Anime Icons Luffy, Goku, and Pikachu Shine at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 98th annual parade in New York City featured giant balloons of beloved anime characters, reflecting the growing global popularity of the genre.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade showcased anime’s rising influence with floats of Monkey D. Luffy, Son Goku, and Pikachu with Eevee.
Goku’s float featured his iconic orange gi and a two-finger salute, marking his eighth appearance at the event since 2018.
Luffy’s float depicted him in his classic red shirt and straw hat, humorously positioned behind a Disney Cruise float in viral photos.
Pikachu and Eevee rode on a Pokéball-inspired sleigh, dressed in festive winter accessories, delighting Pokémon fans.
The inclusion of anime characters in the parade highlights the genre's growing prominence in international pop culture and mainstream celebrations.