Fanfic Recs / Sing

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General Fics

Support System by AnimationNut

• Recommended by: Awesomo 3000
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: For a while, Lance had been Ash's only means of support, the only animal she could rely on. But now, as she deals with her ex-boyfriend's attempts to get her back, she realizes she's no longer alone. She has a group of protective performers surrounding her, the family she'd been lacking for far too long.
• Tags: Moving on; family; friendship

Sounds of the Theater by AnimationNut

• Recommended by: Awesomo 3000
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: There was a period of time where the sounds of his theater, the ones Buster loved dearly, disappeared and silence reigned. It took a while before the sounds returned, though not quite the same as before. As far as Buster was concerned these new sounds were much, much better.
• Tags: Family; friendship

Some Moral Support by TwilightPrince101

• Recommended by: Awesomo 3000
• Status: Dormant (last updated December 2017)
• Synopsis: A Sing AU in which Meena has a friend that supports her on their Singing Competition Adventure (goes by they/them pronouns)] Meena and Jude were practically like family; they were almost never seen apart and they always supported each other! But when a singing competition pops up in town, can that support go too far?
• Pairings: Meena/OC
• Tags: Friendship; family

A Very Serious Meeting by DramaticDragon.

• Recommended by TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Every week, Big Daddy and his crew gather together in Calatonia's prison for a special occasion, much to the confusion of their fellow inmates.
• Comments: A cute little drabble exploring the newfound respect the gorilla gangsters have gained for Johnny, during their stay in prison.

A Feverish Reunion by FlashOfLightning.

• Recommended by TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: In the months following his family's arrest, Johnny is struggling to live on his own and support himself, to the point where even his friends start to notice his fatigue, so they all decide to do something to help him.
• Comments: A heartwarming three-part story that explores Johnny's relationships with his theater family and his gangster family, as he tries to come to terms with the new status quo in his life.

Long Night by Shadowbeast123.

• Recommended by TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: When Mike is finally cornered by the gangster bears that want him dead, Johnny steps in to protect him and is severely injured in the process, much to the horror of all his friends and loved ones.
• Comments: A bittersweet story that explores what Johnny means to each one of his loved ones, in the wake of a near-tragedy.

Aftermath by Shadowbeast123.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Dormant
• Synopsis: A sequel to "Long Night". After his close-shave with death, Johnny continues to gain his strength back and is supported by his friends during his recovery, while he tries not to lose hope that he may someday be reunited with his father.
• Comments: A more light-hearted sequel to “Long Night” that continues to flesh out Johnny's background and his relationships with his friends and family.

Back Home by ShadowBeast123.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Dormant
• Synopsis: In an alternate universe story, Johnny finally manages to bail his family out of jail and is avoiding talking to his father more than he has to, who unbeknownst to him feels remorse over his actions.
• Comments: A short but touching story that explores a different direction Johnny's estranged relationship with his father could have gone down, after the events of the movie.

Johnny's Birthday by Phoenix Firre.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: After finding his place among Buster Moon's crew, Johnny begins to notice his new friends at the theater acting strangely lately, avoiding him, and eventually he assumes the worst.
• Comments: A cute little one-shot that touches on the bond the Moon Theater troupe have, as they all work together to do a kindness for one of their own.

Hard Time by Buddykins.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Just when it seems like things are going well for the theater animals, Buster and Meena are both sent to jail temporarily for the crimes they've committed recently. Thankfully, they manage to find some unexpected allies behind bars.
• Comments: A short but sweet story about the bond Buster and Meena share during hard times, as they discover something new about one of their friends.

Help by Animegirl158.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Dormant
• Synopsis: An alternate-universe story. When his father is kidnapped, Johnny is determined to find him, and he reluctantly allows his new friends to help him, as he finds himself targeted by some of his father’s old enemies.
• Comments: A tense mystery-drama that dives into both Johnny's background and the criminal underworld of Calatonia, as he and his friends embark on a dangerous rescue mission.

What Doesn't Kill You by Sadistic Barry.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: In progress
• Synopsis: Johnny is mortally wounded by the bear gang, who want to kill the son of their greatest rival. Johnny survives their attempt on his life, but now he has to face the possibility of his family's criminal past endangering the new life he's made for himself in the present, as a gang war brews.
• Comments: A suspenseful crime-drama that explores the full consequences of a gangster's lifestyle, as Johnny tries to protect his new friends at the theater, while his clan tries to protect him.

Picking Up The Pieces by KaibaGirl17.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: In progress
• Synopsis: After Johnny's mother passes away, the four year old gorilla and his father are both devastated by their loss. Now he and his entire family must confront their grief, if they're going to move forward with their lives.
• Comments: A heartwarming tale that's centered around the early days of Johnny's upbringing and his relationship with his clan in England.

Look After My Son by Animation Universe 2005.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: A few days after Moon Theater's singing competition, Big Daddy receives several unexpected visitors in prison, who want to talk to him about his son.
• Comments: A bittersweet epilogue that reflects on Big Daddy's character development and his thoughts about his son’s newfound independence.

I'm Still Proud Of You by Animation Universe 2005.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: A sequel to "Look After My Son". During one of Johnny's visits to Calatonia's prison, he and his father come to terms with everything that's happened recently, as they continue to slowly mend their relationship.
• Comments: Like its predecessor, this one-shot is a bittersweet coda to the events of the film that gives Johnny and Big Daddy's relationship an extra sense of closure.

Shipping Fics

Happy Valentine's Day, Ash by SetoAngel1

• Recommended by: ladyofthelibrary
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Johnny takes Ash out for Valentine's Day to cheer her up - things go a bit differently than either of them expected.
• Pairings: Ash/Johnny
• Tags: Friends to lovers; Valentine's Day

Stay With Me by SetoAngel1

• Recommended by: ladyofthelibrary
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: First times are never easy…especially with someone as innocent and pure as Johnny. Yet, Ash is determined to make it work.
• Pairings: Ash/Johnny
• Tags: Established relationship; attempts at intimacy

Set Me Free by SetoAngel1

• Recommended by: ladyofthelibrary
• Status: Dormant; last updated August 2018
• Synopsis: Ash desperately tries to rationalize her new-found attraction toward Johnny - it doesn't go so well…or does it? I guess it depends on who you ask.
• Pairings: Ash/Johnny
• Tags: Slow-burn; friends to lovers; canon-compliant

Our Fame And Fortune by Emey Troi.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Dormant
• Synopsis: As Johnny struggles to make ends meet with his new status quo, he begins to consider pursuing his crush on Meena, while Meena struggles to deal with all the pressure her community unwittingly puts upon her.
• Pairing: Johnny/Meena
• Comments: A charming, downbeat story about two troubled teens finding some common ground, as they work through their respective insecurities.

At Your Request by FearlessInBlue.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: A series of standalone one-shots centered around Johnny and Meena as a couple, during different stages of their relationship in different universes.
• Pairing: Johnny/Meena
• Comments: A cute and at times surprisingly touching collection of one-off stories, that do a commendable job of building up Johnny and Meena's dynamic.

Singing In The Moonlight by FearlessInBlue.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Dormant
• Synopsis: An incredibly lonely Johnny must decide whether or not to bring his new friends into his confidence, as he struggles to live on his own, while Meena is confronted with the possibility of losing someone she loves.
• Pairing: Johnny/Meena
• Comments: A moving, morose story about loneliness, grief, and the importance of companionship during hard times.

Curtain Call by Bitsy.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete:
• Synopsis: Right after the singing competition, when her future is still uncertain, Meena ponders on how far she's come and where she'll go next, with some support from one of her new friends / crush, Johnny.
• Pairing: Johnny/Meena
• Comments: A heartwarming one-shot that dives deep into Meena's desires, insecurities, and her background, and puts a nice bow on her character development.

The Ex-Boyfriend Defense System by Foxtrot Tango 543.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: When Ash's co-workers discover Lance has been harassing her lately over their break-up, they all decide to support their friend and help her deal with her ex-boyfriend, the best way they know how.
• Pairing: Johnny/Ash
• Comments: A humorous one-shot that gives Ash's subplot an extra bit of closure, and her ex-boyfriend an extra dose of bad karma.

Princess Parking by Foxtrot Tango 543.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: A sequel to "The Ex-Boyfriend Defence System". During one of their dates, Johnny and Ash decide to teach a pushy, entitled driver a lesson, with a little bit of mischief.
• Pairing: Johnny/Ash
• Comments: An equally funny follow-up story to its predecessor, that continues to portray Johnny the gorilla as a rather sneaky and chaotic character underneath his friendly exterior.

Weightless by SetoAngel01.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: When Ash agrees to try working out at the gym with her more athletic boyfriend for a day, she gets a bit more than what she bargained for with her exercising experience.
• Pairing: Johnny/Ash
• Comments: A cute and silly bit of domestic fluff that dives into Johnny and Ash's dynamic as an already established couple.

Happy Fourth Of July, Johnny by SetoAngel01

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, Ash considers encouraging her boyfriend to have some fun with her this year, in spite of the cultural differences between them.
• Pairing: Johnny/Ash
• Comments: A lovely one-off story that nicely captures the experience of someone learning something new about their lover during a new milestone in their relationship.

Moving Forward by Zangetsu575

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Dormant
• Synopsis: In the months following the singing competition, Johnny and Ash grow close to each other, as the former encourages the latter to get whatever sense of closure she needs from her ex-boyfriend, Lance.
• Pairing: Johnny/Ash
• Comments: A sweet epilogue to the events of the film, that takes a few surprising turns with the central conflict Ash and Johnny deal with.

Duets by Bitsy.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Dormant
• Synopsis: With Nana Noodleman's ninetieth birthday approaching, Johnny and Ash are faced with the challenge of singing a duet together, Buster tries to secure the future of his theater, and Meena tries to reach out to Mike.
• Pairing: Johnny/Ash
• Comments: A charming ensemble story that does a nice job of balancing multiple subplots and capturing the spirit of the film it’s based on.

Fake Girlfriend by GraphicArtist13.

• Recommended by: TheCoolKat1995
• Status: Complete
• Synopsis: Due to a misunderstanding, Johnny and Ash have to pretend to be a couple for a few days, while Ash deals with a few unpleasant faces from her past.
• Pairing: Johnny/Ash
• Comments: A cute, short story about Ash coming to terms with her lonely background and bonding with the new found family she's gained in the present day.

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