Wonderful entertainment/performances

[2025] A roundup of crowd-pleasing gag/novelty songs for performances and skits

music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!
Composer/arranger, guitarist, and bloggerAyumi Saito
I started playing guitar in elementary school, and in junior high and high school I played the horn in the concert band. In college I became engrossed in composing and began using DTM. These days, I provide songs to artists as a composer, run a blog under the name “Sakki,” and post music lesson videos on YouTube. My musical roots are in rock, but I also love dance music!

There are probably many people who are thinking of singing a song as entertainment at a drinking party, a wedding reception, or a school event.

But it’s hard to know which song to pick, and that can be stressful.

If you’re going to do it, you probably want to choose a crowd-pleaser that livens up the atmosphere.

So in this article, we’ve rounded up popular, hype-worthy gag songs and irresistibly catchy tracks that will make people laugh even if they don’t know them.

From buzzy hits trending on social media to timeless classics, enjoy this selection of perfect songs for sing-and-dance entertainment at your next event!

[2025] A roundup of hype crowd-pleaser songs for performances and party acts (111–120)

Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

Suirenka Shonan no Kaze

This signature song by Shonan no Kaze is known for spinning towels wildly over your head.

It’s a perfect pick for entertainment segments because both performers and audience can move their bodies and have fun together.

Since it has a strong summer vibe, it’s especially recommended for summer events.

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I miss you so much and want to see you.Kana Nishino

Kana Nishino 'I Miss You, I Miss You (short ver.)'

I Miss You, I Miss You by Kana Nishino

This is the song that cemented Kana Nishino’s popularity.

It’s an earnest love song that candidly expresses the longing to see a loved one, but the chorus line, “I tremble because I want to see you so much,” was strikingly fresh and caught on, becoming a huge topic online as a meme track.

If you deliver a passionate performance at a party or event, it’s sure to bring the house down.

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A song by a shy/introverted high school girl who admires an outgoing/popular high school girlOtonia

Song of a Introverted High School Girl Who Admires an Extroverted High School Girl / Otonari Ame [Official MV]

Rion Ame, a shy high school girl who admires the outgoing popular girls

This is a song by OtoRiame that portrays a girl who admires a classmate who shines brilliantly.

While she longs to shine herself, the lyrics also depict her looking back at her own life and giving up on that dream.

The way she moves back and forth between admiration and resignation is likely relatable beyond labels like extrovert or introvert.

The structure—starting from resignation and gradually approaching the image she admires—is also striking, and within the gentle sound, a positive emotion is woven in.

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WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T

[PV][With Lyrics] H Jungle with t – WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes, Start a Movement~ [HD][FLV]

WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes Start a Movement H Jungle with T

It’s a 1995 smash hit sung by Downtown’s Masatoshi Hamada and produced by Tetsuya Komuro.

Since it’s still used across various media, it’s a well-known classic recognized by many generations.

It’s a great song for everyone to sing together and get the crowd going, so it’s perfect for a performance or party entertainment.

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Fantastic TimeHey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – Fantastic Time [Official Music Video]

Fantastic TimeHey! Say! JUMP

This song, which celebrates an attitude of enjoying the past, present, and future, was used as the opening theme for the anime Time Bokan 24.

Hey! Say! JUMP’s youthful, energetic vocals give listeners strength and courage.

The repeated phrase “Believe, love, feel, and dream” expresses the importance of living life proactively.

Created by Hey! Say! JUMP, who formed in 2007, this track is guaranteed to hype up any party or performance.

Gather a big group to take on the dance, and you’ll create a sense of unity and get the crowd excited for sure.

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EMMANEWS

NEWS – EMMA [Official Music Video]

EMMANEWS

If you’re looking for a heartwarming song for the Christmas season, this track by Good News Guys is perfect.

A modern arrangement of a traditional carol, it wonderfully captures the joy and anticipation of Christmas.

Released in December 2023, it’s a fresh new song that still retains a classic feel, making it enjoyable for a wide range of ages.

It’s ideal not only for church and school Christmas events, but also for family and friends’ gatherings—play this song and the festive mood is sure to soar.

It’s a fun tune that everyone from children to adults can sing and dance to, so it’s also great as entertainment for a Christmas party.

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ChankapanaNEWS

NEWS – Chankapāna [Official Music Video]

Chankapāna NEWS

Even among Johnny’s songs, this is a very popular hype track.

Everyone can get excited together at the “Chankapāna” part of the chorus, so it’s also really popular with women.

It’s the kind of song that would make hearts flutter if a man sang it to pump up the crowd.

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