Dragon Ball Hero Goku Takes Flight in Iconic Saiyan Form at 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

On Thanksgiving Day, Goku, one of anime’s most recognizable characters, returns to Big Apple, but in a brand new form.  Earth’s mightiest warrior from the global hit anime franchise Dragon Ball will fly in his iconic Saiyan form in the 98^th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In a new pose sporting jet black hair and his signature orange martial arts uniform, Goku will debut as a brand-new featured character balloon on November 28, 2024 in the iconic holiday tradition. Goku will greet millions of excited Parade spectators with an expressive smile and salute—marking the 40^th anniversary  of Dragon Ball.

Measuring a stunning 70.5-feet long, 33-feet wide and 41.5-feet tall, the new Goku will be easy to spot during his inaugural flight from Central Park West to Herald Square, home to Macy’s famed flagship store. He’ll be led along the way by skilled balloon handlers to the thunderous applause and excited roars of the millions of live spectators and viewers across the country.

Akira Toriyama’s original “Dragon Ball” manga series launched in 1984 in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump” and gave birth to the global Dragon Ball phenomenon. Produced and adapted by Toei Animation, the Dragon Ball anime franchise has achieved worldwide success—taking its place in mainstream pop culture and boasting a multi-generational fan base. With  the addition of the new original anime “Dragon Ball DAIMA,” the franchise now spans six episodic series, including “Dragon Ball,” “Dragon Ball Z,” “Dragon Ball GT,” “Dragon Ball Z Kai,” and “Dragon Ball Super,” and 21 feature films as well as numerous mobile and video games, trading card game and an ever-expanding catalog of licensed merchandise and location-based entertainment.