Ranking of popular songs for year-end and New Year parties
Year-end and New Year events to enjoy with friends or company colleagues.
From year-end parties that wrap up the year to New Year gatherings, some of you might be in charge of picking the BGM.
From songs you can use for slideshow movies to theme songs for entertainment segments.
In this article, based on reliable feedback from music fans who have contributed to our site, we’ve researched everything from the latest hits to timeless classics, and curated especially cheerful numbers that should fit the mood of a banquet.
Enjoy!
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Year-end and New Year party popular song rankings (71–80)
Welcome to Japari Parkdōbutsu bisuketsu × PPP71rank/position
This is the opening theme song of the anime Kemono Friends, titled “Welcome to Japari Park.” Since the anime is set in a safari park, it uses African folk instruments to match the worldbuilding.
It’s a catchy, upbeat song that both viewers and non-viewers of the anime can enjoy!
There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu72rank/position
When it comes to feel-good songs, this is the one.
It features a catchy melody that’s easy to pick up and gets everyone at year-end and New Year parties united and excited.
Released in 2001 by Ulfuls, this song even earned them a spot on that year’s NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
It conveys the importance of staying positive despite the challenges we face in everyday life.
It’s perfect for moments like year-end or New Year gatherings when everyone wants to look ahead with hope.
Its message of hope will resonate and help you have a wonderful time.
A Member of the Fire BrigadeKōda Kumi73rank/position
These days, it might be a good idea to perform a song that’s become popular on TikTok.
If it’s a year-end or New Year’s party with lots of young people, almost any song will do, but if the crowd spans a wide range of ages, I recommend “Megumi no Hito.” Many young people know this track from TikTok, but it was originally released in 1983.
It’s well known among middle-aged and older folks too, so everyone can get pumped up together.
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai74rank/position
The irresistibly cheerful and cute number is Ai Otsuka’s “Sakuranbo,” right? It’s a pure love song, with lovers likened to cherries in an adorable way, and it’s no exaggeration to call it one of her signature tracks.
In recent years, the comedy duo Nyanko Star has used it in their routines, so the song has likely caught on with younger generations as well.
It’s an upbeat, happy tune that people of all ages can enjoy singing at karaoke.
If you’re unsure what to pick for a year-end or New Year’s party, be sure to consider this one!
MasqueradeShonentai75rank/position
A glamorous dance number with which Shonentai made their debut in December 1985.
Starting with an unforgettable, rhythmically striking intro, the song topped the Oricon charts and won the Best New Artist Award at the 28th Japan Record Awards.
Its lyrics depict the extraordinary world of a masked ball, and its inventive arrangement features a touch of 5/4 time.
Created under the concept of “a song that lets office workers tie their neckties around their heads and let loose,” it’s perfect for party entertainment! The choreography is memorable and easy to learn, and because it’s widely known across generations, it can get the whole venue fired up.
If you prepare costumes like masks and suits, you’ll enhance the atmosphere and stage an even more dazzling performance.
Many people will feel a sense of nostalgia—sure to make it an unforgettable memory!
Moechakka FireIssei76rank/position
This hard bass number by Issei Makoto, released in July 2024 as an homage to Ellen Joe from the game Zenless Zone Zero, is set in a maid café.
Its lyrics juxtapose outward charm with a cool, detached inner voice, weaving a distinctive world of cute vocabulary and biting irony.
The deep vocal range and highly addictive sound leave a strong impression, with a short yet rapid-fire structure.
Lip-syncs in maid outfits and finger-heart choreography spread on TikTok, and it topped YouTube’s music charts for the week in October 2024.
The simple hand moves are easy to copy, and when performed by a crowd, it’s guaranteed to get the whole venue hyped.
Do it in cosplay and it’ll be a surefire conversation piece.
Jamboree Mickey! Let’s dance!Tokyo Dizunī Rizōto no Kizzu Dansu Puroguramu77rank/position
A smile-filled dance song born from the Tokyo Disney Resort kids’ dance program.
Its fun rhythm makes you feel like you’re dancing with Mickey and his friends, and the easy-to-follow moves are a big part of its charm.
It’s a tune that naturally makes energetic kids want to move their bodies, and it’s perfect for a wedding performance, too.
With simple actions like clapping and jumping, even little children can join in with confidence.
The greatest appeal of this song is how it brings the entire venue together in smiles.
