[Prank] Surprise Ideas Recommended for School Cultural Festivals
Pranks that everyone can enjoy at a school festival are such a fun idea!
Pranks can create special memories along with the excitement of the festival.
But be sure to prioritize safety and avoid injuries.
And don’t forget to follow up with the person after the prank.
Here, we introduce ideas that will make everyone laugh, like sudden “ghost” appearances or “surprise announcements.”
There are plenty of easy plans, too.
Use these as a reference, and make your school festival unforgettable with fun pranks!
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[Prank] Surprise Ideas Recommended for School Culture Festivals (21–30)
If an otaku were a professional drummer…
Imagine someone being called onto the stage at a school festival, and it’s a complete stranger—plus they’re dressed in full-on otaku fashion.
Everyone watching would probably have question marks popping up over their heads.
But what if they suddenly start playing amazingly? The sheer gap would send the excitement through the roof! It’s like faking a letdown only to crank it way up!
flash mob
It’s a performance where people disguise themselves as passersby, gather at a specific spot, and suddenly start dancing or playing music without any prior notice to attract attention.
It’s become a classic prank, but it’s still surprising nonetheless.
A prank where a celebrity shows up
We tend to picture celebrities and entertainers disguising themselves with sunglasses, right? If a celebrity hides their face a bit, then as long as someone has a similar height and build, a wig and the right clothes can do the rest.
Don’t forget the makeup, too.
Thinking that GACKT or YOSHIKI might show up at a school festival wearing sunglasses would get anyone hyped, but the aura might be hard to match…
A prank where money rains down
Money falling from the sky… Let’s hype up the school festival with this dream-like prank! It’s an absolutely impossible phenomenon, but it’s the kind of romantic moment everyone has imagined at least once.
Using real money would be dangerous, so go with handmade bills or toy versions.
If they look too much like toys, the thrill will fade, so aim for just the right color tones and paper texture.
You could also use original bills or tickets that are only valid within the festival instead of “money.” Create a dreamy space that’s safe and within the bounds of what won’t get you in trouble!
Statue Prank
It’s a prank where what you think is a motionless stone statue turns out to be a person inside.
It would be fun to present it as a statue made for the school festival and place it somewhere on campus.
I really enjoy watching this series of overseas prank videos.
Doraemon
Let’s put on a performance based on a beloved national anime! Here are some ideas inspired by Doraemon.
When you think of Doraemon, it’s an anime and a set of characters cherished by people of all ages, from children to adults.
Many viewers get excited about the secret gadgets that pop up in its everyday-life stories.
Because it portrays daily life, it’s easy to adapt into original stories, and with its large cast of characters, it seems perfect for creating a play with the entire class.
Be sure to give it a try!
Balloon popping prank
No matter how old you get, the pop of a balloon can still make you jump! Here’s a simple prank using balloons to give someone a playful scare.
Popping a balloon right in front of someone is surprising enough, but adding a little setup makes it even better.
For example, stick a balloon on the wall behind a hinged door and attach a thumbtack to the door side—when the door opens, the balloon pops.
You can also set up similar balloon mechanisms in busy areas at a school festival so you can surprise different people in different spots!