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With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the lineup of balloons for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City has been unveiled. Enthusiasts 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 takes place each year in the heart of New York, showcasing an impressive variety of inflatable figures 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.

Introducing the Characters: Derpy Tiger and Sussie

Derpy Tiger and Sussie appear throughout the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, the group Huntr/x is a popular musical act 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 the show's main heroes and rivals, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts of viewers everywhere and are sure to be a standout attraction for families and fans alike during the parade.

A Stellar Year for KPop Demon Hunters

It's no exaggeration to say 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, received five nominations at the Grammys, 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 stunning spectacular act.

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

Future Plans for the Franchise?

A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a potential release 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 sequel that lives up to the first installment. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.

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