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 (51–60)
The Zero Sense10-FEET57rank/position
A popular 10-FEET track that captures youthful passion and the spirit of challenge! Produced as the ending theme for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK and released as a digital single in November 2022.
The lyrics are sprinkled with basketball terminology, perfectly expressing the world of the movie.
It also trended on TikTok and won Best Rock Video at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan in 2023.
With its familiar melody and exhilarating rhythm, it’s guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session! Sing it at year-end or New Year parties to instantly lift the mood.
Heavy rotationAKB4858rank/position
An AKB48 number that sings of a burning feeling—keeping a crush spinning on heavy rotation.
Set to a catchy melody, it portrays the heart of a girl in love in a poppy, upbeat way.
Released in August 2010, the song made waves as part of a project tied to the general election that determined the single’s lineup.
The music video, directed by photographer Mika Ninagawa, highlights the members’ sexiness with striking visuals.
It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser for end-of-year and New Year karaoke parties.
The choreography is easy to learn, and dancing together builds a great sense of unity.
Recommended as a party staple that people of all ages can enjoy!
LOVE DokkyunCLUB PRINCE59rank/position
There may still be many people who don’t know it yet, but the host-themed, sure-to-hype “LOVE Dokkyun.” The choreography is surprisingly easy, so it’s recommended even when you don’t have much time to prepare.
A usually quiet person doing a host cosplay with super hyped-up moves is hilarious.
Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET60rank/position
In recent years, more and more idol groups have been gaining attention through viral hits on social media, and CUTIE STREET is a prime example.
Their debut single, released in September 2024, carries a message that embraces “cuteness” as a form of personal identity and strength.
With a unique perspective that even great beauties throughout history went all-in for love, the lyrics are empowering and boost self-esteem.
The song also made a strong showing on the charts, taking No.
1 on Billboard JAPAN’s TikTok Weekly Top 20.
Its fast-paced dance beat and catchy melody have an addictive quality that sticks in your head after just one listen.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to brighten up an entire venue, like school festivals or wedding after-parties.
Learn the choreography and dance together, and you’ll create a real sense of unity.
Ranking of Popular Songs for Year-end and New Year Parties (61–70)
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream561rank/position
It was released in 2014 as Dream5’s 12th single.
Choreographed by Lucky Ikeda, the dance incorporates elements of gymnastics and is enjoyable for everyone from children to adults.
The ending sequence featuring anime characters dancing cutely became extremely popular among children.
GO!!!FLOW62rank/position
NARUTO became an anime loved around the world.
This opening theme is the song GO!!! by the rock band FLOW.
It’s punchy, upbeat, and nostalgic—perfect for getting everyone hyped! Put it on when you want to take the crowd’s energy to the max!
asking for the moonKANA-BOON63rank/position
I think “Naimononedari,” one of the signature songs by the popular young rock band KANA-BOON, is easy even for beginners to play.
Its simple chord progression makes it straightforward to perform.
If you play the guitar solo carefully and the drums with a solid four-on-the-floor beat, it should be perfect!