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 to get everyone hyped at year-end and New Year parties [2026] (41–50)
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!
Hikomarogurūpu damashii
Group Tamashii’s aptly titled song “Hikomaro” is an ode to talent and gourmet reporter Hikomaro.
It’s included on their 2015 album “20 People,” and the music video even features Hikomaro himself.
The lyrics compile many of his famous lines from food reports, making it packed with comedic flair.
It’s the perfect track for a party where food is being served.
We also recommend turning your own food on the table into a parody by doing Hikomaro-style tasting reports and singing them as alternate lyrics! It’s sure to liven up any fun meal—so sing along and give those food reports your all.
Chiki Chiki Bang BangQUEENDOM
Characterized by its poppy, catchy rhythm, this track was released in May 2022 as the opening theme for the TV anime “Ya Boy Kongming!” Its highly addictive lyrics, inspired by Hungarian-sounding wordplay, sparked major buzz on social media and streaming platforms.
The lyrics, which celebrate the exhilaration of a party and the courage to chase one’s dreams, give listeners a sense of liberation and positive energy.
The choreography is easy to learn, making it perfect for end-of-year and New Year party performances.
Get everyone dancing and the crowd will go wild!
kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
KawaE by the high-energy, feel-good band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan is a pop track perfect for livening up parties and events during the year-end and New Year party season.
Formed in 2012 and fully active since 2014, Yabai T-Shirts Yasan is a three-piece band from Osaka consisting of vocalist/guitarist Koyama Takuya, vocalist/bassist Shibata Aribobo, and drummer Morimorimoto.
KawaE, which also served as the theme song for the film Nisekoi, is a very unique pop tune.
Its music video is a fun parody of a flash mob.
The title KawaE means “kawaii” (cute), and the uniquely unfolding lyrics from that concept are quintessentially Yaba-T and not to be missed.
Why the heck, geez!?Hamada Bamyubamyu
The ridiculously upbeat track “Nandeyanen-nen,” which you can just sing, dance, and enjoy without thinking, is the debut single of the artist Hamada Bamyu Bamyu.
Hamada Bamyu Bamyu is a character born from the TV show “Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!” as part of the “Hamada Idol Project.” The song performed by this character is “Nandeyanen-nen.” As you can tell from the character’s name and the musical style, the sound producer is Yasutaka Nakata, who also produces Kyary Pamyu Pamyu herself.
The fashion and music video, which imitate her visual style, are must-sees.
With its addictive lyrics and goofy dance, why not try singing it at your year-end or New Year’s party?
Age Age Every KnightDJ OZMA
This is a signature track by DJ OZMA, who has a vibe similar to Shō Ayanokōji, the vocalist of Kishidan.
It’s a cover of Korean hip-hop group DJ DOC’s “Run To You,” with Japanese lyrics added—and notably, it incorporates mondegreens from the original as part of the lyrics.
The sound feels laid-back yet strongly beat-driven, creating a mood that stirs joy from deep inside.
The lyrics evoke a lively party atmosphere, conjuring images of people getting carried away on a dark dance floor.
It’s a song with a captivating, mysterious sense of drift—a blend of rowdiness and intrigue.
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
Hai Yorokonde, which was also performed at the 75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and went mega-viral in 2024, is the smash hit that propelled multi-creator Kocchi no Kento to nationwide fame.
While calling it a “gag” might not be quite right since the song is based on the artist’s own experiences with bipolar disorder, its playful touches—like the dance in the MV that blew up on social media and lyrics modeled after Morse code—keep it from feeling heavy and instead make it an upbeat, feel-good track.
That sense of balance is wonderful, isn’t it? It’s great to sing solo or with friends—be sure to fire it up at karaoke!
