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With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the lineup of balloons for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 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 scheduled to make an appearance as spectacular floats.

This famous event is held annually in New York City, showcasing an impressive variety of balloons from different corners of pop culture. Past participants have included everything 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 acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, using their voices to restore the Honmoon and protect the human world from invading demons. Much like Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, these mascots have won the hearts 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. The Sony Animation production has soared to the top as the top-viewed movie on the streaming platform, earned 5 Grammy nominations, and the vocal talents behind the main characters—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—gave a live performance on a popular television program, delivering a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.

Adding to the excitement, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are set to perform live during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Audiences can anticipate a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.

What's Next for the Franchise?

A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is reportedly in development, with a expected debut in the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the first movie indicates that audiences are eager for a follow-up worthy of the original success. For now, fans can enjoy the amazing Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.

Don't miss the full gallery of images below to see the balloons up close!