Tunnels’ Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Pathetic.Tonneruzu1rank/position

Tunnels “Pathetic”

A signature work by the hugely popular comedy duo Tunnels.

Written by Yasushi Akimoto, producer of the national idol group AKB48, this song is a powerful anti-war piece whose message is so strong you wouldn’t think it was by comedians.

It’s a motivational anthem that urges listeners not to be swayed by the crowd and not to become a conformist nation or adults who simply go along.

The rattlesnake is comingTonneruzu2rank/position

The rattlesnake is coming

Not only did they score big with variety shows, but the comedy duo Tunnels also enjoyed hits with their songs.

Among the many hit numbers they produced, the one I especially recommend as an easy-to-sing track is Garagara Hebi ga Yattekuru.

It falls under what you’d call a comic song and is mainly aimed at elementary and middle school students, but the vocal line is surprisingly funky and cool.

The overall vocal range is quite narrow, so it’s suitable for men of almost any voice type.

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Ryo

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Pathetic.

This song was created in response to the Gulf War that broke out in 1990.

It’s a work performed by the comedy duo Tunnels, released as a single in 1991.

The two men’s robust vocals shine over a trendy-sounding track.

The straightforward lyrics also leave a strong impression—it’s the kind of song that makes you nod and think, “That’s right.” War is not something happening in a completely different world.

This message song offers a chance to reflect on how we live our own lives.

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Araki Jakkan

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To the most important personTonneruzu4rank/position

To the most important person

Hurling the suffocating weight of everyday life “upward”—the 19th single released by Tunnels in September 1992 is a song that speaks for those feelings.

With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and composition/arrangement by Tsugutoshi Goto, it topped the Oricon weekly chart.

Delivered to living rooms as the ending theme of Fuji TV’s variety show “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage Desu,” the track features lyrics that question society’s rules and prevailing mood from a youth perspective.

Its conversational tone avoids sounding preachy, and the muscular drive of the band sound gives it a presence that transcends the realm of mere comic songs.

A timeless message song that will resonate especially with those who feel a pent-up frustration yet still want to raise their voices.

Hey! Hey!Tonneruzu5rank/position

Tunnels / Ora Ora – I tried singing it!

Tunnels’ “Ora Ora” portrays drunken behavior throughout the entire song.

Released in 1987, it features lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Tsugutoshi Gotō, who also composed for the 48 groups including AKB48, as well as Onyanko Club.

People often say, “Drink, but don’t let the drink control you,” yet the characters in this song seem completely controlled by alcohol.

Some listeners might picture someone they know who’s just like that, while others may find themselves thinking, “I’ve done that too,” and relate to it.

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SAKI

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A rainy night in Nishi-Azabu — Tunnels

The phrase “flying so high they could knock birds out of the sky” fits perfectly for Tunnels in this era.

Not only were they hilarious as a comedy duo, but they were everywhere on TV, and they even debuted as singers, with every song becoming a huge hit.

This song, ‘Ame no Nishi-Azabu’ (Rainy Nishi-Azabu), released in 1985 as their fifth single, marked a complete shift in mood from their previous releases and showcased a new side of them—singing enka! You can also enjoy the signature Tunnels flair in the way they change up the spoken interludes each time and exaggerate their vocal ornamentation, making it enka yet distinctly Tunnels.

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utatane

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I know it’s bothersome, but…Tonneruzu7rank/position

Sorry to bother you, but...

Now firmly established as legendary comedy entertainers and a vocal duo that has released numerous classic songs, Tunnels.

Their 11th single, “Meiwaku Deshō ga…”—also covered by Hiroshi Itsuki—is a track where you’ll want to pay attention to the spoken-word parts that evoke the TV drama “Zenryaku Ofukuro-sama.” The melody, where the distinct voices of Takaaki Ishibashi and Noritake Kinashi intertwine, perfectly suits the wistful arrangement.

It’s a lyrical ballad that belies its origins as a comic song.

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Hoshino Takashi

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