[2026] Songs sung by comedians: from the latest tracks to nostalgic classics

Boy BItao Itsuji

Boy B

Akina Nakamori’s song “Shoujo A” is famous, but did you know about Itsuji Itao’s “Shounen B”? This track is a collaboration between Towa Tei and Itao, and the music, lyrics, and video are all excellent.

It’s about an elementary school in the countryside where there’s only one student in the class.

This kind of dark humor is amazing.

And the gap between the lyrics and the Latin-flavored sound really gets me.

If this were a dish, it would taste like an inventive piece of avant-garde cuisine.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

Report a problem

mouth breathingBien

BIEN | Mouth Breathing Official Music Video

The popular variety show Ariyoshi no Kabe.

Have you heard of BIEN, the nasal-congestion-style visual kei band that debuted from that show? Fronted by Chocolate Planet’s Osada, it’s a visual kei band featuring an all-star lineup including Panther’s Mukai and Suga, and Chocolate Planet’s Matsuo.

Their song Mouth Breathing is superbly done.

The lyrics brilliantly blend the agony of love with the suffocation of a stuffed-up nose, and on top of that, it genuinely sounds like a visual kei band—making it the kind of quirky fun you’ll want to recommend to others!

Yamazaki is number one!Yamazaki Kunimasa

Class King Yamazaki Number One!

The rakugo performer Kunimasa Yamazaki, who also drew attention in 2013 for changing his stage name to the rakugo name “Tsukitei Hōsei,” sang “Yamazaki Ichiban!” which was used as the opening theme for Gakkyū-ō Yamazaki, a five-minute anime that aired within the show Oha Suta.

As part of a collaboration project between Oha Suta and Yoshimoto Kogyo, Yamazaki began performing the song from episode 22 onward.

Known for his strong singing ability, Yamazaki’s powerful and clear voice is a perfect fit for an anime opening theme broadcast on a morning program.

Including the anime’s title itself, it’s a song that suits Kunimasa Yamazaki perfectly.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hoshino Takashi

Report a problem

Grandma Is Still AliveGEISHA GIRLS

Grandma Is Still Alive

This is the debut single released by GEISHA GIRLS in July 1994, in which Downtown’s manzai comedy is reconstructed into an avant-garde techno sound by Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Its unique world blends comical narration with cool beats, so first-time listeners will likely be very surprised.

The track peaked at No.

15 on the Oricon chart and sold about 260,000 copies.

Owing to its popularity, a remix album titled “Geisha ‘Remix’ Girls” was released soon after.

Its boundary-breaking, innovative sound is sure to liven up the atmosphere if you play it at a gathering with friends.

Welcome Down Towndauntaun

Welcome Down Town

It’s an ‘80s-style pop tune with a comfortable ensemble that features sparkling synthesizer tones.

In this song, the joy and gratitude of meeting someone you love are expressed in a straightforward way.

It’s about honestly appreciating the other person’s kindness and acting with the pure motivation of simply liking them.

The lyrics vividly evoke the image of a devoted protagonist, making it a captivating number.

This track was included on the album “GOBU・GOBU,” released in November 1988.

It’s a heartwarming song that’s perfect as BGM for a drive date with someone special—sure to heighten both of your feelings.

Metrodauntaun

Metro

It’s a track that showcases a serious side, distinct from the cheerful persona you see on TV.

Originally released by Downtown in 1991 and later included on the album “Manriki no Kuni,” this song feels like it paints the inner landscapes of people living in the corners of the city.

Swaying on the subway, reflecting on a love that has passed—its quiet ache and sense of solitude are conveyed through the straightforward, unadorned vocals of Masatoshi Hamada and Hitoshi Matsumoto, without relying on technical showmanship.

The lyrics capture those moments when ordinary scenes take on a sentimental hue, gently touching the listener’s heartstrings.

It’s the kind of song that lets you sink deeply into its world on a night when you want to be alone with your thoughts, or during a rainy commute.

Can you be alone?dauntaun

Can you be alone?

He puts on a brave face, but deep down he wants someone by his side.

Isn’t this a song that captures that kind of complicated male heart? Sung by the duo Downtown—better known for their comedy—it conveys a human, deeply poignant melancholy that’s different from straightforward humor.

The track was the B-side to the single “Yūhi Kazoku,” released in October 1989, and was later included on the 1991 album “Manriki no Kuni.” Composed by Ryūdō Uzaki, the melody carries a hint of the blues, highlighting the protagonist’s clumsy kindness.

If you listen to it on a quiet night while drinking alone, it might make that tough exterior soften—just a little.