KPop Demon Hunters Floats to Take Center Stage at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
As Thanksgiving approaches, the selection of giant inflatables for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been unveiled. Enthusiasts of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have something exciting to look forward to, as fan-favorite mascots Derpy Tiger and Sussie are set to appear as spectacular floats.
The parade takes place annually in New York City, featuring an impressive variety of inflatable figures from different corners of pop culture. Previous appearances have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Introducing the Characters: Derpy Tiger and Sussie
These two adorable animal mascots appear throughout the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, harnessing their musical power to repair the Honmoon and protect the human world from demonic threats. Similar to Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts of fans worldwide and are sure to be a standout attraction for audiences of all ages during the parade.
A Stellar Year for KPop Demon Hunters
One could easily claim that this year has belonged of KPop Demon Hunters. The Sony Animation production has risen to number one 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—gave a live performance on a popular television program, delivering a breathtaking Honmoon-worthy act.
Making things even better, the talented trio are also scheduled to make an appearance during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Viewers can anticipate a show-stopping musical number from the group.
What's Next for the Franchise?
An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a potential release in 2029. While it's a long wait, the widespread love for the original film indicates that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the original success. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the incredible inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Be sure to catch the complete picture collection below to get a closer look!
