[Gag Songs] Laugh-Out-Loud! A Roundup of Japanese Comic Songs
This is a feature article on so-called “comic songs”—novelty tracks that, before you know it, become totally addictive as you keep listening!
There’s a wide variety: songs that brim with humor and make you laugh, tracks that weave in relatable everyday scenarios, and pieces that surprise listeners with eccentric wording.
It’s perfect for times when you want music to lift your spirits or when you’re looking to discover songs unlike anything you’ve heard before.
It might even give you something fun to talk about with friends, like your classmates at school!
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kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
A gag song whose charm lies in its unique alphabet-based wordplay—where “hazukashii” (embarrassed) evolves into “hazukashC,” and “terekusai” (bashful) morphs into “terekusD”—and its cute portrayal of being in love.
Brimming with the playful spirit typical of Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, it tickles listeners’ hearts.
Featured on the album “Tank-top Festival in JAPAN,” the track was released in December 2018 and was used as the theme song for the film “Nisekoi.” It also appeared in au’s TV commercial series “Shikisai Takasugi! Takasugi-kun.” This exhilarating tune fuses a pop melody with an energetic rock sound, making it perfect for mixers and parties.
It’s also recommended as a quick, laughter-grabbing bit for get-togethers with friends.
Rice is a side dish.Hōkago Tī Taimu
A humorous song that sings of boundless love for rice has been born.
Its striking lyrics flip the usual perspective by positioning rice—normally considered a side to the main dish—as the “side dish” itself.
To a breezy pop-punk sound, it rattles off pairings of rice with various foods like ramen and okonomiyaki.
Released in September 2010 as a double A-side single by Ho-kago Tea Time, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Also performed during the school festival scene in Episode 20 of the anime K-On!!, the track packs laughter and energy while deftly incorporating Kansai’s food culture.
It’s a perfect number for school festivals and live-event interludes.
YATTA!happatai
The comedy group Happa-tai, known for their positive outlook and outlandishly unconventional performances, is irresistibly captivating.
Born from the variety show “Warau Inu no Bōken,” they released a song in April 2001—amid a recession—that bursts with an upbeat message encouraging listeners to move forward in life with a positive attitude.
Its addictive, earworm melody and their shocking appearance clad in just a single leaf of lettuce quickly made them the talk of the town.
The single reached No.
6 on the Oricon charts and sparked a huge reaction overseas, leading to an appearance on the popular American talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in March 2003.
It’s the perfect staple for parties and events—a track you’ll want to play when you’re feeling down or when you want to get everyone hyped.
Eat some sushi!Shibugakitai
By firing off the names of sushi toppings in a rap-like flow, this track fuses a distinctive rhythm with Japanese food culture to create a fresh, innovative pop song.
Its uniquely witty lyrics—sure to make anyone grin—combine with spirited call-and-response shouts to deliver a piece overflowing with fun.
True to Shibugakitai, it avoids being just another standard idol love song, wrapping you in a positive vibe that makes you want to sing along.
Released in February 1986, it was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen even before the record came out, and it was also broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta.
It even sparked a social phenomenon, inspiring a drama of the same name on Fuji TV’s Getsuyō Doramaland.
With its infectious groove and playful lyrics, it’s the perfect song to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down or low on energy.
Tragic Battlenagira kenichi
This is a single released in January 1973 by the multi-talented Kenichi Nagira.
The song’s story involves a foul loss occurring during a live professional sumo broadcast.
It’s said that the Japan Sumo Association filed a complaint about it, but Nagira himself has denied this.