Studio Ghibli Fanfiction
Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata's animation house gave fandom some of its most beloved gentle worlds, from Spirited Away's bathhouse to Howl's moving castle. On AO3, Howl/Sophie carries the largest share — boosted by Diana Wynne Jones's source novel — followed by Haku and Chihiro reunion fic that finishes the promise Spirited Away left open. Ghibli fic tends to inherit the films' textures: domestic magic, quiet courage, meals lovingly described, and wars observed from the ground.
Start Reading Studio Ghibli Fanfiction
Explore 15,000 Studio Ghibli stories on Archive of Our Own, sorted by popularity. Then enjoy the best reading experience with Fanfict Reader.
📱 Download Fanfict Reader for offline reading, custom themes, and seamless sync across devices.
What is Studio Ghibli fanfiction?
Studio Ghibli fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Studio Ghibli universe. With over 15,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Studio Ghibli is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Howl Pendragon, Sophie Hatter, Chihiro Ogino, Haku, 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 Studio Ghibli Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Studio Ghibli stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Of Spirits and Demons
by Itslivybear
Midoriya Izuku is born with eyes that see past what normal people can.He can see spirits.At first, no one believes him, but he manages to show his friends for a few moments before passing out and being rushed to the hospital for quirk overuse.Now, he's an outcast at school, the demon boy who talks t
A Home for Flowers
by faufaren
The Hero of this era is a lot more... wild than they expect.
wood witchery
by softlyblue
The day Jungkook lands in his pond, Yoongi is up a tree trying to persuade the owl there that he does live in the cottage, and no it’s not free to rent, and no he won’t accept acorn husks in payment. Every time he tries to say this, the owl pecks at his wrist and squawks premium interest! premium in
The Beast Of The Forest
by C_Stress
For centuries humans have feared the forest surrounding their village. If anyone steps into it, they have close to no chance to survive. The reason for that is the beast of the forest, which they call very simply, but not less frightening: V.So how come that this so called 'beast' has not only not k
the halfway cafe
by mintea
Yoongi takes a shaky breath. “So you’re, what, a spirit too?”“No, I’m— wait, I should probably do this properly.” Namjoon smiles ruefully and then straightens from the counter to bow deeply. “My name is Kim Namjoon, and I’m the owner of Halfway Cafe. I’m a witch, and the magic teas really are magic.
Dragon Star
by jonghyunslisterine
In which Prince Jungkook tries to save his kingdom and a dying forest all at once (and meets a clever water spirit along the way).
Husband Material
by serendipityswan
Jungkook has been secretly loving his best friend Jimin since they were teenagers. Even after Jimin became a single dad, he longed for him but still couldn’t motivate himself to pursue anything. That was until he gets uncle-zoned and he finally decides to prove he is husband material.
the water can't drown me, i'm done with my dying
by kamsangi
He can forget it happened, because no one else will ever know.(But he knows.)Felix comes home for the summer and has a few realisations. Everything changes from there.
Dick & Tim's Day Together
by Mouse_in_this_house
Dick tries to reconnect with Tim. There are...complications. As in Dick can't seem to get a moment just for them. But Dick will get his Tim Time...somehow.
The Ravenstag And His Boy
by TheSilverQueen
In order to ascend to the throne, Will Graham has to prove that he can win the approval and support of the old gods of the forest. So of course he sets his heart on one of the most ancient gods of all: the Ravenstag.
your hair blew madly
by castelia
On the day of the final exam, Hiccup leaves to kill the Red Death instead. When he doesn’t come back, Astrid is the only one in Berk who knows the truth about dragons; and it’s up to her to convince her fellow Vikings, confused by the sudden and inexplicable end to the dragon attacks. Five years lat
Wanna Be On Your Mind
by bisexualandannoyed
“First time?” Minho asks.Jisung nods again and Minho wants to shake him out of exasperation. He feels like he needs to protect Jisung.How was he just existing in the world without someone watching over him?He’s struck by the immediate possessiveness he feels towards him.ORMinho is a pole dancer stru
山の木霊 | Echoes of the Mountain
by skyshores
San welcomes Ashitaka into her den.
Shinso Is Staying Awhile
by KotaKatastrophe
Hizashi and Katsuki were not prepared to be woken up at midnight by a feral alpha.
Kintsugi
by jademin
Jungkook has always felt like there's something missing from his life, something he can't put a finger on. He's adrift. Unmoored.He just doesn’t know what’s wrong with him.And then he meets a man with almond-shaped eyes, whose gaze gleams golden, and the five artist partners he lives and works with.
One Where: a Miscellany/Commonplace Book
by x_los
Twitter ideas and chatfics I probably will not expand on, et al, cleaned up and collected.
Go Straight At The Cul de Sac
by yellow_caballero
When travelling back in time please do not forget your life in the luggage bin. Remember to search your area for any extinct cultures and check for train conductors under the seats. In case of emergency and you become a messianic figure, do not panic and exit in an orderly fashion. Have a nice stay
The Future Isn’t Set In Stone
by LockAndKey989 (WarAndPeacePlussLove)
The characters from various Studio Ghilbi films (Princess Mononoke, Laputa:Castle in the Sky, Ponyo, Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service, The Secret World of Arrietty) are brought in to watch their movies. For some of them it’s already happened. For others it’s their future. But one thing they ha
one more seat at our dining table
by onigirikita
“I’ve only realized this, but… You have a soft spot for families, don’t you?” Touya asked, tone light and curious.If Touya had asked any other day, Keigo would’ve scoffed and emphasized that he didn’t discriminate on who he saved. But right now, Keigo was hurt. Add the searing pain in his back to hi
time passes, love stays
by SpicyJam
"My name is Bakugou Katsuki. I'm ruler of this bath house and protector of all who dwell in it, for as little or as long as they do. Do you understand what that means?"Izuku slowly shakes his head, his hair ruffling beneath Katsuki's palm. Ever so gently, Katsuki curls his fingers so that he can sof
Studio Ghibli Fanfics by Length
Pick a reading commitment — from one-sitting one-shots to 100k+ epics:
Best Studio Ghibli Fanfic Rec Lists
Popular Studio Ghibli Ships
Howl/Sophie
Howl Pendragon/Sophie Hatter
The vain wizard and the cursed hatter fall in love between the walking castle's four doors in Ghibli's beloved adaptation of Diana Wynne Jones. Fic explores their married chaos, the curse's lingering effects, and book-canon details the film skipped.
3,000 works →
Haku/Chihiro
Haku/Ogino Chihiro
Spirited Away ends with the river spirit promising Chihiro they will meet again, and twenty years of fanfiction exists to keep that promise. Most works reunite them years later, with an adult Chihiro drawn back toward the spirit world.
2,500 works →
Ashitaka/San
Ashitaka/San
Princess Mononoke closes with the cursed prince and the wolf girl choosing to live in separate worlds while still meeting between them. Fans write the visits, the compromises, and the slow work of loving someone who belongs to the forest.
900 works →
Popular Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Studio Ghibli fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 15,000 Studio Ghibli fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Studio Ghibli ships?
Popular Studio Ghibli pairings include Howl/Sophie, Haku/Chihiro, Ashitaka/San. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
How can I read Studio Ghibli fanfiction on my phone?
Download Fanfict Reader for iOS to browse and read Studio Ghibli fanfiction with a beautiful mobile interface, offline reading, and custom themes.
Read Studio Ghibli on the go
Fanfict Reader is the best way to browse, search, and read AO3 fanfiction on your iPhone. Download for free and start reading your favorite Studio Ghibli fics today.