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As Thanksgiving approaches, the selection of giant inflatables for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been unveiled. Fans of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have something exciting to look forward to, as beloved characters 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 balloons from different corners of pop culture. Previous appearances 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

Derpy Tiger and Sussie appear throughout the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, Huntr/x is a popular musical act by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, using their voices to repair the Honmoon and protect the human world from invading demons. Similar to the show's main heroes and rivals, these mascots have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are sure to be a standout attraction for audiences of all ages during the parade.

An Incredible Year for KPop Demon Hunters

It's no exaggeration to say that 2025 has been the year 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 the main characters—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—gave a live performance on a major late-night show, presenting a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.

Making things even better, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are set to make an appearance during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Viewers can look forward to a show-stopping musical number from the group.

What's Next for the Franchise?

An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is reportedly in development, with a potential release in the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the widespread love for the first movie suggests that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the original success. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the incredible inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.

Be sure to catch the full gallery of images here to get a closer look!