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 (81–90)
wotagei
If you’re looking to showcase a uniquely striking performance, how about performing Wotagei? These days, people of all ages enjoy anime and idols, and Wotagei is becoming more widely recognized.
What’s more, the sight of performers dancing with glow sticks in a pitch-dark venue is both fantastical and cool.
Like dance, it does require solid practice, but if a group can deliver a well-synchronized Wotagei routine, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd fired up!
Guess the Person Quiz
Getting together to eat and chat is already a lot of fun on its own.
But if you add a little activity or event, things get even more exciting.
How about hosting a “Guess the Person” quiz? Show face photos or cards of historical figures or celebrities currently in the news, and have people guess who they are.
Everyone has their strong suits—soccer players, legendary actresses, and so on—and it’s sure to spark lively conversation! Prepare some small prizes and the energy will ramp up even more.
Human Spot-the-Difference
This is a game where you play the classic “spot the difference” using real people instead of pictures.
You can enjoy it as an actual game, or use it as a comedy bit like a manzai routine.
For example, everyone stares at the designated person for about 20 seconds, that person leaves the stage for a moment, then comes back.
With the cue, “Okay, what’s changed?” the audience guesses what’s different.
Hide subtle changes like the color of their glasses or which finger has a ring.
If you’re doing it as a comedy bit, go for over-the-top gags like having an edamame bean in their mouth or changing their hairstyle—something that makes people shout, “There’s no way we could tell!!” for laughs.
Have fun with it in the energetic style of Degawa or the Dachou Club.
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.
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!