Love Fanfiction? New Data Reveals Anime’s Top Ships of 2024

Love Fanfiction? New Data Reveals Anime's Top Ships of 2024

As a seasoned gamer and anime enthusiast, I must say that this year’s AO3 report has left me rather impressed! It’s always fascinating to see which ships have captured the hearts of fellow fans worldwide.


As someone who has been deeply immersed in the realm of fanfiction for over two decades now, I can attest to its transformative power and enduring allure. Before the internet became ubiquitous, passionate “Star Trek” enthusiasts would exchange their heartfelt stories through snail mail or local fan clubs, weaving intricate narratives that breathed new life into beloved characters. Today, this hobby has grown exponentially, with platforms like AO3 (Archive of Our Own) providing a vibrant community for creators and fans alike to share their works easily.

If you correctly predicted the champions of last year (2024), it suggests that you’re a big fan of Bungo Stray Dogs. This exhilarating series took the top spot, and the show’s beloved pairing played a significant role in its popularity.

On Reddit, user Randomist1031 analyzed data for fan fiction enthusiasts, revealing which romantic pairings on the platform were growing in popularity. By contrasting data from 2024 with that of the previous year, they identified trends. Notably, Good Omens and Harry Potter dominated across all genres, but anime showed no signs of slowing down. Bungo Stray Dogs ranked third overall, with Dazai and Nakahara being particularly popular. If you’re interested in reading about the top ten anime pairings based on this analysis, you can find them listed below:

  1. Dazai Osamu / Nakahara Chuya – Bungo Stray Dogs (3rd)
  2. Geto Suguru / Gojo Satoru – Jujutsu Kaisen (5th)
  3. Bakugo Katsuki / Midoriya Izuku – My Hero Academia (9th)
  4. Roronoa Zoro / Sanji – One Piece (23rd)
  5. Aizawa Shoto / Yamada Hisashi – My Hero Academia (26th)
  6. Akutagawa Ryunosuke / Nakajima Atsushi – Bungo Stray Dogs (37th)
  7. Bakugo Katsuki / Kirishima Eijiro – My Hero Academia (41st)
  8. Gojo Satoru / Reader – Jujutsu Kaisen (50th)
  9. Fushiguro Megumi / Itadori Yuji – Jujutsu Kaisen (56th)
  10. Uchiha Sasuke / Uzumaki Naruto – Naruto (64th)

Examining the data, it appears that “Bungo Stray Dogs” experienced minimal growth, with its leading ship advancing one position since the previous year. Conversely, all ships in “My Hero Academia” saw a decline compared to last year, but this trend does not hold true for “Jujutsu Kaisen.” The popularity of its top ships has exploded this year due to season two, with Gojo x Geto climbing an impressive 56 spots on the list. That’s quite remarkable, you must agree!

If you’re curious about the overall status of relationships depicted on AO3 (Archive of Our Own) for the year 2024, don’t fret! Here you go:

  1. Aziraphale / Crowley – Good Omens
  2. Sirius Black / Remus Lupin – Harry Potter
  3. Dazai Osamu / Nakahara Chuya – Bungo Stray Dogs
  4. Astarion / Tav – Baldur’s Gate
  5. Geto Suguru / Gojo Satoru – Jujutsu Kaisen
  6. Steve Harrington / Eddie Munson – Stranger Things
  7. Draco Malfoy / Harry Potter – Harry Potter
  8. Evan Buckley / Eddie Diaz – 911
  9. Bakugo Katsuki / Midoriya Izuku – My Hero Academia
  10. Regular Black / James Potter – Harry Potter

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2024-08-04 18:39