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.
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | The tendency to want to be popular without making any effort to be populargurūpu damashii |  play_arrow | A punk band by the theater company Otona Keikaku |
| 2 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | A popular visual-kei air band group |
| 3 | gorillaJin-Machine |  play_arrow | A visual kei band with humor and musicality |
| 4 | RIVER when you don’t have timeyonseikyu |  play_arrow | A 10-second masterpiece by Su-xing-cyu was a huge hit at a 10-FEET concert. |
| 5 | SOUL MUSIC MEDLAYbijii foo |  play_arrow | A comic band led by Yuzo Gucci. |
| 6 | Student SongHana Hajime to Kureēji Kyattsu |  play_arrow | The comic band Crazy Cats has become established. |
| 7 | Human Pumpokage-sama burazaazu |  play_arrow | A popular band with a strong Osaka flavor |
| 8 | A flawless rock ’n’ rollerarajin |  | An award-winning song that turned rock and roll into a gag |
| 9 | I thought it was a café, but it was a hair salon.Chōnōryoku Senshi Dorian |  play_arrow | I thought it was a cafe, but it turned out to be a hair salon. |
| 10 | Bai Yai Yai ~Obocchama-kun Theme~ingurimonguri |  play_arrow | Inguri Monguri’s music activities and success on variety shows |
| 11 | The Blue Idiot of CaliforniaOshima Nagisa |  play_arrow | Many bands were born from Ikaten. |
| 12 | Trouble ~ The Drifters’ Zundoko SongZa Dorifutāzu |  play_arrow | The Drifters gain popularity with Western music parodies |
| 13 | Swimmer’s Themesuimāzu |  play_arrow | A band that gained popularity through their performances |
| 14 | KAKUHENsugoi bando-mei ni shitakatta. |  play_arrow | A new kind of band that fuses comedy and music |
| 15 | Best of luck with your happy-go-lucky head!Omede-tai atama de nani yori |  play_arrow | With a delightfully foolish head, laughter and music |
| 16 | Cute Yuna-chanchou ☆ shakaiteki sandaru |  play_arrow | Gen Z rock band draws attention with their unique music |
| 17 | A Love Song to My Ancestorssekkusu mashiin |  play_arrow | A Kansai rock band that fuses music and comedy |
| 18 | I want to be popular (with the opposite sex).Za Reonaruzu |  play_arrow | A band taking on the music scene across diverse genres |
| 19 | Sellout Zen KoanZa Ningen |  play_arrow | Za Ningen, a band from Kumamoto with diverse musicality |
| 20 | Ben-chan of RoppongiKobayashi Katsuya & Za Nanbā Wan Bando |  play_arrow | The radio DJ’s band released in ’91 |
| 21 | The Tangerine SongSEX MACHINEGUNS |  play_arrow | Mikan Ai, the heavy metal band |
| 22 | Goodbye, Humanitytama |  play_arrow | A band that became a hot topic due to the Tama phenomenon |
| 23 | Dancing good-for-nothingKinniku Shoujo Tai |  play_arrow | A band centered around Kenji Otsuki has become popular for its literary lyrics and humor. |
| 24 | Even ugly people have their own way of living.marichanzu |  play_arrow | 1970s folk song trio band |
| 25 | Mr. Bear in the Forest, THE ALFEE VersionPokasukajan |  play_arrow | The trio from WAHAHA Honpo performs “The Bear in the Forest.” |
| 26 | Company Song of Drill King, 2001Denki Gurūvu |  play_arrow | The extreme gag expressions of Denki Groove |
| 27 | National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarakūda |  play_arrow | A smash hit that made it a staple banquet song |
| 28 | Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai |  play_arrow | Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai: Heavy sound and unique humor |
| 29 | New Obake no Q-TaroModan Choki Chokizu |  play_arrow | A funk band with comic elements |
| 30 | convenience storeBuriifu & Torankusu |  play_arrow | Guitar duo, good at gag songs |
| 31 | Ginza Kan-kan GirlDadi Takechiyo & Tokyo Otoboke CATS |  play_arrow | Legendary comic band makes waves with an outrageous stage show |
| 32 | Ouch!ratoruzu |  play_arrow | a parody band of the Beatles |
| 33 | Hawaii OndoTonosama Kingusu |  play_arrow | A gag-style song by Tonosama Kings |
| 34 | Thus Spoke Zarathustra, and othersDonkii Karutetto |  play_arrow | A musical comedy band formed by former members who left the Drifters |
| 35 | Folk Song A La CarteTamagawa Karutetto |  play_arrow | Tamagawa Quartet, the leading act of the comedy group Boys known for using musical instruments |
| 36 | Impossible!bakufū suranpu |  play_arrow | After their major-label debut, they released a classic song. |
| 37 | I want to hug you.Tōkyō Bītoruzu |  play_arrow | a Beatles cover band |
| 38 | Boyoyon Rockmanga michi |  play_arrow | A legendary band that fused music and comedy |
| 39 | Z is in great formPAN |  play_arrow | PAN's unique worldview that fuses music and comedy |
| 40 | temple (tera/テラ/寺)THE Namuzu |  play_arrow | Namus, a comic band that fuses Buddhism and rock |
| 41 | Mob-Style Kung FuNekura Tōkī |  play_arrow | A rock band with cynical lyrics and a unique sound |
| 42 | Bakabon’s BACK YOUPāru Kyōdai |  play_arrow | The Fusion of Music and Laughter by the Pearl Brothers |
| 43 | Party in the DarkYuuyami ni izanai shi shikkoku no tenshi-tachi |  play_arrow | The Jet-Black Angels announce their first best-of album on their 10th anniversary |
| 44 | Aren’t we friends?ji・daikokudou |  play_arrow | An orthodox band led by Beat Takeshi and others |
| 45 | Tankō-bushi (Coal Miner’s Song)Furankī Sakai & Shiti Surikkāzu |  play_arrow | Frankie Sakai was a comical bandleader. |
| 46 | Manga HANKOH-KI!SHINSUKE-BAND |  | The 80s debut song by the band led by Shinsuke. |
| 47 | Night Mist of the Nightmainasutaazu |  play_arrow | Saa~zu's Negative Spoiler Band |
| 48 | Tall guys get in the way.Dansu☆Man |  play_arrow | Dance☆Man debut single in 1998 |