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With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the selection of giant inflatables for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City has been revealed. Enthusiasts of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Sussie and Derpy Tiger are set to appear as giant balloons.

This famous event is held each year in the heart of New York, featuring a diverse array of balloons from various pop-culture franchises. Previous appearances have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to anime favorites like Dragon Ball and One Piece.

Introducing the Characters: Sussie and Derpy Tiger

These two adorable animal mascots appear throughout the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, 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 shield humanity from invading demons. Much like the show's main heroes and rivals, these mascots have won the hearts of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a standout attraction for audiences of all ages during the parade.

An Incredible Year for KPop Demon Hunters

One could easily claim that 2025 has been the year of KPop Demon Hunters. This animated feature from Sony has risen to number one as the top-viewed movie on the streaming platform, earned five nominations at the Grammys, and the vocal talents behind Huntr/x—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—recently performed on a major late-night show, presenting a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.

Adding to the excitement, the talented trio are set to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can anticipate a potentially "Golden" performance 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 expected debut in the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the widespread love for the original film suggests that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the original success. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.

Don't miss the complete picture collection here to see the balloons up close!