taru's selfship corner

I'm Taru and this is my little selfship/selfinsert corner! I love selfshipping and will likely never stop. Browse around to check out where I hang out and please make sure to look at my BYF/DNI, thanks!

about

Hello!taru || 28 || she/her/they || biI'm Taru (tarubun) and I'm a major selfshipper. Some years ago I came across the tumblr selfship community and threw myself completely in! I've been selfshipping/yume/whatever for over 15 years. It's gotten me through a lot and let's me work through some personal things so I doubt I'll ever stop. Besides, who doesn't love imagining some cool version of themselves in their favorite series smooching their favorite characters?Otherwise, I'm an artist that's been drawing for just as long as I've been selfshipping (and writing for that matter). I'm currently regularly taking commissions to take care of my personal health and prepare myself for going back to college. Because of this, I'm crazy busy but that never stops me from finding time to love on some fictional favs.

before you follow / Do not interact

Before you follow me on twitter, tumblr, or anywhere else, please read below first. I generally don't mind anyone following me but consider the following as a disclaimer.

- I'd like to think it goes without saying that if you're anti-selfshipping/homophobic/transphobic/racist/sexist/altright/map/etc. then do not follow or interact with me.
- I'm a 28 year old adult so I advise minors to not follow me. I'm generally SFW but I'm not very comfortable with interacting with minors.
- I do not have a problem with people aging up minor-aged characters, aging down their selfinserts/OCs, or any variation of (as long as the relationship itself is not between a minor and adult). I've spent a long time debating over this and understand why people would still be opposed to this. If you disagree with me, I just ask you simply not follow me and not give me any problems over it.
- Some of my favs are definitely considered problematic. I just want to emphasize that that doesn't mean that their opinions/behavior reflect my own opinions. Exploring problematic ideas through fiction is something I enjoy.
- I have absolutely no problems with sharing any favs! If you do, feel free to interact with me if you want! Of course, I completely understand why some people would be uncomfortable about that, so just make sure to check my favs list in that case.
- If I ever interact with you in a way that makes you uncomfortable, please let me know! I try to make sure I read people's BYF/DNIs but I'm sure I'll miss some;;

favs

Here is where you'll find a list of my favs and the associated self inserts/self ships! Some ships are more romantic while others are more platonic. If you'd like you learn more about any of my ships/selfinserts, just take a look at the accompanying links!


romantic favs

Ibuki
Free
(BEASTARS)

Lionhead
twitter moment | tumblr tag
After being doxxed online for her controversial short stories, Reiya is desperate and calls on a favor from a fan of hers, Louis. As the shishigumi's new secretary and den mother, she's thrown into a dangerous new lifestyle, but slowly finds herself more at home surrounded by lions than with rabbits...

Ogata Hyakunosuke (Golden Kamuy)

Wounded Animals
twitter moment | tumblr tag
Tamura Rei's quiet life as a widow comes to an end after her father, an escaped Abashiri prison convict, sets her home on fire. Set on restoring her home with the Ainu gold, she teams up with Hijikata and Ogata. They quickly discover that she's much more capable than she seems...

Percival de Rolo
(Critical Role/Vox Machina)

In Good Hands
twitter moment
After finding a new home within Vox Machina, Reiya Tamuran has proven to be a loyal friend, though her warm personality is offset by her necrotic abilities and mysterious past. She grows especially close to the other crafter of the group, Percy, and he's the first to come to her aid during her increasingly frequent weak spells...

Trafalgar D. Water Law (One Piece)

Stealing Hearts
twitter moment | tumblr tag
When Law helps Taru escape from G-5 on Punk Hazard, they make a deal and he takes her heart as insurance. After she steals his heart back for him, they trade-a poetic start for the beginning of a (questionably) professional relationship.

Jyuto Iruma
Rosho Tsutsujimori
(Hypnosis Mic)

181 Predicament
twitter moment | tumblr tag
Rei Tamura is hired by Chuohku to serve as correspondent to Yokohama Division. While untrusting at first, MTC come to respect and accept her as a partner and friend. But just as Iruma and Rei start becoming more than friends, she's reassigned to Osaka Division...

Urianger Augurelt
(ffxiv)

Tender Recluse
twitter moment
Reiya Tamuran arrived in Eorzea for a quiet life pursuing art, but before she knew it, she'd become a reluctant hero amongst the Scions. Although glad to help others, she only continues to fight for the family she finds with them and for the reclusive man that knows her heart best...

Karamatsu Matsuno
(osomatsu-san)

Leather and Lace
twitter moment | tumblr tag
He wears black leather skull jackets and sparkling jeans while she wears floral print dresses and lacy shorts. Together they're a wonderfully fashionable and embarrassingly in love couple.

Ryunosuke Tanaka
Kei Tsukishima
(Haikyuu!!)

Our Younger Days
twitter moment
After a long time overseas, Rei Tamura, Karasuno volleyball team's former 2nd year manager, moves back to Tokyo for college. She gets in touch with her old high school best friend and crush, Tanaka, and discovers a new friendship with Tsukishima whom attends the same university. While they reminisce about the old days, they also discover just how much they've changed and just how much their feelings haven't...

Solas
(Dragon Age Inquisition)

In Another World
twitter moment
Reiya Tamuran, the Inquisitor of the Inquisition, a skilled huntress and half elvhen. A strange mix of Dalish culture and human noble roots, she's also a symbol of a new future. Solas, however, belongs to an older time with different plans. Two individuals so similar yet so different, and tragically in love. (+Isekai AU)

Isaac
(Netflix's Castlevania)

Good Company
twitter moment
After a brief encounter in the desert, Reiya finds herself indebted to Isaac for helping her find a pendant. For better or worse, she's devoted herself to helping his cause with her werewolf abilities. Isaac finds her loyalty and gentle disposition good company.

Ignis Scientia (FFXV)

Spoonful of Sugar
twitter moment | tumblr tag
An accomplished hunter, Reiya helps Noctis and his group out of a midnight roadside scuffle before realizing who they are. Feeling obligated to help, she proves to be more than helpful on their journey and bit sweet on the group's cook, no matter how much she tries to fight the feeling...

Kaoru Sakurayashiki
(SK8 the Infinity)

Cherry Bandit
twitter moment
Bandit is part of the infamous villain duo of S, together known as Shadow Bandit. While he's known as a punk with a rude attitude at night, during the daytime Rei Tamura is a highly anxious and soft spoken part timer of Kaoru's. They're good at keeping their two lives separate, but as time goes on, the lines start becoming blurred...

Pearl
(steven universe)

Polish
twitter moment | tumblr tag
Citrine is a forgotten gem that wakes up on Earth hundreds of years after the abandonment of the planet. She spends years blending in with humans, but when she meets the Crystal Gems, it's time for her to remember how to be a gem again.

Ren Jinguji
(Uta-no-Princesama)

Love That Burns
twitter moment | tumblr tag
Ren loves passionately and freely, if what the rumors say are true. So when Rei and him are paired together for a Shining Agency duet project, she keeps a professional distance. But as they work together, she worries more about her growing feelings and if the love he offers is true or just another love that’ll burn.

other favs

minor ships twitter moment
tumblr post w/ minor ship tags/content
Viktor (Arcane)
Cyllene (Pokemon Arceus)
Ignis Carbunculus (Cafe Enchante)
Sakyo Furuichi (A3)
Yukihiko Iwakura (Run with the Wind)
Yusuke Sakurai / Koyama Megumu (Mob Psycho 100)
Ben Daimio (Hellboy Series)
Zevran Arainai (Dragon Age Origins)
Buccaneer (FMA Brotherhood)
Elliot (Stardew Valley)
Genji Shimada (Overwatch)
Rupert Giles (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Wesley Wyndam-Price (Angel)
Kento Aizome (B-project)
Rocco (Animal Crossing Series)
Hyodo (Aggretsuko)
Moira (Overwatch)
Liam (Monster Prom)
Gunner/Cedric (Spyro)


platonic favs

Rio Mason Busujima / Samatoki Aohitsugi (Hypnosis Mic)
Bepo/Penguin/Shachi/The Heart Pirates (One Piece)
Zenyatta (Overwatch)
Asirpa/Hijikata (Golden Kamuy)
Osomatsu/Choromatsu (Osomatsu-san)
Cole (Dragon Age Inquisition)
Johann (Hellboy Series)


oc favs

Polaris / Hendrix / Carmine / Lastrix (Arcana Magia)
Corinth / Taymir / Jasper / Marideas / Andreas (Serilust)
HyeonJeong Bae "Jae" (murder boi-verse)
Jamie / Ichiro / Lorelai / Antony / Charles (Breakpoint / Starbright)
Jun / Storm / August / Caleb / Nikon (cyberpunk-verse)
Craek / Tray / Blaze / etc (space-verse)
Bud / Cordelius
Ryan
Devin /Markus

contact

Throughout my travels over the internet I've made home on a lot of websites. Above are my selfship related sites, but here's more links to other places you can find me, including my main accounts!