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 party songs that liven up year-end and New Year parties [2026] (1–10)
Love, Scream!AiScReam

A limited-time unit formed from three groups in the Love Live! series, AiScReam delivers a bright and fun debut single.
The catchy spoken line calling out “What do you like?” stands out, making it easy to hype up the crowd and get everyone involved.
With an upbeat sound that fuses EDM and idol-pop, it’s great for dancing or belting out at karaoke! The song was also featured in a McDonald’s web commercial, and in May 2025 they performed it in-studio on NHK General’s Venue101.
If you match costumes and fully embody the characters for your performance, it’s sure to warm up the atmosphere even more.
Fashion Leader feat. Soy SauceORANGE RANGE

Released in 2008, this song became a huge hit as the commercial jingle for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Chocolate”! The lively dance in the ads featuring Shiori Kutsuna and Imoaraisaka Kakaricho became a hot topic, and the song reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly chart.
It’s got that signature ORANGE RANGE blend of mixtured rock and dance-pop with a catchy melody, plus lyrics that poppily capture everyday humor.
As of 2025, it’s garnered nearly 300 million views on TikTok and is being rediscovered by younger audiences.
With its memorable phrases and distinctive dance, it’s guaranteed to hype up any year-end or New Year’s party if everyone joins in.
A track that can be enjoyed across generations.
I’m in love with Tuntuntun Sahūr.Zabyan

This insanely catchy track is defined by the memorable, repetitive ring of “tun-tun.” It’s a piece by Zabyan that exploded through short-form videos on YouTube and TikTok.
While portraying the feelings of a girl in love, its meme-style nonsensical wordplay and a BPM of 124 trigger a loop in your head.
After its release on major streaming platforms in October 2025, karaoke distribution on JOYSOUND and DAM kicked off right away.
With its easy-to-remember repeated phrases and rhythm, it’s a crowd-pleaser across generations.
Its structure also makes it perfect for simple choreography and impressions, so it’s guaranteed to become a go-to for party performances!
Funny Crowd-Pleaser Songs for Year-End and New Year Parties [2026] (11–20)
SHIRANKEDOKOGYARU

Released in December 2023 as a debut single, this track is KOGYARU’s signature song built around the “elementary-school gyaru” concept! Packed with details like randoseru backpacks and school life, its punchy rap brushes off online hate with a bold “I don’t care.” The highlight is the para para choreography showcased in the music video—there’s even an official practice clip available! It has surpassed a total of 32 million views in short-form videos and has charted overseas in places like Taiwan and Thailand.
Copy the flashy look—think false lashes and jeweled nails—and the crowd is guaranteed to go wild! It’s a song everyone can enjoy calling and responding to together.
My Happy Song

This bright, catchy song was created as an educational tune for children and is a Super Simple Songs track released in September 2020 along with the album “Happy, Happy, Happy!”.
It features a call-and-response style where you sing according to prompts like “high voice,” “low voice,” and “faster.” Since 2022, the phrase “Happy, happy, happy” has gone viral as a meme in short videos.
It’s perfect when you want a participatory performance at a party! The simple, repetitive English makes it easy for anyone to learn right away, and playing with vocal tone and speed is sure to get some laughs.
The relaxed vibe that comes from it being a kids’ song helps keep the atmosphere light and informal!
Beep boopFRUITS ZIPPER

Released in August 2025, this comical, unpredictable pop song stands out with its unique structure, as the tempo and mood shift rapidly throughout.
True to its title, which evokes electronic onomatopoeia, it’s peppered with technopop elements and game-like sound effects, and it’s irresistibly catchy—once you hear it, it sticks in your head.
It also features call-and-response sections where the members and fans shout back and forth during the chorus and other parts, creating a strong sense of togetherness at live shows.
The choreography includes simple moves that the audience can imitate, along with moments to clap and shout in time with the music, so it’s guaranteed to liven up the room when performed at karaoke or as a party piece!
That’s seriously insane (feat. Nanamori.)Pmaru-sama.

Let’s fire up the crowd with a high-energy, non-stop banger! This track is a collaboration between multi-entertainer Pmaru-sama, active mainly on YouTube and TikTok, and Nanamori from SutoPuri, released digitally in November 2020.
It was also included on the 2021 album “Sunny!!”.
The repeated phrases “Gachi yabee jan” and “Maji yabee jan” and the playful back-and-forth make everyone smile naturally! Its catchiness even landed it in a 2024 TV commercial for Myojo Chukazammai.
With its ultra-upbeat sound, it’s perfect for parties!



