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 (21–30)

Wake-up prank

[Waking-Up Prank] I put an insanely scary severed head

Wake-up prank

The kind of surprise prank you often see on TV where you wake someone up.

You sneak into a sleeping person’s room and observe them as they wake up—that prank.

It’s perfect for a situation where everyone’s staying over after a trip or a party.

Since the prank is more likely to fail if the target is a light sleeper, pick someone who’s known for being hard to wake up once they’ve fallen asleep.

And instead of just filming their wake-up on a smartphone, it’d be fun to add a little extra twist—like having someone lie down next to them!

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A candle that relights itself even after being extinguished

[Prank] This candle that relights itself even after you blow it out is seriously infuriating!!

A candle that relights itself even after being extinguished

Have you heard of “magic candles”? They’re prank candles that relight themselves even after you blow them out—YouTuber Hikakin has featured them, too.

It varies by product, but most of them reignite within about 10 seconds after being extinguished.

It could be fun to try this kind of prank at a birthday party! It’s especially amusing with grandpas and grandmas—they’ll keep blowing as hard as they can! Give it a try with someone who doesn’t have strong lung capacity!

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Exciting prank ideas. Fun tricks for everyone (31–40)

My friend disappears in a haunted house!

It’s a perfect idea for a thrilling surprise performance.

When the group enters, use darkness and special setups so that one person naturally disappears and a different actor joins in.

The key to success is a smooth swap that no one notices, creating a surge of surprise and unease all at once.

The moment someone realizes, “Wait, isn’t that a different person?” will be the highlight.

After the experience, revealing the trick will bring relief and laughter, helping participants feel closer to one another.

With some creativity, you can create many variations, making it a buzzworthy surprise and a centerpiece for a school festival.

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More importantly, there’s a full-on UFO flying!

More importantly, I tried an app where a UFO is totally flying.

More importantly, there's a full-on UFO flying!

If you’re looking for funny pranks, I also recommend the app introduced in this video.

It’s called “Never mind that—there’s totally a UFO,” and when you launch it, it opens a camera screen that lets you take photos with a UFO composited in.

Try showing your friends a picture with a UFO while saying, “I went here the other day.”

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Going out with face doodles

I doodled on my wife's face and sent her to the drive-thru.

Going out with face doodles

Drawing on the face of someone who’s sleeping… it’s a classic prank that’s been around forever, right? How about taking it one step further: after drawing on their face, have them go out in public just like that.

The key is to make sure they don’t see a mirror before leaving the house.

They could pop into a convenience store as-is, or go through a drive-thru.

Just be mindful about where you take them so that when they finally notice, they won’t be truly upset!

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Ayumi look-alike video prank

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Saying it was Ayu’s live footage, I ended up showing them a live video of ayu (sweetfish).Prank mischief
♬ Original song – Unrot – Unrot

This is a prank that plays on the fact that Ayumi Hamasaki was affectionately known as “Ayu,” by showing a different “Ayu” and enjoying the reaction.

It’s best to pull on people who watched her in real time; the more excited they are, the bigger the disappointment.

The setup is to say you’re going to show “Ayu’s live footage,” then show a nature video about the fish ayu (sweetfish).

It’s funny because the wording isn’t technically wrong.

Since it’s a pun-based prank, it really tests the strength of the reaction, and it’s likely to make the target squirm.

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Prank: Wedge 100 rubber chickens in a door

The prank where we jammed 100 squeaky chickens in the door was way too much fun lol

Prank: Wedge 100 rubber chickens in a door

The yellow chicken you see at variety stores.

It’s popular as a toy for kids and pets, but it’s incredibly loud.

The shrill “Waaah!” sound it makes is enough to make you laugh.

Using this for a prank—its quirky look alone would make for a great prank moment!

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