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 Crowd-Pleasing Gag/Performance Songs (21–30)

This Year for Sure: Gyaru — Early Summer Ver.chill of early spring

Hanabie. – This Year for Sure, Gal ~Early Summer ver.~ Be the GAL ~Early Summer ver.~ – Music Video [HANABIE.]

This year for sure — Gal ~early summer ver.~ Hanalie.

A loud, heavy-sounding girls’ band with beautiful death growls: Hanabie.

There’s a period at the end of their group name.

Members Yukina and Hettsun liked the band Cocoa Otoko—note that in their name the period comes after the word “Otoko” (man)—so they copied that idea.

Their track This Year For Sure, Gal ~Early Summer ver.

~ is perfect for parties with a club vibe.

It’s great as background music, and it’s guaranteed to make a huge impact if you perform it at karaoke.

The highlights are the death growls and the stylish rap parts, so be sure to split the parts and sing them!

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Gangnam StylePSY

Gangnam Style with Japanese subtitles

Gangnam Style PSY

This is a bit of an old image, but I think it could still be a big hit.

How about mixing it with PERFECT HUMAN and turning it into a performance piece? (lol) Visually, I think it would be funny enough if a chubby person just wore sunglasses.

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[2025] A roundup of hype party/entertainment skit songs (31–40)

「R.Y.U.S.E.I.」Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

"R.Y.U.S.E.I." by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

It’s a song known for its distinctive dance, but the lyrics are great too.

Even if you’ve avoided it until now, give it a listen—you’ll see what makes it good.

It’s perfect for places like after-parties.

If you can dance the whole thing from start to finish, you’ll definitely be a hit.

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Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber

Effeminate / Golden Bomber – Music Video

Effeminate by Golden Bomber

This is a classic hype song from the Heisei era.

One of the charms of “Memeshikute” is that everyone can dance together to the chorus, which makes it really popular because it gets the crowd going.

It’s also great that it’s such a famous song that many people know it.

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JoyfulIkimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari Joyful 2015

Joyful Ikimonogakari

It’s one of Ikimono-gakari’s songs that really gets everyone pumped up.

It’s the kind of track where everyone can sing along and have a great time together.

It has the charm to instantly lift the mood of the whole place.

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travelingHikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada – traveling

Hikaru Utada Traveling

Among Hikaru Utada’s songs, isn’t this one of the most unique? The flamboyant hairstyle and eccentric outfit featured on the CD jacket and in the music video would really pop on stage.

I recommend fully channeling her by doing an impression, like Miracle Hikaru does!

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Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Clover Z

[Momoclo MV] Go for it! Phantom Thief Girl / Momoiro Clover Z (MOMOIRO CLOVER / IKUZE! KAITOU SHOUJO)

Here we go! Phantom Thief Girl Momoiro Clover Z

Every Momoiro Clover Z song is a perfect, high-energy choice for a performance.

I think this one is especially upbeat and great.

There’s a part in the song where each member is introduced, so if you change those parts to the names of the people doing the performance, it’ll really hype up the crowd.

It would probably be funny even if men danced to it.

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