#sesskag appreciation week 2020

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SessKag Fandom Appreciation Week - Day 6

Artist interviews - Elevenharbor

@elevenharbor​  was nominated by @animehusbandno1​

What was your first introduction to SessKag?

Tales from the House of the Moon by Resmiranda.

How long have you been a part of the fandom?

been a lurker since the early days of HotM (~'04). Only recently became active in the community (Discord, Tumblr & other sites) since May 2020, around the time the sequel-from-hell was announced. I was so mad, confused and had all kinds of mixed feelings about the whole thing, and one internet search led to the other. The rest is history.

What is your writing/art process like?

Unconventional. I get inspired primarily by listening to music, which turn into plunnies, which then turn into wanting to write a story. I then outline in my head and also create a kind of mental music playlist for each scene/part, and if the compulsion is strong enough, I jot it all down on Scrivener/Google Docs. I also have a growing art/writing playlist that I just blast and play on loop while I'm immersed in my work.   I know I am not well-versed with words and storytelling in general so oftentimes I try to illustrate instead. I daydream of creating webtoon/comic strips from said plunny that I want to showcase, but I get frustrated with the lengthy process (and my limited skills in my arsenal) so I just pick a scene and draw that. Then the rest is just going through the motions (rough sketch, make separate folders for each character, line art, base color, shading, endless layering, and final effects). Lately I've been adding the original song that inspired me to the final art piece, so I utilize instagram/Tiktok for these and post there first. Each art piece actually has a backstory to it. Sometimes I'll write a snippet if I have the energy to wrestle with words, but most times, I let the art & song speak for itself.

If you could let your fans know one thing, what would it be?

I am very shy, hypercritical of my stuff and I think it's never good enough (Impostor Syndrome is strong, but I am a work in progress), but know that I really do appreciate each like, each comment, each reblog, and each interaction I have with others in the fandom. Cherry on top is when others feel moved/inspired enough to create something of their own based on what I've made. It really makes my day.

Do you have anything you're working on right now that the fandom can look forward to?

I have many WIPs. Even more plunnies. More recently I have a Squid Game-inspired piece and a SessKag cyberpunk piece that I started, but I'm focusing on my mental health and dealing with IRL stuff at the moment.

Since when do you ship Sesskag?

Since 2004, roughly.

What got you into that ship?

Like many others, Tales from the House of the Moon by Resmiranda was my gateway drug and I never looked back. Despite the critiques, I think it's one of the most iconic and well-written SessKag stories out there and I still love it to this day. It's also one of the fanfics that leave me emotionally spent by the end. I love angst, and I love stories that really make me think and read between the lines.

Where do you get inspiration from?

songs, primarily. I'm almost always listening to music. Tiktok has been my recent source of music/art inspo lately too!

What’s your favorite fanfic?

I have too many, but here are some of them right off the bat: HotM by Resmiranda, Beside You in Time & Once and Future Taiyoukai by RosieB, Flowers on the Moon by troubleinshangrila, When Comes the Rain by Drosselmeyer, Binded by Lucy Morningstar, Running Up That Hill by TheHatterTheory...and this is barely scratching the surface. Thank you for the nomination! <3

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I'm sorry to bother you, but I've read a couple of widower!kagome fics, but I can't the one I'm looking for. I was wondering if you would be willing to compile a rec list for a widowed Kagome, since I would love to see if I can find that fic I read, and maybe find some new ones too. The one I'm looking for had Kagome marry Seehomaru after Inuyasha died, because Reasons (reasons mostly being they were single parents). But I'd be open to just about anything along those lines.

Thank you for your time. I appreciate it! ♡♡♡

No bother at all, my dear! Here’s some that I could find and so sorry to have kept you waiting for so long, RL has been busy!

- Admin Chie & Admin Sage

By the Sword by Miss Kagura

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: MA Summary: Live by the sword, die by the sword." After Inuyasha's untimely death at   Sesshoumaru's hand, Kagome is forced to embrace a lifestyle she never   wanted, only to find a future and a goal she wants more than anything.   SessKag. Status: Abandoned

Duty of the Heart  by Goddess of the Moonlit Sky

Posted on: FFnet Rating: K+ Summary: Alternate Universe: He knew what he had to do. His brother was now gone  leaving behind his grieving widow. So Sesshomaru did his duty and  married his brother's wife. But he never expected to love her. 

Even Angels Fall by MoonliteCrescndo

Posted on: Spark, FFnet Rating: NC17 Summary: After the death of her lover, Kagome must enlist the help of her   personal bodyguard, Sesshomaru, to solve the mystery of why anyone would   want to attempt to murder her father. With danger afoot and mystery   aplenty, can romance ensue?

Family Ties by Fluffy’s Lady

Posted on: Spark Rating: MA Summary: Inuyasha loved Kagome, Kagome loved Inuyasha.  Both of them loved their   daughter.  What will happen when Inuyasha dies and Sesshomaru comes to   take care of Kagome and her daughter out of family duty?  Only time will  tell... Status: Abandoned

Flower, Bird, Wind, Moon by thetroll  

Posted on: AO3, Dokuga, FFnet Rating: MA Summary: After InuYasha's untimely demise, Sesshomaru finds himself saddled with  more problems than he cares to deal with. But duty and honor hold him  firm in the new path his life has taken, even though it means that he  must find a way to restore the wife InuYasha left behind back to life  after she has retreated so far within herself that no other can reach  her. Six-shot because evidently I can't stick to the four-shot I'd  intended.

Forbidden Child by inumaru_rapture

Posted on: Spark Rating: E Summary: After the war with Naraku... Kagome is alone, traveling the Feudal Era  with no will to survive--save for the child growing in her... Rated for   death/angst Status: One Shot

Honor Bound by NomDePlume

Posted on: AO3, Dokuga, FFnet Rating: MA Summary: Kagome is faced with a harsh reality after Inuyasha dies unexpectedly,   leaving her alone to defend their small child. Without any options left,  she is forced to seek Sesshoumaru's aid Status: Hiatus

I Will Never Forget by Lady Fae

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: T Summary: The death of a loved one can be a cause to much sadness and pain. Her   decision in returning to the future ends when the well is magic-less,   and the one to help her is the Lord of the West. Even as a relationship of some sort is starting to form, can he deal with the fact that she   cannot forget her first love? Can she adapt with him and learn to forget  InuYasha? Read & find out! Status: Abandoned

In My Brother's House by Yabou

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: T Summary: Widowed once, Kagome is bound to an estranged husband with little chance  at love. With a few lessons in love, can Sesshoumaru hope to conquer  her weary heart? Status: One Shot

Life After Loss by Chie

Posted on: AO3, Dokuga, FFnet Rating: MA Summary: This was not the happily ever after Kagome had always dreamt about. This   could not be happening to her, not after everything they had gone   through... She never knew that her whole world could screech to a  complete halt in a blink of an eye.

Nothing Worth Having by CaliforniaCougar

Posted on: FFnet Rating: T Summary: 10 years after the death of Naraku and 8 years after the death of   Inuyasha, Kagome goes to the Castle of the West in search of happiness. What she gets is an assassination attempt, a plot to destroy the Western  Lands, and... romance? One thing is for sure: nothing worth having ever  comes easy. SessKag Status: Abandoned

Of the Mourning by Kagome Yuki Niwa

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: T Summary: With  the death of Inuyasha she was losing her sanity and possibly her  life  and the life of the child growing within her womb. Left with little   choice, her friends call upon the most unlikely of saviors and hope   that he can prevent further tragedy by completely disregarding the   consequences of his aid. A story told in snippets Status: Abandoned

Out of the Ashes  by  Lynn  

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: MA Summary:  Sesshoumaru gives Kagome back her life when she is killed. With everyone  else gone, the well is closed, and the only one she has is InuYasha's  son and his brother what will the miko do? Status: Abandoned

Sesshomaru and His Love by Kimberly Morris  

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: MA Summary: Kagome is now a widow. Sesshomaru vowed to Inuyasha that if something  would happen to him that he would take care of Kagome, since she is his   sister-in-law. He would had an obligation to her anyway. Will love   bloom? Or will they stay apart? Also there's also an unexpected surprise  for Sesshomaru. There'll be a new foe to contend with. Who is it? Why is it after them? Read and find out!

The Fall of the House of Taisho by Kanna37

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: M Summary: After a few moments, he murmured, "We are the last, Kagome. I felt it  were best if we went together, rather than singly, and alone. Was I  wrong in this belief? Would you have preferred to die alone?" 3rd Best  Darkfic Dokuga 4th quarter 2010.

Whiskey Lullabye by Sesshoumaru's Fiend

Posted on: Spark Rating: PG13 Summary: *{Edited}* Brad Paisley and Allison Kraus Song: Whiskey Lullaby [Song Fic] Rated PG-13 For Suicide Status: One Shot

YASHAHIME!  A Palatable Option by susie 

Posted on: AO3, Dokuga, FFnet Rating: T Summary: This is me working through my sequel anxieties with my fantasy version   given the info we have received thus far.  For SESSKAG week 2020, day 5:  horror.  (and later, days 6 & 7 will be added!!)  enjoy...

You and I by Reira   

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: M Summary: It's been thirteen long years since the well closed. Suddenly Kagome is widowed and her life is turned upside down when a Mr Taisho offers her a job. A grieving Kagome must suddenly face familiar faces she thought she would never see again. Status: One Shot

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The Nomination period for the 4th Quarter 2020 Inuyasha Fandom Awards is now CLOSED!

Hey everyone!

Below the cut you will find a complete list of all the nominations received for this quarter! If you do not see your nomination, please reach out to us as soon as possible!

We are going to give two weeks time for you to enjoy the nominations. Take the chance to reach some fanfics or view all the art available!

We encourage that when you view a work of art or read a fanfiction, please reblog or leave a review to let the creators know how much their work and talent is appreciated!

The voting period will begin October 29th and end November 12th. 

In order to be able to vote, you will need to login. We will be posting the link to the voting form on the first day of the voting session. 

Got a question? 

Check out our FAQ Send us an ask Message one of the mods directly

Thank you to everyone who nominated for making this 4th Quarter absolutely wonderful, and happy voting!

Best Action

“Spirited Soulmates” by @fawn-eyed-girl “Toshiro” by Contradiction21 (AO3) @angstyherondale​ “Through the Night” by @sapphirestarxx

Best AU/AR

“The Half-Demon and the Familiar” by @cstorm86 “Inuyasha: Prince of Thieves” by @noviceotakus-blog / StarlingChild4 (AO3) “It was Love at First Bite, Kagome” by @fawn-eyed-girl “Only the Right Medicine” by @dangerouspompadour / Dawnrider (AO3)

Best Canon

“Instinct” by @mamabearcat “Any night but this” by Kohi wo Nomu (FFN) “Dialogue Only Challenge” by @coquinespike “Learning to Live” by omgit’scharlie (FFN)

Best Angst

“Guardian” by @ruddcatha “My Dearest, Kagome” by @inussunflower “Illness” by @xoxopandapanda “Heeling Spirit” by @cakeit0n “Worth the Wait” by @tsukinohimeusagi

Best Dark

“Kikyo’s Kill List” by @neutronstarchild “The Disease” by @elohiniar “Come Little Children” by @kittensizedcat / PurdyBaby (FFN) “In a Hundred Lifetimes” by @ihaveadogshesneato

Best Drama

“The Witch and the Dog Demon” by @cstorm86 “Father’s Legacy and What Came After” by @neutronstarchild “Guardian” by @ruddcatha “The Scars we Carry” by @loveyou-x3000 / Severa (AO3) “Shelter” by @lavendertwilight89

Best Humor/Parody

“Seven Sins of Buyo” by @ruddcatha “Tik Tok Prank O Clock” by @lemonlushff “Sinfully Human” by @shnuggletea “Uh, Sango?” by @goshinote “Whisked into the future” by Demonic-Otaku (FFN)

Best NSFW

“It was Love at First Bite, Kagome” by @fawn-eyed-girl “Beach, Please” by @clearwillow / BrigidTheFae (AO3) “Cam You See Me?” by @keichanz

Best Oneshot

“By the Book” by @mamabearcat “Call You Mine” by @lavendertwilight89 “The Truth About Love” by @witchygirl99

Best Character Portrayal

“Forest Spirit” (Kagome) by @alannada “The Call” (Inuyasha) by KittyKatz (FFN) “The Fifth Flavor” (Inuyasha) by @cannibalsforbreakfast / Laeoukka (AO3)

Best Romance

“The Fae Tree” by @alannada “Spirited Soulmates” by @fawn-eyed-girl “Up in the Air” by @ideasthatbuildcities / LiaSango (AO3) “When Comes the Rain” by @drosselmeyerwrites “Terms of Engagement” by mndlrn (FFN)

Best Serial

“Inuyasha Deadly Sins” by @nikelaos87 “Seven Sins of Buyo” by @ruddcatha “A Bushel and a Peck” by @dangerouspompadour / Dawnrider (AO3) “Shot Week VI: Summer Lovin’“ by The Monday Child (FFN)

Best Ficlet

“The Evil Cookie Stealing Demon” by Purplefluff (AO3) “Hauntober - Pumpkin” by @xfangheartx “250 Words” by @feudalpriestess98

Best New Author

“The Fifth Flavor” by @cannibalsforbreakfast / Laeoukka (AO3) “Shelter” by @lavendertwilight89 “Adjustments” by @yurawiththegoodhair “Searching for Forever” by Inubird (AO3)

Best Non-Canon Pairing

“Fire and Ice” (SessRin) by @elohiniar “Husband Catalogue” (SessKag) by @mythicamagic “A Straight Tequila Night” (KogKag) by @underwater0phelia “[Redacted]” (KogKag) by Madison (AO3)

Best Completed

“Father’s Legacy and What Came After” by @neutronstarchild “The Call” by KittyKatz (FFN) “The Inugami” by @lonestorm “Guilty Hero” by Eggry (FFN) “A Flower that Blooms For the Heart” by @petri808

Best Action

“Mowing the Lawn” by @stillunderyourbed “Kikyo” by @clementinesgulag “Father-Daughter Wind-Scar” by @penspark “Inuyasha UFC AU” by @opal-lines

Best AU/AR

“Inuyasha Atlantis Crossover” by ninaplushy (IG) “Pup Me” by @clearwillow “when in doubt” by @spnfox “More grown-up version of Inuyasha” by @berry-doodles

Best Canon

“Untitled” by @larahaide “Envy” by @clementinesgulag “Kagome Redraw” by @thunderpot “A warm summer day” by @aaawhyme

Best Angst

“Untitled” by @solus-thanh “Untitled” by @heavenin--hell “Untitled” by @lauabaloni “Miroku & Sango” by @06spring “It’s okay to cry” by @maniacz

Best Dark

“Please, body, hold fast until I can complete my final task” by @okami-ink “Once upon a time... a long time ago” by @gabriellemkari “Untitled” by @thesketcher06 “Live” by @thunderpot “angry boi” by @alexandria-monik-art

Best Humor/Parody

“Untitled” by @aliciarose-art “Itchy” by @superduperstitionss “Sick Boy Inu” by @i-dream-of-soup “A quick bath” by @heavenin--hell “Meme” by @talalovesyou

Best Kiss

“Untitled” by @magnoliajades “KagKik Kiss” by Maxintoshi (DA) “When the sun sets” by @cirkkaa

Best Character

“Untitled” by @maesquirrel “Untitled” by @ranefea “Kagome” by @illustrative-robot “Kagome” by whitllanier (IG)

Best Duo/Pairing

“Finally” by @feudalfairytrash “Modern InuKag on Shrine Steps” by @i-dream-of-soup “Sango’s spa day” by @nartista-digital “The girl who overcame time and the boy who was just overcome” by @thegirlwiththealaddintattoo

Best NSFW

“Sloth” by @thornedraven / Wonderwanderer (AO3) “Deduce Away Detective” by wolfcry77 (PX) “Two hearts” by @kriscynical

Best Romance

“Untitled” by @sofidoodles-blog “Lust” by @arcprz “Untitled” by pilosoza (DA) “InuKag ♥️🌸” by @alexandria-monik-art

Best M/M or F/F

“Bankotsu x Jakotsu” by YibrilBrownieLoco (DA) “Girls!” by @magnoliajades “Looking respectfully at Sessmir” by @jostafar

Best Group Depiction

“Sango’s Spa Day” by @nartista-digital “Untitled” by gingerfox.art (IG) “Precious” by @valuvi “Hanyou no Yashahime” by @xcaeli “I love them” by @noether3 “Re-draw of the sweetest moment” by @eliza-faust-diary

Best Doujinshi

“After the Rain” by @aftertherain-doujinshi​ “Wanderlust” by @kirrtash “F-in’ Dork” by @meselfandwhy “Inktober eighth” by @danikatze

Best Non-Canon Pairing

“Waiting for you” (SuiKik) by gingerfox.art (IG) “Kagome & Sesshomaru Print” by Dreenicorn (FB) “The Rift Between Auras” by @masitadibujante “Quick dumb modern SessKagu” by @lovenlu-arts

Best Overall

“Untitled” by @beardedwizardheart-blog “Bloody Valentine” by @nartista-digital “Through the cherry blossoms” by @sagedaydreamer “Sango & Miroku” by @06spring “Light Me a Lantern” by @hopidoodle

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SessKag Week Mon 20th July to Sun 26th July 2020!

Theme: Genres and Tropes

Prompts

Day 1: Crime - Whodunit / Yakuza / Heist

Day 2: Fantasy - Fairy Tale / Steampunk / Sword & Sorcery

Day 3: Thriller - Espionage / Psychological / Treasure Hunt

Day 4: Comedy - Action / Crack / RomCom

Day 5: Horror - Ghost Story / Disaster / Gothic

Day 6: Romance - Historical / Erotica / Romantic Suspense

Day 7: Free Day - SessKag Trope Generator

Each day has four prompts to choose from. You can use either each day’s main genre (crime, fantasy, etc.) or any of the day’s three subgenres as a word prompt to inspire you!

If you’re feeling up to the challenge, you can even try to create your work in the given styles of the genre or subgenre of your choice!

For the final day, we have a free day so anything goes! But if you’re feeling up to it, I have created a SessKag Trope Generator which you can use to get yourself a trope to write for! Or several, if you’re feeling adventurous!

Tagging

You can use either #skw2020 or #sesskagweek2020.

Remember also to use a daily tag to indicate for which day’s prompt the work is for! (e.g. #skw2020d1 for Day 1)

All kind of fanworks are welcome!

Fan fics, fan art, edits, moodboards & gifsets, playlists, podfics etc. Anything you’re inspired to create!

And if you’re not a creator, SessKag week is an excellent time to show appreciation to your favourite creators! You can make fic rec lists (using the day’s prompt if you want) or reblog your favourite fan art or make shout out post to thank the creators you like! And of course, you can always comment on the new fanworks created for the SessKag week and/or reblog them to share with others!

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to ask!

I hope you all have fun with this and I look forward to seeing everyone’s creations! 💙

- Admin Chie

Thank you so much for @rannyunny​ & @sayuri-watanabe​ for providing your illustrations! 💕

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@watoshimi-kairou​ submitted:

Title: Raindrops Author/Artist: YoukaiYume Link: on Tumblr Why it’s your Fave!: I read the first chapter on A Single Sparks and cried because there was no more… ( didn’t find the following chapters until later on DeviantART ). The doujinshi was such an inspiration to me back then because the idea of visuals behind storytelling? Like fanfictions are awesome but sometimes, I like visuals too, you know?And Yume remains a wonderful inspiration to this day because the doujinshi is simply beautiful in its storytelling, its art, its everything. The humor, the characterization, everything about Raindrops makes me want to be a better storyteller myself. It makes me want to improve; it makes me envious and proud and so insanely happy to be part of this fandom.

Title: Tales from the House of the Moon Author: Resmiranda Link: MediaMiner Why it’s your Fave!: So this story. This story. I introduced this fic to a friend once who was not familiar with Inuyasha. And despite the fact that they lacked the connection with the characters, Resmiranda’s storytelling still managed to blow them away. I first read this when I was younger… and my English was still not very good and even then, I was still blown away. And every time I reread it, I would catch new things I love about it, new wordplay I just can’t help but squeal over. The prose, the characterization, the descriptions! Ah, I don’t know how I can explain my love for this. But the prose! I really can’t get over it. Thank you for writing such amazing work. Thank you for being part of this fandom. Thank you, thank you!

Title: Tears of the Fallen Author: ShadowWeaver1 Link: Fanfiction Why it’s your Fave!: Honestly, I don’t even know how to explain why I love this story so much and to be honest, it’s been a while since I’ve reread it but I still love it so much. I even had the entire story printed. Seriously. I still have the stack. I think my love for it is due to the adventure, the idea behind the story, the running theme throughout the entire story, the story within the story! The simple thought of Kagome ( a human ) being with Sesshomaru every step of the way in his life and influencing him ( good or bad ). Yes, please. Also, Nardhwen’s doujinshi version solidified my love and made my heart flutter for days. You know when your favorite manga is getting an anime or live-action adaptation. Yeah. That feeling.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*    💙    *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

@mythicamagic​ submitted:

Title: Frivolous Sentimentalities Author/Artist: Tally Mark Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4463099/1/Frivolous-Sentimentalities Why it’s your Fave! (optional): This fic was probably the one to get me really into Sesskag.

Title: Raindrops Author/Artist: Youkai Yume Link: https://www.deviantart.com/youkaiyume/gallery/186916/raindrops-doujinshi Why it’s your Fave! (optional): This solidified my love for sesskag and made me unable to leave the fandom lol

Title: Drowning Sorrows Author/Artist: Tally Mark Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4991711/1/Drowning-Sorrows Why it’s your Fave! (optional): Touched on deeper topics that really helped my imagination to flourish for this ship - how sesskag would feel and act, living in the modern era.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*    💙    *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

@delicatesoulturtlewagon​ submitted:

Title: Tales from the House of the moon Author/Artist: Resmiranda Link: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/1638751/1/Tales-From-the-House-of-the-Moon Why it’s your Fave! (optional): (I was knocked down by this masterpiece of pure naive love saga; most of all captured by the loyalty of both characters)

Title: Lord Charming Author/Artist: Forthright Link: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/7241166/593/ Why it’s your Fave! (optional): (the masterpiece of created universe with traditions, customs, beautiful development of characters and relations)

Title: The once and future Taiyukai Author/Artist: RosieB Link: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/3153922/1/The-Once-and-Future-Taiyoukai Why it’s your Fave! (optional): (a bittersweet tale of faith, strength and love beyond all odds and trials)

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*    💙    *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ 

@sagemcmae submitted:

Title: The Light at the End Author/Artist: LikeABlueThread Link: http://www.dokuga.com/fanfiction/story/7374/1?author=10566 Why it’s your Fave: My all-time favorite SessKag AU. This fic was beautifully written and I will keep coming back to it time and time again for the gorgeous parallels and character development.

Title: Convivial Author/Artist: The Hatter Theory Link: http://www.dokuga.com/fanfiction/story/6487/1 Why it’s your Fave: This is the first multi-chapter fic I read when I came back into the SessKag fandom and I loved the way these two came together, first as friends and then as something more. The relationship development and character development was spot-on!

Title: Reunion Author/Artist: Chie Link: http://www.dokuga.com/fanfiction/story/7406/1 Why it’s your Fave: I love the idea of Sesshomaru finding Kagome again and this one-shot illustrated that in the best of ways.

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Are you wondering how Sesskag Appreciation Week will work? Well wonder no further, we have the answers for you!

Each day there will be a topic that you can submit on. Whether we're asking what your favorite Sesskag classics are or a playlist that reminds you of our lovely pair, you can go ahead and drop it in our submissions box!

We will post a list compilation of each day's submission at 11:30pm GMT, and new topics will go up at 11:59pm GMT.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 　The Topics　 *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

The Classics: Whether it was from Resmiranda or YoukaiYume, you’ve probably enjoyed one of the staple works for the Sesskag fandom! Let us know what your top faves are!

Playlists: There's always that one song that strums those aching heartstrings of yours to make you think "Ah yes, totes Sesshomaru x Kagome, slowburn, multific, angst." Or something along those lines! Send us the link to your SK playlist whether it's on YouTube or Spotify (just one or two song recs are okay too)! We'll handle it from there👍

Canon Moments: Remember that one moment? From that one episode? With those two characters? Absolute love at first sight! Let us know what your top in-canon interaction between Sesshomaru and Kagome (both manga and anime count).

Fanfictions: You probably saw this coming. Fanfiction is one of the top ways for the fandom to consume only the Highest Quality™ writing about our favorite pair. List your Top 3 Sesskag fics and where to find them!

Fanarts: No surprise here either! A complimentary and exquisite pairing for fics, the Sesskag fandom lives for only the Highest Quality™ art about our favorite pair! Let us know what your Top 3 Sesskag Arts are and where to find them!

AUs: Steampunk? Canon Divergence? Mermaid? There's an AU out there that tickles the Sesskag itch like no other! Let us know what your favorite Alternate Universe is and of course, why!

Words of Thanks: For the last day, we saved the time for something special. If you have words of thanks for any of our content creators, or even thanks for the source foundress herself - Rumiko Takahashi - feel free to share. We thrive in an amazing fandom, and should always express the gratitude for everything that everyone does💕

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Hey all💕 Just a friendly reminder that Sesskag Week is kicking into high-gear this Monday, 5/25!

Are you ready to submit your top Sesskag faves?

Did you miss the Topics post? No worries, we've got your back😉 Click here to see the Daily Topics!

Manga transparents by: @ivoryanime and @ranmaranting

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Fic Recs under the break :)

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@nonsensicalsoliloquy submitted:

(since an obvious - though no less important - choice would be Resmiranda’s Tales from the House of the Moon, (and it was applicable - and used - in the earlier ‘classics’) i decided not to choose it despite its strong significance for me)

Title: Second Alliance Author: Imani Joain Fic Rating: MA Link: dokuga or ao3 What do You Like About This Fic? I fell in love with this piece from the beginning. In fact, i was so invested that i (very very stupidly, please do not do this) stayed up for 3 days straight to read it in its entirety - TWICE. The plot was not only compelling and well developed throughout, the canon characters just as beautifully done, but the (many) original ones were spectacularly formed as well. They came across as real and investing as our usual characters; and along that vein, i felt inuyasha was one of, if not the best characterization for how he could/should have matured that i’ve ever read. All in all, to me, this fic has become a staple :)

Title: Unspoiled Author: forthright Fic Rating: T Link: here What do You Like About This Fic? This was one of my earlier fics in the fandom and i just adored it, still do. It might have been one that, as forthright said, takes the 'scenic route’ through the plot, but i thought that suited it perfectly. The characterizations in this one stuck out so well to me, and the world created, both past and present, was wonderfully done. This fic was definitely formative for me and has remained a special one to this day :3

Title: Chain of Love Author: Chie Fic Rating: MA Link: here What do You Like About This Fic? This was also one of my earlier fics - i even drew fanart for it way back when (gosh it’s been over a decade now..).  I loved their characterizations (unsurprisingly, ha), especially the slow burn of their interactions, which were sometimes very humorous. Honestly their slow burn was amazing, i truly loved the progression of how they went from enemies/reluctant allies to friends to lovers so nicely. This fic is yet another that i can’t help but look on with great fondness ^-^

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@mythicamagic​ submitted:

Title: Utter Doom & Impending Doom Author: Tally Mark Fic Rating: M Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4265186/1/Utter-Doom What do You Like About This Fic?: I re-read these two probably the most because they remain hilarious even after all these years. They might not be huge sprawling epics but they’re fun and give me the giggles, and sometimes that’s just as important.

Title: Unspoiled (and anything by this author) Author: forthright Fic Rating: T Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5348115/1/Unspoiled What do You Like About This Fic?: It’s a classic but I don’t feel intimidated about the prospect of consuming it, if that makes sense? Like I can’t re-read Tales from the House of the Moon because it feels like a huge commitment and will impact your emotions and leave you exhausted by the end (a great fic of course but still). Unspoiled more gently eases you into reading and kind of feels like reading someone elses nostalgic memories. Therefore I feel more attached to it.

Title: Drowning Sorrows Author: Tally Mark Fic Rating: T Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4991711/1/Drowning-Sorrows What do You Like About This Fic?: I’ve mentioned this one before so I’ll just say it’s a personal fav for me, hits my emotions just right.

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@sagemcmae​ submitted:

Title: Healing Carefully Author: Caedes Fic Rating: MA Link: http://www.dokuga.com/fanfiction/story/9378/1 What do You Like About This Fic?: I have always loved the idea of Sesshomaru seeing value in Kagome’s healing power and that being a way for them to bridge a way to a new relationship.

Title: Swimming in Silk Author: mythicamagic Fic Rating: MA Link: http://www.dokuga.com/fanfiction/story/10744/1 What do You Like About This Fic?: The characterization and development of their relationship was so rewarding to read.

Title: I Found A Reason Author: The Hatter Theory Fic Rating: MA Link: http://www.dokuga.com/fanfiction/story/7073/1 What do You Like About This Fic?: The years these two spend coming together is painful, though believeable for how stubborn they both are. It’s a gorgeously written oneshot about how two souls who seem so different on the outside can be so perfectly matched.

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@delicatesoulturtlewagon​ submitted:

Title: Transgressions Author: wonderbug Fic Rating:  rating M  Link: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/9547499/1/Transgressions  What do You Like About This Fic?: Honestly, I couldn’t imagine that this fic will be my absolute fave, but still I can admit that. Apart from some dark and explicit part which I’m not fan of, this is a really good and profound work and all parts of it are necessary for the plot. To cut it short (which is hard for me), I must say its fantastic! The inner turmoil of Sesshoumaru as a person is depicted in great detail and talent. This is what it takes to be a demonic nature transformed into mature loving full value person capable of trust, care and sacrifice. Through a lot of impediments, trials and gross mistakes the two of them finally become transformed as individuals and make right decisions. Bravo!

Title: Chain of love Author: Chiera  Fic Rating:  rating: M Link: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/5096644/1/Chain-of-Love What do You Like About This Fic?: Wonderful and worthwhile piece of art of great depth and quality. I liked everything about this story: the characters, plot, slowburn, development and sincerity. Again my favourite theme about development of both characters through lessons, trials and hard choices, but nevertheless their loyalty and faith leading their way.

Title: Convivial Author: TheHatterTheory Fic Rating: rating: M  Link: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/7510724/1/Convivial  What do You Like About This Fic?: The first time I almost quit reading because I didn’t like the beginning but totally fell in love with this fic further on. It is rather truthful, eleborate and quite belivable, I almost saw them living this life in modern era. Good, interesting and breathtaking development of the story. SessKag are so good and natural together which made me belive they are true canon and fantastic.

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Whether it was from Resmiranda or YoukaiYume, you’ve probably enjoyed one of the staple works for the Sesskag fandom! 

Share with us your Top 3 fandom classics!

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When submitting, please use the following format :)

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You probably saw this coming. Fanfiction is one of the top ways for the fandom to consume only the Highest Quality™ writing about our favorite pair. 

Share your Top 3 Sesskag fics!

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Please use the following format when submitting your Top 3:

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No surprise here either! A complimentary and exquisite pairing for fics, the Sesskag fandom lives for only the Highest Quality™ art about our favorite pair! 

Let us know what your Top 3 Sesskag Arts are and where to find them!

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Remember that one moment? From that one episode? With those two characters? Absolute love at first sight! 

Share your top in-canon interactions are between Sesshomaru and Kagome (both manga and anime count).

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When submitting, please use the following format :D

Anime / Manga | Episode/Chapter # : The Moment

Why you Liked that Interaction

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There’s always that one song that strums those aching heartstrings of yours to make you think “Ah yes, totes Sesshomaru x Kagome, slowburn, multific, angst.” Or something along those lines! 

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Share with us your SK playlist or any song that reminds you of them!

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Song Recs are Under the Break :)

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@milomai19 submitted:

Spring 1 Recomposed by Max Ritcher (Vivaldi’s, Four Season) 

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senoritafish submitted:

The Blower’s Daughter by Damien Rice

Once upon a time, I was reading Resmiranda’s Tales From the House of the Moon, while listening to a livestream of the first Coachella, while waiting for my favorite band (Crowded House) to come on. I had just finished the chapter near the end where Kagome & Sesshomaru are staring at each other across a campfire, both all full of angst, denial and an uncertain future in the morning. And this artist, who I’d never heard before, appeared on stage with this song, which just fit that scene perfectly (if you ignore the very last line haha 😂).  There were a few tears. ..

And so it is Like you said it would be Life goes easy on me Most of the time And so it is The shorter story No love, no glory No hero in her sky I can’t take my eyes off of you I can’t take my eyes off of you

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sesshomarupatrick submitted:

You won’t let me by Rachel Yamagata

A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

I’m Kissing You

Mine by Taylor Swift

Sweet Memories by 松田聖子 Seiko Matsuda

Dear by 西野カナ Kana Nishino 

変わらないもの Kawaranai Mono by Hanako Oku 奥華子

もっと… Motto by 西野カナ Kana Nishino 

공중정원 Garden In The Air by 보아 Boa Kwon

다섯번째 계절 The Fifth Season by 오마이걸 OHMYGIRL

좋다고 말해 Tell Me You Love Me by 볼빨간사춘기 BOL4

Ring My Bell by Suzy

사랑인 듯 아닌 듯 A Lot Like Love by 백아연 A Yeon Baek

Touch Love by 윤미래 Mi Rae Yoon

푸르던 The Shower by 아이유 IU

시간의 바깥 Above The Time by 아이유 IU

그대를 잊는다는 건 Forgetting You by 다비치 DAVICHI

안갯길 Misty Road by 벤 Ben

Santa Tell Me by Ariana Grande

Beauty and the Beast by Céline Dion, Peabo Bryson

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@mythicamagic​ submitted:

Songs that remind me of Sesskag:

Cold Cold Man by Saint Motel

Infinity by Jaymes Young

Somewhere Only We Know by Keane

To Be With You by the Honey Trees

My Silver Lining by First Aid Kit

Every Little Ting She Does is Magic by Sleeping at Last

The Archer by Taylor Swift

Drumming Song by Florence + the Machine

Rabbit Heart (Raise it Up) by Florence + the Machine

Bloodsport by Raleigh Ritchie

Sweater Weather by the Neighborhood 

Middle by DJ Snake ft. Bipolar Sunshine

Moondust by Jaymes Young

Lovely by Billie Eilish ft. Khalid

Summertime Sadness by Lana del Rey

We Hit a Wall by Chelsea Wolfe

The Scientist by Coldplay

Oats in the Water by Ben Howard

Set Fire to the Rain by Adele

Counting Paths by Matthew and the Atlas

And more!

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@t-r-o-u-v-aille​ submitted:

🌸🏹 Sesskag playlist 🗡️🌧️

It will rain by Bruno Mars

I’ll be by Edwin McCain

To be with you by Mr. Big

Someday we’ll know by New radicals

Far away by Nickelback

I don’t wanna miss a thing by Aerosmith

My Immortal by Evanescence

You’re Beautiful by James Blunt

Kiss from a rose by Boyce Avenue

Moving closer by Never the Strangers

Hero by Enrique Iglesias

Thinking of you by Katy Perry

Here in my heart by Plus one

Beauty and the Beast

The Good in me by Jon Bellion

Love me lik3 you do by Ellie goulding

100 ways by Jackson Wang

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@delicatesoulturtlewagon​ submitted:

Here’s my top SessKag playlist

If I’d named the top 3 it would be:

Love you to death by Kamelot

Carnival of rust by  Poets of the fall

Je t'aime by Lara Fabian

And More!

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@sagemcmae​ submitted:

Two of my favorites for SessKag are:

Cannonball by The Sweeplings

Fire and Fury by Skillet

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Hello everyone, 

Mod Jaf here! Thank you again for participating during the 2020 Sesskag Appreciation Week - we hope you all had a blast! If you’d still like to join in on the fun, then fear not! 

We’ll be accepting late submissions for any of the topics until Next Sunday, 6/7. 

When submitting, please be sure to share what Topic you’re submitting for, and please refer to any particular formats we asked for :) Monday 6/8 we’ll post a Masterlist of every submission. 

Thank you!

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For the last day, we saved the time for something special. If you have words of thanks for any of our content creators, or even thanks for the source foundress herself - Rumiko Takahashi - feel free to share. We thrive in an amazing fandom, and should always express the gratitude for everything that everyone does!