On Day 5 of Artists Week, we are happy to introduce Heidibunnyart and Taurus Loves Taurus! Heidibunnyart specializes in all things bunny, plus cute fanart! Tauruslovestaurus is a midwest couple that sells original and fandom work in the form of stickers, pins, keychains, and prints!

Woohoo, Friday Eve! And with it, two more artists that will be in our Artist Alley this year! Tonight we have Craft Quest and @zecypher.bsky.social Craft Quest is a small art business selling a variety of items such as enamel pins, keychains, prints, and stationary items.

Time FOUR Day 4 of featuring our wonderful artists! We've got 8-bit Ichigo and Solo Cut Art for you this lovely morning.

With Fried Unicorn Studio and @wolfdynastystudios.bsky.social , we are halfway through our Artist Alley! Are you excited yet? We sure are!

Give it up for Day 3 of Artist Alley feature week, starting with @enriquedraws.bsky.social and Heroes of Nowhere!

Excited for more? Two more artists on this lovely Tuesday: @clairedoolittle.bsky.social and @noraneko-prints.bsky.social ! Bishies, Booties, and Beauties? Check out Claire Doolittle Illustration for cheeky mousepads, hand printed apparel, cute charms, and more!

Day 2 of our Artist Alley feature week! For our first post today, we present: Scout Bennett and @bluuuoart.bsky.social !

Double trouble! That's right, for our artist alley feature week, we are posting TWICE every day to reveal and hype up the awesome artists that will be in our Artist Alley! Next up: Better Off Studios and teashop0!

Happy Monday Fusion Fam! This week, we're going to feature the fabulous artists that will be in our Artist Alley this year! We start with Amanda Nelson Design Co and @wingingitstudio.com !

Pre-registration for the LAST Anime Fusion closes in 9 days! Why wait? Get your weekend badge for just $50 -- after September 30, you'll have to get it at the door for $60. You can get your badge at www.animefusion.net/event-info/r.... See you there!

MNeurodivergent provides Sensory Spaces at festivals, conventions, and community events across Minnesota to support individuals who may experience sensory overload. These quiet, inclusive areas are designed to offer comfort, regulation, and a safe place to recharge before returning to the event.

Just one more day until Otaku Fest! Join us for a full day of fandom fun, music and cosplay! Enjoy themed drinks, mingle with fellow fans, and celebrate anime culture in style. For tickets and a schedule of events, visit buff.ly/sc1hok8.

ConFluence: Futures in Color is a 2-day convention in NE Minneapolis celebrating art, sci-fi, futurisms, and fantasy centered on content by and for Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color.

Lou Zurn will be serving as a roaming photographer this year! Lou is currently based out of Minneapolis, MN and has been taking pictures professionally for over 10 years. She loves to capture convention life so if you see her, feel free to strike a pose!

Heads up, gamers! The deadline for game requests for our Gaming Room is fast approaching! If you want to see a particular game in our Gaming Room, be sure to follow the link below and make your voice heard! Request form closes on September 26th! buff.ly/p6pRRel

Blackout is an all-Black troupe that has redefined the improv scene in the Twin Cities. Their flagship format, Swag Hat, is rooted on topics suggested by the audience that get spun into improvised theater. You never know exactly what you're going to get -- so come see for yourself!

Do you have your hotel room yet? This is your reminder that you have until end of day Monday Sep 15th to make a reservation at the hotel for this year's convention! Reserve your hotel here: www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/...

We're excited to announce that the host for our table top gaming room will be Fox Den Board Gaming Cafe, coming straight from Burnsville, MN! They'll be hosting tournaments and game sessions, and bring copies you can borrow! They'll also be selling board and Trading Card Games! Your table awaits!

Please join us in welcoming back Theology! He'll be our guest DJ for our Saturday night dance! Theology is a VGM Remix producer and DJ from Minneapolis, MN. He's also a mental health activist and believes that video game music heals if we let it. Learn more at his website: theologymusic.com/home

Unfortunately, due to a myriad of factors we must announce that there will not be an Anime Fusion 2026. Please see www.animefusion.net/chairstatement for additional details and context on what led to this difficult decision.

Fragmented Nostalgia is your local refined anime store, and they actively promote and help sponsor local community events. Please visit them at Maplewood Mall and feel the customer service difference. They love their merchandise, and strive to carry a broad range for every type of customer!

Hey furry friends and family! Visit the Anime Fusion table at Furry Migration! We're there 12-4pm - learn about the con, grab some freebies, or hang out and chat for a bit. If you register for the con, you'll get a $5 discount off your weekend badge! And yes, our squeezy pumpkins are for sale. ;)

Only two weeks until Otaku Fest, a one-day event taking place at Brühaven Brewery! Brought to you by Anime Fusion and Anime Detour. Join us for a day of fandom fun, music, trivia, karaoke, cosplay and more on Saturday, September 20th!! Tickets at ticketstripe.com/events/71281...

Make sure you pre-register to save time and money ($50 during pre-reg vs $60 at the door) when obtaining your badge at the con! After September 30th, the only way to get your badge will be at the door! Get yours here: buff.ly/oKOHaXZ. Pre-registration closes on September 30, so don't delay!

We have TWO rooms available in our Party Row! There's just one week left to apply - window closes Aug 31st. Help make this year a blast! As a reminder, we've increased our offerings for Party Hosts this year. Be sure to check out details and find the app on our website under the "Get Involved" tab!

Dream Duffel creates travel-ready storage solutions for dancers, cosplayers, performers, and anyone with a lot of gear and not enough hands. Their iconic rolling duffels pop up into mobile dressing rooms! See more at www.dreamduffel.com.

COSPLAY CONTEST SIGNUPS ARE FULL AND CLOSED! Only a limited number of at con sign ups will be available (walk ons only, no special audio).

Come to the Amtgard Action Room to try sword fighting with the available padded weapons! Whether you're looking for physically active fun, to let some con food settle, or to definitively prove which of your cosplayed characters would win in a fight.

Mainstage Cosplay Contest online sign ups are now OPEN! We will be taking 40 online entries with a limited number of at con sign ups available on a first come, first served basis. The online form will close on October 4th or when all available slots are filled, whichever comes first.

ONE MORE DAY! 🥳

HELP NEEDED! We have urgent, critical needs on our Engineering (sound/light/video management and running our main stage), Guest Relations (handling our Guests of Honor), Merch (con-specific product sales), Volunteers (onboarding new staff and coordinating at-con help),

Spike has voiced hundreds of episodes of Anime including such notable titles as Evangelion, Pokemon, Bleach, Bungou Stray Dogs, Kengan Ashura, DBZ Super and many many more. Learn more about him on our site: www.animefusion.net/highlights/g... You can also visit his site: www.spikespencer.com

Our friends at Retro Black Sheep are ready to reveal this year's tournament lineup! On Friday night, we've got Marvel vs. Capcom 2, as well as Bust-A-Move and a spot for a community tournament!

We have some exciting news: Anime Fusion and Anime Detour are teaming up to bring you Otaku Fest, a one-day event taking place at Brühaven Brewery! Join us for a day of fandom fun, music, trivia, karaoke, cosplay and more on Saturday, September 20th!! Tickets at adventureawaitsevents.com/otaku-fest

Exciting news from our Cosplay Team! This year we have the honor of offering some amazing prizes for our award winners to help them continue to grow and glow! Our Mainstage Cosplay Contest is happy to present our prize donors: Wet Paint, Oliso, and Arda Wigs! Stay tuned for more!!

WELCOME TO THE UNDERWORLD! The Gates are closed and your eyes are open to witness a found family of Drag artists! All trans, all autistic and all disabled, between them and the voices in their heads, they are legion wide, BUT none of them are girls.

ONE WEEK UNTIL ONLINE SIGNUPS OPEN!

Get ready for another incredible year, Fusion Family! We are excited to welcome back Pippin Panic as a cosplay guest and emcee for the mainstage cosplay contest! Pippin Panic is an entertainer, cosplayer, and drag king extraordinaire!

Twisted Tails Escape is returning with an all new Pirate Adventure! Set Sail with Captain Domino as you work to uncover the Secret of the Furbidden Treasure! You can book your time slots NOW! Click the below and look for our dates (October 17-19, 2025). bookeo.com/twistedtails...

The winner for the Anime Fusion 2025 Bijutsu Battle is: teashop0 teashop0 (teashop zero) is a fun and bright Minnesota-based artist drawing inspiration from anime, queer AAPI identity, and cutesy designs! Collage art is the main aesthetic with customer use in mind.

We are excited to announce Tony Oliver as our next guest for Anime Fusion 2025! Tony is a 40 year Entertainment Industry Professional with extensive experience both in front of and behind the camera and microphone.

New in 2025: Official Meetups! Have you ever wished you could get all the fans of your favorite show or game together at the convention? Now you can! New this year, we'll be scheduling reserved time in a new meetup area for groups of like-minded attendees to gather during the weekend.

Panel submissions close TOMORROW! Have a fixation on your mind? Make it heard! The Sky’s the limit on what a Panel can be! At Anime Fusion, a panel can be any activity that gives ANYONE the ability to give a platform on what they feel passionate about!

Hey Fusion Friends! We're excited for another year of cosplays and performances to light up our Mainstage! Our Cosplay Contest Sign-ups will go live on August 20th at 6PM Central Time (8/20 6PM CST)! The form will be available on our website under the Mainstage Cosplay Contest page.

Don't miss your chance to contribute to the wide variety of content available at Anime Fusion 2025! Submissions for attendee-led programming close at the end of this month. Visit our website for more information and to submit your programming requests! www.animefusion.net/get-involved...

Thanks to everyone that came by our table during Convergence 2025! We would like to congratulate the following people for winning a full weekend badge to Anime Fusion 2025! Keep an eye on your email. Theo Q. Maria P. Ellie O. Shyanne G.

Have a bunch of stuff you no longer need? We've partnered with Fragmented Nostalgia to host a community sale where you can give your old stuff new life! It is July 12th at Maplewood Mall. Full details (including restrictions, FAQs, and the table reservation form) at www.animefusion.net/sale/

Just a few days until we will be at CONvergence in Minneapolis! We hope you will be able to stop by our table (and room party in Room 3117) and say hello to us. It's going to be a blast! Not registered yet? Use code ANIMEFUSION to get $10 off your 4-day adult badge! #CVG2025 👉 cvgcon.org/register

Though Pride Month is coming to a close, our most exciting weekend is here! The official month is ending, but we don't stop living loud and proud every day. Stay bold, stay strong, and stay slaying!💅🏾 Everyone have a fun and safe time at TC Pride this weekend, and any other Pride-related events!

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