Funny crowd-pleaser songs for year-end and New Year parties [2026]
Feeling troubled because you’ve been asked to provide entertainment for the year-end or New Year party? That’s a common dilemma around the holiday season.
It’s especially hard to turn down when the request comes from your boss or a senior colleague, isn’t it? For you, we recommend entertainment that uses music, like dance or karaoke.
Music often transcends generations, so it’s a safer bet that’s less likely to fall flat.
On top of that, choosing a comic song or trying an impression or a distinctive costume is sure to be a hit! In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of perfect songs for this kind of performance.
Find the one that suits you best and get some laughs!
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Funny crowd-pleaser songs for year-end and New Year parties [2026] (61–70)
Riding the good vibes ☆ NIGHTFakkingu Rabittsu
It’s an upbeat party tune packed with a super memorable phrase—“Riding a good wave!”—that went viral on social media and TikTok! That same phrase was even chosen for the 2018 Gal Buzzword Awards.
With its catchy tempo and killer hook, it’ll get you hyped! People from that generation, and those who aren’t, can all have fun shouting the phrase together.
And the vocals are great, too!
song jokemenbā
The comedy duo Member, who won the 2018 Uta Neta King Championship.
They’ve become a hot topic for their unique style: as soon as the intro music finishes—or rather, without even waiting for it to finish—they jump straight into manzai while riding the music.
Their rhythmically spoken, super catchy, earworm-like delivery is addictive! You can either copy one of their routines as-is and perform it, or just imitate their style and compete with your own original material.
It’ll get even more exciting if you mix in inside jokes that the party attendees will recognize!
ABC songRanī Nōzu
Lani Nose is a comedy duo made up of two former band members.
These days, they’re known as musical manzai performers, both doing stand-up while playing guitars—a style that’s getting a lot of buzz! In 2019, they won the Song Gag King Championship, so their musical sketches have serious cred.
Among their bits, “The ABC Song,” which they performed in that championship, is highly recommended.
The tear-jerking melody and ultra-emotional lyrics—there’s this sense that they’re using their songwriting talent in the strangest way, and the unique world of a deeply moving “ABC song” is hilariously charming.
If you’ve got two people who can play guitar, definitely give it a try!
Burning Arms of Passionrikishin ōruzutāzu
This song, themed around paper sumo, superbly recreates the vibe of anime songs.
It’s a work by Rikishin All Stars, released on YouTube in June 2024.
Born from a segment on the variety show “Ariyoshi no Kabe,” its high level of polish is surprising.
The hot-blooded, nostalgic melody line and lyrical world leave a strong impression.
It might spark some laughs if you use it as background music at year-end or New Year parties.
New Year’s Gift ~TOUDAIMOTOKURASHI~misoshiru’s
This is a song by the mysterious band Miso-shiru’s, whose members all perform wearing T-shirts that say “Aji” (taste) and Groucho glasses.
They may look similar to RADWIMPS, but since it’s stated that they’re a different band with different members, they must be a separate group.
Otoshidama (New Year’s gift money) is one of the highlights of the New Year for children, and as the song says, many people probably handed theirs over to their parents.
Does that otoshidama you supposedly entrusted ever come back? This song captures relatable moments about where that money ends up and the frustrations kids feel.
New Year in Japan (NIPPON)Kamon Tatsuo
This is a song by Tatsuo Kamon, a singer-songwriter known for creating many comic songs.
The song sings about common New Year’s situations at home, but with changes in times and culture, there may be things some generations won’t relate to.
It could spark conversations—like checking which timeless, classic “relatable moments” still apply across generations, or sharing what New Year’s was like when you were a kid.
It might also be fun to make a parody version that lists the relatable moments of your own generation.
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Youkai Wotchi
The ending theme of the TV anime Yo-kai Watch, released in 2014.
The unique choreography by Lucky Ikeda really leaves an impression, doesn’t it? On TV, the cute footage of the popular anime characters dancing made it a huge hit.
Even now, the lyrics are packed with relatable “oh yeah, that’s so true!” moments, and the dance is fun and easy to do like an exercise routine, so it’s recommended across generations.
Try becoming one of the anime characters and let loose—dance and sing your heart out!
