Get the office buzzing! A collection of recommended entertainment and performance ideas for year-end and New Year parties
Have you ever been asked, “Can someone take charge of the entertainment?” and found yourself looking down without thinking? If you know crowd-pleasing acts for the company year-end party, there’s nothing to fear! From nostalgic TV commercial quizzes and delightfully absurd dance bits to easy-to-copy comedy gags, there are plenty of surprisingly simple ideas that really get people going.
In this article, we’ll showcase lots of entertainment ideas that are easy to prepare and can instantly brighten the atmosphere.
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Liven up the office! A collection of recommended entertainment and performance ideas for year-end and New Year parties (101–110)
The dance of “PERFECT HUMAN”RADIO FISH
The dance performance and song by the comedy duo Oriental Radio and their dancer members made a big impact on the public.
So! How about this as entertainment? You don’t have to dance the whole thing—just do the distinctive chorus, the easy-to-follow choreography, or even just the first half.
I think that’s perfectly fine.
Highly recommended.
Japanese-style Transform ManzaiSuehirogarizu
SUEHIROGARIZU made it to the finals of the 2019 M-1 Grand Prix, and their kyogen-style manzai—performed in kimono with a small hand drum—became a hot topic.
Their signature bit is converting all modern words into archaic, Japanese-style expressions! Even in ordinary conversation, the unexpected twists—“You’d rephrase that like this!?”—make it really funny.
In addition to lines the duo has actually used, it might be entertaining to try a sketch that converts terms related to your own company’s work into a traditional Japanese style and introduces them!
Cornflakes manzaiMilk Boy
Since winning the M-1 Grand Prix in 2019, the Milkboy duo has frequently appeared on various TV shows and commercials.
Their most talked-about bit features a mother who forgets the name of a certain food, and as they go through its characteristics, it turns out she means cornflakes.
All their skits follow the same pattern of the mother forgetting a name, making them easy to adapt, so they’re perfect for a fun performance! If you tweak it to include inside jokes about your company, it should go over great at a party.
The Running Man from ‘R.Y.U.S.E.I.’Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
“R.Y.U.S.E.I.” is the 13th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE—commonly known as Sandaime—released in 2014, and it became a massive hit that won the Japan Record Award that year.
The Running Man step the members perform in a single line during the instrumental break sparked a huge craze, lighting up social media and video sites.
How about gathering the experienced dancers to hype up the crowd with that Running Man? If you’ve danced before, it shouldn’t take much practice—just two or three brief run-throughs should do.
And of course, feel free to ad-lib by inviting the section chief or department manager to join you on stage and dance together!
Performance in the commercial “Regain”Ushiwakamaru Saburota
The Regain commercial starring Saburo Tokitoh, also known as Ushiwakamaru Saburota.
With the phrase “Can you fight for 24 hours?”, it aired in 1988 at the height of the bubble economy and became a huge talking point.
This video was also shot in 2014, which shows just how memorable and striking the commercial was.
If you tailor your entertainment to that generation, it might get a big “So nostalgic!” reaction.
Drawing Contest
A drawing contest has a lot of appeal as an event idea.
Despite its simple rule—turning the images you associate with words like “warm” or “bittersweet” into drawings—it really stimulates creativity.
Artistic skill doesn’t matter; anyone can express their ideas, so it’s sure to be a hit at year-end or New Year’s parties.
It’s also fun for viewers to see how each person interprets the theme and expresses it on the canvas.
Setting a timer adds a brisk pace, making it especially recommended when you want to use time efficiently.
After it’s over, you can also expect participants to connect and interact through their works.
pantomime
Pantomime is enjoyable regardless of age.
It’s visually amusing, and it makes you want to try it yourself, doesn’t it? Even though there’s nothing there, a wall appears in front of you, a door won’t open, you ride an escalator, a bag suddenly won’t move in midair… the types are endless! If you search on YouTube, you’ll find all kinds of performances, so use them for reference.
Performing with a group makes it even more impactful.
Practice well and get the audience roaring!
Impersonation
When it comes to classic entertainment for parties, impersonations are a must! For year-end or New Year gatherings, doing impressions of the year’s popular actors, comedians, anime characters, or musicians is sure to be a hit.
Choosing well-known and easily recognizable subjects is the key to success.
If you record yourself practicing on your smartphone and watch tutorial videos on YouTube, you’ll likely be able to practice efficiently.
Jamboree Mickey
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Jamboree Mickey is a dance beloved at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.
Set to a bright, upbeat song with simple choreography, its charm is that even beginners can learn it quickly.
If you perform this dance as entertainment, it’s sure to fill the entire venue with a happy atmosphere.
The key is a performance that draws the audience in.
By incorporating simple call-and-response phrases while dancing, spectators can join in and the fun doubles.
Showing synchronized moves as a team adds impact and boosts the overall quality.
Adding accessories inspired by Disney characters to your costumes will make it even more exciting.
snack tasting
How about a snack tasting game that everyone can enjoy together? In this activity, participants are blindfolded, taste a snack, and try to guess the flavor.
For example, you can prepare snacks with a wide variety of flavors like Umaibo or Hi-Chew, or you can gather a random assortment of different snacks.
Be sure to research participants’ dislikes and allergies beforehand, and decide which snacks to include accordingly.
As a variation, you can also do it with juices.
