#fadeshipping

[loveycloud]

comm for a bestie from a while back!!

[fadeshipping]

season 0 au

[leechysmile]

Imagine instead of telling Yami Marik he can't murder people, Joey just gave him a list of the types of people it's okay to murder 💀😭

[mic-check-stims]

Fadeshipping board for anon

X-X-X X X-X-X

[shadowduel]

i love yugioh music headcanons a lot

[hereforthefunnyguys]

guys I am chewing on wires here so Please Please Please raise your hand if you like Irateshipping (marik ishtar and Katsuya jonouchi) or fadeshipping (yami marik and Katsuya jonouchi).

It’s for scientific purposes

Yugioh blogs feel free to rb for sample size :]

[yugioh-rare-pair-poll]

Round 1: Poll 13

Propaganda under the cut.

Pairing 1: Fadeshipping (Jounochi Katsuya | Joey Wheeler/Yami Malik Ishtar)

Propaganda: Their canon interactions have so much material in my opinion. It wouldn't be fluffy or anytime but I could see Yami Marik being possessive of Joey after he ends up living.  Kind of starts off as "He's MINE to kill" lol

Pairing 2: Buddyshipping (Jounouchi Katsuya | Joey Wheeler/Hiroto Honda | Tristan Taylor )

Propaganda: honda and jounouchi are the epitome of “idiot x idiot” they’re stupid but most importantly they’re stupid TOGETHER | They bicker like an old married couple and they're CONSTANTLY huggung/romatically fistfight/basically putting their hands all over each other. they are huge goofs.

Now, let’s keep things civil. This is a silly poll where we can share why we love our overlooked ships. There’s no need to be nasty to prove your point. Bashers will be banished to the Shadow Realm.

[bakawitch]

Since my last one already got answered, I wanna know about close&open instead, if you let me :p

No worries, this is the one I'm actually focusing on writing the most at the moment

So this is a very gemshippy fic, sprinkled with some puzzle and fadeshipping on the side. (Surprise, surprise, I ship that, too.)

So the plot for this is basically Yugi asks Ryou for help to commune with Atem, but the spell gets interrupted and does something completely else. Namely, opening a gateway to the darkness and dumping a bunch of evil spirits tainted by the millennium ring on Domino, including our favourite thief, our favourite relapsed murder gremlin and our favourite body hijacker. Only problem is that they're all basically yokai now and are all given way too much power for unstable spirits.

The fic mostly follows Ryou and Bakura after they end up living in the same apartment again. Bakura somehow actually ends up finding an honest job at a convenience store at a train station (hence the title) and starts paying actual rent. They work through their issues, have fun little ghost adventures, and fight the spirits of random historical figures that all owned the Ring at some point. And yeah, they also end up in the same bed.

Also, Bakura ends up kind of getting adopted by a father figure into a familiar community.

I started drawing this thing from a scene in the fic, but I ended up hating because of many reasons (mainly that I made Bakura look to neat, thanks brain autopilot)

(Fun fact, Miho is the only one who speaks like that in the whole fic, she's the only one who uses honorific for some reason, I decided would be funny when I was sleep deprived)

Now behold! The only thing I have saved on my phone for this fic! An unedited dialogue between Ryou and Bakura:

"What's this?"

"Money."

"I- I see that. I meant what it is for."

"Rent. Didn't you read the envelope?"

"I did, but," "Why?"

"You said you'd prefer money over the souls of the innocent."

"Where did you get it from?"

"From work? I got paid yesterday."

"You did."

"Yes."

"Is that it, or did you want something else?"

"I'm not taking this."

"Why not?"

"You stole it, right? Payday just means an exceptionally good day for thieves, doesn't it?"

"I did not steal anything."

"Well, I don't -"

"Don't believe me?"

"You told me to find work, so I did."

"You told me to pay rent with money, so I did."

"What else do you want from me?"

[sitabethel]

The potential catharsis of "we're rough around the edges because we were never cared for, but now we're grown and can care for each other" in later post cannon fadeshipping has got me foaming at the mouth.

[changeling-droneco]

Could you imagine if yugioh played off Jou and the Yami crew as like, potential futures for him? a martyr like Atem, a vengeance hungry seeker like Y Bakura, or a selfish sadist like Y Marik.

Jounouchi puts himself into danger quite often where he can die for the sake of others, he gets pissed the hell off if you touch his friends and hes got the brawling to back it up, and hes got the history of lashing out and violence thanks to his abuse father. Jounouchi should have had a lot more themes with how he represents potential through the red eyes black dragon connection and have him have to face BAD potentials. You could not tell me if things were just slightly different in Jou's life, he could not end up as any of them

Like could you IMAGINE if through shadow game bullshit yami marik learned about his dad and was like "ah i should have known you were a kindred spirit, perhaps since youve fought so well i'll finish the job for you" and have jou's fucking reaction to that especially if he goes apeshit in a way that has has some sort of symbolism to yami bakura? I'd go insane

[karxx]

People don’t get the vision of fadeshipping… like it goes hard😭😭 Jounouchi is the only person on screen (from what I remember) to make Y. Marik scared. Physically too!! He literally vomited because he was so worked up! “Puppyshipping is toxic yaoi!” No. THIS is toxic yaoi. “Yeah the guy who almost killed one of my best friends (Mai) has a weird infatuation with me, yeah he wants to be the only that can be able to kill me.”

Now for me I kind of see it as one sided for… obvious reasons. Y. Marik is a freak and Jounouchi is his biggest hater. But I think their dynamic is so interesting like there’s so much to play with and ugh. I wish the ygo fandom would broaden their horizons, shipping terms.

DNI: PR//SHIP

[rahchan-writes-again]

No Archive Warnings Apply

Jounouchi Katsuya | Joey Wheeler/Yami Marik

Jounouchi Katsuya | Joey Wheeler

Yami Marik

Drabble

Sleepy Cuddles

Shadow Realm (Yu-Gi-Oh)

Fadeshipping

Summary

Katsuya and Marik cuddle

[darthladyofillusions]

POLL RESULTS!!!! 🤩

Hello everyone (by everyone I mean the 117 voters) ! Sorry I didn’t write something the day voting ended because midterms are underway and I needed to study🥲. But I finally have some time to myself so I will talk about the poll results before I start writing about the ships. (I am procrastinating) ANYWAY HERE ARE THE POLL RESULTS

In the first place: FADESHOCK (42 Votes, 35,6%)

I don’t think Fadeshock winning first place surprises anyone. I was expecting it when I put it as an option. Since it got first place I will write it first but I need to warn you: Because I am taking only the canon material there isn’t a lot but I will look into the material to try to figure out what their canon relationship is like and what their interactions tell about the characters. (This will be the trend for most ships.)

In the 2nd place: DEADLOCK x FADE (31 Votes, 26,3)

A newer ship, this one quickly became a fan favourite. Just like Fadeshock not much canon material exists for this one as well but I will dissect those three voice lines with everything I have. 😉

And the last one I will write for this batch 3rd place goes to: CYFADE (11 Votes, 9,3%)

Probably going to be the longest of this batch considering the amount of voice lines and interactions these two have. Their canon relationship is pretty solid but I will examine the content regardless.

For these ships I will examine their canon material and how I think their canon (in game) relationship may be like. Then I will give them a non canon dynamic of how I see them (basically fanfic ideas I have about the ship).

Please expect the 1st instalment soon. My asks are open and if you wish to see me write about any particular topic related to VALORANT you can send me an ask. ☺️

[leechysmile]

Wish Irateshipping and Fadeshipping was more popular because there is such great potential and the fandom slept on them so hard. So hard.

I. I need to finish my WIPs. I have several sketches for both these ships but then I never finidh aaaah. Maybe I should do a WIP Wednesday or something

That one panel where Marik calls Joey his doll is so 😩 He could totally get possessive after that tbh. Gets pissy that Joey broke from his control 'cause of Yugi and stuff and absolutely seethes because he wants to tame Joey now. Make him a real doll.

Same with Yami Marik. Joey survived him. That's his prey. If anyone is ever going to kill Joey it should be him. 💜

I can go on and on about both these ships tbh

[rosalind-hawkins]

Answer every character ask for Joey Wheeler please.

1. Why do you like or dislike this character?

Oh geez, I love my Joey boy so much, honestly. One thing that I think is really great, and I know I've seen other people mention this before, is just how real he feels. His characters is so multifaceted and goes through so much development, and he just feels like such a real dude.

2. Favorite canon thing about this character?

Just, everything? He has certified golden retriever energy with his deep love and loyalties, and it's one of the best things about him.

3. Least favorite canon thing about this character?

I do get annoyed by some of his more obnoxious behavior, and sometimes he's downright embarrassing, but that comes with the territory of being a teenager.

4. If you could put this character in any other media, be it a book, a movie, anything, what would you put them in?

I do think seeing Joey as a random bystander in a Marvel movie would be a good giggle.

5. What's the first song that comes to mind when you think about them?

Ship songs aside, the first song I could come up with was Hall of Fame by Gym Class Heroes. Boy knows what wants. Being at the top, right up there with Kaiba and Yugi, is his repeated goal throughout the series.

6. What's something you have in common with this character?

Brooklyn roots, going by the dub. My grandfather was born there, lived most of his life there. The other thing we have in common is being not on speaking terms with our mothers. 🥰

7. What's something the fandom does when it comes to this character that you like?

The fandom never lets us forget where Joey started: violent, street-tough bully trying to scrape a life together basically on his own. As much as I love cute happy Joey chilling with the scapegoats and his pals, it would be such a disservice to forget where he came from.

8. What's something the fandom does when it comes to this character that you despise?

I actually can't think of anything? I think the fandom generally treats Joey well.

9. Could you be roommates with this character?

That's actually a tough question. Depends on how good he is about cleaning up after himself. I think we could probably with something out though, a deal that involves trading chores for meals.

10. Could you be best friends with this character?

Probably, but I'd probably be at least half as naggy as Tea is with him. The "omg Joey use a napkin boi" kind of nagging, but I think he'd fit right in and we could tease and be goofy.

11. Would you date this character?

I'm married, so the safe answer is no lol

12. What's a headcanon you have for this character?

Boy had to get good at taking care of himself, so he shops deals and coupons and plans his meals around those, even when he's more financially secure. It's an ingrained habit.

13. What's an emoji, an emoticon and/or any symbol that reminds you of this character or you think the character would use a lot?

🐶😜😄🤬

14. Assign a fashion aesthetic to this character.

90s punk/grunge he could so rock that

15. What's your favorite ship for this character? (Doesn't matter if it's canon or not.)

Aw, I can only pick one? If I had to go based off of the Joey ships I've written, it would be Puppyshipping, but I think Puffshipping is crazy precious. And I can't shut up about Polarshipping anytime he and Mai are in a scene together, their chemistry is too good. So those are my top three. There's so many good Joey ships though!!!

16. What's your least favorite ship for this character?

I don't know that I have one? Not as far as popular ships go. I'm not big into Riskshipping, I can only see it as being unhealthy even with Mokuba aged up. (Irateshipping and Fadeshipping aren't necessarily healthy either, but they're very fascinating.)

17. What's a ship for this character you don't hate but it's not your favorite that you're fine with?

So, on the DM shipping list is Babbleshipping, which is Joey x Kisara, which I just can't imagine working (and I've never seen any fanworks for it either), but I also find the idea of Joey swooping in as Mr. Steal Your Dragon Girlfriend from Kaiba kinda hilarious.

18. How about a relationship they have in canon with another character that you admire?

Joey's got a lot of great pals, but I think Tristan is just such a solid bro to him throughout the whole show (except for hitting on Serenity which is still so weird to me cause she's 12). But the advice he was giving him in Season Four regarding Mai was honestly solid advice: "give up on her, man, you're just going to get hurt if you keep going like this." It's just too sweet. Joey doesn't listen to him ofc because this boy never gives up.

19. How about a relationship they have in canon that you don't like?

Obviously I wish he had a better relationship with his dad, but it's Yugioh: good dads aren't allowed.

20. Which other character is the ideal best friend for this character, the amount of screentime they share doesn't matter?

I think Duke is actually a godd logical, grounding, down to earth presence for Joey to be around. Duke is not afraid to call him on his crap, and I can just see then getting along pretty well, esp once Joey's matured just a little bit more.

22. If you're a fic reader, what's something you like in fics when it comes to ths character? Something you don't like?

I appreciate when people write him with the accent, even if it's only slightly. It's just a fun detail imo. I appreciate the details people create to fill in his exact background as a fighter and how he lives and stuff. The attention to detail with the roots of who he is as a person.

23. Favorite picture of this character?

The first thing that popped into my mind is a fanart of his previous small smile, but I assume this is asking for canon images, so... Just look how happy and cool he is!!!!! And his Lord of Red appearance is just too heckin cool for me to not include.

24. What other character from another fandom of yours that reminds you of them?

I think Ashe Duran from FE3H would be able to relate to him with their roots in poverty and both changing (Joey from a bully and Ashe from a thief) into becoming the best, most noble versions of themselves that they can be. They have the sweetest smiles and would do anything to protect their little siblings.

Rock from Nanbaka is a little similar I guess, but Rock comes from money and has a much more refined palette when it comes to food. Rock was still a gang member though, just like Joey, and they both think with their stomachs and are still brawlers. Also literally delinquents.

If I had to compare him to someone in UtaPri, I'd say he's got the same mischief vibes as Reiji, but the better match is the happy sunshine child Otoya Ittoki who's been through a lot and had a rough childhood but won't let it get him down. The future is full of opportunity for these boys.

25. What was your first impression of this character? How about now?

Oh geez, let me think back to twelve year old me... I really can't recall. I remember one of my first impressions in fandom was rejecting puppyshipping, partly just because it was popular, and then the more I learned about the characters separately, the more it compelled me, but that's another story.

My impression of him now? I love this man, he is a beacon of love and loyalty and getting better, which is a good example that all of us need sometimes honestly.

26. FREEBIE QUESTION!!

GUYS I KNOW SEASON FOUR HAD ISSUES BUT IT DID GOOD STUFF FOR JOEY. IT GAVE US HERMOS. IT GAVE US ATLANTIS JOEY. JOEY IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS YUGI AND KAIBA IN A METAPHYSICAL SENSE. HE'S JUST AS MUCH OF A HERO THAT SAVED THE WORLD. HE'S NOT "JUST JOEY." HE IS JOEY FUCKING WHEELER, AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT.

Seriously though, imagine how validated that made Joey feel? Surrounded by shadow magic and "chosen ones" and all this talk of reincarnation and destiny, and he thinks he's just along for the ride until wham! No bitch, you're special too! That's gotta warm his heart and make him smile, even after bad days working shitty jobs, or getting second place at a tournament. He's a legendary knight, his soul is tied to the Spirit World just as strongly as Yugi and Kaiba. He'll never lose his confidence ever again as long as he remembers that.

Also, I love the idea of him having all daughters. He's going to spoil them and be so crazy protective of them. He will never let them think they're anything less than gorgeous. He will sit down to tea parties with the frilly princessy one and give fighting tips to the butch one and adore all of them and very publicly threaten their partners with bodily harm if you ever dare hurt his girls. Dad Joey makes me happy. ❤️

[shadowduel]

heavily considering making a sideblog for posting my ygo art just cause i dont tag shit on here idk