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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Top Songs Ranking for Year-End and New Year Parties (81–90)
Wax MuseumSeikima II85rank/position
One of the signature songs by the heavy metal band Seikima-II, active since 1982.
Seikima-II often appears on impression/mimicry shows, and Demon Kakka in particular frequently shows up on talk and variety programs, so many of you have probably seen them.
Their visual impact is powerful, and just showing up imitating their costumes and makeup is enough to get the crowd going, don’t you think? It’s a highly recommended song—great for a full band performance or for singing at karaoke.
Follow MeE-girls86rank/position
If you’re going to dance at a year-end or New Year’s party, a powerful, high-energy dance number is the way to go! Released by E-girls in 2012, this song was featured in a Samantha Thavasa commercial and as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking,” debuting at No.
2 on the Oricon chart.
With cool heavy guitar riffs and synthesizers, its lyrics carry a positive message that gives listeners energy and courage.
The choreography, known as the “uniform dance,” drew attention both in Japan and abroad, and it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped when you dance together! It’s also included on the album “Lesson 1.”
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK87rank/position
A heart-pounding rock tune that gives you a push on the back—“trust your instincts and carve out your future!” Released by ONE OK ROCK in February 2010, this song prioritizes instinct over logic, powerfully voicing a message from youth determined to move forward despite a mix of confidence and anxiety.
It was chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s “Arabiki-dan” and reached No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart.
The surprise performance at their Tokyo Dome show in April 2023 sent many fans into a frenzy.
With its energetic, unforgettable melody, it gives you the courage to believe in yourself and sprint toward your dreams—a go-to number to fire up any school festival live.
HappyPharrell Williams88rank/position
This is a heartwarming pop song with themes of fun and happiness.
It was released in 2013 as part of the soundtrack for the film Despicable Me 2, and was later included on Pharrell Williams’s album Girl.
Inspired by the movie’s optimism, the song has the power to spread positivity.
It reached number one in over 20 countries and became the best-selling song in the United States in 2014.
It’s a hit song you’re sure to encounter if you’re into dance.
Perfect for dance parties or whenever you want to lift your spirits, it’s a track that makes you feel energized just by listening—something everyone can enjoy together.
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI89rank/position
How about this when you want to feel the excitement of setting off on an adventure? It’s a work by the four-member band SEKAI NO OWARI, released in 2013 as their fourth major-label single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!.
The march-like rhythm featuring a bass drum and hand cymbals creates a sense of exhilaration, as if you’re stepping into an adventure with your friends.
The hopeful lyrics—about overcoming hardships in the adventure called life and meeting again at the promised place—truly resonate.
If you sing it together with friends at a year-end or New Year’s party, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together and get everyone fired up.
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN90rank/position
This is “Sugar Song and Bitter Step,” the ending theme of the hot-blooded battle anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.
It’s performed by the popular pop-rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.
The song meshes perfectly with the anime’s world.
It’s extremely fast-paced, so if you can sing it without stumbling, the crowd will go wild!
Popular Song Rankings for Year-End and New Year Parties (91–100)
Racing into the NightYOASOBI91rank/position
This is the first digital-only single by YOASOBI, a male-female duo that operates in a contemporary combination of singer-songwriter and Vocaloid producer.
Based on a novel’s story, its lyrics and fast-paced modern arrangement turned it into a breakout hit.
Although it was the unit’s first release, it’s also known as one of YOASOBI’s signature songs.
In 2021, an English version titled “Into The Night” was released, so if you want to go a bit unconventional with your cover choice, that might be a good pick.
With the level of recognition it enjoyed—so popular you could hardly go a day in 2020 without hearing it—it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser for year-end or New Year’s party entertainment.
