Proof that the remaining 10% is worth being carbonized by Noise for here.
These are recommendations made by tropers for Symphogear, all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. No-name recommendations will be zapped. Nobody would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.
Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.
My Sunshine
by solopy567
- Recommended by Obssesed Nuker, Krika
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: The divine power incident took a much different turn than anyone could have possibly expected. With the world fearing the new threat, the members of S.O.N.G attempt to set things right before they lose everything. And caught in the middle of it all is a girl called Kohinata Miku, who vows to take back their happy days.
- Comments: An alternate universe ending to AXZ where Hibiki winds up consciously embracing the Divine Power and things get wild from there.
Distortions by obssesednuker
- Recommended by Paleb05 and GarthSerca
- Status: Cancelled
- Synopsis: The Curse of Balal may have been broken, but five millenia of history cannot be undone so easily. And as the Symphogear Adaptors prepare to move on into the next stage of their lives in the new world of tomorrow they thought they have created, they suddenly become aware that history may be stalking them from the shadows.
- Comments: A fic that sees what a potential sixth season of Symphogear showing the aftereffects of the events and ending of XV has upon the world and to the wielders.
Nekekur Watches Symphogear by Nekekur
- Recommended by cromartie
- Status: Active
- Synopsis: Tumblr user Nekekur watches through all of Symphogear and catalogues her reaction to the series as she watches.
- Comments: A live-watch blog, similar to Shadowjack Watches Sailor Moon but in a slightly different format. A hilarious look at Symphogear through the eyes of someone who's never seen any of it before. Currently Finished G. It came back in 2024, with the posts being written on blogspot.
So, Who Would Win? by CV12Hornet
- Recommended by GarthSerca
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: A One-Shot fic. An innocent question asked by Kirika sparks a heated rivalry match-up between Hibiki, Tsubasa and Chris (though mostly the latter two). Hilarity Ensues.
- Comments: So who would win between these three you may ask? None of them. It's Miku who wins
Barkwisyall Nescell Gungnir Tron by CopperPolyphony
- Recommended by GarthSerca
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Hibiki is transformed into a dog and is taken home by Miku, who doesn't realize it's her. While trying to get her girlfriend to recognize her, Hibiki finds that Miku worries about her a lot more than she thought.
Operation: Love Love Idol Connection DESS! by Xesphanite
- Recommended by cromartie and GarthSerca
- Status: Complete
- Pairing: Maria/Tsubasa, background Kirika/Shirabe and Hibiki/Miku
- Synopsis: When Kirika and Shirabe stumble upon an article regarding Tsubasa with a new beau, the two would not stand for it for they firmly believe that Maria should be the one to be with Tsubasa. They make it their life-long mission to get the two idols together. Or they try to anyways.
- Comments: Kirika and Shirabe play matchmaker and Hilarity Ensues. A very funny fic, with the benefit of being one of the few complete Symphogear fics outside of one-shots.
undeserving of a title by weatherflonium
- Recommended by cromartie
- Status: Complete
- Pairing: Ogawa/Genjuro, one-sided Ver/Genjuro
- Synopsis: Returning transfer student Shinji just wants to take his dashing childhood friend Genjuro for a night on the town, but must contend with the devious and jealous Ver. Fujitaka just wants it to be over.
- Comments: The definitive Symphogear Troll Fic. It's not very long, but the (very deliberate) insanity is a good laugh.
Guilty Sister by KiramekiSparkle
- Recommended by ChrysopoeiaX5
- Status: Dead; last updated August 2019
- Synopsis: Starts off with the same premise as XDU's Innocent Sister event. Maria travels to an Alternate Universe where her sister survives. She meets familiar faces on her journey and learns that meddling in the affairs of another world might be more trouble than expected.
- Pairing: Hibiki/Miku is the main pairing we see. Others may be mentioned but rarely focused on.
- Comments:
- As the section header says, this is a Dark Fic. Outside of Serena being alive, miracles just don't seem to happen here. The author has the more grim elements of Maria rise to the surface. While they do draw from canon sources, the exploration of Maria's dark side can be uncomfortable for fans of the pink-haired idol.
- Naturally, in true Dark Fic fashion, we meet some of the other world's counterparts to the main cast. If you want to see a Hibiki who isn't happy, this fic is a good read.
Down the Steps of Steeper Slumber by tiny_gay_robot
- Recommended by DarkFenrir
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: They say that scars have the power to remind us the past was real, but when old wounds are torn open, and trust is shattered, will Hibiki and her friends be able to stand and sing within the heart of darkness? Or will they be swallowed whole?
- Comments: A fic that continues from XV, and decide to really look into the girls' trauma and scars. Definitely one of this troper's favorite with how everyone is written.
Senki Zesshou Symphogear: WXD Unlimited by Rigged Bomb
- Recommended by Paleb05
- Crossover with: Worm
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: With Shem-Ha's defeat and the Curse of Balal finally broken, the chance for a hopeful future seems bright for mankind. However, the shadow of another divine being, one from another world, looms across the horizon, threatening the hard earned future of humanity. As the encore begins, a new song shall arise.
- Comments: This crossover is an interesting one, with the Worm half of the crossover being a Gjallarhorn-based timeline of Symphogear which creates an unique series of events that have effected the backstory of the world of Earth Bet.
Symphogear XD Unlimited: Free the Hearts and Dreams with a Song by Coral the Leviathan and Jacob Pendra-Huth
- Recommended by EpicLinkSam
- Crossover with: Persona 5 Strikers
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: A new threat has arrived, one stronger than the Noise. With the new threat, a new group comes along to help. However... "We don't trust authorities." Symphogear's song and Phantom Thieves' Persona. Two groups on different sides, with different powers, but with the same sense of justice. It's showtime!
- Comments: With a Persona 5 collab a usual requirement for most gacha games (though XDU ultimately did not have one), Coral jumps the gun by writing one first. The fights are decent, but what stands out the most are the crossover interactions, pairing the Symphogear Wielder with a Phantom Thief who has similar struggles. There are a few OCs (from a different fic by the co-writer, Jacob Pendra-Huth), but they're all quite interesting and fit into the story quite well.
The New Age of Monsters by welcometodunscaith
- Recommended by EpicLinkSam
- Crossover with: Godzilla, Pacific Rim, Gamera, and Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: In the year 1954, atomic testing in the Pacific created a monster: the creature known as Godzilla. After his demise, however, the human race knew no peace as strange beasts awoke all over the world in the coming years, beginning the First Age of Monsters. After decades of furiously innovating defense systems, fighting off the kaiju by the skin of their teeth, humanity breathed a sigh of relief as kaiju sightings dropped drastically beginning in 1995. Then, after twenty-five years of relative quiet, the human race is thrust into their struggle for survival once again when Godzilla, regenerated and bigger than ever, triggers a resurgence of giant monsters all around the globe. Humanity's greatest weapons and defenders will be put to the ultimate test, but more than anything, this ordeal will test their resolve, and their bonds. Welcome to the New Age of Monsters, a tale of drifts, songs, and sync rates.
- Comments: You want to see the girls interact with giant monsters and other mecha properties, and some incredible writing from the kaiju's point of view? This fic is an absolute must-read!
- Has now it's own page
- Recommended by EpicLinkSam
- Crossover with: Love Live! School Idol Project
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: Honoka Kousaka thought her life was stressful enough when she became a school idol to save Otonokizaka from closing. Having to balance idol life and regular life was difficult enough for Honoka, even with the sudden enthusiastic support of a new P.E. teacher. However, when a part of that teacher's past mysteriously appears Honoka finds herself thrusted into a new and more dangerous path.
- Comments: It's quite an interesting story after the events of Symphogear canon. While it's a bit more focused on the Love Live side of things, it's easy to get into, even for someone with minimal knowledge of said series. Ever wanted to know how Love Live would've gone if the show as more action orientated? This is the story for you.
Sympho-Saber: Song of Swords by ZeroEnchiladas (can also be found on AO3)
- Recommended by EpicLinkSam
- Crossover with: Kamen Rider Saber
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: Noise are mindless creatures that kill with a single touch. The Megid are monsters who wish to take advantage of that so they can rewrite the world's story. But there are those who stand against them, be they singers or swordsmen. They are the Symphogear Wielders and Kamen Riders, and how this story ends is for them to decide!
- Comments: Kamen Rider X Symphogear is a really popular crossover combination, but unfortunately come with the downside of almost ALL of them being self-insert OCs. This is one of the few out there that avoid that, and focuses more on merging the two worlds and stories together.
