What Are The Best Monoma X Bakugou Fanfictions To Read?

The dynamic between Kendo and Monoma in 'My Hero Academia' is such a goldmine for fanfiction writers—his chaotic energy against her grounded leadership creates endless sparks. One standout is 'Fierce Rivalry, Tender Hearts,' where their competitive banter slowly morphs into something deeper during a joint training camp. The author nails Monoma’s theatrics without making him a caricature, and Kendo’s patience feels authentic, not passive. The slow burn is agonizingly good, with Class 1-B’s antics as a hilarious backdrop. Another gem is 'Copycat’s Gambit,' which reimagines their relationship post-war arc. Monoma’s vulnerability beneath the bravado gets explored in a way the anime barely hints at, and Kendo’s role as his emotional anchor is beautifully written. The fight scenes are crisp, too—you can practically hear Monoma’s smug quips mid-battle. Both fics balance humor and heart, making them must-reads for this pairing.

I tend to avoid Monoma-centric fics that lean into him being a total jerk. The ones where he's just endlessly mocking 1-A without any depth? Couldn't get through them. I did find this one called 'A Study in Adaptation' where he's paired with Jiro. The author built this whole dynamic where he copies her sound-based quirk and gets these debilitating feedback headaches, so he has to learn restraint from her. It turned his arrogance into a defense mechanism for feeling inadequate, which made sense. It wasn't a 'best story ever' sort of thing, but the character study aspect kept me reading. If you want Monoma content, maybe look for gen fics focused on his class, 1-B. That's where his more interesting leadership qualities pop up without shipping forcing a personality shift.

Any discussion about Monoma from 'My Hero Academia' fanfiction is basically incomplete without mentioning the Kendo ship. It's wild how much fic there is for a pairing with so little direct screen time, but I think it works because their dynamic is inherently fic-friendly. We see them as classmates and they're often framed as a complementary pair—her grounded practicality versus his chaotic theatrics. Writers get to explore that 'opposites attract' tension and build a whole relationship from the ground up, which is way more fun than just rehashing canon moments. It's a ship built entirely in the gaps, which is honestly the most satisfying kind to read. I've also seen a weirdly persistent amount of Monoma/Bakugou content, especially on AO3. It's not for everyone, but the appeal is obvious: explosive ego meets copycat ego. The fics usually go for a rivals-to-lovers or even enemies-to-lovers angle, with a lot of verbal sparring that eventually melts into something grudgingly affectionate. It's a very specific flavor of angst and aggression that a certain segment of the fandom seems to crave. Monoma/Shinsou is another niche but growing one. The 'quirks aren't everything' shared trauma angle gives it a melancholic, understanding vibe that's a total mood shift from his other ships. You don't get bombastic fights, you get quiet conversations in empty common rooms at 3 AM, which is my personal catnip.

Okay, so this is actually a pairing that's super hit-or-miss for me. The most popular storyline, hands down, is the classic 'Villain Deku / Vigilante Deku' angle. Monoma gets looped in because his copy quirk is either a perfect foil or a horrifying mirror for a Izuku who's gone off the deep end. There's a lot of 'Class 1-A Betrayal' fics where Deku leaves UA after some massive injustice, and Monoma, of all people, is the one from the rival class who sees the truth and offers a hand. It's a great setup for exploring Monoma's supposed arrogance as a cover for his own insecurities, and having him recognize those same feelings in a spiraling Izuku. Another massive trope is the 'Quirkless Deku' AU, but with a twist: Monoma copies a quirk and gives it to Deku, either by accident or on purpose, sparking a whole weird dependency or partnership. It's less common than the villain arc, but it's got a dedicated following. Honestly, a lot of the fics I've clicked on end up being kinda repetitive—same angst, same betrayal plot beats. The ones that stand out are the rare fluff pieces where their rivalry just slowly melts into begrudging study sessions and then something more. Those are harder to find, but they feel like a real breath of fresh air when you stumble on them. I guess the appeal is really in the contrast—the loud, performative rival versus the quiet, determined one—and seeing how that tension bends without breaking. Makes for some interesting character studies when the writer bothers to dig deeper than the surface-level animosity.

A craving for that specific Monoma x Deku slow-burn dynamic leads you down some really rewarding fandom paths. You'll have the most consistent luck on the big fic hubs like Archive of Our Own—their tagging system is a lifesaver for this. Searching the 'Shinsou Hitoshi Deku' and 'Monoma Neito' character tags together and then filtering for the 'Slow Burn' additional tag usually surfaces a solid batch. Wattpad can be trickier to sift through, but a search for 'Monoma x Izuku slow burn' or even 'Bakusquad vs. Dekusquad rivals to lovers' might pull up some hidden narratives that fit the vibe. Sometimes the best stories aren't tagged as perfectly, so I'd also recommend checking out collections or bookmarks from authors who write for either character. Don't sleep on Tumblr or Twitter either. A lot of writers will share snippets or promote their multi-chapter fics there using tags like '#bnha fanfiction' or '#bkdk alternative'. Asking in a fandom-specific Discord server can yield personal recommendations from folks who've already gone digging. The real charm in finding these fics often lies in the tension you're after—that competitive edge between 1-A and 1-B, the public rivalry masking private curiosity, the gradual shift from mocking nicknames to genuine concern. I recently enjoyed one where their forced partnership during a joint training exercise stretched into late-night strategy sessions over instant noodles, the animosity slowly dissolving into something much more fragile and interesting. Remember that 'slow-burn' means different paces to different writers, so checking the chapter count and estimated word length can help gauge if a story will deliver the prolonged development you want. Sometimes you have to wade through a few pages of search results, but stumbling upon a story that nails that exact grudging respect turning into affection makes the hunt totally worthwhile.