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 (31–40)
Deep-voice impersonationApple-chan36rank/position
Ringo-chan is known for her cute looks and cutesy way of talking.
But once she starts doing singing impressions, that image flips completely! She plants her feet, lowers her hips, and belts out with a wild, low voice, practically devouring the mic—overflowing with macho energy! She’s known for her cool song choices like HOUND DOG’s “ff (Fortissimo)” and Kaientai’s “Okuru Kotoba,” and her impressions are spot-on.
If you end up at karaoke after a company drinking party, that’s your chance! The bigger the gap from her usual speaking voice, the bigger the laughs.
Juggling37rank/position
A friend from the tennis club was deftly juggling tennis balls like doing otedama, and he actually got better at juggling than at tennis, so he performed it as a sideshow at the school sports festival.
Juggling is something you always see in street performers’ acts.
It looks simple, but it really takes endless repetition of basic drills until you’re sick of them to achieve that level of skill—at least that’s what I can’t help thinking.
I don’t think you can master it in a day or two, but how about practicing juggling and performing it someday? Life is long.
It wouldn’t hurt to have at least one thing you acquire through training.
Persistent men, give it a try!
voice imitation38rank/position
The fun of this performance is how the atmosphere in the room shifts the moment someone grabs the mic and starts doing voice impressions.
For those few seconds until people figure out whose voice it is, the audience really focuses, and reactions like “I got it!” or “Who is it?” ripple through the room.
If the impression is spot-on, there’s a big laugh; if it’s off, someone cracks a retort, and that back-and-forth creates a different kind of excitement.
Using catchphrases of coworkers or the guest of honor makes it easy to spark recognition and brings out that inner-circle charm.
Because you can stack short bits, it doesn’t drag, and it keeps the farewell party’s pace light and lively.
Donald Duck39rank/position
Another famous and easy-to-imitate character is Donald Duck.
Donald Duck is a duck character who appears in Disney works.
Speaking of Donald Duck, it’s that distinctive speech mixed with a “gwa, gwa” quacking sound, isn’t it? In fact, that voice is performed by voice actors.
In the Japanese versions, Koichi Yamadera and Tokio Seki, among others, provide the voice.
What they have in common is a somewhat muffled sound, perhaps.
Since it’s not a sound we usually make, it may take some practice to get the hang of it, but give it a try!
Sesse-seiyaSeiya (of Shimofuri Myojo)40rank/position
A great one-shot gag to liven up a group date is Seiya from the comedy duo Shimofuri Myojo’s “Se-se-Seiya.” His unique chant and movements are perfect for warming up the room.
By repeating a phrase that doesn’t really mean anything, you build up energy in the group, then release it with an unexpected move to get laughs—so the thinking goes.
And it really works; it’s hard not to laugh when you see this gag.
Even in a first-time meetup, this can help you slip right into the circle of friends.
If you perform it cheerfully and energetically, your group date is sure to heat up.
Ranking of Popular Skits/Acts for Entertainment (41–50)
Slideshow41rank/position
When it comes to crowd-pleasing entertainment at a class reunion, you can’t go wrong with a slideshow.
Projecting nostalgic photos from your school days with background music is sure to fill everyone with warm memories.
You’ll find yourselves reflecting on how young you all were back then, recalling long-forgotten moments, and sparking lively conversations.
As you flip through the photos, you might even hear, “Do you remember that time?” and watch the stories blossom.
Since you can easily make one on your smartphone, why not include a slideshow as part of your reunion entertainment?
Tetsuya Takeda42rank/position
When it comes to impressions every aspiring impersonator must try, it’s got to be Tetsuya Takeda.
No matter what anyone says, the classic Mr.
Kinpachi from “Mr.
Kinpachi in Class 3-B” is so iconic that even people who haven’t seen the drama know him.
If you sing the famous song “Okuru Kotoba” and throw in classic lines like “You idiot!” or “A rotten apple…” you’re guaranteed big laughs.
The trick is to craft expressive, emotional facial expressions.
Don’t forget the gesture of brushing your hair behind your ear! And be sure to check out impressions by Korokke and Ringo-chan!