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.
You’re sure to find hints for creating moments where seniors and juniors can laugh together!
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Liven up the office! A collection of recommended entertainment and performance ideas for year-end and New Year parties (81–90)
Tasting/Comparative testing of XX
For anyone who wants to try a slightly unusual and fun game, a tasting challenge is highly recommended! You can fill in the blank with anything—tea, potato chips, Umaibo, Häagen-Dazs, you name it.
Put on a blindfold, sample the item, and guess which brand of tea it is or what flavor the chips are.
It’s surprisingly hard to get right, which makes it exciting, and it’s always a highlight when someone manages to guess everything correctly.
Having a penalty for wrong answers would probably make it even more fun!
Playing in an improvisational band
If there are musicians at an after-party or banquet, this is something you should definitely try.
An improvised band is quite a thrilling act, and spontaneous, funny words can pop out, making for a great time.
Whether even mistakes can be turned into laughs depends on the performer’s skill.
If you’re confident in your abilities, step up and volunteer.
Chorus, a cappella, gospel
Do you remember the movie Sister Act, starring Whoopi Goldberg, that became a huge hit? It was a heartwarming comedy about Whoopi’s character, who’s being chased by some shady people, transforming a humble choir into the happiest choir in the world.
Just like in the movie, why not gather volunteers and try chorus singing or a cappella gospel? You’ll need a solid leader and a fair amount of practice time, but it will surely become an unforgettable performance.
As long as your passion comes through, a few mistakes will just add to the charm!
A comedy skit with a large cast
The Reiwa-era comedy boom is being led by the 7th generation.
There are more sketch shows on TV, and it’s no longer unusual to see comedians appear on news programs or take on commentator roles.
Let’s ride this comedy wave, gather volunteers, and try sketch comedy like Panther or Jungle Pocket! Of course, large groups of five or even eight are fine, too! You’ll need some practice time, but the sense of fulfillment when you get laughs is incredible.
Start by imitating sketches from your favorite comedians!
Okazaki Taiiku
Okazaki Taiiku’s live shows are supposed to be singer’s concerts, yet they’re as funny as watching a comedy show.
Why not try imitating the popular artist Okazaki Taiiku? He’s famous for lip-syncing in his own concerts, so go for lip-syncing in your performance to get some laughs.
Fortune Cookie in Love
How about everyone dancing to AKB48’s hit song “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie”? The choreography is simple, so it’s nice that it doesn’t require much practice time.
If possible, it would be great to have matching costumes, too.
It’s totally fine for men to dance it as well.
Get the Office Buzzing! A Collection of Entertaining Skits & Performance Ideas Recommended for Year-End and New Year Parties (91–100)
Ugly Face Championship
The comedy duo Chocolate Planet popularized the “Evil Face Championship” on YouTube.
It’s a simple yet exciting game where participants make the nastiest facial expression they can think of.
No preparation needed—anyone can join in easily.
Use a smartphone or similar device to record faces and decide who pulled off the most evil look.
The venue is sure to be filled with laughter.
Give it a try as entertainment everyone can enjoy!