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] (21–30)
Shinako Worldshinako
This is Shinako’s debut track, packed with a colorful, pop Harajuku vibe and playful ASMR elements.
Its unique sound weaves gummy-chewing noises into the beat, featuring bouncy synths and highly repetitive sing-along phrases.
The lyrics, filled with a message about staying true to what you love and an affection for Harajuku culture, give listeners energy and courage.
In March 2025, an arranged version was used in Meiji’s “Kajyu Gummy” web commercial, and the music video surpassed 30 million views.
With its catchy melody and cute choreography, it’s fun for all ages—perfect for company gatherings that bring together a wide range of generations!
Orion Beer, Okinawa’s prideBEGIN
This song has a lively melody that feels distinctly Okinawan.
Put on a flat cap and sing as if you were BEGIN, and you’ll feel like you’re in Okinawa.
During the chorus’s “kanpai” part, everyone can raise their glasses and enjoy it together, making for a great sense of unity! For the final series of toasts, be sure to throw in some inside jokes to really hype things up.
Funny crowd-pleaser songs for year-end and New Year parties [2026] (31–40)
I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo
Released in 1984, this is one of Ikuzo Yoshi’s signature songs.
It’s appeared in comedy duo Knights’ routines, and Daiki Shigeoka belted it out in the film Drowning Love, so even younger generations have likely heard it.
Of course, older generations know it too, so it’s a surefire hit across ages.
Plus, with lyrics packed full of dialect, punchlines galore—including the kicker about leaving the village to keep a horse in Tokyo—it’s a song with tons of moments that get everyone hyped.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
When you want to liven things up with music at a year-end or New Year’s party, this song is highly recommended! It was released in 2009, but it’s still a karaoke staple and its popularity hasn’t faded at all.
It’s beloved by people of all ages, and the fact that it has a distinctive dance makes it perfect for party entertainment.
Plus, the flashy costumes and makeup are easy to imitate and will get everyone excited on their own.
Whether you just do the dance or perform both the song and the dance, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Shin-Pen-Pineapple-Apple-PenPikotarō
Pikotaro, who took the world by storm with unforgettable catchphrases and a strikingly unique persona, is back.
Marking the 10th anniversary of his signature hit, this track showcases that one-of-a-kind style that brightens people’s faces with playful word sounds and an irresistibly catchy beat.
It’s the first installment of a project to release 80.8 songs over the year starting in August 2025, and is included on the album “Tottemo Release 80.8 (01).” Perfect for moments when you want to lift your mood without overthinking—or to light up any party with friends.
Release exerciseamenbo purasu
A song that sings about common baseball team experiences over a danceable beat.
Released by the YouTuber Amenbo Plus in July 2023.
Its brisk, rhythmic sound and humorous dance are irresistibly catchy.
Baseball veterans will surely relate to the lyrics.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for a track everyone can dance to together.
A-I-Uuokaasan to issho
If your group is mostly young people, this is the one! “A-I-U,” the song that men and women around their 30s can’t help but move to, was performed at the end of every episode of NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
More people might remember it when they hear the melody rather than the title.
Center the ‘big brother’ singer role, and let’s all become kids again and dance!