KPop Demon Hunters Floats to Make a Grand Appearance at the Iconic Thanksgiving Parade
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the lineup of balloons for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been revealed. Enthusiasts 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.
This famous event takes place annually in New York City, showcasing a diverse array of inflatable figures 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.
Introducing the Characters: Sussie and Derpy Tiger
These two adorable animal mascots are featured in the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, the group Huntr/x is a popular musical act by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, harnessing their musical power to repair the Honmoon and shield humanity from invading demons. Similar to Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have gained a massive following of fans worldwide and are sure to be a standout attraction for audiences of all ages during the parade.
An Incredible Year for KPop Demon Hunters
One could easily claim that 2025 has been the year of KPop Demon Hunters. The Sony Animation production has risen to number one as the top-viewed movie on the streaming platform, earned 5 Grammy nominations, and the singing stars behind the main characters—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—gave a live performance on a major late-night show, delivering a stunning spectacular act.
Making things even better, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are set to make an appearance during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can look forward to a show-stopping musical number 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 expected debut in the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the original film suggests that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. For now, everyone can look forward to the incredible inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.
Be sure to catch the complete picture collection here to see the balloons up close!
