Since we’ve entered a Gentan renaissance, I figured I should make a
🍉 GenTan fic recommendation list 🎴
Note that this is a list of personal favorites based on my likes and the many (yet not all existent) fics I’ve read. They’re not put in any particular order and they’re all completed fics. I’m adding some of the tags, but not all of them since I don’t want to make this post extra long, so please read them again once you go to the Ao3 link. And finally, if anyone is anime-only, even if a fic is spoiler free, it’s likely that it’ll have some reference to Genya’s abilities or family relationships, so be careful.
That being said, we proceed!
Don’t Talk to Me by 125389, 9k
(Red Light District Arc, Canon-Typical Violence, Meet-Cute, Strangers to friends to enemies to ???, Humor, Crushes)
A second impression, a star-crossed meeting, a misunderstanding. Each was there to do his job, to keep matters strictly business, but when have things ever been that simple?
Beautifully written, fantastic humor, and just GenTan inevitably falling for each other (both romantically and literally).
To Be The Piece You Need by Gilberrts, 11k
(Alternate Universe - High School, Dialogue Heavy, Friends to Lovers)
Shinazugawa Genya's life is in a downward spiral. He has no friends, his grades are on thin ice, and he can't seem to stop outgrowing his clothes. Then, when his relationship with his brother finally hits rock bottom, Genya has a strange encounter with the sole member of the school's cooking club.
Hurt-Comfort scenario where, of course, Tanjirou is the comfort.
Rest + Recovery by aizetsus, 2k
(genya is stressed, post Swordsmith Village Arc)
Genya gets overwhelmed pretty easily. Especially when faced with a cute boy.
It wouldn’t be a GenTan rec list without our traditional, fluffy scenario of Genya pining for Tanjirou.
Cardinals by bluejelly245, 8k
(Modern AU, Wakes & Funerals, Hurt/Comfort, Conversations, Friendship/Love, Past Abuse)
Genya and his family attend the funeral wake for Tanjiro’s father, much to the younger Shinazugawa boy’s dismay. The last thing he wanted to do was spend his evening surrounded by tears and grief, but what he least expected, was to end up on Tanijro’s bedroom floor, comforting the strange boy after his loss.
Genya discovers he is a good person, so sweet despite the gloomy scenario.
loveholic by mimimimi (reiiiiii), 81k
(Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, CEO Genya, Slow Burn, Fake/Pretend Relationship, Aged-Up Character(s), Strangers to Lovers, No Spoilers, Relationship Study)
Tanjirou lives a normal life as a university student on his last year, struggling financially to maintain a life that's not affordable anymore. On the other side, Genya is back to Japan after 17 years living overseas, ready to ruin his father's attempts to save face after several mistakes.
Both are on the edge, about to fall apart.
What will happen once their different worlds collide?
One of those fics that make you squirm under the blankets at 2am because you just can’t stop reading.
A tale of young love and starry nights by kenmagoesblep, 3k
(Canon Divergence, Post-Canon, Fix-it, Fluff and Humor, Getting together, Love Confessions, Festivals, Minor Spoilers)
The sun is already down by the time they arrive and the colorful paper lanterns bathe the streets with a faint whimsical warm glow, highlighting the easy smiles of the festival attendees and the natural glisten of the fresh food in the stalls. Their eyes immediately go to the makeshift gate made with bent bamboo, all adorned with people’s written wishes, to be sent to the heavens by the end of the night.
Genya’s handwriting is shaky but hopefully the crooked words will carry his wish just fine.
Sweet, sweet, sweet.
diet soda society by beecalm, 6k
(Alternate Universe - High School, Fluff and Humor, Genya makes bad life choices, Brunch, No Spoilers)
Genya knows he should just tell the truth. He got frustrated, and thought that strong words of persuasion would revive his bike from the dead. Non-judgemental as he is, Tanjiro would probably just laugh it off and walk home with a smile on his face.
“I got into a fight,” Genya lies, instead.
(or; Genya yells at his bike, lies about his ability to kick ass, and gets indoctrinated into Kamado Tanjiro’s Saturday morning brunch club.)
GenTan + friends in a super silly and funny scenario.
July by 125389, 45k
(Slow Burn, Friends to Lovers, Canon Compliant, Modern Setting, Reincarnation, Manga Finale Spoilers)
It could've been just another weekend, just another month, just another season passing by, but instead they made that summer theirs.
Two teens discovering love naturally and intensely. Tears were shed and hearts were healed. It might or might not be a Fix-it.
Tonight’s sky by Wild_Quetzal, 6k
(Canon Compliant, Missing Scene, Hashira Training Arc, Introspection, Pining, Arguing, Light Angst, Fluff, First Dates, First Kiss, Hopeful Ending)
Tanjirou didn’t recall having watched so many people gathered before, not even when his sister and him went to Asakusa. Everything was so appealing and, at the same time, disorienting for him.
He would’ve been feeling lost if it wasn’t because Genya was beside him.
(Or, sharing a night at a festival with Genya should’ve been easy, if it wasn’t for an unexpected event and Tanjirou himself getting in the way)
Yes, we got to the self-promotion part. I’m especially proud of this one <3
And last but not least!
Todo empezó con (un beso) una despedida by Dogchasingcars, 20k
(Manga Spoilers, Post-Canon, First Kiss, Love Letters, Long-Distance Relationship, Reunited and it feels so good, Family Bonding, Angst with a Happy Ending)
Lo que inicia como una breve despedida y la promesa de reunirse pronto (sellada con un beso), termina volviéndose una larga espera para volver a verse.
Because we’re not gonna leave the Spanish-speaking side of the fandom empty handed and it’s one of my favorite GenTan fics of all time. Melancólico y dulce, todo el dolor vale la pena.
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Ok so I KNOW this isn’t on your Fandom Page (yet I don’t think) but how about one for Buddy Daddies? I know we haven’t talked about them for long, but I just knew you’d love a request for it, so here you go! 😊
The requests are Cupid, sweet heart, and miss you with Swtiches!Miri, Kazuki, and Rei! And, to help get the creative brain juices flowing, how about it starts with Kazuki chasing and tickling Miri, and Rei having absolutely no idea what they’re doing. Then, Kazuki gives Rei a lesson 😈😈😈 buuuuut unfortunately Kazuki doesn’t get off the hook 🤣
I hope you like this and don’t forget to drink water! 😋
Oh the desire to go full fic mode on this arjeakjlrkjaejrka It's too good of a prompt! And Buddy Daddies YES LORD! *sobs* It is on my fandom list for both the event and in general! :) I've gotcha covered friend!
Cupid ("I'm gonna get you!") + Sweetheart ("Oh? Is someone ticklish?") + Miss You ("When's the last time you smiled?")
“I’m gonna get you!” Kazuki roared playfully at a squealing Miri as she ran, her little legs kicking up dust. “The tickle monster is hungry! He wants little girls!”
“Nohohohohoho! Pahahhapahahaha!” She cried, squealing as he gathered her up, pressing tickly kisses into her cheek. “Ahehehehehehehehe!”
“Ehhhh..” Rei groaned at the table, watching as Miri and Kazuki goofed about. It was way, way too early in the morning for all this noise, cute or not. “Don’t actually eat her now, Kazuki. What are we gonna tell the daycare?”
“Pahahhahapahahah Reiiiiii! Sahhahahahve meheeheheheheh!” Miri cried, reaching out her little hand to him.
“Papa Rei can’t save you now, little girl!” Kazuki teased, tickling her under the arm just to hear her squeal again. “I, the tickle monster, am unstoppable.”
There was that word again. Rei blinked. “Tickle?”
The question made Kazuki pause, blinking at Rei with intrigue. “You don’t know what that is?” Miri’s giggles calmed some as she looked between her papas.
“Does it hurt?” Rei asked, brows furrowing at the utter shock on the blonde’s face. “Forget I said anything.”
“Papa?” Miri asked, looking up at Kazuki. Said man hummed, nodding to himself. Then he smiled, whispering into Miri’s ear. When she nodded, he put her down on her feet.
“Hey Rei? When’s the last time you smiled?” Kazuki asked conversationally, walking up and boxing the other in.
“Don’t know. When’s the last time you embarrassed yourself?” Rei snickered, pleased. He blinked when Miri suddenly appeared in his lap. “Hello there, shrimp.”
“Ready?” Kazuki asked.
“Ready!” Miri declared.
“Ready?” Rei didn’t get to ask anymore questions. He stiffened upon feeling fingers dig into his ribs, prodding at the highest bone. Miri’s own hands wiggled against his belly, tapping against his thin t-shirt.
At first, Rei didn’t know how to react. It felt…tingly. Not painful tingly, just…tingly. And then…
“Ah! Ahehhehehehehe! Wh-Whoaohhahahhaa!” Breathy laughter tumbled past his lips, barely above a whisper as he tried to gently push Miri and Kazuki’s hands away. “Whahahhat are yohohohou dohoohohoing?”
“Tickling you, duh!” Kazuki laughed, delighted. “Oh? Is someone ticklish?” He cooed, enjoying the way Rei’s ears flushed.
“Hehe! Papa Rei’s laugh’s funny!” Miri cheered. “Now we get Papa Kazuki!”
“What? No, we’re getting Papa-” The blonde couldn’t finish his sentence. One minute he was moving his hands up towards Rei’s armpits, the next he was flat on his back, his partner glaring down at him with murderous intent.
“Uh…hehe…I’m not ticklish?” He offered.
“You’ve always been a terrible liar.” Rei mused before attacking Kazuki’s stomach with relentless fingers. “Like this, right?”
“AHHH AHEHAHHAHHAHAHAHA!” Kazuki all but cackled, nearly exploding from the feeling. Rei was certainly a fast learner.
“Yay! Papa Kazuki’s laugh is funny!” Miri laughed and laughed, rocking on her butt and pointing. Rei couldn’t help but snicker at her adorable reaction.
“It sure is. Come on Miri- help me get your papa.”
~Send me a pairing and a candy heart phrase~
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Hi rei
May i vent a bit?Its not abt trauma or anything like that.Its more like rambling then actuall vent
Anyways. In case your answer is yes:
REIIIIII YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HARD IT IS TO MAKE A GENSHIN SCHOOL AU
CAUSE WTF AM I GONNA PUT AS THEIR MAJORS/COURSES?? WHICH CLUB SHOULD I PUT THEM IN?? HOW OLD ARE THEY?? (HYV PLS SAY SMTNG ABT THEIR AGES) GODDAMN ITS SO HARD
I have to make an entire school map, Choose teachers, choose students and their grades, choose majors, clubs, friend groups, its reader insert aswell, make up a council (which should be easy if i was going with archons but noooo i just had to have favouritism and choose other ppl for it now everyone has a role except one person and i cant find any more roles sooo), make their relationships make sense (i made ei scara's sis, how the f do i explain their relationship), who has which class with who so who knows who
And the worst part? I don't have an actual full build plot, the only thing i have in mind are some random texts(like a chatfic, smau, covos, scenes, etc..) so... Yeah you can say i'm torturing myself over nothing, and i don't have the courage to share this with anyone either, like i have no friends who can understand english(its too much work to translate it) or if they do they dont know genshin, i dont have a blog either soooo yeah, its... Fun?
Anyways did you recieve my vigil ask? I think it didnt get thru my internet was glitchy and it didnt say "ask sent" i hope you did
I hope you have a wonderful 24 hours, take breaks, hydrate, eat enough, stay positive, stay healthy, stay motivated, and thx for coming to my ramble i really needed that (if you wish to i can talk abt this au more, cus i would love to share)
Ask n.9(?)
👑anon
AWRHGH FR SCHOOL AU IS A NIGHTMARE OF ITS OWN!
Especially if you plan to be highly detailed in it or it's going to be the setting for your entire fic, not a scenario/oneshot yadayada, because yes lol courses exist- and are we even gonna bring up the ages??
/LH IN DESPAIR
M'flattered you came to me for this, come, I have some virtual tea and cake whilst agony prevails. Can't lament on an empty stomach /sobbing
I hope you have a darn nice mornight too! And don't be afraid to ramble more, I love hearing my anons out 🤗💜
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