Cascade Picks: we will go down with these ships

That’s right: romance and friendship are the themes of the month. And now that the 14th has come and gone, we’re still clinging to the pink ribbons, heart-shaped chocolates, and red roses. (I’m half convinced Valentine’s Day exists purely to brighten winter’s cold, rainy days.)

Here at The Cascade, life gets so hectic that romance often slips to the bottom of the to-do list. So, in the spirit of honouring connection — and living vicariously through our favourite pairings — here’s a list of dynamic duos from our very own Cascade team.

Anna McCausland, Production Assistant

1. Percy Jackson/Annabeth Chase from Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2005-2009)
2. Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov from Heated Rivalry (2019)
3. Kate Sharma/Anthony Bridgerton from Bridgerton Season 2 (2020-)
4. Erin Quinn/James Maguire from Derry Girls (2018-2022) 
5. Professor Quirell/Voldemort from A Very Potter Musical (2009)

Caitlyn Carr, Features Editor

1. Magnus Bane/Alec Lightwood from Shadowhunters (2016-2019)
2. Bilbo Baggins/Thorin Oakenshield from The Hobbit, or There and Back Again (1937)
3. Gomez Addams/Morticia Addams from The Addams Family (1991)
4. Harley Quinn/Poison Ivy from Harley Quinn (2019-)
5. Dean Winchester/Castiel from Supernatural (2005-2020)

Darien Johnsen, Editor-in-Chief

1. Seymour/Enid from Ghost World (2001)
2. William “Spike” Pratt/Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
3. Anastasia Steele/Christian Grey from Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
4. Glinda/Fiyero from Wicked: For Good (2025)
5. Michael Myers/Laurie Strode from Halloween (1978)

Cole Jennings, Contributor

1. Winry Rockbell/Edward “Ed” Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009-2010) 
2. Korra/Asami Sato from The Legend of Korra (2012-2014)
3. Vengeful Spirit/Skywrath Mage from Defense of the Ancients 2 (Dota 2) (2013)
4. Tomo Aizawa/Junichiro “Jun” Kubota from Tomo-chan Is a Girl! (2023)
5. Elster (LSTR-512)/Ariane Yeong from SIGNALIS (2022)

 Natalia Toscano Murua, Opinion Editor

1. Pearl Houzuki/Marina Ida from Splatoon 2 (2017)
2. Optimus&Megatron from Transformers Prime (2010-2013)
3. Sonic&Blaze from Sonic Rush (2005)
4. Ira Gamagoori/Mako Mankanshoku from KILL la KILL (2013-2014)
5. Link/Mipha from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)

Sherryl Agingu, Production Manager

1. Sylus/Sherryl [MC (Main Character)] from Love and Deepspace (2023)
2. Persephone “Sephie”/Adrik from The Underworld Series (2023)
3. Jake Sully/Neytiri from Avatar (2009)
4. Zuko/Mai from Avatar: The Last Air Bender (2005-2008)
5. Quaritch/Varang from Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)

Sky S. Terrones, Arts Editor

1. Kara Danvers/Lena Luthor from Supergirl (2015-2021)
2. Beca Mitchell/Chloe Beale from Pitch Perfect (2012)
3. Catra/Adora from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020)
4. Wednesday Addams/Enid Sinclair from Wednesday (2022-)
5. Robin Buckley/Nancy Wheeler from Stranger Things (2016-2025)

In fan fiction tagging, the slash (/) indicates a romantic or sexual pairing; the ampersand (&) indicates a platonic or familial relationship.

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