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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Entertainment Ideas Popularity Ranking for Year-End and New Year Parties (61–70)
Shin Takarajima Dance61rank/position
Sakanaction’s song “Shin Takara-jima” is loved by a wide range of generations for its light, upbeat rhythm and memorable choreography.
It features simple moves and sharp steps, and its appeal lies in how even beginners can improve the quality with practice.
When performing it as entertainment, having the whole group dance in sync enables a unique presentation.
The nostalgic, electro sound will instantly brighten the atmosphere.
Coordinating costumes or adding deadpan facial expressions to the dance also creates visual impact.
It’s a perfect performance piece for sharing a sense of togetherness while engaging the audience.
Swat-and-Helmet Rock-Paper-Scissors62rank/position
How about livening up your party with “Tatatte Kabutte Jankenpon,” a game anyone can enjoy regardless of age? The rules are simple: first, play rock–paper–scissors.
The winner tries to hit the loser on the head with a toy hammer, while the loser puts on a helmet to protect their head.
If the helmet doesn’t make it on in time and the head gets hit, they’re out.
If the hit is blocked, then even the rock–paper–scissors winner doesn’t score a win.
It’s a game long loved on variety shows, and if all participants play seriously, it will bring even more laughter and excitement to the venue.
If you’re unsure what game to play, give this one a try.
Yasumura, Always Cheerful63rank/position
Why not try out the unique comedy style of Yasumura from “Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura”? With his catchphrase, “Don’t worry, I’m wearing them,” you can showcase expressive acting and innovative, body-centered humor.
It’s guaranteed to liven up office parties or gatherings with friends! There’s even an English version of the phrase, so you can build a sense of unity with the audience.
It’s perfect when you want to add a comedic touch.
The key is not to be shy—go all in.
It’ll work like magic to put instant smiles on people’s faces!
air band64rank/position
When you’re suddenly asked to do a performance—or you’ve been asked but you’re too busy to prepare much—an air band is highly recommended! This video is from the World Air Band Championship “Airness Japan,” featuring a three-piece band performing with air guitar, air bass, and air drums.
Pick a crowd-pleasing song and go all out with your performance!
karaoke65rank/position
When it comes to classic entertainment for large gatherings, karaoke is probably the go-to.
People of all ages can enjoy it, and it has the added appeal of creating a sense of unity in the room.
Of course, some may want to practice if they’re going to perform, but if it’s a song you usually sing, you can probably get by without much rehearsal.
Start by choosing songs that match the atmosphere of the occasion—like weddings, year-end parties, or welcome parties.
Alternatively, picking songs that suit the age group of the attendees is sure to get everyone excited.
Hige Dance66rank/position
In the hugely popular show “It’s 8 O’Clock! Everyone Gather Around,” The Drifters’ Cha Kato and Ken Shimura performed the “Hige Dance.” Even among people who aren’t from the Drifters generation, the distinctive routine—wearing black tailcoats and fake mustaches, moving while lifting and lowering both shoulders to the characteristic music known as the “Hige” theme—is well known! And it wasn’t just the dance they performed during the Hige Dance.
They livened up living rooms across the country by doing various tricks in between, like twirling hula hoops and swinging buckets filled with water.
Performing this quintessential Japanese act is sure to delight the Drifters generation and entertain everyone else as well!
Finger dance67rank/position
Finger dancing is a magical kind of entertainment that turns in-person gatherings into something special.
No matter how small the venue, you can start anywhere, anytime.
Watch the many trending videos on YouTube, master the dynamic movements of your fingertips, and you’ll quickly become the center of attention! All you need is a smartphone and your favorite music.
With no advance preparation required, it’s perfect for impromptu performances.
There’s plenty of beginner-friendly learning material, and because you can look cool in a short time, finger dancing is a highly recommended party item.
Rubik’s Cube68rank/position
It’s a very simple 3D puzzle where you match the colors on all six faces, but it’s surprisingly difficult.
Since its release in 1997, it has become popular around the world as a toy enjoyed by both children and adults.
Why not use this 3D puzzle to show off a quick party trick? If you can smoothly solve a puzzle that stumps everyone else in an instant, you’re sure to earn a round of applause! There’s a specific method to solving it, so be sure to learn it and practice.
A tangerine floating in midair69rank/position
It’s a quick trick where you stick a mandarin orange onto your thumb to make it look like it’s floating in midair.
Make sure the audience always watches from directly in front.
Even a slight change in angle is fatal.
The method itself is simple—focus on how to draw people into the magic.
Rubber band magic70rank/position
Here’s a simple one-shot trick you can do with just two rubber bands.
Arrange the rubber bands so they form a plus sign, and hook them over your index finger and thumb.
They’ll get tangled with your fingers and seem impossible to remove, right? But if you overlay and twist the rubber bands a few times… they slip right off! Even if you look closely, there doesn’t seem to be any trick, yet the intertwined rubber bands come apart.
If you watch in slow motion, you’ll see that while twisting, the rubber band shifts from the index finger to the middle finger, and when you return the rubber band, you also return the index finger but insert it into the loop on the thumb side.
With some practice on presentation, it’s flawless!
