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

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