The KPop Demon Hunters Series Floats to Make a Grand Appearance at the Iconic Thanksgiving Parade
As Thanksgiving approaches, 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 beloved characters Derpy Tiger and Sussie are set to appear as spectacular floats.
The parade takes place each year in the heart of New York, featuring an impressive variety of balloons from various pop-culture franchises. Past participants have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Meet the Mascots: Derpy Tiger and Sussie
These two adorable animal mascots are featured in the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, Huntr/x is a popular musical act by day and a team of demon slayers by night, harnessing their musical power to restore the Honmoon and protect the human world from demonic threats. 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 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 soared to the top as the most-watched film on Netflix, received 5 Grammy nominations, and the vocal talents behind the main characters—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—recently performed on a major late-night show, presenting a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.
Making things even better, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are also scheduled to make an appearance during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Audiences can look forward to a potentially "Golden" performance 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 the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the first movie suggests that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the first installment. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.
Don't miss the complete picture collection below to see the balloons up close!