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 lineup of balloons for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City has been revealed. Fans of the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Derpy Tiger and Sussie are set to appear as spectacular floats.
This famous event takes place annually in New York City, featuring an impressive variety of inflatable figures from different corners of pop culture. 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
Derpy Tiger and Sussie are featured in the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a team of demon slayers by night, using their voices to restore the Honmoon and shield humanity from demonic threats. Similar to the show's main heroes and rivals, these mascots have won the hearts of fans worldwide and are sure to be a memorable highlight for audiences of all ages during the parade.
A Stellar Year for KPop Demon Hunters
It's no exaggeration to say that this year has belonged of KPop Demon Hunters. This animated feature from Sony has risen to number one as the most-watched film on Netflix, earned five nominations at the Grammys, and the singing stars behind Huntr/x—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—gave a live performance on a popular television program, presenting a stunning spectacular act.
Adding to the excitement, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are also scheduled to perform live during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Audiences can anticipate a show-stopping musical number from the group.
Future Plans for the Franchise?
A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a expected debut in 2029. While it's a long wait, the widespread love for the first movie suggests that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. For now, fans can enjoy the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Be sure to catch the full gallery of images below to see the balloons up close!
