Ranking of Popular Surprise/Prank Ideas
We’re introducing popular surprise and prank ideas in a ranking format!
Do you like surprises and pranks?
From touching surprises for special occasions to lively pranks among friends, there are many forms—but for those who love being startled, these plans are irresistible.
We’ve gathered ideas that will help when you’re planning a surprise or want to pull a prank on a friend.
If you’re the one setting it up, keep in mind that “everyone should be able to laugh in the end,” and have fun enjoying surprises and pranks together!
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Surprise and Prank Popular Ideas Ranking (41–50)
A message from the box of sweets50rank/position
If you’re calling it a “surprise,” then you can’t skip the element that makes them gasp! Having a message pop out of a candy box is sure to make anyone cry out in surprise.
Slip a heartfelt message card into an ordinary snack box that they’d open without thinking, and the shock and delight will be doubled! The key is to close the box neatly so it looks completely natural.
Present it together with the gift at the peak of the birthday party’s excitement, and your surprise will be an absolute hit.
You’ll create a beautiful moment that stays in your loved one’s memory.
Popular Surprise/Prank Idea Rankings (51–60)
balloon art51rank/position
Perfect for kindergarten graduation thank-you parties! We’re introducing balloon art that’s fun to make and delightful to display.
By freely combining balloon colors and shapes, you can create all kinds of decorations.
In this video, we make a balloon hat, a big heart, kids’ favorites like Snoopy, a princess, Anpanman, and a bouquet.
They’re adorable as venue decor, so we highly recommend them.
You can enjoy watching while practicing, so give it a try and liven up your party!
Balloon release52rank/position
A balloon release is when each person holds one balloon and, at the signal of “3, 2, 1,” everyone lets go at once, sending the balloons into the sky.
Watching a mass of balloons rise skyward is captivating and becomes a wonderful memory.
Playing background music can make the moment even more moving.
However, there are rules regarding the type of gas used in the balloons and the materials of the balloons themselves.
If you plan to do a balloon release, be sure to research thoroughly in advance to avoid any problems.
electric shock pen53rank/position
When it comes to winter’s dry air, a common annoyance is static electricity.
Even if it’s not that strong, that little “zap” can really startle you.
You might even get so wary that you’re extra cautious about touching anything metal.
The small prank gadget “shocking pen” is something you can even find at 100-yen shops.
Because it looks like an ordinary pen, people let their guard down.
But somehow it also gets laughs—that’s the charm of this prank.
I think it’s perfectly fine as a little party trick!
There’s someone when I open the door.54rank/position
It’s a simple prank: when someone casually opens a room door, an unfamiliar person is standing right in front of them.
As shown in the video, the key is to fully become a stranger using special effects makeup or a costume.
It’s also important to time it precisely for when the target opens the door.
A birthday surprise for our homeroom teacher!55rank/position
This is a video of a plan to surprise a schoolteacher on their birthday.
The teacher looks embarrassed but can’t hide their happiness.
All the students do is pop party crackers and sing when the teacher walks into the classroom, but the fact that every student joins together to pull off the surprise is exactly what makes it so delightful.
Celebratory message in the schoolyard56rank/position
How about a birthday surprise message on the schoolyard? The moment the view from the school windows is suddenly filled with a celebratory message will be an unforgettable, wonderful surprise.
Using a line marker to draw heartwarming illustrations and letters in colorful lines is sure to make it a special birthday that will stay in your loved one’s memory.
Just don’t forget to get the school’s permission.
If you clearly explain the plan and share the purpose of the project, they’ll surely be willing to help.
Give it a try!