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[Gag Songs] Laugh-Out-Loud! A Roundup of Japanese Comic Songs

[Gag Songs] Laugh-Out-Loud! A Roundup of Japanese Comic Songs
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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] You’ll Burst Out Laughing! A roundup of Japanese comic songs (1–10)

Hot beatAnekkī Himāzu

“Don’t push yourself” Anekki Himāzu / ♪Hot beat [Ariyoshi’s Wall]
Hot beatAnekkī Himāzu

Hot Beat, performed by Attack Nishimoto and Kamichii from Jeraldo as the music duo Anecky Himars on the variety show Ariyoshi no Kabe on September 6, 2023.

With laid-back lyrics perfectly matched to a catchy melody, the piece humorously captures the everyday feeling of “kind of struggling.” Trying to pick up a new hobby and failing… we’ve all been there, right? Experience this exquisitely relaxed vibe for yourself!

Katana-P Christmas Theme Song 2023pīnattsu-kun

[MV] Katana-P Christmas Theme Song 2023 / Peanut-kun
Katana-P Christmas Theme Song 2023pīnattsu-kun

You can’t help but be drawn to the unexpected combo of Christmas and swords.

Released on December 25, 2023, “Katana-P Christmas Theme Song 2023” is the crystallization of an emotional collaboration between VTubers Peanut-kun and Tōya Kenmochi.

The song delicately portrays the depth of their relationship—and the intensity of their mutual feelings.

Countless fans find themselves swept up in what you might call “massive emotions.” Once you’re hooked, you won’t be able to escape the Katana-P world… or is it the P–Katana world? Give it a try and see for yourself!

Release exerciseamenbo purasu

[MV] Release Exercise - Amenbo Plus -
Release exerciseamenbo purasu

Amenbo Plus’s “Kaihou Exercise” is far catchier than anyone expected, and it quickly captured the public’s heart after its release in July 2023.

Produced by Chibanyan, the track is an addictive piece that humorously portrays the daily life and routines of a high school baseball team.

The more you listen, the more you’ll want to sing along yourself.

It’s perfect for hyping things up with close friends or when you need an energy boost! What’s great is how you can feel a sense of “serious adult craftsmanship” behind the song’s playful spirit.

Super Nasty feat. J-REXXX & R-Shiteihannya

Hannya / Super Nasty feat. J-REXXX & R-Shitei / Official Music Video
Super Nasty feat. J-REXXX & R-Shiteihannya

Between laughter and real life, Hannya humorously portrays rappers’ everyday lives in his track “Cho Tachi ga Warui feat.

J-REXXX & R-Shitei,” released on August 9, 2023.

It’s especially great that this unique song comes from Hannya, a heavyweight figure in the Japanese hip-hop scene.

It’s an upbeat anthem that brushes off failures and anxieties with laughter, giving you energy and courage.

What was happiness, again?Akashiya Sanma

1986 Commercial: Kikkoman Ponzu Soy Sauce — Akashiya Sanma
What was happiness, again?Akashiya Sanma

It’s a single released by Sanma Akashiya in 1986.

Since it was used in a Kikkoman Ponzu Soy Sauce commercial that Sanma himself appeared in, many people may remember hearing it.

Note that the original song and the commercial version have different musical arrangements.

High School LullabyImokin Torio

Imokin Trio is a unit that originated from the Fuji TV program ‘Kindon! Good Kids, Bad Kids, Average Kids.’ Their first single, ‘High School Lullaby,’ was released in May 1981 and topped the Oricon charts for seven consecutive weeks.

Yellow Submarine OndoKanazawa Akiko

Akiko Kanazawa On Stage (Yellow Submarine Ondo, Tokyo Ondo) Marugame Boat Stadium
Yellow Submarine OndoKanazawa Akiko

This was a single released by folk singer Akiko Kanazawa in November 1982, which peaked at number 64 on the Oricon charts.

It is characterized by being based on the Beatles’ classic “Yellow Submarine” and by incorporating the melody of the Military March (Gunkan March).