[2025] Crowd-Pleasing Songs for the After-Party: Trending Hits and Timeless Classics
For many people, the real fun of events like weddings and year-end parties is the after-party.
Don’t you think so too?
After-parties often end up at karaoke, and if you’re ready to go all-in with a hilarious, crowd-pleasing song to hype things up, this article is packed with recommendations just for you!
We’ve rounded up not only those timeless classics and guaranteed crowd-pleasers but also the latest, joke-filled tracks.
Check the age range of the attendees and pick the song that’s most likely to get everyone fired up at the after-party.
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[2025] Crowd-Pleaser Songs for the After-Party: Trending Hits and Timeless Classics (21–30)
Why the heck, geez!?Hamada Bamyu Bamyu
A perfect song for anyone who wants to hype up the afterparty! Released in December 2015 under the alias “Hamada Bamyu Bamyu,” which Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown created as a “little sister” to Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
It’s an electro-pop tune layered with Hamada’s signature Kansai-ben lyrics—a laugh-out-loud track that’ll put a smile on your face.
The gap is irresistible: Hamada, known for his tough image, honestly sings about wanting to be cute.
With Yasutaka Nakata’s standout production, the song is bursting with playful charm.
Born from a segment on the TV show “Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!,” it’s guaranteed to fire up the room when you sing it at karaoke.
A perfect party-closer that people of all ages can enjoy!
Age Age Every KnightDJ OZMA
An anthem for party people has arrived.
As DJ OZMA’s debut track, this song brilliantly captures the weekend’s euphoria and has a magical power that sweeps listeners into a whirlwind of dance in an instant.
Released in March 2006, it debuted at No.
14 on the Oricon charts, then steadily gained popularity and ultimately climbed to No.
4.
Though it’s a cover of a hit Korean song, it radiates its own unique charm with Japanese lyrics and choreography.
It’s the perfect closer for after-parties and events, guaranteed to get people of all ages hyped.
One Night CarnivalKishidan
A signature song by Kishidan that vividly captures a night brimming with frenzy and excitement.
Showcasing the group’s unique flair—famous for their pompadours and school-uniform style—this track has been a staple since its release in May 2002, indispensable at after-parties and year-end gatherings.
Its karaoke popularity remains strong, with instantly recognizable phrases and choreography that bring the whole venue together.
Sho Ayanokoji’s powerful vocals pair perfectly with a rock ’n’ roll-infused sound, sweeping listeners into a whirlwind of exhilaration.
It’s the perfect tune for anyone looking to have a great time with friends or colleagues.
TemptationGLAY
This song topped the 1998 annual Oricon singles chart and became a million seller.
It’s a lot of fun to sing while striking cool poses with air guitar.
If possible, pay attention to costume and makeup too, and fully become GLAY—it’s a crowd-pleasing track.
PPAP Pen-Pineapple-Apple-PenPikotaro
Featuring simple English lyrics and a catchy melody, this song sparked a worldwide craze as soon as it was released in August 2016.
It drew global attention after a tweet from Justin Bieber, reached No.
1 on the Japan Hot 100, and ranked No.
36 on Canada’s Canadian Hot 100.
It was also certified Gold in Japan, selling around 100,000 copies.
The track has gained support across a wide age range and has become a karaoke staple.
Paired with its simple choreography, it’s perfect for livening up after-parties and gatherings.
Get everyone dancing, and you’re guaranteed to create a memorable event.
Pious Saint!! Loli-God Requiem☆Shigure Ui (9 years old)
If your after-party is just a tight-knit group of truly close friends and acquaintances, I recommend the curious track “Sanctify!! Loli-God Requiem☆.” It offers a glimpse of a new side of Shigure Ui, who’s active as both an illustrator and a virtual YouTuber.
The lyrics—where she simply hurls insults at the lolita devotees who idolize her as “a bunch of creeps”—pack quite a punch, and the biggest crowd-pleaser is the abundance of call-and-response lines throughout the song.
Those interjections play like a manzai-style back-and-forth, and the more you listen, the funnier and more endearing they become.
It might be fun to practice it as a group routine and spring it as a surprise performance!
JoyfulIkimonogakari
“YELL/Joyful” is Ikimono-gakari’s 15th single, released in 2009 as a double A-side.
Unusually for Ikimono-gakari, vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka sings while dancing with high energy.
Please have towels ready at the venue so everyone can swing them and dance together.