Artists and Vendors! December is here, and with the winter vibes comes your final opportunity to apply for LTUX! Be sure to apply at ltuexpo.com/artist-vendor-app by the 31st. Those who have applied already, check your emails! Our second wave of acceptances have been sent out.

Registration for the LTUX 2026 Cosplay Competition is now open! With both Novice and Advanced Divisions, cosplayers of all levels are encouraged to join! Registration closes March 14th, 2026. To learn more, see: www.ltuexpo.com/cosplay

Did you know that individuals and businesses can sponsor LTUX and gain tables, sponsor badges, and your logo on our website and signage? LTUX sponsor applications are open at ltuexpo.com/sponsorship #animeconvention #gameexpo #ltux2026

Artists and vendors check your emails- our first wave of application acceptances have been sent out! If you haven't received an email, don't worry, our organization team is still reviewing applications.

Hi, we are live until 10 PM EST on www.twitch.tv/infinitemach... for a 12 hour charity stream for Corewell Children's Hospital! Feel free to watch, donate, and share with family and friends! www.extra-life.org/participant/...

We have a lot of fun activities in store this year at LTUX! We hope to see you there! To see our full schedule more closely, see: www.ltuexpo.com/schedule

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Geeky Critters Geeky Critters will be selling crochet stuffed animals themed around pop culture. Ex being music, movies books and anime. geekycritters.etsy.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Kawaii Gem Co. Add some magic to your style with ramen charms, handmade chokers, and fairy approved accessories, at Kawaii Gem co. tiktok.com/@kawaiigemco

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: SATAKA Clothing Sataka Clothing is your go-to for handmade scrunchies and curated pieces from Thailand! satakaclothing.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: AstroGummi AstroGummi is a digital artist who likes to make sparkly, cute things based off of different fandoms and their own creations! agummi.carrd.co

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Rainbow Release Rainbow Release offers cute, quirky, and sentimental art ranging from buttons to drinkware to help celebrate your nerdy side. www.elysepeterson.com/rainbow-rele...

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: SofiQ by Design Q is a digital artist who loves fashion, anime & art. She started her brand to express & highlight her creative interests to those who relate instagram.com/sofiqbydesign

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Beldolor Beldolor is a rogue engineer who designs and makes unique and unexpected miniatures for TTRPG, painting or general collecting. www.beldolorstudios.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: YuYu YuYu is a current animation student. They love making merch of their current favorite anime and games! www.instagram.com/yu._.art/pro...

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Scarlett Wolf Scarlett Wolf is a full-time freelance furry artist based in Michigan since 2016. They will be selling custom artworks created on-site! www.instagram.com/scarlettwolf...

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Foxxbat Foxxbat is a professional fursuit maker and I'm selling stickers, pins, and more for both furries and non-furries! www.foxxbat.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Otaku's Oasis: Anime and Gaming Otaku's Oasis sell manga and mystery manga boxes otakusoasismanganimeandgaming.squarespace.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: NightRose Studios NightRose Studios is run by a couple of queer artists who make art and accessories with LGBTQ+ and gothic themes. nightrosestudiosllc.etsy.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Legendary Japanese Imports Legendary Japanese Imports specializes in bringing you 100% authentic goods from Asia! They have Pokemon, Digimon, Sanrio, and more! www.legendaryjapan.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Uni & Umi Uni & Umi LLC is a kawaii brand based in Detroit! uniandumi.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Credocross Credocross is a queer artist from Ohio. They specialise in watercolour paintings and fantasy themes. www.credocross.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Panda Parfait Panda Parfait is a furry artist who creates colorful artwork with nostalgic vibes. Stop by for cute art, commissions, and accessories! pandaparfait.co

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Treasure Horde Crafts Treasure Horde Crafts sell a little bit of everything they crochet, 3D print & paint D&D minis, laser engrave keychains, stickers, dice sets, resin, jewelry. treasurehordecrafts.etsy.com/listing/1697...

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Manga and Mo Manga and Mo is a small black-owned business that sells manga, figurines, earrings, keychains, Artbooks and wall scrolls! www.instagram.com/manga_and_mo...

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: 3's a Barge 3's a Barge is a small studio created by a few friends in late 2023. They make fanwork, original art pieces, commissions, and silly Pikmin plushies! www.instagram.com/3sabarge/

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Joan of Bark Art & Design Joan of Bark Art & Design creates whimsical fantasy art, stickers, pins, crochet plushies, and more inspired by fairy tales and nature. joanofbark.etsy.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Nikoula Co. Nikoula Co. is a Lansing based artist who specializes in fuse bead art that focuses on Japanese pop culture, video games and comics! www.instagram.com/nikoula.co

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Breanna ONeal Breanna ONeal is an illustrator selling cute & kitsch art prints, stickers, charms, and more! www.instagram.com/breoneal_art/

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: AsarDraws AsarDraws is an artist born and raised in Detroit, who loves to design fun, vibrant, creative, and emotional art pieces. www.etsy.com/shop/Boundle...

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Jade Carp Studio Jade Carp Studio is a Michigan-based artist studio of 3! They create art of our favorite anime, video games, and all the characters we love! jadecarpstudio.carrd.co

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Galvanized Art Galvanized Art is a Southeast Michigan local who's been vending at artist alleys since 2017! They have moths, men, mothmen, and muppets! www.tumblr.com/galvanized-art

We're looking for people to help ensure LTUX runs smoothly and all guests enjoy their time! If you'd like to give your time to LTUX on May 3rd, consider submitting to our Volunteer Form! forms.gle/oLF3ecfPgRui...

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Bea the Witch Bea the Witch been vending for 3 years now and sell mainly stickers but also have totes, pencil cases, prints, oak paintings, and buttons www.instagram.com/bea_the_witch/

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Graveyard Art + Andromedai's Palace Graveyard Art + Andromedai’s Palace is run by a couple of nerds who make anime inspired art prints, keychains, stickers, and more! www.instagram.com/bungo.stray....

Panelist applications have been extended! If you have a topic regarding the game, esports, or anime industries you'd like to discuss/present at LTUX 2025, please fill out the form on our website! www.ltuexpo.com/talk-panel-app

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Glitchbie Glitchbie is an illustrator making artwork in the form of prints, buttons, stickers, enamel pins, keychains, mystery bags, and more! glitchbie.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Sammich Sammich uses their art as an outlet to show off their interests, these include anime, gaming, and K-pop. sammichllc.carrd.co

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: SweetShojo SweetShojo sells kawaii accessories, art, and lip care www.instagram.com/p/DBB8QCHODU...

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: La Flamant La Flamant creates fun and functional fiber art that celebrates fandom! laflamant.etsy.com

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: DROSEATTACK DROSEATTACK makes bright & punchy fan merch. From stickers & standees to apparel & zines. They love to make fun works for vg & toon enjoyers. droseattack.carrd.co

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Paint Brush Birdie Paint Brush Birdie is a digital Artist and needlefelt plushie maker! They also make, earrings, pins, stickers, buttons and keychains! linktr.ee/PaintBrushBi...

Looking to meet fellow fans and get pictures of your cosplay? Or maybe you want to gather gamers together to play a co-op game? Sign up to run a fandom gathering at this year's event! Apply at: www.ltuexpo.com/fandom-app

2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight: Windy Woods Windy Woods is funny, cute, creepy, and a little sarcastic. They make pillows, plush, stickers, pins, and so much more! linktr.ee/windywoodsde...

It's time for a 2025 LTUX Vendor Spotlight! Today's vendor is Mollu! Mollu's art typically revolves around anime, fantasy, nature, and nostalgia! www.mollu.art/artist-alley

Announcing Shockolate Energy as a cosplay contest judge! Shockolate started cosplaying in 2009 and hasn’t looked back since. A plus-size cosplayer, Shockolate is a firm believer and advocate for cosplay equality and spreading positive vibes throughout the community. #cosplaycontest #cosplay

Kira Elric is a longtime cosplayer, having started cosplaying 20 years ago in 2005! He returns to LTUX for 2025 after having so much fun with everyone last year! He is a mutli-award-winning cosplayer, having won Master's and Best in Show for both craftsmanship and performance.

We're proud to announce one of our cosplay contest judges! Silvermoon Art is an artist and award-winning cosplayer who enjoys finding new ways to shape-shift into their favorite characters. #cosplay #cosplaycontest To participate in the cosplay contest, apply by 4/19! www.ltuexpo.com/cosplay

AMHCosplays is excited to be back for another year at LTU Expo as our cosplay contest host! An award-winning cosplayer in both craftsmanship and performance, AMHCosplays has brought more than 275 characters to life in the 20+ years she has enjoyed this amazing hobby.

Attention all indie game devs! Submit your applications to the Gamer's Grove by this upcoming Monday, March 31st for your game to be showcased! www.ltuexpo.com/game-app

Attention all cosplayers! Have you ever wanted to showcase your hard work and dedication to sewing, crafting, and fandom on stage for the chance of recognition and prizes? Apply for our cosplay competition! Applications are open until April 12th www.ltuexpo.com/cosplay #cosplay #cosplaycontest