LOGINTop Review - Best 10 RWBY Fanfiction
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RWBY fanfiction has rapidly developed into a diverse and inventive outlet for fans who generate and share new narratives, additional arcs, and different character perspectives that are not featured in the initial show. So, in this review, we will focus on what could be considered the most interesting RWBY fanfiction that has been published.
Top 10 RWBY Fanfiction Stories
1. The Huntsman Who Smiles: Crazy Male Reader
This anime is a psychological thriller about a criminal with a split personality that escapes Vale's Mental Institution with the help of Roman Torchwick and Neo. Having been hired by Cinder's team, the protagonist also possesses his own hidden goal; however, he looks harmless.
Author: BillNyeTheRWBYGuy
Main Characters: Roman Torchwick, Neo, Cinder Fall, Ruby Rose
Author Background: Limited information about the author is available
Plot Summary: Roman Torchwick and Neo help a mentally unstable protagonist break out from Vale's Mental Institution. Being a character of Cinder's team while having his/her own secret driving the character seems innocent, the character has to work in a psychological thriller context.
Writing Style: Gloomy, twisting with shades of horror and hidden comical undertones.
Personal Perspective: An action-packed drama with an insight into the lives of RWBY characters at the emotional and mental level.
2. RWBY and JNPR Watch The Blood Gulch Chronicles
An RWBY fanfiction crossover with a twist for Teams RWBY and JNPR as they witness the Red vs Blue web series. The readers can easily relate to the incidents and reactions presented in the story.
Author: CeruleanLancer
Main Characters: Jaune Arc, Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Yang Xiao Long, Blake Belladonna
Author Background: The author has been creating reaction-based fanfiction for years, with multiple posts across different platforms.
Plot Summary: RWBY and JNPR are a pair of teams that end up in a viewing situation in which they watch Red vs Blue, an internet show. The characters are observed as they react to a change in elements in the metanarrative and as they comment on them during the transition to a new narrative universe.
Writing Style: Humorous, meta, with a focus on character interactions and reactions.
Personal Perspective: A form of fanon that connects two distinct worlds or series, with a focus on characters' experiences.
3. Rwby React Warhammer 40k
This is another interesting RWBY fanfiction fusion in which the teams meet the horrible and depressing universe of Warhammer 40,000. The author admits to this being their first try at a reaction-style fanfiction.
Author: ApolloSol_1022
Main Characters: Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, Yang Xiao Long, Jaune Arc
Author Background: A newer writer exploring crossover storytelling.
Plot Summary: The RWBY characters are unexpectedly transported into the twisted dark universe of Warhammer 40k. The story explores how these characters respond to the change, their culture shocked by the different sci-fiction environs in which they find themselves.
Writing Style: Comedic, exploratory, with elements of surprise and cultural clash.
Personal Perspective: A fun look at the idea of a changed universe and how the characters of RWBY would respond to it.
4. (Legacy) RWBY and Destiny Crossover Volume 1
A fascinating RWBY fanfiction crossover that transports a four-person Fireteam of Guardians to the world of Remnant. The story explores the challenges of adapting to a new and unfamiliar world while dealing with their own mission.
Author: Mori-no-naka
Main Characters: Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, Yang Xiao Long
Author Background: Sylis_3D (formerly GhostKing2552), who created the cover artwork in Blender, demonstrating skills in both writing and 3D design.
Plot Summary: Destiny's Fireteam of four human Guardian characters forgoes their spacecraft and suddenly finds themselves on Remnant. The story follows their efforts to try and deal with a new world while it tries to also follow their own two being caught up in their own mission.
Writing Style: Science fiction based, with emphasis on the creation of the various worlds and cast portrayal.
Personal Perspective: An insightful look into how characters from different realms could potentially cross paths and adapt to them.
5. RWBY and JNPR Watch The Project Freelancer Saga
Another RWBY fanfiction that involves a reaction based on the plot of Project Freelancer. It features the believable reactions of characters and subplots that involve different RWBY characters.
Author: CeruleanLancer
Main Characters: Jaune Arc, Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Yang Xiao Long, Blake Belladonna
Author Background: An experienced fanfiction writer with multiple crossover and reaction stories.
Plot Summary: Like the Blood Gulch Chronicles story, this fanfiction is about Teams RWBY and JNPR watching the Project Freelancer plot. This means that the plot can incorporate characters' responses, subplots, and even some metafictional discursion.
Writing Style: Metafictional, humorous, with detailed character interactions.
Personal Perspective: An imaginative way of looking into different narratives from inside the RWBY world.
6. RWBY X Titanfall Pilot Reader
Written by Lollerflock, it is a unique RWBY fanfiction crossover featuring a Titanfall pilot who crashes on Remnant after a failed escape attempt.
Author: Lollerflock
Main Characters: Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, Yang Xiao Long, Barker
Author Background: A first-time writer experimenting with crossover storytelling.
Plot Summary: The main protagonist of the story - a Titanfall pilot who tried and failed to escape but crash-lands on Remnant. It tells of the pilot's collapse as he tries to survive in a world he cannot recognize also wrestling with past demons.
Writing Style: Science fiction adventure, focus on survival and adaptation.
Personal Perspective: An innovative blend of two distinct sci-fi universes.
7. The Pale Rose of the Tides
A dark and intricate RWBY fanfiction crossover that blends elements from Bloodborne, RWBY, and Arknights. The story explores deep familial themes and mysterious bloodlines.
Author: Shirayuki_343
Main Characters: Ruby Rose, Tina, Yang, Anne
Author Background: Limited information is available about the author.
Plot Summary: A grimace that contains features from Bloodborne, RWBY, and Arknights. There are very dark aspects and the family relations-brother and sister, mysterious background of this family, legendary figures mixing through various myths-all these aspects create the atmosphere of gothic mystery.
Writing Style: Gothic, atmospheric, with complex narrative layers.
Personal Perspective: A hauntingly beautiful exploration of interconnected mythologies.
8. RWBY+JoJo Mash up (Male Stand User X Ruby Rose) Volume 2
A fun RWBY fan fiction that adds JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stand User to Remnant but comes with a fresh twist due to the authors of both shows.
Author Background: A fan of both RWBY and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, exploring crossover possibilities.
Author: Rubyrose420
Main Characters: Yang, Ruby Rose, Blake, Weiss
Plot Summary: A Stand User is introduced to the world of Remnant, a continuity that is essentially an RWBY/JoJo's bizarre adventure hybrid. Healing, supernatural battles and the use of comedy may have been also presented in the story.
Writing Style: Action-packed, supernatural, with elements of comedy and drama.
Personal Perspective: An inventive fusion of two distinctive anime universes.
9. Wrath of a God (Madara Uchiha x Rwby)
A strong RWBY fanfiction crossover piece featuring the two most iconic characters of the Naruto universe, Madara and Obito whose arrival in Remnant drastically changes things up.
Author: The_Curator_
Main Characters: Madara Uchiha, Obito Uchiha, Ruby Rose, Black, Red
Author Background: Demonstrated interest in crossover narratives and anime fan fiction.
Plot Summary: Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha appear in the world of Remnant. It now seems to promise to bring a significant revamp to the current narrative with those strong Naruto characters in the RWBY world.
Writing Style: Epic, action-oriented, with a focus on powerful character interactions.
Personal Perspective: An exciting exploration of what happens when overpowered characters enter a new universe.
10. I AM THE LIGHTNING!!! (A RWBY Fanfic: Nora's Brother Reader)
A heartwarming RWBY fanfiction that explores the story of Nora's brother, providing a new perspective on the RWBY universe and family dynamics.
Author: Moises12w3
Main Characters: (Y/N) Valkyrie, Nora Valkyrie, Ruby Rose, Crimeboss
Author Background: A fan deeply engaged with the RWBY storyline and characters.
Plot Summary: A sweet tale based on the protagonist's brother of Nora Valkyrie who happens to be alive. It is still about the family entourage, character development, and the individual's story arcs within RWBY.
Writing Style: Adventurous, character-driven, with elements of familial bonding.
Personal Perspective: A charming addition to the RWBY fan fiction landscape.
Conclusion
Many of these Rwby fanfiction stories represent the best of the best of what fanfiction has to offer. These are psychological thrillers and hilarious crossovers and all of these makes fan creations rich and diverse.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I find these RWBY fanfiction stories?
These stories are primarily available on platforms like Wattpad, Archive of Our Own (AO3), and Fanfiction.net.
2. Are these fanfictions suitable for all ages?
Many of these stories are marked as Mature and may contain complex themes. Always check the content warnings before reading.
3. Can I write my own RWBY fanfiction?
Absolutely! The RWBY fan community is welcoming to new writers. Start by reading existing works and developing your unique story.
