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)
I want to eat sushi feat. soy sauceORANGE RANGE
The track that humorously expresses a love for sushi is “SUSHI Tabeta-i feat.
Soy Sauce.” Released by ORANGE RANGE in July 2015, it was also used as the theme song for Nissin Foods’ “Cup Noodles Miso” commercial.
The music video by AC-bu became a hot topic for its “addictive visuals.” It features comical lyrics over a globally flavored dance beat that’s far from traditional Japanese style.
The energetic rhythm and poppy tones fill the venue with the biggest smiles!
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!
MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku
No matter which song by singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki you listen to, his impeccable sense of humor always shines through—you’ll find yourself nodding along going “So true!!” or bursting out laughing.
Among them, this track is one of his signature songs, and its charm lies in the lyrics that pack in all the classic “music video cliches.” The song describes those familiar MV tropes in the lyrics, so if you play the actual MV while singing it, it’ll land even better! If you can invest the time and effort, you might get the crowd going by shooting and editing your own video that imitates the MV for this song.
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.
Because it’s so warm♪kumamushi
A heartfelt song released in 2015 by the comedy duo Kumamushi, who took their era by storm.
The beautiful vocals really sink in! The phrase “Attakai n dakaraa♪” is guaranteed to make everyone want to join in.
Its warmth feels like it could wrap up everything that’s happened so far, even the bad stuff.
Let’s all share a gentle feeling together.
I don’t want to work.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
This song is by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, a lifestyle-focused loud rock band known for their powerful sound and humorous, laid-back lyrics that capture everyday “relatable moments.” As the title suggests, the message of the song is simply and relentlessly about not wanting to work.
Reading the lyrics, you can feel the total lack of motivation throughout.
There isn’t even a particular reason given for not wanting to work—the song just forcefully declares that one simple truth.
It’s a perfect track for expressing your feelings at the end of the year or the start of a new one.
