Ranking of popular skits and performances for entertainment segments
Entertainment and performances are essential for events like weddings, welcome and farewell parties, year-end parties, New Year’s parties, and thank-you gatherings.
You’ve probably found yourself wondering at least once, “What should I do…?”
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended entertainment ideas in a ranking format for those of you unsure of what to do.
From foolproof crowd-pleasers that make everyone laugh to trending comedian bits, we’ve collected ideas that will make you think, “I could do this!” or “I want to try that!”
When you’re stuck, be sure to use this as a reference!
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Ranking of Popular Entertainment/Performance Acts (61–70)
I got carried away.Yuriyan Retriever64rank/position
Yuriyan Retriever, a female comedian who’s now a TV favorite.
She’s known for a variety of gags, but the easiest one to copy is “Choshi notchattē” (“Got a little carried away”).
For men, you can introduce yourself using the name of a handsome actor or artist and then immediately drop this line—perfect.
It also seems like you could adapt it to all kinds of situations!
Doburokku65rank/position
Doburock is a two-man comedy duo with professional-level singing skills and impactful bits that bring the house down.
Despite belonging to Asai Kikaku, a talent agency known for its no-dirty-jokes policy, they won King of Conte 2019 with a risqué routine—proof of the high quality of their material.
Thanks to hit bits like their signature “Moshikatte Dakedo” and the fact that they’ve released multiple CDs, they’re widely recognized, making their acts easy to imitate at parties and weddings—perfect for entertainment segments or performances.
However, because many of their jokes are surprisingly risqué, it’s important to choose material that suits the audience and setting.
Speaking of 〇〇, games66rank/position
For an elementary school thank-you party, the go-to recommendation is a team matching game.
In this game, the goal is for everyone on the team to come up with the same answer to a given prompt.
For example, if the prompt is “must-haves for a festival,” most people would answer “fan” or “shaved ice.” By communicating within the team, students can deepen their bonds with friends and teachers, making it a fitting activity to commemorate graduation.
The joy and sense of accomplishment when answers match will become an unforgettable memory for the children.
Join forces and share a fun time together.
No-Face67rank/position
One of the most universally recognized characters created by director Hayao Miyazaki is probably No-Face.
Despite requiring a very simple costume and makeup, the impact is tremendous.
I have a feeling people will be asking you to take commemorative photos together.
It takes a bit of courage, but an adventure like this once in a while might be nice, don’t you think?
Bubble Dance68rank/position
The bubble-era dance, which has become a staple of party tricks, is a crowd-pleaser across generations.
You can go all out with the costume and makeup to put on a full performance, or if it’s hard to prepare those, just doing a light version of the dance works too.
If you want to use it as a quick gag, try suddenly turning around and doing the famous opening moves—that surprise timing really hits.
Striking a “cool” pose while you dance is the key to getting laughs.
Elementary school kids who like dancing should definitely give it a try.
Minion dance69rank/position
The Minions are popular characters from the Despicable Me film series distributed by Universal Studios! This is an upbeat dance song featuring the Minions dancing.
The choreography is simple enough for children, so why not all become Minions and dance together? With a yellow T-shirt and overalls, you can instantly transform into a Minion! Wear matching outfits with everyone, dance, and create wonderful memories.
prop comedy70rank/position
It’s a classic variety-show concept: using whatever’s right in front of you and figuring out what kind of reaction to add to make it funny.
Don’t just rely on the prepared props—make clever use of whatever’s on hand to chase laughs.
Two staples are: delivering a big reaction while demonstrating the item’s proper use, and going all-in on a gag by using it the wrong way.
If the audience can predict what you’ll do, the laughs get weaker, so the key is to aim for surprise.
