[2026] A roundup of crowd-pleasing gag/performance songs for party entertainment

「R.Y.U.S.E.I.」Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

It’s a song known for its distinctive dance, but the lyrics are great too.

Even if you’ve avoided it until now, give it a listen—you’ll see what makes it good.

It’s perfect for places like after-parties.

If you can dance the whole thing from start to finish, you’ll definitely be a hit.

BOY MEETS GIRLTRF

TRF / BOY MEETS GIRL

When it comes to iconic songs that defined the 1990s, TRF’s hit is impossible to forget.

Created as a Coca-Cola commercial song, it drew attention for its innovative sound, featuring a kecak chorus recorded by Tetsuya Komuro in Indonesia and the use of traditional Japanese instruments.

Released in June 1994 as their seventh single, it has remained one of TRF’s signature tracks.

This work is a positive, energetic song themed around encounters and romance.

Its dance, designed to be enjoyed by both men and women together, makes it perfect for performances and showcases.

It’s highly recommended for weddings, parties, and any occasion where you want to create a warm, friendly atmosphere.

travelingUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – traveling

Among Hikaru Utada’s songs, isn’t this one of the most unique? The flamboyant hairstyle and eccentric outfit featured on the CD jacket and in the music video would really pop on stage.

I recommend fully channeling her by doing an impression, like Miracle Hikaru does!

loveHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

The song released by Gen Hoshino in October 2016 became a huge sensation as the theme song for the TBS drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu).

Since Hoshino himself appeared in the series, the song and the drama fused together to spark a social phenomenon.

Especially noteworthy is the “Koi Dance,” which was featured in the drama’s ending and covered by many people on social media, with the total views of those videos surpassing 80 million.

The song symbolically expresses the diversity of love and how love can help people grow, delivering a powerful message that resonates with many.

It has become a staple performance choice for drinking parties and wedding receptions—highly recognizable, easy to sing, and easy to dance to—making it a song that shines in any setting.

Gangnam StylePSY

Gangnam Style with Japanese subtitles

This is a bit of an old image, but I think it could still be a big hit.

How about mixing it with PERFECT HUMAN and turning it into a performance piece? (lol) Visually, I think it would be funny enough if a chubby person just wore sunglasses.

Dirty WorkAustin Mahone

Austin Mahone – Dirty Work (Official)

This is “Dirty Work” by the Western pop artist Austin Mahone.

This song is used in the routines of the hugely popular female comedian Chiemi Blouson.

So how about playing it while doing her routine? She’s a very popular comedian, and people often hear this song, so it should really liven things up! Recently, it seems a mixed version of Dirty Work by Austin Mahone and Chiemi Blouson has also been released.

Joyfulikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari Joyful 2015

It’s one of Ikimono-gakari’s songs that really gets everyone pumped up.

It’s the kind of track where everyone can sing along and have a great time together.

It has the charm to instantly lift the mood of the whole place.