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[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!

[Gag Songs] Can’t Stop Laughing! A Collection of Japanese Comic Songs (41–50)

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.

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[Gag Songs] You’ll Burst Out Laughing! A Compilation of Japanese Comic Songs (51–60)

Grandfather’s Clock ZUZU VersionIto Hideshi

This song was inspired by the popularity of Ken Hirai’s “Grandfather’s Clock.” Its distinctive feature is that it’s sung in the Akita dialect, and it was once featured on the music program “Daremo Shiranai Nakeru Uta” for sounding like French.

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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.

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Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu

Released in April 1990, it was B.B.

Queens’ debut single and is known as the ending theme of Chibi Maruko-chan.

It topped the Oricon charts and won various awards, including the Japan Record Award in the Pops/Rock category and the Japan Cable Radio Awards’ Excellence Award.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a wide range of tracks, from classic comic songs to highly addictive anime tunes that have gone viral in recent years! Did you find anything you’d like to add to your playlist? This article will be updated regularly, so please drop by again whenever you’re interested!