List of fanfiction scenarios | 50 ideas and prompts, and how to use the roulette wheel

Q. I want to write a fan fiction story, but I can't think of a situation. What kind of themes are popular?

A. There are classic themes for fan fiction scenarios, such as "childhood friends," "sheltering from the rain," and "amnesia." You can use idea slots or roulette to randomly generate ideas. This article lists 50 popular scenarios and also introduces fan fiction ideas involving K-POP idols.

What are the typical scenarios in fan fiction? A simple explanation of the basics.

Dream novels (yume shōsetsu) are a genre of original novels in which the reader themselves appears as the heroine or character. Within this genre, "situation" refers to the setting or circumstances of the story.
For example, the charm of fan fiction lies in creating heart-fluttering scenarios such as "sharing an umbrella with your favorite idol while getting wet in the rain" or "your favorite idol taking care of you when you're sick." Once the scenario is decided, all you have to do is put the characters in place and the story will unfold naturally.

50 Popular Situations and Ideas for Fan Fiction

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[Classic and quintessential scenarios] Everyday life & school life

	Situation	Genre
1	Reunited with my childhood friend, my idol.	everyday life
2	Sharing an umbrella to take shelter from the rain	everyday life
3	They sit next to each other in class.	Academy
4	We prepared together for the school festival.	Academy
5	Practice with just the two of us in club activities	Academy
6	They meet by chance in the library	Academy
7	Confessed to after school	Academy
8	Holding hands at the sports festival	Academy
9	In the same group on the school trip	Academy
10	Workplace relationships between junior and senior colleagues	member of society

[Heart-pounding,ドキドキ (heart-pounding) situations]

	Situation	point
11	To be cared for while sick	A scene where you show your weak side
12	My favorite idol has lost her memory	Building relationships from scratch
13	I meet you in my dreams	Fantasy x Romance
14	Birthday surprise	Expressions of gratitude and love
15	I can hear "I love you".	A Confession by Chance
16	Hold me tight and never let go	Emotional outburst scene
17	To have someone eat my home-cooked meal	Homely
18	Let's watch the stars together	A romantic night
19	Fight and make up with a kiss	heightened emotions
20	I ask them to "call me by my name."	A situation with zero sense of distance

[K-POP/Idol-themed scenarios] A must-see for fans!

	Situation	Features
twenty one	I made eye contact with an idol at an autograph signing event.	A realistic fan experience
twenty two	Accidentally appearing in a candid photo	ネタ (jokes/topics) of the SNS era
twenty three	We were alone in the dressing room	Excitement × Special feeling
twenty four	I realize the lyrics are about how they feel about me.	Music x Romance
twenty five	Dating secretly from the other members	Thrill x Sweetness
26	Accompanying the overseas tour	Road movie style
27	Falling in love without being known as a fan	People who pass each other by
28	Confession after graduation concert	Emotion × Tears
29	Let's practice dancing together	Sweat and Youth
30	Become the "담당" (담당 means "person in charge") of your favorite idol/character	Official-looking settings

[Other Unique Scenarios]

	Situation
31	Travel back in time to meet your past favorite idol.
32	We both got lost
33	Entering the dreams of your favorite idol
34	Body swap (bodies switch places)
35	I picked up my favorite idol who had turned into a cat.
36	Two people stranded alone on a deserted island
37	I got caught up in the school's seven mysteries.
38	My favorite idol becomes a reporter and gets interviewed.
39	Enter the world of the game
40	A bond that continues from a past life
41	Lost in a snow-covered mountain - one sleeping bag
42	To play the role of a fake couple
43	They end up dating because of a bet.
44	Starting to live together as part of bridal training.
45	Become your favorite idol's personal makeup artist.
46	My favorite idol comes to my house after losing her memory.
47	My favorite idol calls me late at night
48	I was suddenly proposed to.
49	"Once in a lifetime" type
50	The last night, just the two of us

Solutions for when you can't come up with ideas for your fan fiction.

When you feel like you're running out of ideas, try the following methods.

Use joke slots and roulette By randomly combining scenarios, fresh ideas are born.
Use a website that provides topics. It's also recommended to get hints from external sources such as "theme gacha" or "idea submission bulletin boards."
The three axes: situation, character, and emotion. Thinking about it: Combining elements like "amnesia (situation) + favorite character + sadness (emotion)" expands the story.
Write the scenes that you yourself would want to read. My biggest driving force is my own excitement.

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Features of FanPlus's fanfiction service:

You can post and read original fan fiction themed around K-POP groups and idols.
It supports Japanese, so even those who are not used to writing can post with confidence.
It has a reader comment and support function, allowing both the author and readers to enjoy the experience.
You can also check the rankings of currently popular scenarios and topics.

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FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions about Situations in Fan Fiction

Q1. Where can I use the fanfiction idea slot/roulette?

A. If you search for "dream novel idea slot" or "dream novel roulette," you will find several web tools that randomly combine scenarios. Fanplus also has a feature that allows users to share themes with each other.

Q2. Which scenario is easiest for a beginner to write for a fanfiction story?

A. Simple, relatable everyday situations like "reuniting with childhood friends," "sitting next to each other," or "being nursed back to health" are easy to write. Start by trying a short story of around 1,000 characters.

Q3. Is it okay to write fan fiction featuring K-pop idols?

A. As long as it's within the realm of fan fiction or derivative works, many fans write them with love and care. However, when dealing with real people, please be mindful of using morally appropriate language. Please also refer to FanPlus's guidelines.

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