Bonus Round 7: Recs

[referees]

You've created so much during this event, so here's a round to celebrate each other's achievements!

This round is CLOSED as of 7PM on August 24 EDT. Late fills may be posted, but they will not receive points.

RULES

• Recommend at least three fanworks from main or bonus rounds. Your recommendations don’t have to be connected in any way, and you do not need permission to recommend a work.
• Don't rec your own work. You can recommend things created by your own team, but please spread the love to other teams too.
• Each recommendation must include at least two sentences explaining why that fanwork is awesome. Please use the format specified below.
• You may recommend as many works as you like, as long as they are posted separately in groups of at least three.
• There will be no prompts for this round. Simply post each fill/recommendation list as a comment in response to this post.
• Remember to follow the general bonus round rules, outlined here.

FORMAT

Bonus round shenanigans all happen in the comments below. Brand-new works only, please.

Format your comment in the following way:

If FILLING (all teams):

FILL: TEAM [YOUR SHIP] Replace [YOUR SHIP] with the name of the team you belong to Write it exactly as it appears on the team roster (without brackets) or your team will not receive points Copy and paste the following form into a comment and fill it out. Delete things in brackets, and leave the HTML alone. <b>Title:</b> <b>URL:</b> <b>Creator(s):</b> <b>Rating:</b> <b>Major Tags:</b> <b>Why is this work awesome?:</b> -- <b>Title:</b> <b>URL:</b> <b>Creator(s):</b> <b>Rating:</b> <b>Major Tags:</b> <b>Why is this work awesome?:</b> -- <b>Title:</b> <b>URL:</b> <b>Creator(s):</b> <b>Rating:</b> <b>Major Tags:</b> <b>Why is this work awesome?:</b> [you can copy-and-paste this format to include more recs in your comment if you'd like.]

Posts not using this format will be understood to be unofficial discussion posts, regardless of what they contain. They, like all comments in this community, are subject to the code of conduct.

SCORING

These numbers apply to your team as a whole, not each individual teammate. Make as many fills as you want!

For fills:

First 3 fills by any member of your team: 20 points each
Fills 4-10: 10 points each
Fills 11-20: 5 points each
Fills 21+: 2 points each

All scored content must be created new for this round.

Etc.

If you're hunting through the prompts looking for what to fill, a good trick is to view top-level comments only.

Have a question? Check The FAQ first. If you still need help, feel free to contact the mods. Happy fanworking!

Comments

FILL: Team Nishinoya Yuu/Tanaka Ryuunosuke

[lemon]

Title: You're Just My Type
URL: “Fine. But I’m prepared now. Next time I see him, I’m going for it.”
Creator(s): babster
Rating: T
Major Tags: alcohol mention, a reference to bodily fluids
Why is this work awesome?: how to express how much i love this...asahi's surge of pride, noya doing mental gymnastics trying to figure out how to approach tanaka, tanaka with reading glasses...everything i love all wrapped up into one, fun little package. the characterization is great, the humor is spot-on - just a delight to read!

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Title: I Thought You Were My Friend!
URL: Noya was finishing off his third popsicle when Tanaka asked “Do you guys ever think about the future?”
Creator(s): babster
Rating: G
Major Tags: one spot of language, but it's nothing major!
Why is this work awesome?: this is one of my favorite parts of parks and rec and this fill was perfect for it! tanaka getting super wrapped up in his daydream to the point where noya and asahi also get too invested (and ennoshita is just so done with the three of them), only for tanaka and noya to tease asahi for it in the end was just so good. i love the interaction and dialogue; it was so fitting!! really humorous overall and i loved it!

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Title: "Remember that time when Tanaka watched his best friend leave him behind and promise to not come back until the guy Tanaka admired the most (after Noya, of course) came back too?"
URL: It felt like abandonment.
Creator(s): babster
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: a really heart-tugging tanaka-centric look at asahi and noya's departure from the beginning of the series. it's just painful enough without being over-the-top. tanaka not knowing how to approach it or sort out his feelings is very realistic, and his hesitation to step into a role he's not quite ready for and tenacity and determination to become stronger so that it doesn't happen again are all really in-character for him.

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[catlarks]

Theme: Daiya no Ace Art Fills

Title: Haruichi Doesn't Appreciate Mei's Gift
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: Oh my god, the caption, the "please show him where he can shove his gift, Haruichi" made me laugh so hard. This is such a fitting follow-up to what happened in the game with Haruichi and Mei, and I love that even in trying to bestow a kindness, there's a backhandedness to what Mei does which Haruichi in no way appreciates. And I love how Sarah's expressive faces convey that because Haruichi looks so disgusted.

Title: Miyuki Gifts Nori Leather Bondage Gear
Creator(s): lemontongues
Rating: M
Major Tags: implied sexual content, partial nudity
Why is this work awesome?: OH MY GOD, NORI IN BONDAGE GEAR. This is such an image, I love the little blush on Nori's face and his shy demeanor turning away from whoever's looking at him, but also how muscular he is with no real clothes on? And the thigh highs, I will always adore thigh highs thank you for this gift dear sweet Sage.

Title: Mei Gives Miyuki The Worst Gift
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: Oh my god, I laughed so fucking hard at this. I love Mei gifting Miyuki with a pacifier, "because he's a baby," not in the least because it's just about the most hypocritical accusation in the world. I love Miyuki's indignant face as he holds the pacifier up in front of himself, I love everything about this disaster. (Including the optional infantilism kink implications, even though that is So Not My Thing, if you're asking, SASO.)

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[catlarks]

Theme: Daiya no Ace Art Fills

Title: Miyuki Crowns Mei As King
Creator(s): picselly
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: I love the concept of this so much, I love Miyuki jokingly crowning Mei with a paper burger king crown. I love their expressions, Miyuki's smug little slice of a grin and Mei's completely unimpressed look as he tugs at Miyuki's shirt, the ease between them is really nice and I just love Ana's art style in general.

Title: MiyuMei Cute Kissing Plus Vomit (it's cute vomit)
Creator(s): picselly
Rating: T
Major Tags: vomiting
Why is this work awesome?: When Ana was working on this fill, she warned me that there would be vomit, but that it's "cute vomit." I, understandably, didn't believe her. I was wrong. The initial kissing image is really nicely done, with the little glimpse of tongue, Miyuki's hand on Mei's neck, Mei's hand on Miyuki's shoulder. But the follow-up comic is what's truly great about this; I love Miyuki getting sick mid-kiss and needing to go puke, and I love that the realization that Miyuki almost puked in his mouth makes Mei feel like throwing up himself, it's genuinely adorable, I can't believe Ana made an adorable comic about puking??

Title: Kuramochi holds Ryousuke Back From Murder
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: T
Major Tags: implied future violence
Why is this work awesome?: I adore this piece for the expressions and foor the fact that it is literally Kuramochi holding Ryousuke back from murder. I love that Ryousuke is blushing and smiling real wide while holding the knife, he looks at once delighted with himself and one step from snapping and shoving it into you. Which is terrible, so it's understandable I adore it.

FILL: Team Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

[miyukitty]

"OWLS AND PUSSYCATS, gaming fluffs for a miyu!"


Title: kuroken BR1
URL: http://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=3757489#cmt3757489
Creator(s): arsenicjay
Rating: G
Major Tags: no tags
Why is this work awesome?: OKAY KUROO TROLLING KENMA IN A MMORPG SETTING, that's all you need to know. Kenma's quiet but growing annoyance is told so well through the little, unspoken actions -- starting with a death grip on his mouse, leading to contemplation of PvP murder. Even if you're not a gamer, you can appreciate how bad Kuroo is at this -- or how good? Because surely no one could be that annoying unless they're doing it on purpose. ;) And this little gem of a quote, which sums up their stubborn relationship so neatly: Bargaining with Kuroo is always difficult—mostly because what he says is true, but it doesn’t mean Kenma has to agree.

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Title: bokuakakuroken BR1
URL: http://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=4404401#cmt4404401
Creator(s): persephonali
Rating: G
Major Tags: no tags
Why is this work awesome?: I was hoping for some fun when I made the kicked-out-of-the-arcade prompt, and this did not disappoint! This fill has so much energy from start to finish, with Bokuto and Kuroo getting increasingly loud and competitive, Kenma focusing on setting high scores, and Akaashi torn between managing everyone's quirks and letting himself get swept up in the moment. I love all the playful banter and the excellent balance between this OT4 dynamic!

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Title: bokuakakuroken BR1
URL: http://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=4638385#cmt4638385
Creator(s): karahashi
Rating: G
Major Tags: no tags
Why is this work awesome?: I couldn't believe I got more than one arcade fill and look at how cute it is!! Kuroo's growing frustration and snark at the claw machine leads to some really great lines: "The grey-and-white stuffed owl looks innocently up at him from the crowd of similarly adorable birds. Kuroo sort of wants to stab it in the face." What's really sweet is seeing Akaashi, Bokuto, and finally Kenma all take their turns assisting him in his impossible quest, and how he appreciates them all for different reasons <3 poly, poly, poly!!!

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[catlarks]

Theme: Daiya no Ace Art Fills

Title: Ryousuke Eats Kuramochi's Heart
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: T
Major Tags: gore, body horror, cannibalism
Why is this work awesome?: Sarah put so, so much effort in detailing the heart Ryousuke is about to eat and I for one appreciate that. I also appreciate how slick and clean Sarah's coloring is; the strokes of her shading are so crisp and it contrasts really nicely with the more natural, soft texture of the heart. (Plus, Ryousuke's eyes being just slightly open! What a novel occurrence.) Basically: this is disgusting and terrible and I love that.

Title: Eijun Breaks Up His Own Date (For A New Date)
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: Ohhhh my god the original story that prompted this is great and it fits these three so well, I love the thought of Eijun going to the movies with Miyuki, trying to buy wine, and just talking himself in deeper and deeper with bartender Furuya that Furuya (kind soul that he is) can't help but offer to watch the movie with Eijun, since he's so lonely. Eijun's expression is great and Furuya just looks so serene, but the best part is definitely Miyuki in the row behind them, feet up, grinning horribly, and absolutely DYING LAUGHING about the mess Eijun has gotten himself into. He doesn't even care about having his date crashed because this is great.

Title: Soft RyouMiyu
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: content for RyouMiyu is so rare and I'm so fond of this, I love Miyuki and Ryousuke just lying quietly together, not even speaking. The kind of watercolor, kind of airbrush coloring Sarah used likewise contributes so well to the soft, peaceful feeling I get from looking at this.

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[catlarks]

Theme: Daiya no Ace Art Fills

Title: KuraRyou Angel Horror AU
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: body horror, eye horror
Why is this work awesome?: I love everything about the framing and the concept of this. I love the almost-halo of gold behind angle Ryousuke's head, I love that his wings are black, I love the awful death smog of the eyes streaming out of his face. It's exactly the sort of body horror content I like, and then there's helpless Kuramochi posed before Ryousuke, Ryousuke's hands over his eyes in perfect mirror.

Title: Kuramochi's Mix Tape is (NOT) Fire
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: arson
Why is this work awesome?: I love the lighting and the color choices for this, I love that Sarah doesn't depict the warehouse fire Haruichi mentions but that the oranges and reds and yellows in the picture evoke it well. I love every single character's expression, Kuramochi looks so proud of himself and Ryousuke looks so smug, and poor Eijun. He didn't deserve to be caught in the middle of this.

Title: Kuramochi and Bee Monster Ryousuke
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: T
Major Tags: body horror, insects
Why is this work awesome?: THIS FILL IS, QUITE LITERALLY, FOR ME. Not in the sense that it was my prompt but because the "Ryousuke is full of bees" fanon is my fault, and this is such a lovely depiction of that. I love the choice to depict them in grayscale, save for the yellow of the honey and the bees, I love Kuramochi reaching toward Ryousuke and the smooth set of Ryousuke's face. I love best of all the big glaring gap in Ryousuke's abdomen with honey dripping in between because that is the sort of body horror that I adore.

FILL: Team Grandstand

[kiwiaste]

IwaOi shenanigans

Title: door-to-door delivery
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/14215.html?thread=5859207
Creator(s): saffroncity
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: Let's be honest, Oikawa is the best gift one could ask for and Matsuhana are the best delivery boys. I just adore how in the end Iwaizumi is still terribly fond of Oikawa, even if slightly exasperated with his antics. Also "But it's the thing you love 'most in the world'," Matsukawa says reasonably. | "If it's not box filled with agedashi tofu, it's not." | The box squawks. -- A++ in character friendly banter

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Title: ufo catchers and ugly aliens
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=4698545
Creator(s): chiharu
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: I have no idea how anyone can win stuff from ufo catchers 'cause those things are just plainly evil, so I feel Iwaizumi despair on a personal level. The lengths he is willing to go to get Oikawa something he clearly does not understand but knows the alien-obssesed idiot will enjoy, such a good boyfriend wipes a single tear. Also, MatsuHana being supportive but at the same time totally unhelpful are my favourite.

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Title: Irezumi, yakuza AU
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=4714673
Creator(s): sotongsotong
Rating: G
Major Tags: memory loss, parental abandonment
Why is this work awesome?: BANGS MY FIST ON THE TABLE I still cannot express how taken I am with the imagery in this fill. Even though it's such a heavy AU the characters are still very distinctly themselves. The usage of terminology and setting clearly show how much proper research went into this lovely piece and I can't believe how lucky I was to receive such a wholesome fill to my own prompt

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Title: humpty-dumpty bitch of a ship
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13854.html?thread=5298718
Creator(s): ambivia
Rating: T
Major Tags: kissing, (referenced) dangerous space adventures
Why is this work awesome?: wonderful and original take on the prompt. You can truly feel the tension from facing the danger through the guilt Iwaizumi is feeling to the sheer relief and belonging. Seijio makes a beautiful family, even in space.

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[catlarks]

Theme: Daiya no Ace Art Fills

Title: Tanba Catches Chris' Pitch
Creator(s): kusoelite
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: NANA DREW CHRISTANBA FOR ME, SHIP OF MY HEART, THAT IS ALL THE REC THIS TRULY NEEDS. I love this handsome Chris not-quite-smiling as he throws the ball back to Tanba, I love the way Nana creates space with the composition of the image, I looooove the tiny Tanba at the bottom of the panel with his sharp little smile because he is finally pitching to Chris, I love this ship and this art with my whole entire heart.

Title: Romantic Eijun/Tire Date
Creator(s): winterstuck
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: Eijun/tire is the most real and true ship in all of daiya and I'm so happy that this SASO it is receiving the attention it deserves!! Honestly though, I love the sketchy depiction of Eijun and the overall soft feel, like a watercolor painting. And the light from the setting sun gleaming off the tire! This really does look like a vacation postcard and it's delightful.

Title: Furuya Watches Polar Bear Documentary
Creator(s): winterstuck
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: Partially I'm biased, because I'm so flattered that Alex illustrated one of my cosplay fills. Mostly I just sincerely think this is absolutely adorable, I love Furuya cradling the pillow and blushing with fondness while he watches his documentary. And Alex's colors are as always so slick and bright and clean, I love her art so much.

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[blueminuet]

Prince of Tennis Recs: MomoKai, The Sequel

Title: [fic, 674w] Older MomoKai
URL: [here]
Creator(s): [Bad username or unknown identity: [personal]
Rating: G
Major Tags: alcohol drinking
Why is this work awesome?: Oh man, I love how nervous Momo is in this. It's perfectly in character for him, trying to play it cool but clearly not succeeding. And clearly very, very gay for Kaidou, no matter how much time has passed. Way to be, Momo.

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Title: [fic, 589w] More Older MomoKai
URL: [here]
Creator(s): putsch
Rating: G
Major Tags: no tags besides dumb teenage idiocy
Why is this work awesome?: This is a remix of the fill above. I’d like to call this one, "Kaidou, you can't run from your gay thoughts." I have said this about Kaidou many times, to be honest. Kaidou deals with too many of his problems by running. Which is what makes this fill highly in character. Also, the fact that Kaidou still hisses at the age of 25, I'm crying a little. Someone please help this gay snake creature.

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Title: [podfic] Even More Older MomoKai
URL: [here]
Creator(s): prillalar
Rating: G
Major Tags: alcohol drinking
Why is this work awesome?: This one is a podfic of the first one in this rec group. You know that weird but kind of exciting feeling when you finally learn what an online friend's voice sounds like? I had that while listening to this, but also I wasn't even sure I was listening to a person for a few moments, because Hal's voice is just so even and steady. I hope that reads as the compliment it is intended to be; Hal’s voice is just very clear and nice to listen to. I especially love the deep, mocking voice Hal used for when Momo is impersonating Kaidou. Definitely made a good listen for this MomoKai.

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[catlarks]

Theme: Daiya no Ace Fills, KuraRyou Edition

Title: Kuramochi & Ryousuke Prepare For Their Date
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: This one's half cosplay, half texting conversation, all clever fun. I love the setup of both Ryousuke and Kuramochi soliciting advice on their choice in outfit for the date, I love that Sarah pulled off BOTH of the awful outfits from the image prompt, and I especially love the final line, that punchline sincerely made me laugh out loud. Plus clear care went into the way each character would talk in a text format, and that's always a lot of fun.

Title: Kuramochi Confesses to Ryousuke Over Videogames
Creator(s): kitwritesfics
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: This is like a classic, Kuramochi-and-Ryousuke-get-together fic. There's playful banter over videogames, a segue into more serious discussion where Ryousuke cleverly latches onto the littlest detail in Kuramochi's turn of phrase, the turn toward their awareness of feelings for each other. Ryousuke realizing how Kuramochi feels before he acts, but not acting on it himself, is a staple of this ship that I'm fond of, and everything turns out well in the end.

Title: Kuramochi Only Wants Praise From Ryousuke
Creator(s): sawakise
Rating: T
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: The thing I love best about this fic is the banter. Kuramochi's dialgue first with Miyuki and then with Ryousuke is smooth and snappy, and I love that Miyuki is part of this fic because it allows for a contrast between how Kuramochi acts with him, and how Kuramochi acts with Ryousuke. Kuramochi absolutely transforms beneath Ryousuke's praise and it's just so charming to see that unfold.

FILL: Team Grandstand

[kiwiaste]

Miscellaneous volleyballs

Title: BokuKurooKen, I cannot get up the cat is sitting on me
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=3764657
Creator(s): bufudyning
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: in which Kenma is most definitely a cat (ok, maybe not literally, but still). All their characters are so on point and dynamics are super fun and domestic, very cute and calm fill
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Title: DaiSuga, tengu AU
URL: http://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/15224.html?thread=6928504
Creator(s): dynamite
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: a tengu AU might be something that I've never thought I've needed until I've read this. Whimsical and beautifully written, with a setting that definitely catches interest and makes one wish it was a novel-length instead

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Title: Matsukawa biggest fan #1
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13854.html?thread=5411870
Creator(s): karahashi
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: okay, so Hanamaki would definitely have the idol-otaku personality, no one can convince me otherwise now. I adore the details like the glowsticks and the towel (and I might want a shirt like that myself ok). And the Molten volleyball coloured and patterned background is an A++ finishing touch tbh

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[blueminuet]

Prince of Tennis Recs: MomoKai, The Trilogy

Title: [fic, 550w] Werewolf Kaidou
URL: [here]
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: T
Major Tags: supernatural, cannibalism, implied murder, disordered eating
Why is this work awesome?: Did you know I like werewolves? I do, I do like werewolves. I also like gross stuff, so this fill is right where I live. I like that Kaidou is fighting his lycanthrope, even though it's severely misguided, clearly. Kaidou, what's done is done, now eat your food. Also Momo in this is kind of perfect, the right measure of being a jerk to but also caring about Kaidou, albeit in a bit of a roundabout fashion.

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Title: [fic, 751w] Werewolf Momo
URL: [here]
Creator(s): nobetterpicture
Rating: E
Major Tags: cannibalism, blood, murder, graphic descriptions of gore(?)/butchering, werewolves, supernatural
Why is this work awesome?: Ahhhhh, I love this one. Such a good remix for the werewolf fill above. This one tells Momo's side of the story, and I just love all of the details it brings with it, about Momo's pack, and the greater conflict that Kaidou just happened to get caught up in. This one definitely highlights the more caring parts of Momo. Also, the descriptions of the butchering in here is just so… there's definitely this feeling that shows that Momo really puts a lot of love and care into this. I'm also a fan of Ryoma wanting to try but apparently sucking at it. All in all, thanks for all the meat, Samy.

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Title: [art] Rival Pair
URL: [here]
Creator(s): kusoelite
Rating: G
Major Tags: no tags
Why is this work awesome?: God, the expressions in this really gets to me. They're both so set and full of resolve, and the back touch is just… Why tennis doubles pairs gotta be like this? Gayyyyyy.

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[blueminuet]

Daiya no Ace Recs: Diet Snake Juice ChrisZai Recs

Title: [fic, 654w] ChrisZai Spies
URL: [here]
Creator(s): chazyary
Rating: T
Major Tags: violence, death?
Why is this work awesome?: I just really love this fic a lot. There’s so much implied here about a past between Chris and Zaizen that makes it heartbreaking to have it come to this where they’re fighting against each other. The part that hurts me most is the line, “A revolver is for business, a switchblade only for personal matters.” It’s so good and it hurts me deeply.

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Title: [fic, 408w] “Kill Them All”
URL: [here]
Creator(s): kuramochi
Rating: T
Major Tags: implied violence, discussion of murder
Why is this work awesome?: This is possibly the fluffiest fic about murder, and given that this is saso, that’s actually a high-ish bar to meet. Zaizen is just so very happy in this fic (granted, about mass murder, I guess, but listen…) it’s just very charming. All the little moves between the two of them, hinting at intimacy, it makes for a nice feel, even given the edge of danger.

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Title: [art] Night Time ChrisZai
URL: [here]
Creator(s): spacewives
Rating: G
Major Tags: no tags
Why is this work awesome?: Gosh, this art is just. So soft. So pretty. I love the lighting in this, dark but with a soft, almost mystical quality to it. And the way they look at each other is just so loving and adorable… Please set me on fire.

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[blueminuet]

Daiya no Ace Recs: Chris/Tanba Recs

Title: [art] Mer!Tanba Art
URL: [here]
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: merman
Why is this work awesome?: This art is super cute. Chris looks so happy to have a lap full of merman, while Tanba seems less enthused to be out of the water. Hopefully Chris is good at comforting him. (Also, I keep thinking the thing in Tanba’s hands is a starbucks cup, and that just amuses me to no end. I hope mer!Tanba likes lattes.)

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Title: [fic, 498w] Mer!Tanba Fic
URL: [here]
Creator(s): kuramochi
Rating: G
Major Tags: brief mention of blood, very non-human character
Why is this work awesome?: Oh man. I love creepy merfolk, and the way Mel describes Tanba in here is absolutely fantastic. He’s just very other in this fic, not only in how his physical appearance is described, but also in the way he talks and his mannerisms. I love that Chris still talks to him in this even, if slightly cautious way, that seems to show that he is well versed in dealing with Tanba.

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Title: [art] Gods and Mortals AU Art
URL: [here]
Creator(s): spacewives
Rating: PG
Major Tags: implied sexual content i guess
Why is this work awesome?: Chris-senpai is just so… shiny. I love it. The way he holds himself, the knowing smirk, the way he’s looking down at Tanba. And Tanba’s face is also priceless, just surprised and awestruck. And the bonus picture is just the absolute best: goddess!Chris trying to impress Tanba is just, ahhhhh.

FILL: Team Grandstand

[kiwiaste]

I'm fairly sure that dw user kiyala is in fact not human, but lean, mean, fill-spitting machine

Title: Oikawa Hanger, Seijou third years
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13854.html?thread=5612574
Creator(s): kiyala
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: I love how everyone's reaction to being handed the most ridiculous gift ever is first: snark, then second: get stupidly attached to it. I also adore how the fill implies that even after going they still stay somehow connected and close.
(boy, I wish I had this stupid hanger myself haha)

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Title: Nigou, Kuroko, Aomine, Momoi
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13854.html?thread=5613342
Creator(s): kiyala
Rating: G
Major Tags: brief mention of possible parental negligence
Why is this work awesome?: I just ////clutches at heart, what a lovely fill. It's amazing how clear it is that it's not just about having a substitute, more like, a messenger for their feelings-- that Nigou is definitely being loved on his own, and so is, in turn, Kuroko.

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Title: BokuAka, hair brushing
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=4848561
Creator(s): kiyala
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: OH THE DOMESTICITY. Super relaxed teeth-rooting fluff. All that is best in the world. Gosh, I love how it describes Bokuto personality and his way of communicating with the world and Akaashi, very sweet fill, definitely got cavities now

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Title: MidoTaka, Hogwarts AU
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/16113.html?thread=7594993
Creator(s): kiyala
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: okay, Takao collecting cards in any universe is The Thing. Also the way he easily and effortlessly connects with Midorima? Their rich kid/muggleborn status? RAVENCLAV? What else could you want tbh

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[catlarks]

Theme: Daiya no Ace Fic Fills, Small Ships, Soft Romo Edition

Title: Jun Does Not Love Tetsu!!
Creator(s): buildstrike
Rating: PG
Major Tags: swearing
Why is this work awesome?: Isashiki Jun, lover of shoujo manga, is absolutely delightful as the textbook tsundere heroine of his own love story. His voice as written is what sells it, and his futile denial of his affection for Tetsu is a blast to watch. The prose is snappy and fun, and I especially love the breaks into ALLCAPS whenever Jun's personal narration overwhelms the more subtle voice of the story narrator.

Title: Chris and Tanba Road Trip UST
Creator(s): princesssid
Rating: G
Major Tags: mild swearing
Why is this work awesome?: This fic has such a specific, enveloping mood, it really captures the feeling of being in a tiny car, on the road, at the heat of summer. There's a claustrophobic feeling to the prose itself which reflects both the concrete situation the characters are in and the mindset of the narrator, so that Tanba's longing for Chris becomes this lovely, palpable thing. Not to mention, the characterization is spot on and so sympathetic, I love this Tanba voice a lot.

Title: Ryousuke and Tanba Dancing
Creator(s): lemontongues
Rating: T
Major Tags: mild sexual innuendos
Why is this work awesome?: This fic is so super cute! The characterization is what sells it, it's Tanba and Ryousuke in an established relationship and they're just so comfortable with each other and with being together, able to make jokes and reference their shared history. I love how Ryousuke is at both unyielding and surprisingly flexible, sticking to his guns about being the one to lead in the dance but also flowing around Tanba as he teases him, it's just an incredibly good and warm and cozy little story.

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[blueminuet]

Daiya no Ace Recs: Miscellaneous Chris Ships

Title: [fic, 1,200w] Chris/Tanba Gods and Mortals AU
URL: [here]
Creator(s): catlarks
Rating: G
Major Tags: no major tags (some implied violence/monster fighting, off screen)
Why is this work awesome?: The feel of this fic is absolutely great. Tanba makes such a good knight, and seeing him in this situation that throws him off-kilter is pretty fantastic. And Chris is phenomenal as a goddess/god. The bits about how he's taken this form especially for Tanba is really fun. (Does Tanba like the hair curly fries that much? Really?)

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Title: [fic, 1,172w] Chris/Miyuki Mob AU
URL: [here]
Creator(s): catlarks
Rating: T
Major Tags: implied future violence ??, mob AU, sorry I didn't give you torture
Why is this work awesome?: I love how menacing Chris is in this fic. Namely a businessman, but clearly something quite a bit more sinister than that as the fic unfolds. Lira writes him so well, with exactly the right amount of geniality and threatening to get across his point. And Miyuki is so fun to bounce off of Chris. He's cheeky even in the face of such threats, and his reactions in this fic are just superb.

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Title: [fic, 669w] Chris/Zaizen Date
URL: [here]
Creator(s): catlarks
Rating: G
Major Tags: no tags
Why is this work awesome?: Uhg, this one is so cute, I'm mad. Chris is just picking up Zaizen for a date, but Zaizen is true to form here. I love the way he's a little hesitant to think of it as a date, and the way he's set himself up to save face from the fact that his knee is acting up. And the way Chris is all dressed up without forewarning Zaizen is great. It makes for this nice little push and pull between the two of them that's really fun.

FILL: Team Grandstand

[kiwiaste]

GOTTA CATCH THEM ALL

Title: KagaHimu art remix, battle brothers
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/16335.html?thread=7840719
Creator(s): winterstuck
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: meanwhile the original fill is super emotional the remix artwork is something that looks straight out of game-- and it's amazing. You could truly expect to stumble upon those two in one of the gyms, all ready to battle and kick your team's ass (also, "battle brothers" makes weak noises what a beautiful occupation)

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Title: OiDai, victory road meeting
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=4214193
Creator(s): sawakise
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: most amusing pokemon rivals, truly. The usage of the game elements (I completely lost it at “we’ve locked eyes. We must battle”) and the (not so) subtle flirting coupled with the wonderful writing style makes for one really fun fill

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Title: IwaOi, I choose you
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=4429745
Creator(s): kiyala
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: yells into my hands, too cute to handle-- both of them relying on each other and starting their trip and exploration of the pokemon world together? Please give me fifteen seasons of an anime and their own game because this is such a beautiful premise

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[catlarks]

Theme: Daiya no Ace Fic Fills, RyouMiyu Horror (And Drowning!) Edition

Title: Miyuki Attempts to Exorcise Ryousuke of Haruichi's Ghost
Creator(s): arsenicjay
Rating: M
Major Tags: horror, witchcraft/magic, religious imagery, off-screen sibling death, vomiting, drowning, scopophobia
Why is this work awesome?: This fic is gorgeous and I cannot recommend it highly enough. AJ's prose is crisp and clean and full of incredibly thoughtful, detailed descriptions of the magic rituals which form the backbone of the tale. It accomplishes so much in such a small space, evoking an entire world behind Miyuki's magic shop and Ryousuke's history with his brother before Haruichi's death. And the characterization is perfect, incredibly nuanced, incredibly clever, Ryousuke is pitiless yet permissive, allowing Miyuki to attempt to rid him of his brother's ghost more than asking for it, while Miyuki is creative and flexible and a really fun narrator to perch on as the ghost puts him through the wringer. Heed the tags, yes, but be aware that everything depicted is in my opinion quite tasteful and lovingly written.

Title: Octopus Monsters Ryousuke and Haruichi Drown Miyuki
Creator(s): hapaxlegomenon
Rating: M
Major Tags: monsters, horror, gore, death, evisceration, manipulation
Why is this work awesome?: I adore this fic for the monster biology first and foremost. Pax works in an aquarium and has a lot of knowledge of sea life; that knowledge was put toward the mechanics of these monsters and I love that the Kominatos skin changes color with their moods. I love the mechanics of how they hunt and the ways in which they're at once inhuman and chilling, and in line with their canon selves. It may sound weird to say about a horror premise, but I also really love the way their brotherly relationship translates into this AU, and how much they clearly care about each other.

Title: Terrifying Immortal Sirens Ryousuke and Haruichi
Creator(s): uwu_anon
Rating: M
Major Tags: death, murder, multiple character death, drowning, firearms, blood, gore, the occult, brief descriptions of dead bodies, rot, and decay, brief implications of cannibalism
Why is this work awesome?: The thing I love most about this fic is the mythology Jeanna has created. There's a density to the world that comes from the magic of the monsters and all of their history, the way Ryousuke and Haruichi's past comes to the fore when Miyuki shows up to get his revenge for Kuramochi. I love the subtle ties of all the relationships and I love the way this is a tragedy, that there is no revenge to be had and how even who "triumphs" through the conflict doesn't really win.

FILL: Team Grandstand

[kiwiaste]

even more volleyballs
(form fluff through sin to literally bloody murder)

Title: UshiTen, hoodie
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/14215.html?thread=5881735
Creator(s): putsch
Rating: G
Major Tags: no tags
Why is this work awesome?: such a casual but thorough display of affection in such a short but sweet fill. I love their dynamics and how comfortable both of them are with each other, kisses my fingers like a chef such a good UshiTen

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Title: BokuAka, neighbours AU
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=4309681
Creator(s): persephonali
Rating: G
Major Tags: alcohol usage
Why is this work awesome?: neighbours AUs are one of the best AUs and this one is beautifully executed. Ah the mutual quiet pinning after the Boy Next Door. I also especially like the shift from the alcohol intoxication to Bokuto being intoxicated with Akaashi himself at the end, such a good stylistic choice

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Title: DaiSuga, Road To Hell
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=4410033
Creator(s): hunks
Rating: M
Major Tags: supernatural elements, demonic possession
Why is this work awesome?: delicious devil!Suga priest!Daichi AU porn, fans myself with my hand, too hot, hot damn. Aside from the general goodness and nice flow of the writing I really like how they both affect each other- clearly the infuriation isn't one sided

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Title: BokuAka, yandere!Bokuto, murder courting AU
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=4487089
Creator(s): sawakise
Rating: M
Major Tags: minor character death, graphic depictions of violence/gore, violence towards hands, murder
Why is this work awesome?: gorgeous portrayal of unapologetic behaviour of an obsessed psychopath. I love how Bokuto is still somehow in character, cheerful but prone to mood swings and completely, utterly infatuated with Akaashi. The descriptions are grotesquely lovely and it sends shivers down my spine, A++++

FILL: TEAM MIYUKI KAZUYA/MIYUKI KAZUYA

[catlarks]

Theme: Daiya no Ace Fills, "Miyuki-Focused Fics That Ruined Me" Edition

Title: Chris and Miyuki Battery AU
Creator(s): kazuyas
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: I adore this fic as a character study piece. Em perfectly translates everything about Miyuki as a catcher which makes him tick into who he'd be as a pitcher, and I especially love that so much of his calculating, logical nature absolutely must stay, and that this keeps him in perfect, delicate parallel with Chris. I love the even, steady, careful progression of Em's prose, the way each sentence has just the right weight, fitting perfectly into the piece that comes next. I love that Chris understands Miyuki so intimately and is aware that Miyuki wouldn't be able to work as well with any other catcher, and I find that to be such a valuable take on their relationship.

Title: Miyuki Goes Back In Time To Meet Himself
Creator(s): arsenicjay
Rating: T
Major Tags: mentions of bullying, implied neglect
Why is this work awesome?: I love everything about the way AJ has framed this story. I love that the narrator is "Kazuya" but the child version is "Miyuki," that Miyuki's brain is always working the whole way through, creating the structure of the story as it builds through the things he can remember living these experiences himself, from the things he assesses in looking at those memories from an advanced point of age. I absolutely adore that Miyuki agrees to go home with himself and lets his younger self cook him dinner, and I love seeing the contrast between what Miyuki was and what he is now. This is a beautiful, poignant, subtly heartbreaking character study pieced together from seamless, careful prose and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Title: Rei and Miyuki Over the Years
Creator(s): kitaiichis
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: For starters, I love the anachronistic structure, but I also love that Andrea stated the order of the pieces outright by numbering them; in my head the scenes slot themselves together in both story order and chronological order in a way that builds. I love being given this glimpse of Miyuki's history with Rei, because he's familiar with her in the canon in a way no other character is and I've always wanted to see more of their past. I love that this sets Rei up as this guardian figure occupying a role almost — but not quite — like the one a parent would, if Miyuki had one around to perform that. Andrea's prose is clever and careful and at times poetic, and her characterization of Miyuki is insightful and kind; I love that from the nature of the fic, it's possible to see him grow both as a person and into this unique friendship he has. I genuinely adore this fic.

FILL: Team Grandstand

[kiwiaste]

OTHER NICE THINGS

Title: Mihashi, art
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/14215.html?thread=6388871
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: clusters, potential trypophobia
Why is this work awesome?: ahhhh the colouring-book style is super nice. Mihashi looks lovely and at peace (for once)-- I love the details like the ball in his hands and the wings!

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Title: BokuKuroo mixtape, art
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/14215.html?thread=6405255
Creator(s): ricegodess
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: that is some sweet packaging design if you ask me. The use of the simplified owl/cat designs and the bright colours makes it super cheerful and mischievous. And the wing/paw holding the CD is like a cherry on top!

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Title: MiyuSawa, tanuki AU, art
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/16113.html?thread=7513329
Creator(s): reetzbeetz
Rating: PG
Major Tags: partial nudity
Why is this work awesome?: Miyki!tanuki is so fitting and cute I am crying happy tears. The art style is lovely and quirky and portrays the mischievousness perfectly-- I love their expressions and body language A LOT

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Title: Kaidou and Karupin original fill +remix
URL: http://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/15224.html?thread=7264632 and https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/16335.html?thread=7836623
Creator(s): psiten and winterstuck respectivelly
Rating: G
Major Tags: OVERWHELMING CUTENESS
Why is this work awesome?: okay, since those two basically form a story I couldn't separate them. I love how Kaidou is determined to get close to Karupin to even set up a trap for him and just to get completely outdone and defeated by the cutest cat possible. Both of the arts are super cute in their own way- and I really like how in the original fill you can tell a whole story from just one picture!

FILL: TEAM IMAIZUMI SHUNSUKE/NARUKO SHOUKICHI

[dynamite]

Some T2 fills I really enjoyed:


Title: t2, Madoka AU
URL: link here
Creator(s): krankran
Rating: T
Major Tags: Character Death, Body Horror (?)
Why is this work awesome?: I love how striking this art fill is, I love so much the witch portions of it, and how richly textured it is, and I especially love beautiful, golden, resolute Aoyagi standing strong in the face of this. This is a tragedy unfolding right before us, but something about Aoyagi’s strength lets you hope.

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Title: t2, Pokemon trainers
URL: link here
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: THIS IS SO CUTE, and I always love it when the characters are drawn with that particular Pokemon trainer style, with their little Pokemon trainer hats. (I can’t believe it that Teshima has a sloppy beanie, except I guess I can.) Their body language in this is also really cute -- I love Aoyagi’s arms wrapped around his, and Teshima ready for action. What a good team. ;w;

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Title: t2, aquarium
URL: link here
Creator(s): hapaxlegomenon
Rating: G
Major Tags: Bad language
Why is this work awesome?: This fill is ~Inspired By True Events~ which delights me so much, because this is such a charming story about Teshima and a testy octopus (AN OCTOPUS NAMED MANAMI… PERFECT) and Teshima’s still kinda awkward and sweet honeymoon phase with Aoyagi, and I love that this comes with photo of the actual octopus. It’s such a wonderful (actual!) slice of life!

FILL: TEAM IMAIZUMI SHUNSUKE/NARUKO SHOUKICHI

[dynamite]

Manami, no.

(Manami, YES.)


Title: miyahara & manami, head
URL: link here
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: T
Major Tags: decapitation, body horror
Why is this work awesome?: I LOVE HOW MANAMI LOOKS LIKE HE’S HAVING SUCH A GOOD TIME, and I’m truly sorry Miyahara has to suffer for it, but I’m sure this is a wonderful body finding adventure in the making. Miyahara’s expression is truly great, and I love that her body language speaks volumes of her exasperation.

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Title: manate, prom
URL: link here
Creator(s): krankran
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: So the manate in this is hilarious in and of itself, why is Teshima dating this wreck, who even knows (probably because Teshima is a bit of a wreck himself), but what really does it for me is all the little background details: all the figures having a wild time, the YEAH PROM banner. This is such a terrible prom and manate are probably going to have a terrible time, which makes this such a perfect fill.

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Title: miyahara & manami, falling
URL: link here
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: freefalling, probably not acrophobia but just in case
Why is this work awesome?:I LOVE THE PAINTED TEXTURES OF THIS SO MUCH, it’s like something right out of a beautiful children's storybook. There’s such a lovely sense of lightness in Miyahara’s hair streaming in the wind, their limbs midair, in the entire style of this, and the depth and richness of the blues only helps add to the feeling of flight.

FILL: Team Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou

[miyukitty]

"cute bikes alert, pedal art fills for miyu!"


Title: imanaru star wars
URL: http://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=4669361#cmt4669361
Creator(s): littlemissvi
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: THERE'S SO MUCH GOING ON HERE. Can we start with Naruko's Kylo Ren mask and lightsaber, because of course he'd want the badass RED SABER, it's the flashiest?? Imaizumi looks so stiff and awkward as his Stormtrooper, which is so perfectly IC without a single word of dialogue between them. And look, look at those suspiciously familiar silhouettes waiting in line, look who got their Bepsi spilled and are about to unleash a world of hurt on these stupid noisy kids?? I love this, it's perfect :,)

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Title: t2 pokemon trainers
URL: http://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/13489.html?thread=3817393#cmt3817393
Creator(s): luckycricket33
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: Cute T2 is cute! This looks like a photograph they took on their first day as trainers: Aoyagi a little awkward and uncertain, Teshima overly-enthusiastic with his arm around Aoyagi as support, and these cute Pokemon 8D If you're familiar at all with the Hoenn games, Magnemite and Whismur together are a Gabby & Ty reference and I love this hint about future T2 television reporters ;)

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Title: toumaki pokemon trainers (remix)
URL: https://sportsanime.dreamwidth.org/16335.html?thread=7759567
Creator(s): krankran
Rating: G
Major Tags: none
Why is this work awesome?: -flails hands at Spinarak and Beautifly wearing matching bows- Okay this has soooo many details true to the fic it's a remix of, but also true to toumaki as well, like those outfits (Toudou's piercing and necklace!) and their expressions, omg. I love these bright colors, contrasting with the ashy surroundings of Mt. Chimney, and the crisp lineless style - this must have taken so much effort to create, and I love getting lost in all the tiny details!