Recommendations for farewell party performances: A roundup of plans that are sure to convey gratitude and liven things up
As graduation season approaches, many clubs and circles hold farewell parties to send off their senior members.
These are gatherings to express gratitude to the seniors who have supported you and to celebrate their new beginnings.
One thing juniors need to think about is: “What kind of performance or activity should we do?”
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of ideas—from touching performances that convey thanks to the seniors, to games everyone can enjoy together.
As you picture what kind of farewell party you want to create, find the perfect activities to match your vision.
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Recommendations for Farewell-Party Performances: A roundup of can’t-miss, gratitude-filled crowd-pleasers (1–10)
dance
With dance education having been made compulsory in junior high PE since 2012, kids today are naturally familiar with dance.
Building on that experience, it could be a great idea to secretly practice a routine without telling your seniors and give your first performance on the farewell party stage! One thing to keep in mind: resist the urge to dance to your personal favorite song, and instead research the tastes of the people you’ll be performing for, avoiding overly niche choices as much as possible.
It’s hard to pick a song everyone knows, but choosing one that as many people as possible recognize will help liven up the atmosphere even more!
Message Movie
Messages to send to graduates are moving in any era, and they warm the atmosphere without needing to overthink things.
Reading messages aloud on the spot is nice, but since it’s a special occasion, you could also record messages on video in advance—from students, of course, as well as teachers and even cafeteria staff and other members of the school community—and compile them into something like a video letter.
If you play the video at just the right moment, it will surely delight everyone.
If possible, be sure to secure message videos from people students don’t often get to speak with directly, such as the principal!
The person who is the most ___
I think games like “Okay, let’s all point to the senior we think is the biggest perv!” are perfect for a farewell party.
It’s the kind of game known as “Who’s the most ___?” or a first impressions game.
If you make use of the senior-junior hierarchy, the mix of tension and release will make it lively.
If the hierarchy is too strict, it might be better to create a checklist and have people answer in a survey format.
Why not take advantage of the final anything-goes atmosphere with this game?
Recommendations for Farewell Party Performances: A roundup of sure-to-excite plans that convey gratitude (11–20)
Bingo
Bingo is a classic among classics for parties, not just for farewell parties.
There’s hardly any need to explain the rules.
That said, simply enjoying bingo on its own can be a bit tough for adults.
Sure, it was fun as kids, but once you reach a certain age, the excitement can depend a lot on the prizes—and sometimes it just doesn’t land.
In that case, it might be a good idea to make bingo a punishment game on purpose.
Since it’s a farewell party, people are more likely to let loose at the end.
Why not prepare some intense forfeits and really liven things up?
Comedy live show
You probably want the people who helped you to set off feeling happy, to say goodbye with laughter.
In that case, just keep it simple and make everyone laugh with a manzai or a comedy sketch.
You can imitate routines by popular comedians, or since it’s a good opportunity, it might be fun to come up with an original bit that only those around you will understand.
It’s also easy to incorporate some classic “senpai” jokes, but be careful not to push the jokes too far and make anyone upset.
Read the letter aloud
A farewell party isn’t just about everyone getting loud and having fun.
After spending nearly three years together through ups and downs, there are plenty of wonderful memories in the mix.
Reminiscing about the old days can be enjoyable, but why not bring the party to a close with letters? Normally, reading a letter out loud might make you feel shy.
But since people are usually a bit tipsy at a farewell party, you can borrow a little courage from the drinks and use a letter to share your feelings.
cosplay contest
If you want to liven up the farewell party all at once, a cosplay contest is also a great option.
That said, many people probably think cosplay is expensive—and in reality, it can cost quite a bit.
However, that’s mainly when you’re aiming for a high level of perfection.
If you want to keep costs down, we recommend stopping by a 100-yen shop with everyone before heading to the venue and putting together costumes that match each person’s theme with a budget of 1,000 yen.
Since making costumes takes time and money, it might also be a good idea to split into groups.