Fun songs to liven up the thank-you party: guaranteed crowd-pleasers with gag tracks and dance numbers!

When graduation season arrives, those planning entertainment for thank-you parties often struggle with song selection.

“What if the room goes completely quiet…?” “If we’re doing this, we want to make the audience laugh!” In this article, we’ve gathered funny songs you’ll definitely want to check out as candidates for moments like these.

We’ve selected a wide range of recommended tracks that can cover thank-you parties for all ages, from kindergarten through university.

We’ve focused on songs everyone knows, so you can choose with confidence!

Playlist

Fun songs to liven up the thank-you party: guaranteed crowd-pleasers with gag tracks and dance numbers!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		A high-energy cheer song, sung by CANDY TUNE
2	CharismaxSnow Man		Snow Man, the explosive energy of 90s dance
3	ROSEHANA		HANA’s debut song: the strength to overcome adversity
4	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		Rosé and Bruno’s collaboration track is hugely popular.
5	Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari		Addictive song by Nanawo Akari as the ending theme
6	IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT” is bursting with energy.
7	So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK		An explosive song for M!LK’s 10th anniversary
8	Sounds goodM!LK		M!LK’s self-affirmation anthem is hot!
9	All’s well that ends well.kocchi no kento		Energetic rock gives you a positive push forward.
10	No reply yet, kana? 💦❓ Old-man texting style 😁❗️Yoshimoto ojisan		Uncle-style syntax, catchy song
11	Love♡Scream!AiScReam		AiScReam's popular dance track is making waves
12	Knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knockTodoroki Hajime		Hajime Todoroki’s dance that’s popular on social media
13	ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		An explosive hit song that sings of love for one’s idol!
14	mirrorFRUITS ZIPPER		A magical song to make you love yourself
15	Namba Number OneYURIYAN RETRIEVER		Heartbreak woven into the lyrics, with a touch of Showa-era flavor
16	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		Kento over here, an uplifting cheer song
17	Chu, diversity.ano		An inspiring song that conveys diversity—let’s all dance together!
18	Brother BeatSnow Man		A movie theme song overflowing with brotherly love, energetic!
19	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A signature song brimming with the charm of idol music!
20	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Anime theme song, the shocking track ‘BBBB Dance’
21	Many Many MoneyPikotarō		A bright dance track that depicts the desire for money
22	HabitSEKAI NO OWARI		Known for its eerie worldview as a movie theme song
23	Sazae-san		A project to perform the Sazae-san theme song in an original way using costumes and trendy dances.
24	Muscatyuzu		Muscat, a popular song by Yuzu in kindergartens
25	Dance “Friend Like Me”		Enjoying the iconic song by Aladdin’s Genie
26	Line Dance “Let’s Walk Home”Saitō Kazuyoshi		Line dancing is entertainment that anyone can enjoy.
27	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		WANIMA's upbeat song 'Yatte Miyou' (Let's Give It a Try)
28	Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		A coming-of-age song capturing adolescent emotions becomes a massive hit
29	YATTAhappatai		Energize the venue with the Leaf Squad’s upbeat, positive song.
30	Uma-velousMONKEY MAJIK × Sandoicchiman		A song that blends R&B and comedy
31	TTTwice		TWICE’s signature song “TT,” with cute choreography
32	Bubbly Dance “Dancing Hero”Oginome Yōko		A thank-you party enlivened by Yoko Oginome’s classic hit
33	U.S.A.DA PUMP		DA PUMP's hit song "U.S.A." is experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
34	loveHoshino Gen		The Koi Dance is fun and easy to learn.
35	One Night CarnivalKishidan		Kishidan’s signature song, popular at various events
36	Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS		Smile with HoneyWorks “Sorry for Being Cute”
37	Vegetable (ベジタボーMomokuro-chan Z×PIKOTARO (momokurochan Z×pikotarō)		Vegetable collaboration song by Pikotaro and Momoiro Clover Z
38	Matsuken SambaMatsudaira Ken		Matsuken Samba II: a dance everyone can join in
39	Follow MeE-girls		Let's celebrate graduation with E-girls' 'Follow Me'!
40	GUTSarashi		Arashi’s cheer song, perfect for sports events and thank-you parties
41	Zundara Dance of the Yokai+alpha/arufakyun.		The Yo-kai Watch collaboration dance song is popular.
42	Kera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissors		Making graduation memories with a rock-paper-scissors dance
43	Dance “Jamboree Mickey!”		Official Disney dance song, popular with children
44	Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Fun anime songs, very popular with children
45	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		Breakup songs that hype up the party!
46	POKÉDANCEHonda Yuki		Pokémon song: themes of friendship and unity
47	Revival Lovechōtokkyū		A signature song by Bullet Train, written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno
48	mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT		A fun song that celebrates individuality—let’s all dance together!
49	Heavy rotationAKB48		A pop masterpiece by AKB48 that cheers on love! It’s uplifting.
50	chantAdo		Liven up the thank-you party with Ado's 'Show'!
51	SHAKESMAP		A popular hit song that sings of the bright, liberating feeling of the weekend!
52	Milk from the noseKamon Tatsuo		A hilarious classic that sings excuses for cheating
53	thrillHotei Tomoyasu		Egashira 2:50’s image song, a nostalgic tune
54	First Lovenaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s debut song is a refreshing youth tune about first love.
55	“Mickey” — From Heisei to ReiwaGorie-chan		Matsuura Gorie’s “Mickey” is fun.
56	MomotaroSuiyōbi no Campanella		Captivating vocals and original compositions
57	flying getAKB48		Latin-style rock, a passionate summer song
58	New EraAdo		Ado’s “New Genesis” livened up the thank-you party
59	Pien doesn’t suit you.EXIT×Sukaipiisu		A laugh-out-loud graduation song in youth slang
60	Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO dō		Joyfully perform Ojamajo Doremi’s theme song
61	Chiki Chiki Bang BangQUEENDOM		Misheard cover songs of 'QUEENDOM'
62	My neck hurts.Gōruden Bonbā		My neck hurts from too much head-banging! A hyped-up dance track.
63	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		The captivating music and visuals of Sakanaction
64	I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo		Yoshi Ikuzo’s song of longing from the countryside to Tokyo
65	Strawberry shortcakeKisaragi Maron-chan		Comedy trio’s signature bit, the short cake skit
66	Giving up was the right call.shō chū dai		A song by a distinctive unit born from a variety show
67	MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku		A song that gained popularity for its musical humor
68	A Man’s Badge of HonorShima Daisuke		A nostalgic hit song popularized by 'From Today, It’s My Turn!!'
69	Please, MuscleSakura Hibiki & Machio Naruzo / Machio Naruzo		The theme song of the comedy anime is funny.
70	1, 2, 3Nishikawa-kun to Kirishō		Unique music video of Pokémon theme song becomes a hot topic
71	I’m a popular guy.Nohara Shinnosuke		Popular songs from Crayon Shin-chan
72	paprikaFoorin		A hit song by Kenshi Yonezu that everyone can dance to—the best track for the crowd.
73	Perfect HumanRADIO FISH		Comedy rap by RADIO FISH
74	Wotagei Dance ‘Idol’YOASOBI		Let's get hyped with YOASOBI's 'Idol'!
75	NaNaAina ji Endo		BiSH Aina’s innovative music video and its surreal worldview
76	Handsome KnightsYoshimotosaka 46		An idol group of Yoshimoto comedians, a gathering of handsome men