[For Men] Ideas for Entertainment and Performances to Liven Up a Birthday Party

Present Quiz

[Verification] Theory that a quiz champion can tell what's inside without even unwrapping it [Merry Xmas]

How about hosting a “Present Quiz” as entertainment at a friend’s or partner’s birthday party, where they guess what’s inside before opening the gift? It’s sure to make the gift-giving—the main event of the party—even more exciting! The key to this quiz is to predict the contents based on clues like the shape of the present and the wrapping paper.

You can have only the birthday star answer, or let all the participants guess together—the atmosphere will liven up either way.

This slightly different kind of activity will surely leave a lasting impression on everyone involved!

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Drawing Shiritori

SixTONES [Emergency! Kyomoto Project] Shiritori with Drawing!

It’s a fun game where you play shiritori while drawing.

Since it tests your drawing skills, feel free to tease or chime in when the other person’s drawing is really good or hard to understand.

You can enjoy it in many ways—face-to-face using paper or a whiteboard, or online via apps or Zoom.

Even with someone you haven’t spent much one-on-one time with, conversation arises naturally, making it a good icebreaker.

It’s a game you can enjoy over drinks with friends or a partner.

makeup

From an ugly guy to a beautiful high school girl?! Astonishing cross-dressing makeup techniques!! [Cosplay Makeup]

If it’s a guys-only get-together, why not catch everyone off guard and go all-in on cross-dressing? You could play it for laughs or seriously try to become a convincing girl—both are totally fine.

These days, there are plenty of sites that teach makeup techniques specifically for men.

Impersonation

I tried saying “I love you” in the voice impressions of various voice actors!

Liven up the birthday party by showing off impressions that grab everyone’s attention! If you mimic someone familiar and capture their traits, it’s easy to win people’s empathy and get laughs.

Try shouting Anpanman’s “I’m 100 times energized!” in a big voice, or take on Nyan-chiū’s uniquely raspy tone.

It could also be fun to sing like GACKT with his rich low register, or channel Namie Amuro by switching between chest voice and falsetto.

TUBE’s Nobutaka Maeda’s soulful singing is beloved across generations, too.

Make the birthday party unforgettable with your impressions!

rhythm-based comedy bit

Omoshiro-sou 2023 winning act: Champions “Don’t just tap me like that.”

How about adding a rhythm-based bit to a birthday party everyone can enjoy? If you perform an original rap to Joyman’s track, you can express love and gratitude to someone special.

Just moving your body to the music will naturally bring out smiles.

It doesn’t take much prep and you can start right away, so it’s easy to try even on busy days.

It also works great as a surprise, instantly boosting the atmosphere of the venue.

Even if you’re shy about performing, you’ll likely have fun once you get into the rhythm.

I tried making Russian cream puffs!

I tried making Russian cream puffs!

A game where you prepare a batch of cream puffs with just one filled with something extremely spicy like mustard, everyone eats at the same time, and you try to guess who got the spicy one.

You can buy sets in party goods sections, but you can also make your own by swapping the fillings in regular cream puffs.

It’s also a game that men in particular can enjoy for the reactions—not only to spiciness, but to unexpected fillings as well.

two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person

SixTONES [Hot Pot Party]: A chaotic turn with two-person haori (one-person puppet)!!

It’s an entertainment act called “Nininbaori,” but you don’t actually need a haori coat.

A slightly oversized jacket will do just fine.

The method is simple: two people form a pair and stand one behind the other.

The person in front sticks only their face out of the coat, while the person in back puts their hands through the sleeves, extending their left and right hands.

Then the “hands” in back feed the “face” in front or put on their makeup.

Many people have probably seen comedians on TV using piping-hot oden as a gag to get laughs.

If you have the birthday “star” play the “face” role, it’s guaranteed to be a hit.

Board breaking

Karate Board Breaking 2013

It may seem difficult without training, but with some preparation you can break it even without any martial arts experience.

Of course, you can go all out if you like, but be very careful to avoid injury.

If you manage to break it well, you could become a hero.

plate spinning

Plate Spinning Course – Basics – (1) How to Spin a Plate

It’s a simple act you can do with just a plate and a stick, but it also requires technique, so it’s sure to be a hit.

If you get creative with lines like “Congratulations!” or “We’re spinning more than usual today,” it will really enhance the celebratory mood.

Blind tasting

Sushi Taste Test: Kamaitachi’s Yamauchi’s palate put to the test! Can he guess the sushi toppings while blindfolded?

Blindfolded food-guessing games are surprisingly exciting, aren’t they? When your sight and sense of smell are blocked, even foods you usually eat without thinking can feel challenging.

You can have fun by preparing a variety of ingredients—the crunchy texture of “oh-French” baguette and the creamy feel of cheese, for example.

And when someone guesses wrong in a clumsy, adorable way, you can’t help but smile.

It’s hard not to recommend it, since the birthday star and everyone gathered can share an unforgettable time.

A blindfolded tasting that deepens friendships while being fun—definitely give it a try!