[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 (21–30)
Yinling of JoytoyVillage Representative Minami-kawa
This is an opening bit meant to remind people of Yinling of Joytoy, who was the spark that brought village representative Minamikawa into the spotlight.
While it starts by asking you to recall her, the rest simply hammers her name in tandem with movement, giving it a strong sense of momentum.
It develops from various situations into action, and you can feel the power in the vertical motion—from a high kick into a squat.
The sudden shift from seemingly unrelated scenes and the way it conveys power are the key points here.
Song of Death FlagsKogaken
Kogaken, who’s skyrocketing in popularity as part of Oideyasu Oda, always matches Oda’s loud punchlines with just the right energy, doesn’t he? His solo bit, “That thing in Hollywood movies that makes you go ‘Oh, this guy is definitely gonna die later,’” hits the funny bone perfectly.
He rattles off classic tropes like “the guy talking about what he’ll do after he gets back from the battlefield” or “the cop who’s about to get married”—they always end up dying.
No matter how many times you watch it, you can’t help but chuckle.
Movie lovers will absolutely find it hilarious, and even people who don’t seem to watch many films will enjoy this top-tier routine! Give it a try sometime!
[Hilarious] Rhythm Gags That Kill at Parties and Performances (31–40)
Ahh, s-sorry! (playfully slurred/childish way of saying “I’m sorry”)That's right.
It’s a stand-up routine delivered as if you’re a rapper, talking in a sing-song rhythm between beats.
The key is to finish with “Aaaai, tuimateeen!” Besides the content of the routine itself, the power behind “desu yo” and “tuimateeen!” is crucial, so put plenty of effort into those parts.
Cast off your embarrassment and go all in.
Damn it!Komedaifu
Mr.
Koume Dayu, who once belonged to the Tomio Umezawa Theater Company and even performed female roles, is known for this signature gag.
By the way, it’s said that a fortune-teller told him, “If you don’t change ‘Koume’ to ‘Koume,’ you’ll get hit by a truck!” which prompted him to change his stage name to Koume Dayu.
With his white face paint, kimono outfit, and high-pitched voice, performing this gag makes it easy for people to recognize him as Koume Dayu, so the difficulty level might be relatively low.
Zukudan Zunbungun GameHannya
A mysterious game: the Zugudanzunbungun game.
It starts with a beat like “tsu-chii tsu-chii tsu-chii tsu-chii,” then after circling around a bit, players strike strange poses while chanting “zugudan zunbungun~.” The words that follow “zugudan bunzungun” are… yet another string of mysterious syllables.
It’s unclear whether there are any rules, but apparently it’s a one-on-one competitive game.
Some say, like Kaneda-san has mentioned, that it’s similar to a staring contest where you lose if you laugh… And yet, there also seems to be some kind of defense.
It’s a game shrouded in mystery.
At your feet and at your handsMoriseiju
When you eat out, you often find disposable chopsticks at restaurants—“otemoto.” You can put them at your feet or bring them up to your hands…
Here’s a simple bit you can do right away if you have chopsticks! Apparently they’re aiming for a Piko Taro vibe, and the video of them performing the bit isn’t just a comedy sketch—it’s a music video.
So if you imitate this, don’t go for laughs; do it with the mindset that you’re making music, and keep a serious face! That’s what lands!
I want to eat pancakes.Masaru Yumeya
Masaru Yumeya gained attention and became a hot topic after appearing on Gurunai’s “Omoshiro-so” in 2019.
With a genderless persona, he wears overalls and a cake on his head.
To Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s song “Iyahoi in Harajuku,” he repeatedly chants “I want to eat pancakes!” He moves his left arm up and down while punching with his right hand, hopping cutely as he does it.
It’s cute when girls do it, and it might be a hit if your usually stern boss gives it a try too!