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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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.
Magic tricks / magic
With this alone, you’ll never fear any party again! If you have just one simple magic trick in your repertoire, you’re sure to become a bit of a hero.
This one is a coin-through-hand trick, and it’s unbelievably easy.
There are plenty of other tricks you can do with just a single prop, so look them up and show them off at just the right moment!
A face when [someone is] ○○ / The face you make when ○○
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One person acts as the host: the host gives a theme, makes a facial expression to match the theme, and it’s guaranteed to be a hit—these are seriously funny bits that are sure to land.
Indeed, once you get hooked, it’s so entertaining it can be addictive.
How about using this as a skit for a year-end party?
Swat-and-Helmet Rock-Paper-Scissors
How about livening up your party with “Tatatte Kabutte Jankenpon,” a game anyone can enjoy regardless of age? The rules are simple: first, play rock–paper–scissors.
The winner tries to hit the loser on the head with a toy hammer, while the loser puts on a helmet to protect their head.
If the helmet doesn’t make it on in time and the head gets hit, they’re out.
If the hit is blocked, then even the rock–paper–scissors winner doesn’t score a win.
It’s a game long loved on variety shows, and if all participants play seriously, it will bring even more laughter and excitement to the venue.
If you’re unsure what game to play, give this one a try.
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Yasumura, Always Cheerful
Mr.
Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura, who broke out with the phrase “Don’t worry, I’m wearing!” became a hot topic when he became the first Japanese performer to reach the finals on Britain’s Got Talent.
He does various movements and poses so that his underwear isn’t visible, creating poses that at first glance look startlingly like full nudity.
Of course, you can do it in Japanese, but it’s also recommended to say the English phrase to clearly tell people you’re wearing underwear—“Don’t worry.
I’m wearing.”—and then have the audience call out “Pants!” afterward.
It’s easy to understand and gets quick laughs, so give it a try!
Nakayama Kinnikun
@ariari7900 We celebrated a lot 💒Weddingentertainment#kinnikun
♪ Original song – Tall Trainee – Tall Trainee
It’s a surefire routine known for its unique muscle-themed gags and call-and-response chants that can get laughs in any setting.
Phrases anyone can imitate, like “Power!” and “Muscle Roulette,” capture the audience’s attention.
When performing this bit as entertainment, the key is to keep it upbeat and in rhythm.
Wearing a tank top as a costume and working in some muscle poses will make it feel more authentic and hype up the crowd.
Get the audience involved—have them strike poses with you and join in the chants—and you’ll create laughter that brings everyone together.
NG word game
It’s a game everyone can enjoy.
First, the host holds a card above their head with a forbidden word written on it.
If you say that word, you lose.
You can see your opponent’s forbidden word, so you try to steer the conversation to make them say it.
The heart-pounding mind games are really fun.