Blackout
IMPROV TROUPE
Blackout is an all-Black troupe that has redefined the improv scene in the Twin Cities. Their flagship format, Swag Hat, is rooted in honest conversation between performers on topics suggested by the audience that gets spun into improvised theater. Together, they often create comedic dialogue around serious truths, and they always spread joy while doing it. You never know exactly what you’re going to get when they’re on stage — so come see for yourself!
Haus of Hades
DRAG TROUPE
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. As the only Drag Haus in Minnesota lead by a King, they are proud to represent many types of drag under one umbrella and between them they hold 7 competitive titles for the years 2023-2025 as well as a nomination for Best Drag Haus from The Minnesota Queer Arts Awards.
Please come see their show! They’re very hard to forget. 
Pippin Panic
CONTEST EMCEE
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! Known across the Midwest as a notorious silly little guy, he is the leader of the Haus of Hades, an award winning producer, disability advocate and purveyor of queer joy. Anime Fusion is his home con and he’s excited to be back!
Theology
FEATURED DJ
Theology is a VGM Remix producer and DJ from Minneapolis, MN! He is also a mental health activist and believes that, if harnessed properly, video games can be amazing for our mental health. In addition, he believes video game music heals if we let it. Learn more about him by visiting his website:
https://theologymusic.com/home