History FanficRecs / TheWorldEndsWithYou

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/34688518/chapters/86366260 The World Ends With Witches]]'' by AyaAya

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These are recommendations made by {{Troper}}s for ''VideoGame/TheWorldEndsWithYou'', 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}} erased]]'''.'' 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.

* ''Comments'': Well written, and an interesting alternate ending to the game.

* ''Comments'': Extremely well-characterized, and one of the best Minamimoto fics you'll find out there. The writing is flawless, and the plot is engaging. However, it appears to be dead, or at least it has very slow updates.

* ''Comments'': It really does a good job showing the consequences to even the positives of the Shibuya game. Consumption is a pretty neat idea. Overall the fic is very scary and it manages to make Beat angst without breaking character.

* ''Comments'': The author lists it as onesided Joshua/Neku, but it's really more of a gen fic unless you excel at reading pairings into fanfics. The style is straightforward and almost painfully honest, and gives an accurate representation of what might become of Neku and Joshua's relationship postgame.

* ''Synopsis'': /ReseT/ Neku finds a new app in his phone.
* ''Comments'': Based off the "what-if" scenario of Neku finding the Chapters option in his phone from post game. As expected, Neku is thrown into the last three weeks of Game all over again with his memories intact, but is prevented from doing anything because it's already happened. While repeating canon events, the author skillfully throws in real elements from post-game, such as Neku finding a "mysterious box" each day and eventually finding the Secret Reports. There's plenty of angst, but not so much as to overload the reader, but features beautiful, if sometimes disjointed writing on Neku recognizing the signs he should have seen.

* ''Comments'': A brilliantly written parody in which Neku and Joshua are transported into a bizarre alternate universe while playing hopscotch. Hilarity ensues. The author would like you to remember that "this is a story about Joshua and Neku. This is not a story about Joshua/Neku. Don't worry, the protagonists do not engage in sickening fluff with each other. That would not be manly. This story involves Joshua/Neku, but not between the main characters Joshua and Neku. And besides, it's not exactly Joshua/Neku anyway - so if you're not into that sort of thing, then you're okay. If you are into that sort of thing, then...okay."
** Seconded by Ellamew. No amount of emphasis can accurately describe how incredible and fabulous this story is. Although this story at first seems akin to Fanfic/ThoseLackingSpines as a parallel work in the slash parody regime, they absolutely cannot be compared. Joshua Trips is an entirely different novel, cleverly unique in both its feel, humor, and ingenuity. It is guaranteed to catch your interest no matter what kind of shipper you are, and that is not to be said lightly. Again, this story is NOT a Josh/Neku story, although that certainly doesn't lessen its appeal to such fans. Or any sort of fan. With full honesty, you have not read TWEWY fanfiction until you have read this story. It will make you laugh. It will make you sing (with laughter). It will make you cry (with laughter). It just might make you horrified in disgust (yet still with laughter). But most importantly, it will keep you engaged as you root out loud for our Josh-Josh and Nekkun as they brave the horrendous trap that is the grisly, distorted Josh/Neku-but-not universe. Be sure to give yourself a solid afternoon to read this masterpiece, as you will be incapacitated until the very last word. (Except maybe the occasional pause to search up the definitions for those multitude of exquisite vocabulary words you wish you knew.) So take a glorious bite of this brilliant adventure, and keep in mind that the author probably eats cool beans for breakfast.
** Seal of approval from Tropers/ThraggLootrippa: I completely agree with Ellamew. This story is firmly within the 10% of SturgeonsLaw. It never stops being a stylish work of art from a surprisingly young writer; cool-kid Kipper Snack was 13 when he started writing Joshua Trips. While it excels as a TWEWY tale, it also serves as a shining example of the nigh-emotional horror of a DeadFic. Joshua Trips screeches to a halt just before the reveal of the BigBad and the (probably) ensuing confrontation, updated back in ''November 8 of 2011''.

* ''Comments'': A profound and thought-provoking story made up of five separate scenarios strung together by a single "loose thread", one unifying circumstance. The author takes the concept of pacts between Reapers and brings it to a whole new level with the unique and disturbing idea of consumption. The story begins with a normal day with the Reapers Kariya and Uzuki, but as it progresses, it ends with a horrifying revelation. This must-read story is a beautiful creation that will forever change your perception of a pact and its implications, but importantly, it challenges you to reconsider which is more difficult - to sacrifice or to consume.

* ''Comments:'' A thoughtful look at Rhyme post-Game. OriginalFlavour to the max, and the dialogue convincingly preserves all of the characters' personalities and mannerisms. One of the very few fics that can put Rhyme and Joshua in the same room [[ShipsThatPassInTheNight without shipping them]].

* Comments: A sweet story about Joshua's becoming. It also displays his and Mr. H's relationship to it's full extent, which is extremely heart-warming.

* Comments: A story where Shiki plans on telling Eri about the Reaper's Game. In the end, she's so lucky she believes her.

* Comments: A different take on Rhyme's personality. Hilarious.
** @/BioD: Worth reading just for Rhyme accidentally calling Joshua [[spoiler:a manhole]].

* Comments: This is a sad, touching fic focusing on Joshua and Neku's friendship as Neku tries to keep Joshua alive for as long as he can.

* ''Synopsis'': There was one way. It was murder.
* Comments: A fic that explores the relationship Joshua had with his predecessor, the Composer he killed to get the job.

* Comments: A fun little romp through other countries' games, tournament style. Tons of characters, but very interesting on the whole, and it's nice to see an expansion of the "world" of the Reaper's Game.

* ''Synopsis'': Aftermath of the Reaper's game. In which we attempt to pick up the shattered pieces of our lives, and glue them back into some semblance of reality.
* ''Comments'': Written from Shiki's POV as she comes to grips with how the Reaper's Game has changed her life and relationship with her family, Eri and a certain Mr. Emo. Well written, with many powerful, dramatic and often heartwarming moments portraying the developments of the Players after the Reaper game. This one is definitely worth your time.

* ''Synopsis'': Neku Sakuraba used to see the world in shades of black, white, and gray. A visit to Shiki's house and a small garden changed everything.
* ''Comments'': Focuses on the ways that Shiki changed Neku's perspective of the world during and after the game. Fluffy read.

* ''Comments'': A pretty good look at Neku and Joshua's relationship postgame, using the workings of the game's universe in a manner that should interest even non-Josh/Neku fans.

* ''Synopsis'': Hey, what’s the worst that can happen?
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic that explores what would happen if Neku agrees to be Joshua's Conductor. Neku attempts to balance his life with his Conductor duties, tries to come to terms with everything that happens in the Game, and falls for Joshua. Everyone is in-character, and the fic has a lot going on besides Josh and Neku's relationship. It does enter the realm of NC-17 in a few places though.
** This troper would like to add that the feels may overwhelm you and that certain characters can be total badasses.

* ''Comments'': A story of Eri wanted for Shiki to tell her of what really happened.

* ''Comments'': Everyone is very in-character, and the plot becomes quite thick in later chapters. There are more than a few parts that will have you laughing out loud! (Or sitting miserably at your desk. Whichever floats your boat.)

* ''Synopsis'': While looking at a strange mural, Taylor finds an odd pin.
* ''Comments'': This story is an odd fusion of The World Ends With You and Worm, set in the latter's Brockton Bay, with Worm's characters, but using the mechanics and metaphysics (for lack of a better term) of TWEWY. As a result, things start off the rails and then proceed to completely ignore any and all stations of the canon. Feels very similar in tone to TWEWY.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4683313/1/ Playing for Keeps]]'' by [=FlikFreak=] (Crossover with the ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' series, put on this page because it takes place in the TWEWY-verse.)

* ''Comments'': OK, so that wasn't the best description. But seriously, this is one of the best crossovers I've ever seen. You wouldn't think that a series like Kingdom Hearts would mesh well with a more serious game like The World Ends With You, but this author manages to make it work. Everyone is kept in-character, and the two stories are put together in a way that seems believable. The plot is sufficiently interesting, and the writing is good. After all, this author is listed on the fanfic recommendations page for Kingdom Hearts. Overall, it's certainly well-done. If you like both Kingdom Hearts and The World Ends With You, I'd recommend taking a look at this. (There's also a sequel, but I personally don't like it quite as much.)
** [[Fanfic/PlayingForKeeps Has its own trope page here.]]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8990725/1/Sanctuary Sanctuary]]'' by Amulet Misty
* Recommended by {{@/RagnarTheSemiGreen}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': (AU-Fic) Neku Sakuraba, Misanthrope Extraordinaire, is forced out of his self-imposed social isolation by a harassment-prone angel, a loud brother and sister, and by the dead "Stalker" on his phone.
* ''Comments'': A really interesting take on the characters that preserves the OriginalFlavor of the characters in a new location. The story simultaneously creates believable character development while retaining the supernatural aspect of the premise. Neku is a sympathetic character, as are Beat and Rhyme. The possible Neku/Shiki pairing under development isn't to be missed either; the significance of the phone as the only way they can communicate handily invokes the mission texts, and introduces a new level of tension. Highly recommended.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4683313/1/ Playing for Keeps]]'' by [=FlikFreak=] (Crossover with the KingdomHearts series, put on this page because it takes place in the TWEWY-verse.)

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4683313/1/ Playing for Keeps]]'' by [=FlikFreak=]
* Crossover with: Franchise/KingdomHearts, takes place in the TWEWY-verse.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4683313/1/ Playing for Keeps]]'' by [=FlikFreak=] (Crossover with the KingdomHearts series, put on this page because it takes place in the TWEWY-verse.)
* Recommended by {{@/SapphireBlue}}, {{@/Haustere}}, star trail
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Sora is sent to Shibuya to investigate some strange activity coming from there. But instead, he ends up being thrust into the Reaper's Game. He's partnered up with Neku, who's back due to an accident but was instructed to help Sora. Together, they find out that the Heartless have come to Shibuya. Neither of them knows much about the other. But they still have to figure out what's going on, while still making it safely through the Game. (Note From the Future: Written way before KH3D.)
* ''Comments'': OK, so that wasn't the best description. But seriously, this is one of the best crossovers I've ever seen. You wouldn't think that a series like Kingdom Hearts would mesh well with a more serious game like The World Ends With You, but this author manages to make it work. Everyone is kept in-character, and the two stories are put together in a way that seems believable. The plot is sufficiently interesting, and the writing is good. After all, this author is listed on the fanfic recommendations page for Kingdom Hearts. Overall, it's certainly well-done. If you like both Kingdom Hearts and The World Ends With You, I'd recommend taking a look at this. (There's also a sequel, but I personally don't like it quite as much.)

* ''Status'': Dormant

* An author who seems to have an endless muse for TWEWY stories, she's equally adept at humor and drama. She has several stories for this fandom, some of which are oneshots and some of which are in progress. Her stories are generally pairingless, although hints of Neku/Shiki and Beat/Eri sneak in there sometimes.
* Special recommendations include ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5076515/1/Rhythm Rhythm]]'' for humor and lighthearted fun, and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4893765/1/Elegy Elegy]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200008/1/Wiping_the_Slate Wiping the Slate]]'' for drama.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4683313/1/ Playing for Keeps]]'' by [=FlikFreak=] (Crossover with the KingdomHearts series, put on this page because it takes place in the TWEWY-verse.)
* Recommended by {{@/SapphireBlue}}, {{@/Haustere}}, star trail

* ''Synopsis'': Sora is sent to Shibuya to investigate some strange activity coming from there. But instead, he ends up being thrust into the Reaper's Game. He's partnered up with Neku, who's back due to an accident but was instructed to help Sora. Together, they find out that the Heartless have come to Shibuya. Neither of them knows much about the other. But they still have to figure out what's going on, while still making it safely through the Game. (Note From the Future: Written way before KH3D.)
* ''Comments'': OK, so that wasn't the best description. But seriously, this is one of the best crossovers I've ever seen. You wouldn't think that a series like Kingdom Hearts would mesh well with a more serious game like The World Ends With You, but this author manages to make it work. Everyone is kept in-character, and the two stories are put together in a way that seems believable. The plot is sufficiently interesting, and the writing is good. After all, this author is listed on the fanfic recommendations page for Kingdom Hearts. Overall, it's certainly well-done. If you like both Kingdom Hearts and The World Ends With You, I'd recommend taking a look at this. (There's also a sequel, but I personally don't like it quite as much.)
** [[Fanfic/PlayingForKeeps Has it's own page here.]]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8990725/1/Sanctuary Sanctuary]]'' by Amulet Misty
* Recommended by {{@/RagnarTheSemiGreen}}
* ''Status'': Complete

* ''Status'': Complete

* One of the well Authors, Make some Good Story, Post-Games. And have a story for the [[{{NPC}} "Lesser-Known Pals"]] with a story call [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7301756/1/Moon_and_Sun Moon and Sun]] that Ship Ai/Makoto and some More.

* An author who seems to have an endless muse for TWEWY stories, she's equally adept at humor and drama. She has around a million stories for this fandom, some of which are oneshots and some of which are in progress. Her stories are generally pairingless, although hints of Neku/Shiki and Beat/Eri sneak in there sometimes.