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 performance/entertainment acts (51–60)
Nooo!Tom Brown51rank/position
Tom Brown is a duo whose banter—between Hiroki Nunokawa and Michio—becomes strangely addictive.
Since being selected as finalists in the 2018 M-1 Grand Prix, their popularity has surged, and they’ve been appearing on many variety and other TV shows.
Their signature gag is the very simple “Dame!” (“No!” or “Not allowed!”).
When someone makes a suggestion, they swing their arms dramatically and deliver the line while tapping the top of the head like a tsukkomi.
Try practicing it as a comeback when someone does a silly bit!
Doraemon52rank/position
Doraemon is the main character of a nationally beloved anime.
It’s no exaggeration to say that everyone knows him.
Speaking of Doraemon, his voice is quite distinctive.
In the current voice actor Wasabi Mizuta’s version, it gives a cute impression despite being husky, while in the version performed by Nobuyo Oyama, it has a raspy tone.
It would be fun to imitate both and compare them.
By the way, Masako Nozawa has also voiced Doraemon at one point.
If you’re curious, look it up.
Don’t worry, I’m wearing them.Yasumura, Always Cheerful53rank/position
Atsuhiko Yasumura’s routine where he wears only a single pair of underpants, strikes a pose that suits the situation so the underwear seems hidden, and then finishes by clearly showing them with the line, “Don’t worry, I’m wearing them!” The bit was a massive hit in 2015, making him instantly famous and sparking a huge craze.
He appeared on the British talent show Britain’s Got Talent—the same show that launched Susan Boyle—in 2023, where he was a big hit and the routine drew renewed attention.
It’s a skit especially recommended for slightly stout men.
Heeelloo!koi (nishikigoi)54rank/position
Nishikigoi’s skit “Kooon-niii-chi-waaa!” brilliantly fuses music and laughter, delivering a one-shot gag that captivates audiences from children to adults.
The simple yet memorable act of greeting loudly and warmly is a huge hit with kids.
Their dynamic performance, as if overflowing with energy from head to toe, has the power to draw in every viewer.
It’s also recommended because it’s easy for children to imitate and elicits pure, carefree laughter.
Human Arch55rank/position
A “human arch,” where people hold hands to form an arch, is an easy, no-prep surprise.
It’s also commonly done at weddings and graduation ceremonies.
As the person being sent off passes under the arch, the distance between everyone naturally closes, making it easy to convey words of thanks directly.
If you also prepare dedicated background music or confetti, it can become a solid piece of entertainment.
If you’re looking to add a little accent to create a moving finale, definitely give it a try!