A lovely surprise

A prank that gets everyone hyped. Fun mischief for all.

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Have you ever played a prank on your friends or family?

Even if you want to try one, you might have trouble coming up with a good idea, right?

So in this article, I’ll introduce some recommended prank ideas that everyone can enjoy together!

Among them, I’ve selected ideas especially suited for those who think, “Nothing too extreme, and something everyone can have fun with.”

That said, don’t forget to follow up nicely after revealing the prank!

Exciting prank ideas. Fun tricks for everyone (1–10)

Loud Volume Prank

[Prank] We made loud noises all day to startle Osaki... lol

Loud Volume Prank

A prank where you suddenly make a loud noise in front of the target to startle them.

Prepare various noise-making items like bells or party poppers used at celebrations.

It’s recommended to approach from behind and set it off when the target is off guard—like when they’re doing their makeup or eating.

If you’re doing this with multiple people, it can help to assign roles, such as someone to chat with the target and someone to make the loud noise.

After the prank, be sure to follow up kindly—say something nice to your family or friends to smooth things over.

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Wasabi prank

Everyday Pranks: Ultra-Spicy Wasabi Sushi

Wasabi prank

The classic “wasabi prank” has been beloved for ages.

You often see pranks where wasabi is hidden in sushi or cream puffs, right? But doesn’t that feel a bit tame? If you want a prank with more impact, I recommend pulling this one while the person is asleep.

It’s simple: when the target is sleeping, just smear wasabi around their eyes or put some into their nostrils (lol).

It’s a pretty extreme prank, but the reactions are intense, so it’s sure to liven things up!

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A prank about someone who isn’t there

[Prank] What would you do if a member who absolutely shouldn’t be in the car was there?

A prank about someone who isn’t there

The more off guard someone is, the more intense their surprise will be when someone unexpected shows up, right? This is a prank where a person you’re absolutely sure won’t be there suddenly appears at a moment when the target is relaxed and unsuspecting.

If you focus on the impact of the location and the timing—like opening a door and finding them right in front of you, or discovering someone hiding in a car you thought you were alone in—the surprise will be even greater.

Making the target believe no one is around and creating a relaxed environment are key points for lowering their guard.

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Exciting prank ideas: fun tricks for everyone (11–20)

reverse prank

[Scary] When we did a surprise phone check on Ayanan, her search history was a whole incident [reverse prank]

reverse prank

How about pulling a reverse prank when you realize someone’s trying to prank you? When you’re hanging out in a group, talk of pranks can come up, and everyone decides to prank a target… that kind of thing happens, right? You can use that to set up a reverse prank on the people who think they’re the ones doing the pranking.

Turning the tables, basically.

They’re all pumped to pull off their prank, and then—surprise—it’s actually happening to them.

The shock of “Wait, me?!” and that split second where they can’t even process what happened would be priceless (lol).

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Swap the contents of the drink

[Prank] We poked a hole in the back of a Coke bottle and replaced the contents with water—here’s what happened lol

Swap the contents of the drink

Have you ever taken a sip of what you thought was tea, only to find out it was coffee without looking inside first? There’s that indescribable sense of discomfort where you have no idea what just happened for a moment.

Let’s turn that into a prank! Swap the contents of a canned drink so it’s not obvious at first glance, and casually get your target to drink it.

When the taste doesn’t match what they expected, they’ll feel that mismatch and are sure to give a funny reaction.

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Wake-up prank

[Ear-Splitting] Prank Wake-Up with 100 Alarm Clocks

Wake-up prank

This prank is simple, but the more alarms you use, the funnier it gets, so gathering a lot of alarm clocks might be tough.

It also seems tricky to set them up without the sleeping target noticing…! Still, if you pull it off, it’s guaranteed to be hilarious! Just make sure to do it to someone who isn’t grumpy when they wake up!

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whoopee cushion

January 1, 2020: A whoopee cushion prank on Grandpa and Grandma.

whoopee cushion

Isn’t this a pretty easy prank to pull off? It’s the classic old-school prank: the whoopee cushion.

If you place an inflated whoopee cushion under a seat cushion, it goes “Pffft!” the moment someone sits down, making it sound like they farted.

It’s incredibly simple, but it’s ridiculously funny and makes everyone laugh.

From kids to adults, it’s almost guaranteed to get a chuckle.

It’s also great because all you have to do is set it down—super easy.

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