If you’re looking for some of the most popular DanMachi fanfiction stories, this post is for you!
DanMachi is a Japanese novel series that has been adapted into manga, as well as an anime series.
There are also several spin-off series of anime, manga, and novels.
If you are unfamiliar with this incredible series, it follows a young boy named Bell and his journey to become a powerful swordsman.
This series is full of action and adventure, as well as plenty of comedy and romance.
It is a perfect setting with some excellent characters for fanfiction.
Fans of DanMachi around the world have written countless stories about these characters, and they have put them in some very unexpected situations.
Even if you are not familiar with DanMachi, you can still get a lot of enjoyment out of reading these amazing fanfictions.
Keep reading to come along for the journey.
1. Four Heroes Walk into an Adventure
This story intertwines the multiple universes of the Fate Series with DanMachi.
After showing impeccable contributions to humanity, Alaya creates a simulacrum.
Ritsuka Fujimaru, Shirou Emiya, Ayaka Sajyou, and Hakuno Kishinami will bear the brunt of their new journey together.
Meanwhile, in her search for a family, Hestia spots the four adventurers—instantly becoming fond of the strangely-clothed group.
No matter how blasé they may seem to divine beings, Hestia wanted to bag them for herself.
Things are finally looking up for the goddess, and nothing wrong could happen to her right now—right?
With over 50,000 hits, this is one of the most popular DanMachi fics.
And it’s well deserved considering how well the author depicts this unique Anime crossover.
2. Moon Haired Hunter
After getting killed before he could even reach Orario, Bell finds himself in a magical detour after death.
But instead of going into the afterlife, Bell gets summoned to the hunter’s dream.
There, he becomes a hunter—slaughtering beast after beast with the hope of conquering Bloodborne.
After overcoming all the obstacles in Bloodborne, Bell returns to DanMachi.
Now, he can travel to Orario again, but this time as a more powerful and—changed man.
This fanfiction depicts a more serious Bell, showcasing a lot of angst.
But it also features several wholesome moments with the girls of DanMachi.
The author decides to stray away from the typical trope of the girls in DanMachi and focus more on Bell’s relationship with Ryuu Lion and Tiona Hiryute.
3. Wandering Familia
In this DanMachi fanfiction, we see Bell endure tremendous suffering, which is to be expected for this series.
In this story, he loses countless people he loves.
His city is leveled to rubble.
And his familia is close to destruction.
To become stronger and regain some power, the Hestia Familia leaves for training.
Now they have returned more powerful than ever and are no longer a wandering familia.
This well-written story will leave you on the edge of your seat.
There are so many unexpected twists and turns, and the author of this story loves a good cliffhanger.
4. Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girlfriends in a Dungeon?
In this alternate universe, we see what could have happened if Bell had not found a familia.
He makes many important decisions and takes several risks on his journey to survive his trials.
One of these significant risks is entering the dungeon alone.
He has no blessing, and he has no one to help him.
Along the way, we see Bell in various interesting situations that lead to some mature content.
There is quite a bit of mature content in this story, so be sure to check the warnings before reading.
The author does a great job of staying true to the characters’ voices as we know them, but they also get an interesting and exciting new spin.
5. Aiz’s Love Awakens
Next up is a story that began as a simple “one-shot” look into the lives of Bell and Aiz.
Due to the fan reactions to this story, the author decided to continue it and make it a bit longer.
It has now grown to over 180,000 words, with nearly 20,000 hits.
It is a hugely popular story.
In this story, we see a bit of a role reversal from what we usually expect.
Usually, it is Bell pining after Aiz, but this time, Aiz is expressing interest in Bell.
This story takes some time to ramp up to the action, but it is well worth the wait.
The author does a great job of building the tension, and it is great to see it finally pay off a few chapters in.
This story has some adult content, so be aware of that before you get started.
6. Adventures of a Pet Rabbit
The next DanMachi fanfiction on our list is another that deals with Ais and Bell, of course.
Readers just cannot get enough of these two love birds.
As you may have guessed from the title of this story, there is quite a bit of adventure in this story.
It may not be the type of adventure that you are expecting, however.
The adventures in this story revolve around Loki getting Ais drunk.
Everyone thinks that she needs to relax a bit, and they decide this is the best way to do just that.
Bell is, of course, pulled into the middle of it, and he becomes just as much a part of the adventure as anyone else.
There are some romantic moments in this story, as well as some humor.
It is a delightful story that is a generally happy and fluffy one.
It is a lot of fun to read, and it is not one that you should skip out on if you like lighthearted and sweet stories that contain a bit of mischief.
7. Hearthfire
If you love video games and Anime, this DanMachi fanfiction is for you.
In an exciting crossover between Elders Scrolls and DanMachi, we follow a Dovahkiin (Dragonborn) as he escapes seclusion after 30 years.
Accepting Akatosh’s offer, the once-isolated Dovahkiin ventures into a new world, eager to start a new life.
With new students teaching and maybe another chance to build a new family—the anxious Dragonborn can finally relax.
After all, this world’s fate doesn’t rest on his shoulders!
He can finally retire and take on new ventures with new people, new memories—and new fun.
8. Is it wrong to be Extremely Lucky?
Next up is a much longer story that the author regularly updates.
In this story, we diverge from the original canon of the show.
The primary relationships are different, as are many characters and their families.
While there are a lot of differences in this story from the original series, there is still a lot to enjoy for fans of DanMachi.
The author has done a great job of creating a new and believable world with these characters.
In this story, Bell starts with the skill “luck.”
Throughout several chapters, we see how this new skill plays out and how Bell uses it to his advantage.
Of course, there are mishaps and plenty of humor along the way.
9. Xenos King
In this DanMachi fanfiction, we get another story full of adult content, action, adventure, and plenty of humor.
The story’s author is not a native English speaker, so there are a few grammar and syntax problems throughout it, but it is still a delightful read.
With over 7,000 hits and regular updates, it is clear that DanMachi fans love this story.
We get some of the best fanfiction tropes in this story.
If you are a fan of a good enemies-to-lovers story, you should look at this one.
In this story, we see an alternate universe involving Bete, Aiz, Bell, and a few other characters.
Faced with the challenges of their everyday lives, these characters try to make sense of themselves and come out on top.
Don’t miss out on this sweet and spicy story.
10. DanMachi: The Dragon’s Return
Next up on our journey through the most popular DanMachi fanfiction is a story that could leave you on the edge of your seat.
It is a story packed full of action and drama, so it’s easy to get sucked into the author’s world.
Along with the action and drama, there is also plenty of humor.
It wouldn’t be a DanMachi fanfiction without a bit of comedy, would it?
The author of this story makes quite a few references to Greek and Roman mythology, so it is helpful to have some background knowledge on these topics, but it is not necessary.
You can still enjoy the story without knowing anything about mythology.
The central premise of this story is a war between the gods.
Bell is thrown into the center of the war and becomes the hero he has always wanted to be.
This popular story will keep you guessing.
11. Is It Wrong to Take Over Orario?
This fanfiction could be the perfect read if you like the Anime Overlord and DanMachi.
Our main protagonist transmigrates into Shalltear Bloodfallen’s body in the dungeon.
Although a different soul, she retained a thirst for domination—typical for the petite vampire.
Regardless, she managed to make a mess inside—with taking over Orario in mind.
But things get even more complicated when she meets Bell and Ais, derailing the canon lore by making them fall for her.
Nothing’s going her way!
12. Tales of Royalty
In this story, Ais Wallenstein has a brother who is as capable and powerful as her.
What happens when Loki Familia inducts her into the familia alongside her kin?
Consequences don’t matter for Ais as she needs her family.
Although strength is necessary, so is family for the formidable Sword Princess.
Joining the Loki Familia as the Sword Royalty, the duo faces all kinds of turbulence in their adventures.
But that doesn’t matter in this story as long as they have each other’s back!
Although this fanfic focuses on the Wallenstein siblings, it still features a budding romance between Ais and Bell.
13. Wolf and Rabbit
This next story shows an author’s take on a particular scene from the anime series.
In this scene, Aiz believes Bell is trying to impress Bete.
We later discover this was not the case, but what if it had been?
What would it look like if Bell had been trying to impress Bete?
This story will give you the answer to that question, as well as present you with some new and exciting scenarios in which we find Bell, Aiz, and Bete.
These three characters get into some unique situations and are a lot of fun to read.
The author of this story has done a great job of creating a new ending to an often-forgotten scene.
They can write the characters so that it feels like you are watching an episode of the show.
Also, the title of this story indicates what kind of power dynamics are at play in this story.
Regardless, it is a fun read that doesn’t require a lot of commitment.
14. A Second Chance for the Infinite Elf and The Argonaut / Season 1
In this DanMachi AU story, we follow the chaotic trio of Bell, Lefiya, and Wiene.
Most of their peers are either missing or dead, leaving the trio alone to conquer Orario.
But when going through magic travel, the trio accidentally travels back in time instead!
And this means everyone is still alive.
Eager to reunite with everyone, Bell, Lefiya, and Wiene start a new adventure of meeting their friends again.
However, all kinds of beasts block their paths—from Minotaurs to dragons.
Will they survive?
Consisting of only 15 chapters, expect to see a lot of action, bonding, and eventual romance.
15. Familia Oratoria
The next DanMachi fanfiction features the author’s OC (original character) as the main protagonist.
Once left behind by the Center of the World, Aedan returns to the fore—changing Dungeon City’s course of history.
The ripple effects of these changes bring about a new future for DanMachi‘s original crew and their world.
Amidst this chaos comes a woman who survives the impossible, making her return to Orario.
And accompanying her is none other than the culprit behind these changes—Adean!
The author places a fresh twist in the DanMachi lore by creating a romance between their OC and Alfi, a beloved character from the series.
16. Bell’s White Chocolate
If you are looking for a brief story that involves a lot of mature content, this one may be for you.
This story opens with Bell receiving a gift of chocolates from a mystery admirer.
He goes on a journey to figure out who has given him this gift, and he receives plenty of help along the way.
We get glimpses of several characters and their interactions with Bell, which are all rather interesting.
This story is short, with only two chapters and just under 6,000 words.
It will leave you wishing for more.
Readers of this story have commented countless times on their desire for more chapters and more fun with these characters.
It remains to be seen whether the author will continue the story.
17. The Lunar Witch
This is another Fate series x DanMachi crossover story, but we follow Hakuno Kishinami this time.
In this world, the archer becomes a witch who descended from the stars.
Despite her heinous reputation, she does her best to protect the Hearth while smiting the corrupted.
Although a part of the newly-founded Hestia Familia, she remains good friends with Ais Wallenstein, the sword princess.
During one of her expeditions, she saves Bell Cranel, a soon-to-be member of the same familia.
With her growing powers and influence, Hakuno slowly grows from her reputation as a secluded witch into a hero no one knew they needed.
18. White Rabbit and Bashful Elf
The next DanMachi fanfiction we will look at today involves a few characters we have not seen yet.
Bell interacts with Lefiya and Hestia, Ais, Bete, and Loki.
This fanfic has only six chapters, but they are full of fantastic content and unique ideas.
This story shows what happens when Loki starts meddling in other people’s business.
Lefiya gets drunk, and fighting ensues.
Between the pages of this story, you will find some excellent storytelling that is pretty unique.
The author of this story is creative and they have written a world full of surprises.
Plenty of cliffhangers are in this fanfic, so you may find it hard to put it down.
19. Danamachi watches Danamachi
Have you ever wondered how our favorite DanMachi characters would react to their show?
Well, this fanfiction tells just that!
It revolves around the main crew of the series, where they watch and share their thoughts.
They also react to shows like Harry Potter, Star Wars, and How to Train Your Dragon.
Best of all, they react to the DanMachi fandom as well.
The author does a great job of depicting each character’s reaction, doing an incredible job of making them stay in character!
It’s a fun, casual read that gives you a glimpse of the different perspectives of Bell, Ais, etc.
20. Is it wrong to recruit new family members from other worlds?
The last DanMachi fanfic I’ll discuss revolves around the rescue mission for Bell.
No one has seen him after the Takemikazuchi familia led a horde of monsters towards his group to save themselves.
Enraged, Hestia forms a rescue party of odd volunteers from different realms.
With saving Bell in mind, Hestia seeks the finest warriors.
During her search, a mysterious black-eyed individual offers her a deal the goddess can’t resist.
Accepting the offer without knowing the price, Hestia ventures off with her new allies to save Bell.
It doesn’t matter that she made a pact with the devil or sold her soul—all that matters is saving him.
DanMachi Fanfiction: Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you find some great DanMachi fanfics to read!
These 20 are just a tiny sample of all the fantastic stories.
So be sure to take a look and find your own favorite among them.
And if you have questions about this topic, feel free to leave a message in the comments below!
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