[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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[Gag Songs] Can’t Stop Laughing! A Collection of Japanese Comic Songs (41–50)
The Drunkard Has ReturnedZa Fōku Kurusedāzu
A masterpiece that depicts a zany journey back and forth between heaven and earth, delivered with a startlingly high-pitched voice and a uniquely comical narration.
Released in December 1967, this song humorously recounts the outlandish exchange between a man who died in a drunk-driving accident and the gatekeeper in heaven.
Its experimental sound—featuring sped-up tape-processed vocals and snippets of the Heart Sutra and classical music—brilliantly brings a surreal world to life.
Upon release, it became an unprecedented smash hit, and in 1968 it was used as the theme song for a Toei film of the same title.
Silly yet sharp with social satire, it’s perfect for party or banquet entertainment.
Recommended for those looking to liven up a drinking gathering or seeking an off-the-wall comedy song.
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.
I don’t feel like I can lose.Shinbō Jirō, Mori Takeshi
It was a single by Takeshi Mori and Jiro Shinbo, who were announcers for Yomiuri TV, released in March 1989.
It is a fight song for the Hanshin Tigers, and it was re-released digitally in June 2012.
There is also a duet version by Takeshi Mori and Kunihiro Matsumura.
Family Restaurant BomberSEX MACHINEGUNS
Although it’s time for the date, his girlfriend is late; the server keeps messing up the order; the food just won’t come… This song is a full-throttle, heavy metal outburst of a man’s feelings after his patience snaps—a gloriously silly track made in absolute earnest.
It’s a masterpiece by the metal group SEX MACHINEGUNS, led by ANCHANG from Ehime Prefecture, and it was included on their 1998 album “SEX MACHINEGUN.” The song also appears in the music games GUITARFREAKS & DrumMania and jubeat, where it has earned overwhelming support from game fans.
We recommend listening to it as your stress-relief partner while you wait for your special someone at a meeting spot—but maybe refrain from blasting it in a family restaurant!
The Song of My Popular Phaseaidoringu!!!
A song by Idoling!!! that takes on the sudden arrival of a “moe period” (a surge in popularity or attractiveness), capturing a mindset that blends shyness with newfound confidence through a poppy sound and impeccable tempo.
While flustered by the intense attention from the opposite sex, the protagonist secretly delights in it—a situation portrayed with humor.
Like pulling a “fateful encounter” from a fortune cookie, the protagonist’s popularity graph is soaring.
Metaphors comparing this popularity boom to graphs, mountain ranges, and even sumo wrestling evoke laughter, making it a classic that symbolizes pop culture in the golden age of idols.
Released in January 2008 as a double A-side with their second single, Snow celebration, it reached No.
9 on the Oricon charts, marking the group’s first Top 10 entry.
Whether you long for your popularity peak, are in the thick of it, or look back on it nostalgically, this is a song anyone can relate to and laugh with.
The Song of Koike, the Ramen LoverSha ran Q
A humorous track that sings about a love for ramen as if it were a romantic ballad, this is an unconventional piece inspired by characters from Fujiko Fujio’s manga works.
Its clever lyrics portray blissful moments with beloved ramen as though they were secret rendezvous with a lover, sure to bring a smile to your face.
The silky, seemingly love-song-like melody line is deliciously transformed into a declaration of affection for ramen.
The song won the Grand Prix at the NHK Music Contest in 1991, and a remake produced by Dance☆Man was released in March 2000.
Paired with an anime-style music video, it perfectly captures Sharam Q’s signature playful spirit.
It’s a must-listen for anyone with a passion for food or a keen sense of humor in music.
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.