[Hilarious] Rhythm Gags That Kill at Parties and Performances
If you had to perform a comedy bit for a party piece or stage act, what would you do?
Many people probably think that rhythm-based routines might get the crowd more excited than standard sketches, manzai, or one-liner gags.
It’s true—rhythm comedy can really bring the venue together, especially when you get the audience clapping along or singing!
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended rhythm-based comedy routines.
We’ve picked a mixed lineup of classics and the latest buzzworthy acts—old and new—so feel free to use it as a reference!
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[Hilarious] Rhythm Gags That Kill at Parties and Performances (11–20)
Rassun Gorerai8.6-Second Bazooka
The skit that 8.6-Byou Bazooka made a hit with, “Rassun Gorerai.” It’s a type of rhythm-based routine, and compared to doing a regular manzai act, it’s probably easier to get laughs thanks to its snappy tempo and name recognition.
If you perform it wearing rolled-up red dress shirt and red pants, a black tie, and sunglasses, it’ll feel more authentic and make it easier for people to get the reference.
I wonder why.Tetsu and Tomo
Tetsu, who shows off astonishing physical abilities, and Tomo, who treats us to a bright, beautiful singing voice—their famous routine, “Why Is That?” Haven’t you tried the arm-crossing move at least once yourself? By all means, team up with a partner who’s good at guitar and singing and give it a shot! Imitating Tetsu and Tomo’s bit is great, but it might be fresh and funny if you do it with your own everyday “why is that?” moments!
Ah！Members
This is an opening that symbolizes the group: the entrance music that’s supposed to end never stops, so they decide to just do the manzai to the beat.
In this bit, they keep getting hung up on the interjected “Ah!”s while trying to move the routine forward, so the story never progresses.
When they try to stop one word, the next one pops up, and the rhythm of the conversation gradually becomes more complex and playful.
Not only the phrases but also the address to the audience are firmly rhythmic, and in the final exchange of phrases, the structure seems designed to convey pure fun at full throttle.
Charismatic ManzaiLinda Color ∞
This is the skit with the unique setup of a charismatic leader and the followers who trail after them—the piece that first drew attention to Linda Color∞.
It’s structured so that the charisma coolly answers questions tossed at them by the followers, and the sudden onset of music in the world-building is downright funny.
The leader’s conclusions feel like they carry deeper meaning, and the followers’ dancing—just a bit off the beat—is memorable too.
It all wraps up with the charismatic leader’s singing, a development whose sheer, unshakable confidence comes through loud and clear.
TontsukatanAkira Shinomiya (Ojin Osborn)
It’s a rhythmic bit performed by Akatsuki Shinomiya of Ojin Osbourne and the three members of Tontsukatan.
The focus is on how light and bouncy the name “Tontsukatan” sounds, breaking the word into parts as they introduce it.
While Shinomiya belts it out with full-on, song-like energy, the three from Tontsukatan each present their own words, and the way they don’t quite catch the rhythm adds to the humor.
The piece also weaves in words that sound similar to “Tontsukatan,” using the contrast in each performer’s energy level to create laughs.
Rhythm Jump RopeNyanko Star
Nyanko Star’s skit where they dance with a jump rope to Ai Otsuka’s “Sakuranbo.” Outside of the chorus, they move around holding the rope and try some slightly tricky moves… but when the chorus hits, they put the jump rope down.
Then they purse their lips like a fish and give thumbs-ups with both hands, doing a mysterious move.
During the chorus, you’re not allowed to hold the jump rope! If a few people do it together, the vibe gets weird and you might burst out laughing!
[Hilarious] Rhythm Gags That Kill at Parties and Performances (21–30)
mochi poundingYoneda 2000
Yoneda 2000, finalists in the M-1 Grand Prix 2022.
Their finals routine “Mochitsuki” (rice-cake pounding) is highly recommended.
It’s a rhythm-based bit that uses the cadence of mochi pounding, sometimes arranging it like a song and adding call-and-response interjections.
Since one of them has to keep the same rhythm going the whole time, it’s a routine that demands stamina.
That demanding aspect actually adds to the humor.
By the way, Yoneda 2000 have other rhythm-based routines as well, so it’s a good idea to perform them together.
