Year-end/New Year party crowd-pleasing performance dance [2026]

The Dog and the Stupid Catsekando bakka

[I Tried Dancing] Dog and Stupid Cat / Second Backer [Realizing it after they were gone – TikTok Trend] [Anzu Kamiki] #Shorts

A fresh duo formed in 2023 delivers a song that portrays the ache of unrequited love.

With highly relatable, SNS-native lyrics and a poppy, easy-to-listen-to rock sound, it has won strong support—especially among younger listeners—for its frank depiction of missed connections and immature feelings.

Released in July 2025, it was later included on the EP “I Had So Many Things I Couldn’t Say.” On TikTok, it spread alongside a move known as the “Elbow Jab,” and the music video released in September drew buzz for featuring influencers.

With its catchy melody and approachable choreography, it’s sure to liven up any venue when performed in sync with coworkers.

Recommended for those who want to warm up the room with a down-to-earth youth anthem.

Fashion Leader feat. Soy SauceORANGE RANGE

I tried dancing my heart out like a fashion leader

Released in November 2008, this track was featured as the commercial song for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Chocolate,” generating major buzz alongside the ad starring Shiori Kutsuna and Imoaraisaka Kakaricho.

It’s a quintessential ORANGE RANGE tune that fuses mixture rock and dance-pop, with lyrics full of humor.

Characterized by a lively tempo, catchy phrases, and a comical, danceable music video, it’s enjoying a resurgence: by 2025, total views on TikTok are nearing 300 million, with over 16,000 dance posts mainly from younger users.

Carrying the vibe from the album “PANIC FANCY,” the song’s choreography is easy to learn, making it fun for anyone to dance to.

It’s a well-known classic across generations, perfect for year-end and New Year party performances.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

It even reached the original source, lol. The Naruto dance. Mokkun is way too good, lol. “Lilac”

This song captivates with its refreshing guitar rock sound and lyrics that depict the sparkle and aches of youth.

Released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in April 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery.” Conveying the importance of loving oneself—including past failures and inner conflicts—the track won the Grand Prix at the 66th Japan Record Awards, making the band the first ever to achieve back-to-back victories.

In 2025, a boom centered on TikTok erupted when “Lilac” merged with the “Naruto Dance” to become the “Ima Kore Dance,” so performing it at year-end parties is sure to get the crowd going.

Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari

Good Fortune to Tomorrow's Me -Dance Practice Movie- / Nanawo Akari

The single that Akari Nanawo will release in February 2025 includes the ending theme for the TV anime “I’m a Guild Receptionist, but I Hate Overtime so I’m Going to Solo the Boss.” As the phrase “my own time from 5 p.m.

to 9 a.m.” suggests, the song carries a message about valuing the balance between work and personal time.

It celebrates a positive attitude of working today for a better tomorrow while honoring basic needs—sleeping when you’re sleepy and eating when you’re hungry.

The composition is by Tamaya 2060% of the galactic punk band Wienners, resulting in a catchy, up-tempo rhythm.

An official “Dance Practice” video has also been released on the channel, making it a perfect track to dance to at year-end or New Year parties.

Assaulted by a love song＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 19th Single “Attacked by a Love Song” Dance Practice ver.

From the very first beat, it’s a bright, bouncy four-on-the-floor number that gets the audience’s hands clapping in unison with the call-and-response.

This track channels the pre-confession heartbeat using down-to-earth lyrics and “poseable” choreography, making it perfect for short-form videos.

The music video features an autumnal aesthetic and memorable “Gao!” and “ears” signature moves.

This is =LOVE’s 19th single, with a digital pre-release in September 2025 and the CD release in October.

Lyrics by Rino Sashihara, composed by Yu-ki Kokubo and YUU for YOU, with Maika Sasaki at center.

For a party medley, incorporating wolf-themed hand gestures and pairing it with “Tokubechu, Shite” could make it even more exciting!

Could you look for something cute?CUTIE STREET

[Dance Practice] CUTIE STREET "Will you look for cuteness?"

If we can embrace even the clumsy parts and the seeming shortcomings as “cute,” they become our strongest weapon…

This is CUTIE STREET’s upbeat dance track packed with that positive message.

Released as a digital single in August 2025, it made its TV debut the following month on TBS’s CDTV Live! Live! Set to a poppy, adorable sound, SACO MAKITA’s choreography brims with idol-like flair while staying easy to imitate.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to dance together and feel a sense of unity at workplace year-end or New Year parties.

The uplifting lyrics will brighten the room and ramp up the excitement!

ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

[I Tried Dancing] Super Strong / Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

This is a fan-support anthem by Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, which surpassed 300 million total views on TikTok and is included on their album Tokimeki Rule Book, released in December 2024.

Its message—about a smartphone camera roll filled with your faves—hits home in the Reiwa era, becoming a smash hit especially among younger listeners.

User-generated posts have reached 85,000, and it held the No.

1 spot on the TikTok chart for three consecutive weeks.

With its up-tempo pop sound and catchy phrases, plus easy-to-learn, social media–friendly choreography, it’s perfect for getting the whole crowd hyped together.