We just sent out our first QCA newsletter! If you haven't subscribed to our newsletter yet, you can find a copy linked below. It's got some important information, including big changes to the org! Take a look at what we've got going on, and let us know your thoughts! mailchi.mp/b3118f883f81...

Hello everyone, We have a feedback form to share with you all to help Quad Cities Anime Inc. best serve the community in the future! Let us know what you want to see! forms.gle/nn5MC8nNPqMX... [QCA = 501c3 parent corp. of Anime Fusion] #anime #MNanime #Minnesota #AnimeCons #GeekCommunity

We at QCA (the nonprofit corp. that owns Fusion) want to share our statement on the recent concerns and unrest around I.C.E.'s presence and activity here in MN. Please know we always stand with our community members and your right to fair, legal, and decent treatment. #ICEoutofMinnesota #MNStrong

Hello everyone! The video for the Anime Fusion 2025 Cosplay Masquerade is now live on YouTube! Click the link below to check it out! youtu.be/Ov0mQ1NpAic *Note: Some sections of audio have been muted due to copyrighted music.*

We want to thank everyone for joining us this year: YOU are what makes Anime Fusion special! Whether there is an AF 2027 or not, we will surely see some of you around at other events. Follow QCA as our parent organization plans on coming up with small events for our community!

Hey everyone! We hope you’re enjoying your Saturday! Join us at Main Stage for our 2025 Cosplay Masquerade starting at 6pm!!!

Join our voice actors as we play some games! Hosted by our con chair, Damarra — Tiana, Tiffany, and Tony will join us for a bit of fun in this selection of games!

Don’t miss the chance to contribute to a good cause! The live charity auction is starting soon!

We hope you are having fun at the convention so far! Here are some updated schedules for our voice actor guests. When in doubt, you can always find this information in our program guide or on our website. Don’t forget to visit our guests and show them some love!

The Charity Auction is officially LIVE! 🎉 Start bidding now and support a great cause. Every bid makes a difference! Check out the items here: https:// charityauctions.com/event/auction/ 362 #CharityAuction #Live #Auction #FusionAuction

Nerd Network News is a radio show that takes a fun, satirical approach to the typical news program by dropping the drama and reporting on the important things, like Gaming, Comics, Manga, Anime, Film, Cons, & Live Events! Follow their ongoing Countdown to Anime Fusion, at 8 AM and 3 PM on 88.1 FM!

Fragmented Nostalgia, FragNos for short, is proud to offer officially licensed imported and domestic merchandise! We're a small business that specializes in curating nostalgic goods from Pokemon, Digimon, Anime, and much more! Visit our store in Maplewood Mall, MN or catch us at a con near you!

Get ready to cheer as the Midnight Minxes return to Fusion! They're a cosplay entertainment group with a nerdlesque focus composed of performers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds; each with a unique style that is sure to captivate! Their main event is 18+ and geared for the late-night crowd.

As part of our Mechs and Madness theme, Anime Fusion is excited to bring you a screening of Robotech! Known as Macross in Japan, the Robotech series was a smash hit in 1980s America, and greatly influenced Western anime fandom. Don't miss your chance to revisit this classic on Saturday at 3:30 PM!

We are excited with the return of the Kitaku Maid & Butler Cafe to Anime Fusion 2025! Come and join them for snacks, play games with them and enjoy songs and dances performed by their talented maids and butlers who are very much “worth their salt”.

What would happen if your favorite anime character escaped their world and came to ours? Join us for a special screening of "Skye Hoshi: Anime Girl" and an exclusive panel with the film’s director and cast. Get ready for this laser-filled, ramen-fueled adventure on Friday of Anime Fusion at 5:00 PM!

We've added scheduled meetups that were requested by your fellow congoers. If one of your interests is on the list, there are other Anime Fusion attendees eager to meet you! Make new friends, take pictures, or trade trinkets! Check the convention map for the meetup location.

T'was the night before Fusion, and all through the con... We'll be hosting a scavenger hunt on Thursday evening! Everyone who successfully completes the challenge gets a reward! Look for Programming staff in the hotel lobby after 8 PM on October 16th to start the hunt.

Hey cosplayers! Excited to wear your cosplays at Anime Fusion? Show off what you're bringing with the official Anime Fusion 2025 cosplay lineup template! Be sure to check out the new section in the schedule grid for group meetups if you need inspiration on your lineup!

Finally, we close our list with three awesome dealers: Cartoon Passion, Yume's Collectibles, and Chill Vibes Worldwide! Cartoon Passion is your one-stop shop featuring Japanese anime plushies, figures, apparel, fashion accessories and pre-packaged snacks.

Sunday night, time for more dealers: Lady Dragon's Treasures and Sakura's Blossoms! Lady Dragon's Treasures will include hand-made jewelry, statuary, and collectibles.

Back to our regularly scheduled dealers! We bring you two more dealers: Jedi Master's Toys and Collectibles and cosplaymoomoo. Jedi Master's Toys and Collectibles will have Pokemon and Magic Singles, other TCGs and CCGs, comics, manga, and video games! They'll have transformers and robots too!

Brianna is an up-and-coming creator joining us this year to spread positivity and engagement while talking to attendees, making helpful content, and giving fun insights into Anime Fusion's activities! Her work combines a love for anime, cosplay, and storytelling while building spaces for community

You were expecting another dealers post, but it was me, Dio-- I mean, the Anime Fusion Schedule! That's right, our schedule is LIVE on our website! The schedule may still be subject to some small changes here or there. Check it out here: www.animefusion.net/files/AnimeF...

Let's cruise into the weekend with two more of our dealers: Tabletop Shop and Fast Food Anime! Tabletop Shop will be bringing 3D Printed creatures, fidgets, desktop buddies, adoptables, and more!

Let's look at two more dealers who are visiting this year! Pokepalooza offers Pokemon-themed plush toys, figures and cards, with a special focus on finding unique vintage pieces. The Spooky Sniper showcases art prints, stationary, keychains/charms, handmade resin figures, stickers and blind bags.

We'd like to introduce you to Ivy Lace Mace and Fragmented Nostalgia! Ivy Lace Mace is a prize-winning cosplayer offering sensory fidget potions, enamel pins, gatcha machines, oddities, felt mini potion stuffies, and cutie pie purses!

For our final Artists Week post, let's give it up for Nakama Nerd-Op and Solace Studio! "Nakama Nerd-Op's passion is in creating vibrant, pixelated art for fans to enjoy. We have been making pixelated art in various forms for over a decade and sharing these with the world at conventions."

Welcome to Day 6 of our Artists Week! Let's meet Mapleleaf Creations and SweeTooth Ghost! Mapleleaf Creations: Mainly a fursuit maker, Mapleleaf Creations also handsews plushies and crochet cats! Everything is made by hand with love.

Day 5 isn't over, so first let's meet MevrouwRoze Studios! "Hello! My name is Annemarie! I'm a graphic designer and try to keep my creative juices flowing by doing side art projects such as drawing and crafting. I am a sucker for all things cute and colorful which reflects in everything I create!"

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.