Zythe Akaru Arts

Liz (or Zy, she/they) of Zythe Akaru Arts is a lifelong creative and crafter, with almost a decade of experience in cosplay, from Disney-bounding and closet cosplays to now branching out into handmade apparel. She first competed at AnimeZap 2020, and most recently competed at AnimeMidwest’s World Crown 2024. Zy’s specialty is in fursuit work and providing an upbeat performance, and she is the biggest cheerleader for her fellow cosplayers!