P5 Fanfiction
ATLUS's JRPG following high school student Joker and the Phantom Thieves as they steal corrupt hearts in modern-day Tokyo.
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What is P5 fanfiction?
P5 fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Persona 5 universe. With over 62,000 works on Archive of Our Own, P5 is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Akira Kurusu, Ryuji Sakamoto, Ann Takamaki, Yusuke Kitagawa, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular P5 Fanfics
These are the highest-rated P5 stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Dost Thou Even Steal Hearts?
by BukuBuku
“Foolish mortals!” Yaldabaoth’s shadow fell over them like a death shroud, “The sin of rebelling against a god is severe. As punishment, I banish you to other worlds unknown!”The whole world shifted as the black wind swirled around them, twisting and contorting to create broken fractals in the flow
marigolds
by colbub
Akechi meets a mysterious being chained to a door after death and gains a second chance. Translation to Chinese:Chapter 1-29 by Cloudd: http://cloud-yunchangde.lofter.com/post/1e2d1c46_1cd01d3b0Chapter 53 onwards by 乐乌: https://www.lofter.com/front/blog/collection/share?collectionId=23790157(Visit
L’appel du vide
by Xov
Akechi Goro is alive – one of his biggest regrets is alive and standing in front of him looking like he’s ready for some highbrow sports photo shoot when what he really needs is five years intensive therapy and at least five more steps away from Akira.No, no, no – the universe is not allowed to shov
Oh Alice, There's no Reflection in the Looking Glass.
by intothefrisson
What do you mean?” Ryuji tilted his head.“It’s called Just Die. It reduces the SP needed for Insta kill skills like Mudoon or 'Please Die for Me' to zero.”Ryuji and Ann blinked and blinked again trying to figure out what Morgana is trying to say. He watched as the gears churn in their head and they
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by alsahm
@dungeonmap @J0KER420 nishima is offline@J0KER420 @dungeonmap ♥@kirifuda hey if we're mutuals you can add me on my priv @J0KER420or: fandom au, where joker is a big name fan, crow is his favorite fic author, and everything goes even worse than expected.
sunday kind of love
by lunarorbits
Ryuji asks Akira for dating advice.Practice makes perfect.
Once More, With Feeling
by beesandtoes
Akira's determined not to let Akechi die this time. Akira's determined not to let Akechi die this time. Akira's determined not to let Akechi die this time. Akira— well, he'll get it next time for sure.
You've Been Invited to Join a Server
by Erina
blackmask: @Joker do you accept constructive criticismJoker: Sure, go ahead.blackmask: you suck at this gameJoker: That’s not constructive criticism.in which Akira is a variety streamer and Akechi is a competitive gamer and both of them are determined to hide that at all costs
A Tale of Two Tricksters
by Zoe2k8
Why have one champion when you can have them both? A bet between gods that decides humanity's fate. Yaldy knows that the outcome is certain, now with both tricksters under his grasp. Yet Humanity's sponsor is confident. The ‘god’ of the velvet room does not sway. It’s incomprehensible.Everything is
contact tracing
by sorry4yourloss
0422-XXXX: Hey.0422-XXXX: It’s the guy from the restaurant this afternoon. I was debating whether or not to send you this message, but I feel it’s only fair I let you know.0422-XXXX: I’m not interested.0422-XXXX: I do appreciate you giving me your number, and I’m sure your confidence will treat you
Muse
by xenosaurus
Yusuke's eye catches on a boy.
Guilty Eyes
by SomewhereFlying
Despite everything, Akira Kurusu cannot keep himself from meeting with Goro Akechi, even if he has to do it behind the Thieves' backs. On paper, their fates are destined to oppose each other... but Akira has no intention of betraying his team OR of abandoning Akechi. When you come to love so many pe
Forearmed
by VampireBadger
When Akira was eleven years old, he came to Inaba, where he fell into a TV and awoke his Persona for the first time.Five years later he is arrested and shipped off to Tokyo. There, he finds a Velvet Room that doesn't seem quite like the one he remembers, Lavenza missing, and a whole new world of Sha
Fools Rush In
by Atalan
Akechi Goro is a fascinating mystery and probably dangerous, Akira thinks. It would be stupid to pass up the opportunity to learn more about him.Kurusu Akira is a fascinating mystery and probably dangerous, Goro thinks. It would be stupid to pass up the opportunity to learn more about him.And after
Throw Away Your Mask
by MollyPollyKinz
Instead of dying, Akechi finds himself eight years in the past. With his persona abilities still intact, he has to find a way to stop the end of the world.And work with a bunch of teenagers who thinks he's a child.Akechi would've preferred to stay dead.
Sunny with a Chance of Storms
by Mysecretfanmoments
A misunderstanding makes Akira reconsider his feelings for the Phantom Thieves’ #1 Public Relations Disaster, Akechi Goro. Summer drags on, and Akira decides to do something about his crush. They do say to keep your enemies close… right?
Crimson
by Dowdz
Akira Kurusu. Delinquent. Thief. Leader. Hero. Who is he? How many masks can one man wear?Please note: This story will be uploaded to RoyalRoad, as well. This message serves as verification that the author is the same.
Sitting Behind You
by RedOrange99
AU where Ren is a third year at Shujin and sits behind Makoto in class. If you like ShuMako but you always kinda wished it was the main focus of the game, then this is the story for you! A retelling of Persona 5 Royal with a hard focus on Ren and Makoto, along with general team bonding moments and t
you've got me seeing through different eyes
by futuresoon
"I wonder," Akechi says, conversationally, "if I'm even capable of saying no to you, now."
(don't shoot) the messenger
by shouldbeworking
It’s been, by Ryuji’s rough estimation, two months now. Two months and Ren—Ren Amamiya, his confidant, his partner-in-crime, his very best friend in the whole world—still hasn’t introduced him to the guy he’s dating. Or shown him a picture. Or given him a name. Or anything!But it’s fine. It’s fine.
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How many P5 fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 62,000 P5 fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best P5 ships?
Popular P5 pairings include . Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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