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Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 2d

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

Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 2d

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!

Text reads: Guest Game Time — 4:30 PM, Panel 2.

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Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 2d

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

Text reads: Live charity auction, 1:30 PM - Panel 2”

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Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 3d

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!

Schedule for Tony Oliver, showing hours and panel names for every day of the con.

Schedule for Tiana Camacho, showing hours and panel names for every day of the con.

Schedule for Tiffany Grant, showing hours and panel names for every day of the con.

Schedule for Spike Spencer, showing hours and panel names for every day of the con.

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Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 3d

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

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Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 5d

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!

Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 9d

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!

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Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 11d

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.

Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 11d

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!

Text on graphic reads: "To the stars and beyond!"

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Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 12d

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”.

Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 12d

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!

The image shows the official poster for the movie, with a picture of the anime character Skye Hoshi in the background; the live action character is placed at the center aiming a gun at the front while another character watches her in awe from the bottom right.

Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 13d

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.

Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 13d

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.

Text on center of graphic reads: "Thursday Kickoff: Scavenger Hunt"

Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 14d

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!

A cosplay lineup template. There are three empty slots for three days for folks to put photos of their cosplays on. The slots are labeled "Friday", "Saturday", and "Sunday" respectively. There is art of the mech mascot cuddling the batdragon and catmoth mascots in the upper left corner. The image is labeled "Anime Fusion Mechs and Madness Cosplay Lineup".

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Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 14d

Last but not least, Chill Vibes Worldwide has fun apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, and jackets, and will also offer pins and stickers!

Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 14d

Yume's Collectibles offers plushies, blind boxes, figures, and Squishmallows. They tend to stick to older nostalgia anime so you will find merchandise featuring Yugioh, Digimon, Sailor Moon, Lucky Star, and more!

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Anime Fusion @animefusion.net · 14d

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.

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