The KPop Demon Hunters Series Floats to Make a Grand Appearance at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
As Thanksgiving approaches, the lineup of balloons for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City has been unveiled. Enthusiasts of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as beloved characters Derpy Tiger and Sussie are scheduled to make an appearance as giant balloons.
The parade takes place annually in New York City, showcasing an impressive variety of inflatable figures from various pop-culture franchises. Past participants have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Meet the Mascots: Sussie and Derpy Tiger
Derpy Tiger and Sussie appear throughout 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, harnessing their musical power to repair the Honmoon and protect the human world from invading demons. Much like Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a memorable highlight for families and fans alike during the parade.
An Incredible Year for KPop Demon Hunters
One could easily claim that this year has belonged of KPop Demon Hunters. This animated feature from Sony has soared to the top as the most-watched film on Netflix, earned five nominations at the Grammys, and the vocal talents behind Huntr/x—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—recently performed on a popular television program, presenting a breathtaking Honmoon-worthy act.
Making things even better, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are set to perform live during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Audiences can look forward to a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.
What's Next for the Franchise?
A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a potential release in the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the widespread love for the first movie indicates that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the first installment. For now, fans can enjoy the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Don't miss the full gallery of images here to see the balloons up close!
