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
Japan’s golden age of comic bands: a historical journey to enjoy the masterpieces once more (1–10)
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
A four-member group led by Shou Kiryuin, known as Japan’s first visual-kei air band.
Since around 2010, they have continued to garner attention in the music industry.
Dominating as the kings of air bands with performance stages that don’t involve playing instruments, they enjoy overwhelming popularity.
The tendency to want to be popular without making any effort to be populargurūpu damashii
A punk band formed in 1995 by three members of the theater company Otonakeikaku: Kankuro Kudo, Sadao Abe, and Seminosuke Murasugi.
Initially, however, they were active as a comedy sketch group.
The band now has seven members.
This song is included on the 2005 album “TMC.”
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Jin-Machine is a one-of-a-kind visual kei band that blends humor with musicality.
While rooted in metal, they deliver a hybrid rock sound that skillfully incorporates everything from pop to enka.
Since launching full-scale activities in 2006, they’ve captivated audiences not only with their music but also with a wide range of performances including comedy skits, street arts, and even group gymnastics.
Centered around featuring16, the four-piece lineup—Rubera Kimura Kaere, Majorica Majorca Magical☆Himori, and Residence Suzuhane-178—showcases solid musicianship and uniquely inventive staging.
With the motto “We quickly borrow whatever’s selling,” they infuse current events and social issues into their songs, bringing a fresh breeze to the visual kei scene.
A must-listen for anyone seeking a fusion of music and comedy.
RIVER when you don’t have timeyonseikyu
With briefs and happi coats as their trademark, you could call Su-xing-cyu (Shikoshikku/Four Star Ball) one of Japan’s representative comic bands.
Their song “RIVER for When You Don’t Have Time” is astonishingly short at just 10 seconds.
It originated from 10-FEET’s must-play live and festival anthem “RIVER,” and they sing only two bars of it.
Su-xing-cyu performed this on the stage of Kyoto Daisakusen, the summer festival hosted by 10-FEET, and then the original band 10-FEET also closed with those two bars, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
It’s an easy-to-copy, guaranteed-to-hype track (lol).
A flawless rock ’n’ rollerarajin
The Grand Prix-winning song of the 1981 Yamaha Popular Song Contest.
It turns rock ’n’ roll thoroughly into a gag.
The vocalist Shigenori Takahara later changed his stage name to Aniki Takahara, and in 2007 he produced a string of hits such as “Shuuchishin” on the TV show Quiz! Hexagon II.
SOUL MUSIC MEDLAYbijii foo
Many people probably think that the duo of Yuzo Gucci and Fuyuki Moto, who were regulars on impression/impersonation shows, is Busy Four.
However, fewer people now know that they originally were a four-member comic band, which also included Uganda, the original chubby/plus-size TV talent.
Human Pumpokage-sama burazaazu
They made their major debut in 1986.
Their trademark is a strong Osaka flavor, featuring comedy-sketch-style banter and lyrics with a heavy gag-driven worldview.
The band was popular in the 1980s and 1990s, but went on hiatus in 1996.
They have since resumed activities.