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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 unveiled. Enthusiasts of the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as beloved characters Derpy Tiger and Sussie are scheduled to make an appearance as spectacular floats.

This famous event is held annually in New York City, featuring a diverse array of balloons from various pop-culture franchises. Previous appearances have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.

Meet the Mascots: Sussie and Derpy Tiger

Derpy Tiger and Sussie are featured in the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, 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 invading demons. Much like Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, these mascots have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a standout attraction for families and fans alike during the parade.

An Incredible Year for KPop Demon Hunters

One could easily claim 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, 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 major late-night show, delivering a stunning spectacular act.

Making things even better, the talented trio are also scheduled to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Viewers can anticipate a potentially "Golden" performance 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 the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the first movie suggests that audiences are eager for a sequel that lives up to the original success. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.

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