Party acts that will liven things up: Recommended performances and skits for men [2026]
At year-end and New Year parties or company drinking gatherings, many men may be thinking, “I got asked to perform something, but I have no idea what to do…” Especially at workplace parties, it’s hard to turn down a request for entertainment.
Plus, you don’t want to perform something half-baked and kill the mood.
So, we’ve gathered a bunch of party-act ideas recommended for men! We’ve collected ideas that are easy to try and are sure to liven things up, so pick one that suits you and give it a shot.
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Party tricks and performances recommended for men that will liven up the event [2026] (11–20)
Yaa! Power!Nakayama Kinnikun
It’s one of Nakayama Kinniku-kun’s signature bits where he cheerfully shows off his prized muscles.
Even if it doesn’t have much meaning, the sheer energy comes through as a positive phrase that’s loved by people of many generations.
“Muscles” and “vigor” are key elements that make this catchphrase shine, so let your hidden power burst out in words with plenty of pep.
It might also be fun to play with contrast—like someone who isn’t confident in their muscles deliberately striking the same pose and enthusiastically shouting the phrase to create a humorous gap.
Arunashi quizWestland
Westland, the champions of the M-1 Grand Prix 2022.
Their signature bit is the “Aru-Nashi Quiz” (the ‘Has/Doesn’t Have’ quiz).
In this sketch, the boke, Tai Kawamoto, asks, “What is something that X has but Y doesn’t?” and the tsukkomi, Hiroyuki Iguchi, answers.
You can recreate their original routine, or try making a quiz using something familiar as the theme.
Another option is to run it in an ogiri (open-ended gag) format and have everyone participate.
Pizza manTsuntsuku-tsun Expo
Let’s try recreating the dance of the character “Pizza Man” from the skit in Tsu ntsuku Tsu n Expo.
It’s a simple dance set to a stylish sound, so anyone can easily give it a try.
The person delivering the straight-man retorts next to Pizza Man is also a key to highlighting the humor—sharply voicing what first-time viewers are probably thinking.
It could be fun to structure it like the flow of the skit itself, incorporating the gradual shift to finding it more appealing and showing how the people around get drawn in.
I messed up.Coolpoko
It’s also nice to take on a routine everyone knows.
So the one I’d like to introduce is Coolpoko’s “Yacchimattana” (“You really messed up!”).
They’ve been performing this bit since the 2000s, so it’s familiar to a wide range of generations.
To briefly explain, it features a mochi-pounding motion while urging someone who’s made a mistake to act in an old-school, straight-laced manner.
It’s easy to adapt to people around you, which makes it great for performing.
And since it has a signature catchphrase everyone knows, shouting it together is sure to liven things up.
「Critical Hit」Everybody
This is the signature routine—and the breakthrough hit—of Everybody, a comedy duo from Yoshimoto Kogyo.
Set to a rhythmic BGM, it features clear, straightforward content where the performers throw words and moves at their target to win their heart.
Its appeal lies in the catchy rhythm, easy accessibility, and the big actions and expressions.
With exaggerated, drama-inspired movements reminiscent of overseas TV shows, the skit pulls you into its world.
Wearing strong, bold-colored costumes to emphasize the largeness of the movements might also be a key point.
“That’s Important” Parody Song
How about sharing episodes about the bride and groom, set to the melody of “Sore ga Daiji,” to warmly convey your congratulations? It will express your celebratory feelings more than simply singing the original song.
If you create a video that includes stories from before the couple got married and also introduces the meaning of the parody lyrics, it will make the celebration even more exciting.
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Doburokku
Creating a performance piece from one of the many popular skits by the comedy duo Doburokku is also very popular.
Their “Maybe, just maybe…” series is especially well-known, and if you choose a skit that closely reflects the audience’s everyday life at the time, it tends to land really well.
“Kamisama (God),” for instance, is a relatively easy one that anyone can pull off.
There are also CDs and DVDs under the title “Moshikashitakedo (Maybe, just maybe…),” so studying those is one good approach.