Funny songs that will be a hit at year-end parties [2026]

ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu / “Super Strongest” Music Video

An oshi-activity anthem by Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, included on their December 2024 album “Tokimeki Rulebook,” which surpassed 300 million total views on TikTok.

Its lyrics—overflowing with love about having nothing but photos of the person you adore on your smartphone—resonated strongly, especially with junior high and high school students.

The song’s appeal lies in its straightforward message about Reiwa-era oshi culture and its upbeat sound that lifts your spirits just by listening.

At year-end parties, it’s sure to hype the crowd if you sing it while showing photos of your favorite coworkers or boss.

The TikTok-famous finger dance is easy too, so if everyone joins in, the whole venue will feel united.

Sounds goodM!LK

M!LK – Ii jan (Official Music Video) [76th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen performance song]

This is the lead track from M!LK—known for their dance performances and uplifting messages—released ahead of their 10th anniversary album “M!Ⅹ” in February 2025.

Its warm message about valuing your true self, paired with a catchy melody that sticks after a single listen, really resonates.

Centered on themes of friendship and mutual support, it portrays a determination to keep moving forward even in tough times—sure to energize any venue.

The mid-song shift into a floor-ready groove adds a striking contrast, helping it become one of 2025’s standout viral hits.

It’s the perfect song for a year-end party with coworkers, where you can share the positive feeling of “I’ve got your back, no matter what.”

Love♡Scream!AiScReam

AiScReam “Love♡Scream!” Official Lyric Video

AiScReam’s debut single, featuring three popular characters from the Love Live! series, is a pop song that compares the sweet-and-sour feelings of love to ice cream! The lyrics—saying they like the person more than chocolate mint or even strawberry—are uniquely charming and will make you chuckle.

The chorus phrase “Ai, Ai, Scream” is a clever wordplay that’s addictive and makes you want to shout along.

Released in January 2025, the track hit No.

1 on Spotify’s Japan Daily Top Songs.

With its catchy melody that’s easy to sing, it’s guaranteed to liven up any year-end party—especially if you have coworkers who love anime! Learn the choreography and perform it, and the whole venue will instantly light up.

Beep boopFRUITS ZIPPER

[Animation MV] FRUITS ZIPPER “Pipopa-po”

The song released in August 2025 by Harajuku-born idol group FRUITS ZIPPER is the perfect hype track for year-end parties! Even the title evokes electronic sound effects, and the song’s comical twists—constantly shifting tempo and mood—are guaranteed to make you laugh.

Its biggest highlight is the call-and-response in the chorus, where members and fans shout back and forth.

At its first performance at Saitama Super Arena, the entire venue came together in a huge burst of excitement.

Choreography was handled by Sako Makita, formerly of PASSPO☆, and features simple moves anyone can copy, so if you get everyone involved and sing it at karaoke, the atmosphere will instantly light up!

I was totally shocked.ROF-MAO

ROF-MAO – Ottamage-ttan

Aired as one of NHK’s “Minna no Uta” songs for October–November 2025, this track is a bright, poppy number that’s quintessentially ROF-MAO.

It carries a message of laughing off everyday surprises and confusion in a positive way, with catchy wordplay and back-and-forth vocals that really stick in your head.

Written, composed, and arranged by Shingo Yamazaki, it features an uptempo sound and easy-to-hum phrases.

ROF-MAO is a powerhouse unit that won the Best New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards in 2024 and topped the Oricon chart with their album “Overflow.” Two versions were produced—an NHK anime version and an artist MV—making it a work that reaches a broad audience.

Even if you’re not a VTuber fan, the upbeat pop vibe is easy to get into, and it’s sure to create a sense of unity if everyone sings it together at a year-end party!

Gumi-kyun Princessairi DX · shinako

[MV] Gumikyun Princess 🍬👸🏼🩷 / Airi DX · Shinako

A poppy track released in June 2024 themed around the Princess of Gummy Land.

Airi DX and Shinako teamed up to create this participatory song, handling everything from lyrics to choreography and even directing the music video.

Onomatopoeic words that evoke textures—like “pori-pori,” “pari-pari,” “puni-puni,” and “puru-puru”—pop out one after another, making you smile just by listening.

Its short length of about two minutes makes it easy to remember, and the simple choreography—like the Gummy Pose and Gummy Step—is a delightful touch.

If someone at the year-end party says, “Sing something,” get everyone involved and hype the room with this song!

Meet KiTE!iLiFE!

[Self-Introduction Song] Come Meet Us, KiTE! / iLiFE! [Call Video]

First performed at the new-lineup unveiling live in February 2025, this self-introduction song’s biggest draw is its audience-participation format that weaves every member’s name into the lyrics.

In addition to the classic calls like “Tiger, Fire, Cyber, Fiber,” it prompts unique chants for each member, so you can hype the crowd even if you’re not confident in your singing! Included on the January 2023 album ‘iLife Starter Pack,’ it also charted on Billboard JAPAN and Oricon.

Kick off your year-end party with this number, and the whole venue is sure to come together with clapping and cheers.

It’s the perfect song for learning the calls together and having a lively, fun time!