Popular ranking of entertainment ideas for year-end and New Year parties
We introduce year-end and New Year party skit ideas in a ranked format!
From students to working professionals, one of the biggest worries around the holidays is, “What should we do for entertainment?”
Especially for juniors or subordinates, you might get asked by seniors or managers, “Got any funny ideas?”
This article lets you check out popular skit ideas ranked by popularity—perfect for those situations!
If you’re looking for ideas that will get laughs or want to know the surefire crowd-pleasers that get everyone hyped, be sure to take a look!
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Popular ranking of entertainment ideas for year-end and New Year parties (41–50)
acrostic using the Japanese syllabary (aiueo poem)41rank/position
Have you ever tried an “aiueo” acrostic? It’s surprisingly fun! You make a sentence starting with a word that begins with “a,” then the next person continues with a word that begins with “i,” and so on.
The rules are simple, but it’s sure to lighten the mood! If you’re good at it, craft a clever sentence and amaze everyone.
But don’t overthink it—what’s great is that everyone can have a lively, enjoyable time together.
Give it a try sometime!
Kendama42rank/position
Kendama, a skill that many celebrities are also good at.
Plenty of people can manage basic tricks like spiking the ball on the point or landing it on the side cups.
But why not take it a step further and liven up a party with big, crowd-pleasing tricks? A classic example is the “Tsubame-gaeshi” (Swallow Return): after placing the ball on the side hole, you toss the ball again and spin the handle around in between.
There are also tricks like “Lighthouse,” where you hold the ball and balance the handle on top of it.
They may look easy in videos, but they’re not so simple to pull off! If you’ve done kendama before, you might be able to get them with a little review—so practice is key!
wotagei43rank/position
Wotagei is a performance known for being done by fans at idol concerts.
Recently, videos of wotagei set to popular songs have been released, and it’s even become a staple party trick.
So if your company is holding a party or a social gathering, why not put on a wotagei performance? Even first-timers can make it look impressive with a bit of practice—perfect for a quick show.
If older attendees who may not be familiar with wotagei will be there, try choosing a song that was a revival hit or otherwise well-known to their generation.
flip board comedy44rank/position
Are you familiar with “flip comedy”? Also known as “mekuri-gei,” it’s a type of performance aimed at getting laughs, where the performer sets out boards or cards with pictures or words and flips through them while doing the act.
Think of it like a picture-story show—kamishibai—and it’s easy to picture! This kind of act can be performed even without a partner, and having the flip cards makes it easier to get the jokes across.
It’s also great for parties with large groups, so if you’re looking to do a comedy bit, feel free to use this as a reference.
Simple material is recommended!
Tasting/Comparative testing of XX45rank/position
We’re introducing taste-testing games where you compare multiple versions of the same dish and guess each brand or variety! For example, in a ramen tasting, there are many kinds of instant ramen.
You’d sample about five types and try to identify each one.
For a company year-end party or a thank-you party, a sake tasting could be fun too—it’s a great way to test your knowledge and palate.
Just be careful not to drink too much and trouble those around you!
Freestyle rap (improvised rap)46rank/position
When it comes to freestyle rap, not only how many words you know but also your technique for rhyming well gets tested.
With a focus on the sound of words, why not try a rap-like exchange and enjoy a rhythmic back-and-forth? A full-on style that follows a track can be difficult, so I recommend a format where you respond to your partner’s words with something that sounds good.
Once you get used to catching the words, speed it up, increase the number of words per turn, and gradually work your way toward a more authentic freestyle.
Sunshine Ikezaki47rank/position
How about doing an impression of Sunshine Ikezaki, famous for his screaming self-introductions? If you throw away your shame and go all in, it’ll kill—it’s a surefire bit.
Adding your own originality would be great, too! Try creating your own unique Sunshine Ikezaki routine.
10-second drawing48rank/position
This is an icebreaker game themed around drawing that you can start right away with just paper and a pen.
The rules are simple: as the title suggests, you draw a picture in 10 seconds, and the others guess what it is.
If you’re good at drawing, 10 seconds is enough to make your idea clear; if not, the results can be hilariously messy and really liven things up.
For larger groups, you could use a variation where each person gets 3 seconds and three people take turns to complete a single drawing.
You could also award points to those who guess correctly or to those whose drawings are understood, and compete for the highest score!
imitation49rank/position
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!
Speech Relay50rank/position
Speeches, which are always included in programs for events like weddings, can be considered a wonderful form of entertainment in their own right.
Of course, simply giving a speech is fine, but a relay-style format is also recommended.
In this version, each person speaks according to a predetermined time and then passes it on to the next speaker.
Adjust the tone to suit the atmosphere—serious or humorous.
Including a call-out to the next person you’re handing the baton to will make it even more engaging.
