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

What was happiness, again?Akashiya Sanma

1986 Commercial: Kikkoman Ponzu Soy Sauce — Akashiya Sanma

It’s a single released in 1986.

It was used as a song for a Kikkoman commercial.

The original key is E-flat major, and the commercial version was changed to F major.

In addition to this song, Sanma Akashiya has released many other tracks, such as “Amida Babaa no Uta.”

To the youthTsunoda Akihiro (Tokyo Zero-San) + Ootake Manejaa

Akihiro Kakuta (Tokyo 03) + Manager Otake / To the Young

In recent years, it seems we’ve entered an era where managers also take center stage.

This unit features Akihiro Kakuta of Tokyo 03, well-known from King of Conte, together with their manager, Mr.

Otake.

The unit reportedly began when they unveiled it in the “Serious Championship” segment of the late-night show God Tongue.

This song, crafted with a strong message for today’s youth, combines Kakuta’s folk-singer-inspired persona with Otake’s charmingly off-kilter piano, eliciting plenty of laughs.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Because it’s so warm♪kumamushi

Tardigrade – Because it's so warm♪

This is the song that sparked a renewed boom in song-based and rhythm-based comedy bits.

It originally started as a song gag within an idol-song manzai routine.

After appearing on “Ametalk” in 2014, a Kumamushi craze took off, leading to their CD debut in 2015.

An album was also released that same year.

capeRondonbūtsu Ichigō Nigō

Misaki by London Boots No.1 and No.2

This is London Boots’ debut single, released in 2000.

The lyrics and composition were handled by Masatoshi Mashima of THE HIGH-LOWS at the time.

In fact, although Ryo’s part was recorded, the take didn’t turn out very well, and in the end it was replaced with someone else’s voice that sounded similar to Ryo’s for the release.

Lingerie Mysterygādoruzu

[Legend] Girdles 🩲 Lingerie Mystery [Ariyoshi no Kabe]

Girdles is a Beatles-inspired band formed on the show “Ariyoshi no Kabe.” They rock suits on top and girdles on the bottom.

The members are made up of Doburokku and Sanshiro, with each person styled to evoke a specific Beatle—nicely done.

Their song about the mysteries of lingerie, packed with witty bits, is irresistible.

Doburokku’s high quality paired with Sanshiro’s somewhat shaky pitch becomes an unexpected spice that’s downright addictive.

It’s so entertaining you’ll want to keep listening to their other tracks, too.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Manga HANKOH-KI!SHINSUKE-BAND

Manga HANKO KI (SHINSUKE BAND)

This was the 1980 debut single of the SHINSUKE BAND led by Shinsuke Shimada.

The lyrics—written by Shimada himself—depict everyday life tinged with loneliness beneath a tough exterior, connecting to the film Gaki Teikoku.

Members included Mr.

Okure and Shoji Murakami, among others.

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.