Hulk|Hulk]]'s [[Big Damn Heroes]] moment in Episode 3, Hulk/X-23.
*** This one technically isn't a crossover ship as the two exist in the same continuity. Though it is pure [[Crack Pairing|crack]], as aside from [[May-December Romance|the age difference]] (she's 16, Hulk's pushing 40), the one time these two have met involved Hulk beating the hell out of her friends and throwing her through a building.
*** This one technically isn't a crossover ship as the two exist in the same continuity. Though it is pure [[Crack Pairing|crack]], as aside from [[May–December Romance|the age difference]] (she's 16, Hulk's pushing 40), the one time these two have met involved Hulk beating the hell out of her friends and throwing her through a building.
** And another one for Morrigan. She apparently has a fancy for [[Wolverine]] (her quote at the win screen reads, "You have a beastly charm I just find so, so intriguing."). She also cameos in his ending as an exotic dancer trying to seduce him. Wolverine relents to her whimsy... [[Ignore the Fanservice|but not before he finishes his drink]].
** And another one for Morrigan. She apparently has a fancy for [[Wolverine]] (her quote at the win screen reads, "You have a beastly charm I just find so, so intriguing."). She also cameos in his ending as an exotic dancer trying to seduce him. Wolverine relents to her whimsy... [[Ignore the Fanservice|but not before he finishes his drink]].
** [[Street Fighter II|Chun-Li]] surprisingly has the hots for [[The Mighty Thor|Thor]].
** [[Street Fighter II|Chun-Li]] surprisingly has the hots for [[The Mighty Thor|Thor]].
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** In his quote at the win screen, Viewtiful Joe finds [[She Hulk]] to be attractive. The same could be same for {{spoiler|[[Bionic Commando|Spencer]]}}, who goes on a sort-of-but-not-quite-date with her [[Hooked Up Afterwards|in his ending]].
** In his quote at the win screen, Viewtiful Joe finds [[She Hulk]] to be attractive. The same could be same for {{spoiler|[[Bionic Commando|Spencer]]}}, who goes on a sort-of-but-not-quite-date with her [[Hooked Up Afterwards|in his ending]].
** Morrigan's ending has her openly flirting with [[Demon Lords and Archdevils|Mephisto and Sattanish]].
** Morrigan's ending has her openly flirting with [[Demon Lords and Archdevils|Mephisto and Sattanish]].
** Crossover Shipping in [[Marvel vs. Capcom|this series]] [[Older Than They Think|actually happened before]] ''MvC3''. As early as ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom Clash of the Superheroes|Marvel vs. Capcom 1]]'' did [[X-Men|Gambit's]] ending have him flirting with none other than Morrigan (her total number of ships, excluding a few dubious examples in ''3'', <ref>she has some [[Les Yay]]-ish intros with X-23, Tron, and Phoenix, as well as some ambiguous quotes towards Magneto</ref> is up to '''six''' right now, [[Launcher of a Thousand Ships|if you lost count]]). Before anything can get off of the ground, Rogue swoops in to carry Gambit away, much to Morrigan's displeasure.
** Crossover Shipping in [[Marvel vs. Capcom|this series]] [[Older Than They Think|actually happened before]] ''MvC3''. As early as ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom Clash of the Superheroes|Marvel vs. Capcom 1]]'' did [[X-Men|Gambit's]] ending have him flirting with none other than Morrigan (her total number of ships, excluding a few dubious examples in ''3'',<ref>she has some [[Les Yay]]-ish intros with X-23, Tron, and Phoenix, as well as some ambiguous quotes towards Magneto</ref> is up to '''six''' right now, [[Launcher of a Thousand Ships|if you lost count]]). Before anything can get off of the ground, Rogue swoops in to carry Gambit away, much to Morrigan's displeasure.
** [[Doctor Strange|Shuma-Gorath]] displays a creepy fondness for [[Darkstalkers|Hsien-Ko]], going as far as to propose to make her ''his bride''. Also, Morrigan ''herself'' shows an interest in Shuma's [[Naughty Tentacles|tentacles]].
** [[Doctor Strange|Shuma-Gorath]] displays a creepy fondness for [[Darkstalkers|Hsien-Ko]], going as far as to propose to make her ''his bride''. Also, Morrigan ''herself'' shows an interest in Shuma's [[Naughty Tentacles|tentacles]].
*** Keep in mind that 95% of the examples above come from ''the game itself''. This isn't even getting into [[Fan Art]]. ''Marvel vs. Capcom 3'': If it breathes, this game ''will'' ship it.
*** Keep in mind that 95% of the examples above come from ''the game itself''. This isn't even getting into [[Fan Art]]. ''Marvel vs. Capcom 3'': If it breathes, this game ''will'' ship it.
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** [[Leeroy Jenkins|Rainbow Dash]] [[Super Speed|and]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog]].
** [[Leeroy Jenkins|Rainbow Dash]] [[Super Speed|and]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog]].
** [[Shrinking Violet|Fluttershy and]] Spiderman
** [[Shrinking Violet|Fluttershy and]] Spiderman
** Among bronies who are also fans of Transformers, [[Big Good|Celestia/ Optimus Prime ]] is surprisingly popular.
** Among bronies who are also fans of Transformers, [[Big Good|Celestia/ Optimus Prime]] is surprisingly popular.
** [[Team Fortress 2|Applejack/Engineer, Rarity/Heavy, Rarity/Spy, Pinkie/Soldier, Fluttershy/Medic, Dash/Scout]] via Youtube
** [[Team Fortress 2|Applejack/Engineer, Rarity/Heavy, Rarity/Spy, Pinkie/Soldier, Fluttershy/Medic, Dash/Scout]] via Youtube
** [[Ditzy Genius|Twilight Sparkle]] and [[Regular Show|Mordecai]] [http://mordetwi.deviantart.com now with fanclub]
** [[Ditzy Genius|Twilight Sparkle]] and [[Regular Show|Mordecai]] [http://mordetwi.deviantart.com now with fanclub]
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* [[Bleach|Ichigo Kurosaki]]/[[Gintama|Gintoki Sakata]] has some merit, considering even their seiyuu ship-teased and co-hosted during a radio special.
* [[Bleach|Ichigo Kurosaki]]/[[Gintama|Gintoki Sakata]] has some merit, considering even their seiyuu ship-teased and co-hosted during a radio special.
* [[Bleach Movies|Kokuto]] X [[Harry Potter|Luna Lovegood]].
* [[Bleach Movies|Kokuto]] X [[Harry Potter|Luna Lovegood]].
* [[Danny Phantom|Danny Fenton]] x [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica|Mami Tomoe]] in this {{[http|//www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHcV77XJpPE amv}}
* [[Danny Phantom|Danny Fenton]] x [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica|Mami Tomoe]] in this {{{http|//www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHcV77XJpPE amv}}
* [[Death Note|L]] x [[Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt|Stocking]] is becoming popular. [http://sweet--nothings.deviantart.com/ Here's] a [[Deviant ART]] group.
* [[Death Note|L]] x [[Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt|Stocking]] is becoming popular. [http://sweet--nothings.deviantart.com/ Here's] a [[Deviant ART]] group.
* Try [[Happy Tree Friends|Flippy]] x [[The Texas Chainsaw Massacre|Leatherface]] since both are [[I Am a Humanitarian|Humanitarian]] [[Badass Normal|Badass Normals]]
* Try [[Happy Tree Friends|Flippy]] x [[The Texas Chainsaw Massacre|Leatherface]] since both are [[I Am a Humanitarian|Humanitarian]] [[Badass Normal]]s
* [[Supernatural (TV series)|Dean Winchester]] and [[Doctor Who|the Doctor]] pops up in SuperWho quite a bit.
* [[Supernatural (TV series)|Dean Winchester]] and [[Doctor Who|the Doctor]] pops up in SuperWho quite a bit.
** Martha/Sam has a small, but devoted fandom.
** Martha/Sam has a small, but devoted fandom.

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Totally canon, swear to crack.

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As any shipper knows, continuity is no barrier for The Power of Love. The logical extreme of this is Intercontinuity Crossover Fan Work.

As a general rule, this is much more light-hearted and less Serious Business than intra-continuity shipping, favoring the Rule of Funny instead of an unironic OTP. These ships are usually labeled as Crack Pairings, but it's not impossible to make some of them seem like they can actually work, depending on various factors.

When you factor in Non Linear Sequels like the Final Fantasy series that have multiple continuities, series with a multiverse and even official Massive Multiplayer Crossover franchises like Super Smash Bros. and Kingdom Hearts, it all turns into Schrodinger's Ship, as it becomes simultaneously impossible and Canon-friendly.

Theme Pairing holds a lot of Crossover Ships. Common Crossover may relate.

Since there's a infinite number of possible crossover pairings, don't be surprised if you don't see a crossover pairing that already has fanart,fan videos and/or fanfiction for it here.

Examples of Crossover Ship include:

Canon Examples

Fanon Examples

"I think we can sort out our differences over dinner. I'll have the best chefs flown in."

    • The above Iron Man examples are all compounded by this web animation.
    • There's also Hulk and Felicia. It's actually rather cute.
      • Felicia and Super Skrull appeared together on one game-affiliated t-shirt. Cue the fans on Capcom's official forums shipping them together.
      • And thanks to the Episode 4 trailer, Haggar/Felicia.
      • Felicia also has a humorous win quote against Deadpool: "No, I don't care how much catnip you have, I'm not getting into the car with you!" How you interpret this one is up to you.
    • From Hulk's Big Damn Heroes moment in Episode 3, Hulk/X-23.
      • This one technically isn't a crossover ship as the two exist in the same continuity. Though it is pure crack, as aside from the age difference (she's 16, Hulk's pushing 40), the one time these two have met involved Hulk beating the hell out of her friends and throwing her through a building.
    • And another one for Morrigan. She apparently has a fancy for Wolverine (her quote at the win screen reads, "You have a beastly charm I just find so, so intriguing."). She also cameos in his ending as an exotic dancer trying to seduce him. Wolverine relents to her whimsy... but not before he finishes his drink.
    • Chun-Li surprisingly has the hots for Thor.

"Tall, blond, and handsome--you're my type of guy... But do you have to carry that hammer everywhere?"

  1. Yes, contrary to popular belief, fans who like both HP and Twilight do exist.
  2. she has some Les Yay-ish intros with X-23, Tron, and Phoenix, as well as some ambiguous quotes towards Magneto