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As Thanksgiving approaches, the selection of giant inflatables for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been revealed. Fans of the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have something exciting to look forward to, as beloved characters Derpy Tiger and Sussie are set to appear as giant balloons.

This famous event is held annually in New York City, showcasing a diverse array of inflatable figures from various pop-culture franchises. Previous appearances 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

These two adorable animal mascots appear throughout the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, the group Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, harnessing their musical power to restore the Honmoon and shield humanity from invading demons. Similar to Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, these mascots have gained a massive following of fans worldwide and are sure 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 2025 has been the year 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, presenting a breathtaking spectacular act.

Making things even better, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are also scheduled to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can anticipate 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 expected debut in 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the first movie suggests that audiences are eager for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. For now, everyone can look forward to the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.

Be sure to catch the full gallery of images here to see the balloons up close!