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Kansai person in TokyoNandemo Toribyūto Sesshon yori

Kansai Person in Tokyo by NTS

In 2007, singer-songwriter Masao Taneura covered Sting’s “Englishman in New York” in Japanese—specifically in Kansai dialect—as “Kansai-jin in TOKYO.” Thanks to its witty lyrics, it gained a reputation despite being self-produced.

This video isn’t by Taneura himself; it’s a performance from a music event.

Literal Translation Medley of Queenjoōsama

Queen Mistress Story: Queen Literal-Translation Medley

Around the time the King took the world by storm with literal Japanese covers, second-rate imitators began to appear as well.

This “Queen” is Pappara Kawai, formerly of Bakufu Slump, who, true to the name, released literal Japanese-translation covers of Queen songs, including Bohemian Rhapsody.

Seibuen Love SongTokoro Jōji

Seibuen Love Song

This is an early masterpiece by Tokoro George, who has been releasing jaw-dropping comic songs for nearly 40 years.

It takes the exact opposite approach to Muneyuki Sato’s resoundingly and beautifully sung “Aoba-jō Koiuta,” featuring a deliberately un-emotive vocal style and lyrics that are the pinnacle of absurdity—guaranteed to make you burst out laughing.

Opera Showa NinkyōdenSaitō Haruhiko

Haruhiko Saito Opera Showa Ninkyoden Tonight Is the Best

This is an eight-minute, large-scale comedy sketch featuring actor Haruhiko Saito—known for performing original lyrics set to melodies of classical masterpieces—delivering an opera medley synced to scenes from the film Showa Ninkyoden.

Tamori and Akiko Wada also appear.

Can’t Buy Me LoveTōkyō Bītoruzu

Can't Buy Me Love (Tokyo Beatles cover)

They made their record debut in 1964 as a Beatles cover band.

Later, after Eiichi Ohtaki featured them on his radio show in 1992, their popularity resurged and their CDs were reissued.

Their performance is closer to rockabilly than British rock.

Aim to be a Pokémon GO MasterMatsumoto Rika

[Parody Song] Aiming to Be a Pokémon GO Master [Younger Brother's Older Sister]

A parody song from a certain mobile game, inspired by the theme of a hugely popular anime, is creating a buzz.

While preserving the vibe of the original, the lyrics have been updated with a modern twist, making it a fun, mood-lifting listen.

It’s a must-hear not only for anime fans but also for lovers of parody songs—guaranteed to make you smile.

Try it when you’re tired or on a break to bring back your smile.

The track has been gaining traction among both gaming enthusiasts and general listeners, thanks to its irresistibly catchy melody and lyrics that make you want to hum along.

Ever since the game’s release in July 2016, it has continued to captivate many fans.

Kabutomushi Gaidenōsama

Kabutomushi Gaiden

This is a video clip of Osama, known for his literal Japanese cover versions.

It’s from 2005, when he released his Beatles cover album “Kabutomushi Gaiden,” and the opening MC is an imitation of the classic American variety show, The Ed Sullivan Show.