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 Skits/Acts for Entertainment (41–50)
Choral reading50rank/position
This piece is meant to convey the stories and feelings we’ve built up, in straightforward words, to the third-year students who are setting off.
Think of it as a chorus of words, and plan how to pass the lines from one person to the next, and at which moments to layer voices.
To make the message vivid and more moving, it’s recommended to layer voices on parts you want to emphasize, such as words of gratitude.
A smooth flow with an awareness of rhythm is key, so decide in advance on cues for when to hand off lines and when to overlap voices.
Ranking of popular performance/entertainment acts (51–60)
Arunashi quizWestland51rank/position
Westland, the champions of the M-1 Grand Prix 2022.
Their signature bit is the “Aru-Nashi Quiz” (the ‘Has/Doesn’t Have’ quiz).
In this sketch, the boke, Tai Kawamoto, asks, “What is something that X has but Y doesn’t?” and the tsukkomi, Hiroyuki Iguchi, answers.
You can recreate their original routine, or try making a quiz using something familiar as the theme.
Another option is to run it in an ogiri (open-ended gag) format and have everyone participate.
Stand-up game52rank/position
The “Stand-Up Game” is perfect for party entertainment or as a party game.
Participants take turns calling out numbers, and if the number they declare matches the number of people who stand up, they clear that round! You can play in teams—whichever team gets all members cleared first wins—or play individually, with a penalty for the person who remains until the end.
Because the actions are so simple—“say a number” and “stand or sit”—it’s ideal for appreciation parties with a wide range of ages.
Games that anyone can understand easily are handy and versatile in many situations.
Doraemon53rank/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.
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!
tongue twister56rank/position
When it comes to tongue twisters, “nama-mugi nama-gome nama-tamago” (raw barley, raw rice, raw eggs) is a famous one.
It’s a kind of performance where you rattle off difficult-to-pronounce words or sentences quickly without stumbling.
Anyone can give it a try as a quick party trick, so if you don’t have one to show off, why not practice? There are all sorts of tongue-twister phrases, and some have such funny content that you can’t help but laugh when you imagine them.
Don’t just aim to nail the tongue twister—highlight that aspect too and liven up the room.
You could even take inspiration from Kenta Otani’s flip-board comedy!
