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)
parody song57rank/position
How about doing a parody of a song everyone knows well? When you walk on stage with a mic, the audience will assume you’re going to sing.
But once you start, the lyrics turn out to be a funny parody! That’s sure to get the crowd excited.
Parody songs feel like watching comedy while listening to music, and they’re a hit with any generation.
Since the focus is on the lyrics, you don’t have to worry too much about pitch, but if you’re confident in your singing, put some effort into that as well.
Masaharu Fukuyama58rank/position
Masaharu Fukuyama is an actor and singer loved by people of all ages.
You often see impressions of him on TV impersonation shows, don’t you? Not only his songs but also famous lines from dramas are frequently imitated.
If you can do a Fukuyama impression, it might be easy to perform and get laughs in places where different generations gather.
There seem to be a few key points in mouth movements and how to project the voice.
Once you get the hang of it, you might be able to hype things up even when someone suddenly asks you to sing at karaoke.
Kendama59rank/position
When you think of Hiroshi Mikami, you think of kendama.
He’s also made headlines for attempting Guinness World Records on the annual Kohaku Uta Gassen, and according to Mikami, “the kendama gets people more excited than the songs.” It wouldn’t be a bad idea to use kendama as entertainment.
You could practice hard and show off a difficult trick, or you could stage a show like the Guinness challenge on Kohaku and see “how many people can succeed in a row,” which would really get the crowd going.
It might be a fun surprise to prepare an extra-large kendama especially for a big guy.
It’s a friendly, approachable toy, so be sure to make it an activity that involves everyone around you!
Mickey Mouse60rank/position
Haven’t we all tried doing a Mickey Mouse impression for fun at some point? There’s just something about that distinctive voice and energy—it makes you want to imitate it.
Here’s a simple way to level up your Mickey impression: engage your abdominal muscles when you speak.
Mickey’s voice is surprisingly powerful, so putting some real oomph into it is key! The comedian Nadal is also famous for his Mickey Mouse impression—definitely check it out for reference!
Ranking of Popular Entertainment/Performance Acts (61–70)
freestyle rap61rank/position
One entertainment idea I recommend for a farewell party is an “improv rap.” You don’t need a detailed script in advance; you can keep it going by picking up on the atmosphere in the moment and shared memories with the guest of honor, so the prep work is minimal.
Once the beat drops, everyone’s eyes turn to the front, and the anticipation builds about what words will come next.
Even if you stumble a bit, it’s easy to turn it into laughter, which helps keep the room warm.
By weaving in names and anecdotes, it doesn’t end with just laughs—you can also clearly convey your appreciation.
manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)62rank/position
Manzai is a type of entertainment that can instantly change the atmosphere of a venue.
As soon as the two performers take their positions and a snappy conversation begins, everyone’s eyes are drawn in, wondering what’s about to start.
As the back-and-forth between the boke and tsukkomi continues, the laughter builds, creating an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable laughing.
Adding a touch of inside jokes lets listeners nod along—“I know exactly what you mean”—and enjoy it even more.
Ending with words of appreciation carries that warm, laughter-filled mood into a heartfelt message, making it a performance that will leave a lasting impression on everyone who attended.
greetingPekopa63rank/position
Pekopa is a comedy duo popular even among elementary school kids.
Their material is basically sketch comedy, but if you want something for a quick gag, why not imitate their signature greetings? You could copy Shuhei, the boke, with his funny and cute pose-filled greeting, or Ta-yu Shoinji’s sharp, snappy greeting.
Either way, it’s sure to get everyone excited.
Shoinji’s greeting is hard to pull off at speed once you’ve memorized it, but if you master it, it’s guaranteed to kill!