The KPop Demon Hunters Series Floats to Make a Grand Appearance at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the selection of giant inflatables for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City has been revealed. Fans of the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have something exciting to look forward to, as beloved characters Sussie and Derpy Tiger are scheduled to make an appearance as giant balloons.
The parade takes place each year in the heart of New York, featuring an impressive variety of balloons from various pop-culture franchises. Previous appearances have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to anime favorites like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Meet the Mascots: Sussie and Derpy Tiger
These two adorable animal mascots are featured in the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, harnessing their musical power to restore the Honmoon and protect the human world from invading demons. Much like Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, these mascots have gained a massive following of fans worldwide and are sure to be a memorable highlight for families and fans alike during the parade.
An Incredible Year for KPop Demon Hunters
It's no exaggeration to say that this year has belonged of KPop Demon Hunters. The Sony Animation production has soared to the top as the most-watched film on Netflix, earned 5 Grammy nominations, and the vocal talents behind the main characters—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—recently performed on a popular television program, delivering a breathtaking Honmoon-worthy act.
Making things even better, the talented trio are set to make an appearance during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can look forward to a show-stopping musical number from the group.
Future Plans for the Franchise?
An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a potential release in 2029. While it's a long wait, the immense popularity for the first movie suggests that audiences are eager for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the holiday parade.
Be sure to catch the complete picture collection below to see the balloons up close!
