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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Get the Crowd Going at Work! A Collection of Entertainment & Performance Ideas Recommended for Year-End and New Year Parties (51–60)
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.
Oshibori squeezing
It’s an old game, but it never stops being fun: the oshibori wringing game.
It’s a guaranteed hit—not only for people who are drinking, but even for those who aren’t! The rules are simple: take turns wringing a damp hand towel, and when no more water comes out, the game is over.
You might think only the strong have the advantage, but it’s not unusual for a slim woman to win—mysterious, isn’t it? You don’t need to prepare anything, so it’s a quick mini-activity you can start right away.
It’s perfect for that moment when the mood starts to quiet down!
A Hit at the Office! Recommended Entertainment and Performance Ideas for Year-End and New Year Parties (61–70)
Doburokku
Wouldn’t the comedy bit by the duo Doburock, who won the 2019 R-1 Grand Prix, be an absolute hit at parties? After all, their trademark is boldly belting out dirty jokes at full volume.
Try learning the acoustic guitar part by ear, practice those outstanding vocals, project your voice from the diaphragm, and sing it out loud without a hint of embarrassment!
Peekaboo-san
Hyokkorihan is a comedian who’s hugely popular with kids.
When he suddenly pops out with that distinctive hairstyle and look, you can’t help but laugh.
His “pop-out” act is very simple and doesn’t rely on words, so it doesn’t seem too hard to pull off.
If you master it as a party trick for entertainment, you might be able to handle any sudden request at banquets or gatherings.
imitation
Impressions and impersonations are a classic go-to for party entertainment.
Some people might shy away, thinking, “It’s such a clichéd act…,” but it always gets the crowd going! Mimicking celebrities or popular comedians works great, and doing anime character voices or singing in the style of artists really fires people up too.
Especially for anime voice impressions, there are tons of how-to videos on YouTube, so it might be a good idea to learn from those.
And if you absolutely can’t do vocal impressions, consider facial impressions or full-body impersonations instead!
