MHA Fanfics That Are Better Than Sleep
These are my absolute favorite fanfics. The ones I come back to when I need something that I know will be good. The ones I keep up with and rush to read when I get an update email 💀. Probably not too much angst tbh
(Closed, Unmoderated)
Recent works
-
this is your life, there's no way to run from it by getting_by
Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia
05 Jan 2026
Tags
Summary
They say that you can either let the world destroy you or destroy the world. Izuku doesn't know which category he falls into, but he does know that he won't let anyone be hurt like he was hurt if he can help it.
With unconventional methods, a few broken bones and self-sacrificing attitude, the vigilante dubbed Carbon Cat attempts to balance crime fighting, evading arrest, living alone, and high school. He can't tell which one is the most difficult.
OR: in which Izuku never receives One For All, becomes a vigilante and tries to keep everyone at an arms length. Doesn't mean they'll let him, though.
-
Analysis lessons, and consequences thereof by ElaneTheTired
Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia
24 Jun 2022
Tags
Summary
Izuku Midoriya's close friends have known almost since the beginning that there is more than determination, kindness, and a powerful quirk that make him a great hero. Now, when an innocent school assignment reveals more about him to the teachers than he is comfortable with, it's time for the rest of the world to know as well.
-
With Confidence by TimelessTears
Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia
07 Jun 2022
Tags
Summary
“Midoriya also wants to go to Yuuei.”
At this statement, Izuku’s classmates mocked him and on any other day, he would have taken it. But getting hit with a quirk while watching a villain fight before school changes the scenario.
In which Izuku’s class learns you don’t need a quirk to take someone down a peg.
Slow updates.
-
Player One by alohaflower
Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia, 더 게이머 | The Gamer (Webcomic)
31 Jan 2022
Tags
Summary
At age 14, Midoriya Izuku manifests a quirk. His only problem? It's the weirdest quirk he's ever seen.
"The Gamer" lets Midoriya live life like a video game: stats, skills, XP, and inventory included. And despite its irregularity, Midoriya decides to use it to be the best hero he can be! But... things don’t exactly go according to plan.
When circumstances force Midoriya to register as having regular analysis quirk, he's obliged to max out his intelligence and wisdom stats to keep up the lie. Not to mention keeping the rest of his abilities a secret. After all, the last thing he needs right now is suspicion, not after registering his quirk late and under... to put it charitably, unusual circumstances.
Becoming a hero might just have gotten a little more complicated.
-
Cheat Code: Support Strategist by Clouds (myheadinthecoudsnotcomingdown)
Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia
29 Jan 2022
Tags
Summary
After All Might gives Izuku a much needed reality check, he has to find a new dream. When he learns that the support course at UA offers an emphasis in Intelligence and Analytics, it sounds like the perfect new passion for him to throw himself into.
Who knew? Maybe Hero Analysis for the Future was never meant for his future as a hero, but for his future helping heroes...This fic has a discord.
Series
- Part 4 of For The Want Of A Nail