By genre and group size: A must-see for organizers! A catalog of crowd-pleasing activities
There are many occasions where you’re asked to put on a performance, like at wedding after-parties, year-end parties, New Year’s gatherings, and thank-you parties.
We often hear concerns from those in charge of entertainment, such as: “I can’t think of an idea,” or “What kind of act would everyone enjoy together?”
Key points for choosing are: something short and concise, enjoyable for all ages and genders, simple and easy to understand, and not vulgar.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended entertainment ideas that meet the above criteria.
Wishing you a successful performance and a lively, memorable event!
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[By Genre and Group Size] A Must-See for Organizers! A Catalog of Crowd-Pleasing Performances (31–40)
A surprise movie for the birthday guest
A “surprise” is practically a must for birthdays and celebrations.
There are many ways to surprise someone, but how about making and screening a movie filled with your congratulations? With a movie, you can create something moving and heartfelt, and even convey feelings that might be too embarrassing to say directly.
Or you can go all-in on laughs and pack it with comedy to get the crowd going.
Parodies or dubbed versions of movies and anime that everyone knows are sure to be a hit, too!
flash mob dance
Flash mobs that bring unexpected emotion to proposals and parties are a tempting choice for entertainment.
Yamauchi from the comedy duo Kamaitachi pulled off a huge gag by attempting a flash mob all by himself at his partner Hamaie’s wedding.
We wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re very brave… Since it’s mainly dancing, it may require a longer practice period than other performances.
It’s reassuring if you have a few people with dance experience.
For company events, it might be fun to divide into teams—like a junior team and a veteran team—and perform that way!
Air Guitar Championship
Air guitar became well-known in Japan after Daichi from the comedy duo Dainoji won a world championship.
As the name suggests, it’s a performance with an “air” guitar—purely the look and the moves—so anyone can learn it even without actually being able to play guitar.
A performance that makes it seem like there’s a real guitar there looks cooler and gets the crowd more excited when it’s a bit over the top.
It might feel a little embarrassing, but go for it—imagine you’re a globe-trotting rock star and give it a try!
Mozzarella Cheese Game
It’s an incredibly simple game that’s been popping up here and there lately.
The rule is just to say “mozzarella cheese” with more enthusiasm than the person before you.
It’s a game you can play anytime, anywhere, with anyone.
As everyone’s energy ramps up, the key is to let go of your inhibitions and go all out.
dance
One classic activity for entertainment is dancing.
Even when we say “dance,” there are many types: routines to trending songs, performances by large groups, comedic dances for laughs, serious performance pieces—you name it.
Decide what to do based on how many people will participate and the kind of event it is.
For gatherings with a wide range of ages, showcasing the year’s popular songs and dances really gets the crowd going.
Even if you’re not good at dancing or feel shy about performing in front of others, joining a group or a large ensemble makes it less conspicuous and more fun.
[By genre and group size] A must-see for organizers! A catalog of crowd-pleasing acts (41–50)
Hypnosis
Have you ever hypnotized someone or been hypnotized yourself? You often see it on TV shows, but many people haven’t tried it and wonder, “Do you really fall under hypnosis?” How about giving that mysterious hypnosis a try? Study and practice using books or videos.
People often say it depends on the person—some just don’t go under.
In those cases, you can just lean into it and put on a bit of over-the-top acting; that’ll liven things up too (lol).
Bizarre answers on the pre-test
You often see it on TV variety shows, right? That bit where they showcase hilarious answers from tests.
In this activity, participants will take a test beforehand, and we’ll use their answers as material for the entertainment.
The questions should be serious—anything goes, from tough ones to general knowledge.
Then we’ll collect the responses, pick out the funniest answers, and put them together into a simple video.
On the day, instead of checking the correct answers, everyone will watch the collection of quirky responses.
It’s sure to be nonstop laughter and a big hit.