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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Popularity ranking of entertainment/acts (71–80)
Atarimae TaisoCOWCOW78rank/position
COWCOW had a big breakout in 2012, and the catalyst was this “Atarimae Taiso” (The Obvious Exercise).
It’s the original rhythm-based gag that hasn’t faded a bit—you almost can’t believe that much time has passed.
With a simple melody and basic movements, it still gets huge laughs—that’s the charm of COWCOW.
They just put extremely obvious things to a rhythm and perform them, like “If you put your right foot forward and then your left foot, you can move forward,” or “When you get hit, people get angry.” It’s totally fine for women to give it a try, too! It’s also great to have someone who can play piano accompany you.
Teacher gagYes! Akito79rank/position
Teacher gags might be considered a classic crowd-pleaser at school.
This one is a bit different: it teaches a collection of fail-safe phrases that are commonly used in any subject.
It’s really funny how each subject is captured so precisely in just a few words, and the order is brilliant too.
Without a good sense of style, it would be hard to trim things down this much and still convey everything, wouldn’t it? It’s a lot of fun, so you should give it a try too.
Mr. Anago80rank/position
Anago, the beloved supporting character from the national anime Sazae-san.
Although he isn’t part of the Isono family, he’s one of the few characters with a name related to the sea.
By the way, he’s 27 years old.
He’s a coworker of Masuo and often gives the impression of grabbing a drink after work, and his deep, rich voice is especially memorable.
He’s voiced by Nobuo Tobita.
If you’re going to do an impression of him, make sure you really grasp and master those distinctive traits!
Ranking of Popular Entertainment/Performances (81–90)
balloon art81rank/position
Balloon art, where you make various shapes using long, thin balloons, is also great as a party trick.
Start with simple shapes like hearts, and then gradually move on to more complex designs.
By using multiple balloons, you can create all kinds of shapes, so give it a try and practice.
You might be afraid of balloons popping at first, but adjusting the amount of air will prevent that.
The balloons you make can be given as gifts, so they’re especially popular at events or occasions with lots of children.
funny face82rank/position
Speaking of funny faces, they’re a simple party trick anyone can try.
Precisely because they’re a classic, they make everyone laugh and are always a hit! There are all sorts of types and methods—using your hands, or just moving your face.
In any case, the key is to go all in and not hold back.
Why not find a funny face so over-the-top that even you’ll laugh, and practice it?
skit83rank/position
One unexpectedly popular option for a farewell party performance is a short skit.
Even in a brief time, the clear storyline makes it easy for the audience to get drawn in—that’s the appeal.
If you include real events from the workplace or slightly exaggerated episodes about the person, laughter will naturally follow.
You don’t need acting experience to put on a skit.
Keep the lines to a minimum and convey meaning through movement and facial expressions to help reduce nerves.
By ending with a short line expressing thanks, you’ll create an act that delivers both laughs and heartfelt feelings.
Cups84rank/position
Cups is a game where you make sounds by tapping a cup on a table and combine it with clapping to create rhythms.
It’s popular as a personal pastime, but it’s also often performed as a showcase.
If elementary schoolers are putting on a performance, it might be great to keep time to a popular song.
Everyone can play the same rhythm, or they could slightly offset their rhythms, or intentionally play different patterns and enjoy the back-and-forth—that could be fun, too.
If you get the audience to join in, it seems like everyone could have a lively time together!