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/Performances (81–90)
comedy sketch85rank/position
A “konto” is a short comic skit intended to make people laugh, often performed by comedians on variety shows.
Konto sketches have a storyline, so even those who don’t usually watch comedy can enjoy them.
There’s freedom in how they’re performed and no limit on the number of participants, so why not try one with your friends? If you feel unsure while brainstorming—since everyone has a different sense of humor—it might help to create several short sketches that vary the types of jokes.
Stop-motion movie86rank/position
Stop-motion movies are a technique where characters or objects are moved and photographed frame by frame, then played in sequence to make the footage look animated.
The fun part of this act is that it allows expressions that aren’t possible with regular video.
For example, passing through a door, or objects decreasing and increasing on their own… With the right ideas, you can create all sorts of puzzling visuals.
If you’re making a graduation movie, how about using the school as the stage and doing things everyone’s thought about at least once but never actually tried?
Dice stacking87rank/position
Have you ever heard of dice stacking? If someone at a party asks you to show a little trick, this one is guaranteed to be a hit.
All you need is a cup and some dice, and you can become the star right away.
As you deftly stack the dice, you’ll have everyone glued to the action.
Increase the number of dice or pick up the pace to level up, and you’re sure to spark a storm of applause.
Why not master this hidden party skill?
Hige Dance88rank/position
The Hige Dance, which was hugely popular in the Showa era.
The Drifters’ Ken Shimura and Cha Kato wore fake mustaches and silently performed various gags—an unforgettable sight.
Back then, many children were glued to the TV to watch the Hige Dance.
Many older adults have probably seen it at least once, too.
Because the Hige Dance is familiar to seniors, it’s also recommended for birthday recreation.
Have the staff put on a Hige Dance performance.
Try doing tricks to the distinctive Hige Dance melody.
If staff with fake mustaches perform silently, it’s likely to get seniors excited.
Even seniors who don’t know the Hige Dance will probably be captivated by the staff’s act.
Yaa! Power!Nakayama Kinnikun89rank/position
It’s one of Nakayama Kinniku-kun’s signature bits where he cheerfully shows off his prized muscles.
Even if it doesn’t have much meaning, the sheer energy comes through as a positive phrase that’s loved by people of many generations.
“Muscles” and “vigor” are key elements that make this catchphrase shine, so let your hidden power burst out in words with plenty of pep.
It might also be fun to play with contrast—like someone who isn’t confident in their muscles deliberately striking the same pose and enthusiastically shouting the phrase to create a humorous gap.
tale of valorOriental Radio90rank/position
Oriental Radio, who also gained popularity with RADIO FISH’s “PERFECT HUMAN,” used to perform their legendary ‘Bragging Stories’ bit when they debuted! It seems like they’re hyping up Acchan’s exploits—but not really? Yet in the end they still chant, “Acchan is so cool,” and hype him up anyway! It’s great for a no-holds-barred skit between senior and junior, or between two coworkers! If you’re playing Acchan, just act cool no matter what happens.
Ranking of Popular Skits/Performances for Entertainment (91–100)
tile breaking91rank/position
For those confident in their physical strength, we recommend “tile breaking.” If you’ve been training lately or going to the gym, you’ll find it a worthy challenge! Unless you’re a professional karate practitioner, you could injure your hands or arms, so it’s best to treat this as entertainment and prepare tiles that are easy to break.
I’ve heard that modern tiles are more durable and harder to break.
To be safe, it’s also a good idea to score them lightly in advance.
Whatever you do, don’t let a broken bone put a damper on your important party!