Papyrus
Also known as: The Great Papyrus
Enthusiastic skeleton who believes in everyone. His optimism and spaghetti are equally abundant.
Other Undertale Characters
Sans
429k works
Lazy skeleton with a hidden depth. His puns are terrible, his power is terrifying, and his love for his brother is absolute.
Frisk
25k works
The fallen human whose choices determine the fate of the Underground. Their determination defines them.
Chara
8k works
The first human to fall into the Underground, adopted by the Dreemurrs, whose plan with Asriel ended in both their deaths. Whether Chara is the genocide route's demon or its scapegoat remains the fandom's fiercest debate.
Undyne
7k works
Spear-hurling captain of the Royal Guard who fights with anime-protagonist passion and cooks with arson. Her disastrous, adorable romance with the scientist Alphys gave Undertale one of gaming's iconic queer couples.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Papyrus?
Papyrus appears in 247k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Undertale fandom. You can browse all Papyrus fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Papyrus ships?
Papyrus is primarily featured in gen (non-romantic) fanfiction, though some shipping content exists.
What tropes are common in Papyrus fanfiction?
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