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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 popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Derpy Tiger and Sussie are set to appear as giant balloons.

This famous event is held annually in New York City, featuring a diverse array of inflatable figures from different corners of pop culture. Past participants have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to anime favorites like Dragon Ball and One Piece.

Introducing the Characters: Derpy Tiger and Sussie

These two adorable animal mascots are featured in the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, Huntr/x is a popular musical act by day and a team of demon slayers by night, using their voices to restore the Honmoon and protect the human world from invading demons. Much like the show's main heroes and rivals, these mascots have won the hearts of fans worldwide and are expected 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 this year has belonged of KPop Demon Hunters. This animated feature from Sony has soared to the top as the top-viewed movie on the streaming platform, received 5 Grammy nominations, and the singing stars behind Huntr/x—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—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 perform live 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 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 fans will gladly wait 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.

Don't miss the complete picture collection here to get a closer look!