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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Ranking of Popular Songs for Year-End and New Year Parties (11–20)
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB4815rank/position
When you want to liven up the mood at karaoke, choreography is a must, right? But if you can’t memorize complicated moves, just queue up AKB48’s “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie,” choreographed by Papaya Suzuki! It’s a beloved national hit that people of all ages know, so you can’t go wrong.
Normally, you’d want a cute girl to sing it, but as a party act, it could be fun to have a group of guys perform it too.
Get everyone involved and have a great time!
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento16rank/position
Hai Yorokonde, which was also performed at the 75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and went mega-viral in 2024, is the smash hit that propelled multi-creator Kocchi no Kento to nationwide fame.
While calling it a “gag” might not be quite right since the song is based on the artist’s own experiences with bipolar disorder, its playful touches—like the dance in the MV that blew up on social media and lyrics modeled after Morse code—keep it from feeling heavy and instead make it an upbeat, feel-good track.
That sense of balance is wonderful, isn’t it? It’s great to sing solo or with friends—be sure to fire it up at karaoke!
U.S.A.DA PUMP17rank/position
DA PUMP covered Italian singer Joe Yellow’s song, and their track “U.S.A.” became a huge hit thanks to its easy-to-remember lyrics and striking dance.
Many of you probably still clearly remember the intro move that spins like a robot.
If you listen closely to the lyrics, they’re amusing—almost like Lou Oshiba’s signature “Lou-go,” a playful mix of English and Japanese! If you’re performing it at a year-end party, the dance is a must, of course! Use your break time to practice together so you can nail the moves in the opening and the chorus perfectly in sync.
international studentMONKEY MAJIK × Okazaki Taiiku18rank/position
A collaborative track between MONKEY MAJIK and Taiiku Okazaki that came to life after they worked together on the morning drama Manpuku! It’s a fun song with lyrics themed around English that sounds like Japanese and Japanese that sounds like English.
If you faithfully mimic the lyrics, you can sing a song that’s both cool and funny too!
GG STAND UP!! feat. Takahiro MatsumotoKinashi Noritake19rank/position
This is the first song released by Noritake Kinashi of Tunnels as a solo artist.
One of its charms is the powerful guitar work by Takahiro Matsumoto, the guitarist of B’z.
As the term “Kinashi Funk” suggests, it carries elements of disco-funk and conveys a laid-back sense of fun.
The world depicted in the lyrics is amusing in a way that reflects Kinashi’s side as a comedian, expressing the aches and ailments that come with age and the way he tries to gloss them over while enjoying his days.
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH20rank/position
A now-classic dance song: RADIO FISH’s “PERFECT HUMAN.” It’s a vocal-and-dance unit formed by the comedy duo Oriental Radio and four dancers.
With its cool, sharp choreography and absolutely no comedy elements, it’s a dance track that’s a bit addictive.
I did say there are no comedy elements, but if someone who isn’t good at dancing gives it a try, it might turn into something fun and a crowd-pleaser, right? Why not aim for that angle and give it a shot?
Top Songs Ranking for Year-End and New Year Parties (21–30)
FANCYTwice21rank/position
“FANCY” is the title track from TWICE’s 7th mini-album, “FANCY YOU,” released in Korea in April.
If you’re a woman who likes TWICE or someone who enjoys dancing, you’ve probably heard it at least once.
It’s a very mature-sounding song that’s a bit different from TWICE’s previous cute image.
It’s a great pick not only for students but also for working women to dance to at year-end or New Year parties! Be sure to check out the official dance video as well.
