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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Also, a note that all skaters assume their own risk.

Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Use your best judgement on your head. If you've skated in it before, or you're super confident you can and it has a large field of vision, it should be ok. If you normally need a handler, or you're not certain of your ability to react and maneuver on skates, then yeah no head :(

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Don't forget our cosplay roller skating event this Saturday! Costumes need to be appropriate for all ages. For everyone's safety, avoid long or trailing fabric and ensure you have a clear line of sight. Makeup and body paint needs to be sealed so it will not rub off on surfaces. See you there!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Proceeds will fund other community activities brought to you by Anime Fusion's parent organization, FUSE Inc. The suggested donation amount is $15 per person for admission and skates. Cosplay is encouraged, but not required. :) See you there!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Coming later this month, it's our long-awaited roller skating event! Grab your cosplay and your friends and join us at Skateville on September 26th. Rental skates are included with admission! Saturday, September 26th 4:30-6:30 PM Skateville in Burnsville, MN 201 South River Ridge Circle

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

This is tomorrow! The weather is looking hot with a high of 87, but thankfully no rain during the picnic. Also, for some reason the alt text didn't post with our flyer so here's the flyer again with alt text!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Further note: the sun sets at 7:42, which means golden hour towards the end of the picnic for folks enthusiastic about photos of their cosplays!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Rico, our VP, will sling grilled cheese from the charcoal grill. Attendance is free. Just show up in a cosplay (or not in cosplay, all geeks are welcome) and have fun! If you are bringing something to share, please label the ingredients.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Cosplayers and friends! Summer is coming to an end soon. Let's give it a sendoff with a picnic! Join us Saturday September 5 at the Phalen Park Picnic Shelter (1610 Phalen Dr St Paul MN 55106) from 3p-7:30p for a cosplay potluck picnic!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

AMC has published their showtimes! The latest is 4:45pm so we'll be meeting up for that time!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Showtimes have not populated the AMC website but there will probably be a showing around 7pm. We will make another post as soon as the showtimes go up, probably Wednesday. We hope to see you there!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Hey everyone! We will be meeting up at the Rosedale AMC this Friday, August 14, for the 10th anniversary screening of the acclaimed movie masterpiece by Makoto Shinkai: Your Name.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

We hope that you choose to stick around following these changes, and we’d love to see you at our upcoming events now that they’re officially being scheduled!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Thirdly, we have events on the calendar! The first one is a meetup for the Your Name's 10th anniversary screening on Friday Aug 14. Not long after, on Saturday Sep 5, we will be hosting a cosplay picnic at Phalen Park in St Paul. Finally, we are actively planning a cosplay roller-skating event!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Secondly, we are repurposing our socials rather than making new ones because much of our audience is already following Anime Fusion, and we want to be able to communicate with you without the potential hurdle of asking you to follow yet another social media account.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

First off, Quad Cities Anime Inc. has officially been renamed to Fusion Unconventional Social Events (FUSE) Inc. We also updated our tanuki logo to include a red sun, and will be incorporating the new color into our marketing materials.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Hey folks! ✨ We have some major announcements to make (details in thread). ✨ These changes were initially shared at our July 7 board meeting.

Name change and social media updates!
Quad Cities Anime → Fusion Unconventional Social Events (aka FUSE)
Anime Fusion social media → FUSE Inc. social media

A few events on the horizon! Friday August 14 Your Name 10th anniversary showing movie meetup (location TBD when showtimes go up), Saturday September 5 Cosplay picnic 3p-7:30p at Phalen Park in St Paul, Date TBD: Cosplay roller-skating. More activities are being planned!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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...

Medium-and-light blue tanuki in the shape of Minnesota over a newspaper collage.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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

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QCA Inc. public feedback form

This form is for collecting insights, suggestions, and opinions from those in the Twin Cities and general geek community, as well as previous Anime Fusion attendees. As our organization changes and ...

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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.*

Blue and green sparkling background with the words: "ANIME FUSION 2025 COSPLAY MASQUERADE IS LIVE ON YOUTUBE!"

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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”.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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"

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

obscure anime items such as things from Otome games, some handmade jewelry and hair accessories, and even official anime paper goods and stationary items.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Sakura's Blossoms will bring a whole array of goodies: Ball jointed dolls, Asian dolls, blind box dolls, anime scale and prize figures, blind boxes, vintage and newer miscellaneous anime goods such as keychains, pins and mini figures,

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

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.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

cosplaymoomoo will have official anime figures, official model kits (not just Gundam) , unique premium figures, and plush!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

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!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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

A woman with dark curly hair cosplaying Princess Peach from Mario, with her hand outstretched toward the viewer. She is composited onto a blue sparkling background. Text on the image says: "Chrossplay
Press and media
CONtent Creator"

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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...

Text on a sparkling blue-purple ombre background. The text says: "Anime Fusion programming schedule is LIVE!"

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Fast Food Anime will have DVDs, manga, figures, plush, CDs, blind boxes, small character merch, video games, consoles, TCG cards!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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!

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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.

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Fusion Unconventional Social Events @twincitiesfuse.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Fragmented Nostalgia is a small business bringing you anime and pop-culture themed plushies, collectibles, bags, and more!

Text at the top reads "Featured dealers". Below there are two logos: Ivy Lace Mace, on the left, and Fragmented Nostalgia to the right.

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