Ariem is a seasoned cosplayer, seamster, fabricator, content creator, MUA, and designer based in sunny Los Angeles! They have appeared as a guest at Anime Marketplace, Anime Los Angeles, Anifest, Kikoricon and Sabotencon in Arizona, and internationally at Supanova Expo in Brisbane Australia.  Their degree in costuming and a certification in makeup added together with being a giant nerd, led them to create beautiful self-made costumes and props on a budget. Ariem is mostly known for depictions of Deku from My Hero Academia and England from Hetalia. Ariem is beyond elated to be inspired and to inspire others at Fan Fusion 2025 “Never settle, be upfront about what you want and chase it.”