The golden age of Japanese comic bands: A historical journey to enjoy the masterpieces once more.
A Japanese comic band where music and comedy are exquisitely harmonized.
From Hachiji Hana and the Crazy Cats, through Frankie Sakai & The City Slickers, to The Drifters, the golden era captivated many with solid musicianship and skillful gags.
A history of comic bands that expanded their stage from vaudeville and variety halls to television and the record market, achieving a unique evolution.
Alongside nostalgic classics, we invite you into a special world woven from laughter and music.
- A Compilation of Hilariously Silly Songs [Humor]
- [Representative Comic Songs] Hilarious! Recommended Songs That Will Give You Energy
- [Gag Songs] Laugh-Out-Loud! A Roundup of Japanese Comic Songs
- Hilarious: Funny songs. Tracks that kill at karaoke and put a smile on your face.
- [Ska Punk / Ska Core] A Roundup of Japanese Ska Bands
- Popular female vocal band [2026]
- Band songs that get the crowd going by genre
- Charm overload! A roundup of Japanese three-piece bands (perfect for cover bands, too!)
- A melancholic “yami” song that was a hit in the 2000s. A bittersweet track.
- A song with a bright vibe but heartbreaking lyrics—a moving track that really hits you with its contrast.
- Get the Laughs! Funny Karaoke Songs That Hype Up the Crowd
- The Drifters’ Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
- A special feature on classic and hit songs by bands that were active in the 1980s
Golden age of Japanese comedy bands. A historical journey to enjoy the masterpieces once more (41–50)
Bakabon’s BACK YOUPāru Kyōdai
Pearl Brothers, formed in 1983, deliver a finely tuned harmony of music and comedy.
While grounded in rock, techno, and new wave, their distinctive style incorporates comedic elements that have captivated many listeners.
They made their major-label debut in 1986 with the album “Mirai wa Pearl” (“The Future Is Pearl”), where the satirical lyrics of Kenzo Saeki, formerly of Halmens, meld perfectly with the members’ outstanding musicianship.
In 1992, they created the opening theme for the popular TV program “Asakusabashi Young Yōhinten,” drawing considerable attention.
Since their 2003 reunion, they have continued to perform vibrant live shows as a five-piece.
Their world, which balances humor and musicality, is perfect for music fans who want to enjoy both laughs and tunes.
Aren’t we friends?ji・daikokudou
Released in 1999.
A star-studded trio born from the late-night show “Shimbashi Music Hall,” featuring Beat Takeshi, Tortoise Matsumoto, and Yusuke Santamaria.
Despite the novelty feel of the band’s name, the song is orthodox and reached a peak position of No.
20 on the Oricon charts.
Tankō-bushi (Coal Miner’s Song)Furankī Sakai & Shiti Surikkāzu
Frankie Sakai, who was active as an actor in the 1950s and 1960s, came from a band background and led a group with a comical performance style modeled after America’s Spike Jones.
Hitoshi Ueki was also a former member, and the singing voice in this video is his.
Manga HANKOH-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.
Night Mist of the Nightmainasutaazu
One of the sketches that Summers performed in their comedy live shows featured a band with a strange vibe called Minastars.
They even released an album in 2005.
In addition, they have many other negative-themed masterpieces like “Shinpaishō” (Worrywart), “Machiwabite” (Waiting Eagerly), and “Ore Nandemo Ii Shi” (I Don’t Really Care About Anything).
Tall guys get in the way.Dansu☆Man
A song from when Dance☆Man—famous as the arranger of Morning Musume’s “LOVE Machine”—debuted as a dance unit in 1998.
It’s a cover of Carl Carlton’s “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” but the Japanese lyrics are just ordinary, relatable ‘been there’ jokes.
In conclusion
Tracing the history of Japanese comic bands, it begins with Crazy Cats and continues through groups like The Drifters and the Tamagawa Quartet—versatile musicians who skillfully fused music and comedy.
The songs of that era were remarkable for their high level of musicianship and distinctive sense of humor.
Please experience for yourself, with your own ears, the appeal of the artists who supported the golden age of music and comedy.