Vocaloid/Fanfic Recs
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These are recommendations made by Tropers for Fan Fics, all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. No-name recommendations will be Zapped. Nobody would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.
Do note which pairings in the fic, if any, venture into lemony territory. Not everyone's a fan of either slash or het, let alone the other, stranger options.
Authors and Websites
- Recommended by Lisztening
- Comments: One of the few Vocaloid fanfiction writers out there who really explores the worlds presented in each music video in song based works and manages to stay true in feel to the source material while adding her own touches. She is very fond of explicit femslash Lemon though and is especially fond of Neru x Haku so those who are averse to such types of works may want to think before jumping in to read her fanfiction. With that said, her writing is very finely tuned and her sex scenes sensuously composed without becoming gratuitously purple, so if one isn't extremely put off by Yuri Genre, it is very worthwhile to give her a chance.
General Fics
Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.
Children of Fools by Kawaii Overdose.
- Recommended by Mysterynovelist 2010
- Synopsis: Spirit who was born to sing, please give your blessings to the puppets who want to sing.
- Comments: A dark twist on the April Fools Day joke event that was Teto Kasane's (and later Ruko Yokune's) birth, Children of Fools is based on the song A Fake Diva and shows a dark past behind Teto and Ted's existence. Not to worry, though; the fic has a lovely ending.
Late Night Madness by ShinigamiOfHeaven.
- Recommended by Mysterynovelist 2010
- Synopsis: Based in a world were the deformed are sent away so that society wont have to deal with them, an unusal bunch of deformed band together to escape Koo Island: their prision.
- Comments: Unlike most 'Late Night Madness' fics, this one focuses more on the backgrounds of each of those seen in the song, which gives more depth and reality to the story. Plus, it makes a pretty interesting twist, considering that the characters are not as 'mad' as they appear and are determined to escape.
Kidnapped by Chibis of Evil.
- Recommended by Mikaru Keiko
- Synopsis: After Tei kidnaps Len, the main crew makes a long journey to rescue him.
- Comments: Edges slightly into Crack Fic and Dark Fic territory, but is mostly overshadowed by its lighter moments. Now has a sequel.
Daughter of the White Tiger by Ghost-Drive.
- Recommended by Mirelle 94 Dancer
- Synopsis: "A girl, an exorcist, a famed figure told in tales. A boy, a mass murderer, whose name would scare innocent children. Generations passed- the girl had forgotten him- and when they meet again, he tried to bring "the old her" back. But was it necessary?"
- Comments: At first, this seem to be a romance fic. But as the story goes on it seems to be covering about the problems of life surrounding the main character (Rin) and her guardian spirit (Len) as they venture in their holiday life. The author said they will be fighting off satan in the process.
Tenses are a bit messed up, but it has a good plot worth reading with emotional torrents inside.
Utatane Piko: Journey To My Family by xXPhantomXx
- Recommended by Shamisen-kun
- Synopsis: "Utatane Piko was due out December 8th. But when the truck containing the packaged Piko in the back skids on the icy road in the countryside and crashes, killing the driver, Piko is left alone to make his own journey to the Vocaloid household."
- Comments: A darker look into the origins of Utatane Piko, one of the lesser-known Vocaloids. Piko is naturally mostly clueless about the world, so his interactions with the environment are realistic and cute- a certain question of 'I need to pee?' comes to mind. Little to no spelling or grammar errors, and a well-developed plot. Overall, definitely take the time to read this. Sadly, it's incomplete at the time of recommendation.
From Concert to Chaos by Mr. Fanfic Guy
- Recommended by CJO 123
- Synopsis: On the afternoon of Saturday July 10th 2010, the Vocaloids held a concert at the Tanabata festival in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa. The decision would prove to be disastrous. Right in the middle of the concert, Miku and Rin were savagely and mercilessly attacked on stage in front of more than 16,000 fans by Miku Zatsune and Rin Arakawa. And what provoked this attack? The fact that Zatsune and Arakawa were dating Mikuo and Len, respectively. When they were dumped because of their rotten behavior, they convinced themselves that the girls were somehow responsible for it, and that they would have to pay dearly, even though that is clearly not the case. Unbelievably, it actually gets much much worse than that. Too much to really list, but I will tell you it involves an electric barrier, a wall of fire, massive audience panic, and towards the end of the fanfic, a prison escape. Even though Miku and Rin are both seriously injured in this attack, they will eventually recover, and their assailants will get their comeuppance.
- Comments: From the same author of the Lucky Star fanfics The Day Everything Changed and Holiday Vacation. May not be suitable for readers under age 13. A prime example of a Dark Fic, and packed with a good amount of High Octane Nightmare Fuel, especially during Chapter 4. You can't help but to feel sorry for both Miku and Rin, due to the fact that they did absolutely nothing to deserve what they were put through and neither did the 864 (!) victims in the audience who were also injured. In terms of the rest of the characters, most of the Vocaloids, and in particular Mikuo and Len, become much stronger in the later chapters. Overall, despite the violence level, this is a very well written fanfic that you won't be able to put down.
Shipping Fics
Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.
Hear My Song! by Kuugen the Fox.
- Recommended by shermanramni, User:Raineh Daze.
- Pairings: Miku X Luka, Neru X Haku, and others.
- Synopsis: There are many idols and stars in modern Tokyo, but one shines above others, Luka Megurine. Miku Hatsune, your everyday ordinary girl, aims to become like her. A songstress, a Idol. But nothing is as it seems in the music business.
- Comments: Well fleshed-out personalities and interactions, great pacing, and a compelling story. Some of the pairings are a bit annoying, but maybe it's because they still haven't had time to develop
(only 3 chapters for now). WARNING:Mildyuri content.
Go Google It by Lithium Suicide.
- Reccommended by JenKunoichi351
- Pairings: Gakupo X Luka
- Synopsis: This was the first and last time Luka would try internet dating.
- Comments: The story has a really nice flow and the character interaction between Luka and Gakupo, both on and off the internet, is hilarious. Unfortunately, the updating is really erratic. It's not a dead fic, but it gets updated about twice a year or less.
- Recommended by: Help Cat
- Synopsis: "You have to go out with me." is what 'she' said...but the truth is...'She' is actually a guy.
- Pairing(s):Piko X Len
- Comments: I have no idea where to start, just read it.
Ununlucky in Life, Love, and Suicide by Vocaloidofos
- Recommended by: Keikosaur
- Synopsis: The only thing Mikuo expected to get out of his suicide attempt was a broken bicycle. Now he has Akaito. Oh, and The Haganes, but you haven't heard of an obscure travelling band like them. (told in diary format)
- Pairing(s): Akaito X Mikuo is the main focus (meaning there's yaoi), but there is also RinxLen (Magane, not Kagamine. Whether this is incest or not is apparently up to who you ask, even in-story). There are sort-of sex scenes, but nothing lemony.
- Comments: The story is very good and original; its main focus is romance, obviously, but unlike many shipping fics this does not mean the plot is sacrificed. Each of the characters is also very distinct and full of life (and they have their own voices; it's immediately clear when someone other than Mikuo is writing in his diary). Also, it's hardly dark or depressing at all even though the premise of the story is a suicide pact, yet the characters' emotions still seem real and make sense. I loved it in general, and it's definitely worth a read!
I Once Saw A Goddess by Ordile
- Recommended by: CJ Croen 1393
- Synopsis: Miku meets Luka in the park and is instantly mesmerized by her beauty. But then she begins to feel something more for her than admiration...
- Pairing(s): Miku/Luka, so it's yuri. Also hints of Kaito/Meiko and one-sided Gakupo/Luka.
- Comments: One of the best Miku/Luka fics I've read. Miku is totally Adorkable in it and Luka is portrayed quite well. Their relationship is shown to grow rather realistically, although so far the feelings are one-sided from Miku. Still something to read if you want a cute, kind of funny little yuri story.
For a Sick Boy by renahh chen
- Recommended by: Nothingtoseehere
- Synopsis: Len, a rather shy teenager, discovers that he is in love with his identical twin sister, Rin. From there, things get much, much worse for Len.
- Pairings: Onesided Len/Rin, Miku/Luka
- Comments: A very realistic, deconstuctive take on Twincest, especially onesided. Told entirely as Len speaks to a psychiatrist (except the epilogue), it captures his character and emotions very well. Be warned that it contains suicide, self harm, descriptions of incest, and yuri.