[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 (41–50)
A wind ensemble greetingCOWCOW
A lighthearted phrase by COWCOW themed around greetings among friends, with musical instruments and music terms woven into the words.
The interactions among wind ensemble members are also key, evoking youthful vibes and drawing laughs through the harmony of coming-of-age language and musical terminology.
Even though it starts as a simple greeting, it goes on and on without ever ending, and that very length adds to the fun.
Keep a strong sense of rhythm and use your body movements to clearly express the musical terms as well.
[Hilarious] Rhythm Gags That Kill at Parties and Performances (51–60)
Somewhat annoying rapa new harmonica
The comedy duo Shinsaku no Harmonica, who also made waves with their appearance on Rhythm Neta GP.
Their bit “Somehow Annoying Rap” is great, too.
In this routine, the boke, Hayato Fujita, shows off human beatboxing, while the tsukkomi, Tanbo Mizokami, performs a rap to go with it.
Since the beat changes and there are various patterns to the performance, why not find your favorite and practice it yourself? Try checking YouTube and other sources for reference.
Yes, Hyokkori-han!Peekaboo-san
Hyokkori-han got his break on “Omoshiro-so” in 2018.
After that, he quickly became a star with a picture-perfect success story.
His signature bit is, of course, popping his face out from anywhere with a cheerful, “Hi, Hyokkori-han!” It’s a simple gag, but it’s a rhythmic routine that brings smiles to everyone from kids to the elderly.
I’d love to see it performed where there are lots of children.
With a blue leotard, that distinctive wig, and the glasses, you’ll be in full Hyokkori-han mode!
Honnō-ji IncidentEgu-splosion
The Honnoji Incident, where Oda Nobunaga was attacked in 1582.
This EGSPLOSION routine teaches you about the Honnoji Incident in a fun, rhythmic way! The duo actually belongs to Yoshimoto, but they’re classified as dancers and choreographers.
Their razor-sharp moves will make you want to try dancing along! Being able to dance while learning history that matches the moves is the best, isn’t it? They sing and dance about many other historical events too, so why not try copying them while you learn history?
Because it’s so warm♪tardigrade
“Attakaindakara♪” originally comes from Kumamushi’s comedy bit, and they turned it into a song.
It’s been used in various commercials and even won awards like the 57th Japan Record Awards and the 48th Japan Cable Awards, so many people know it.
It’s also popular at karaoke, so plenty of people likely have it in their repertoire, making it a relatively easy choice.
Gyaru on the streetRahmens
Rahmens is a comedy duo made up of Kentaro Kobayashi and Jin Katagiri.
How about their rhythm-based sketch “Giri-Jin on the Street”? In it, Jin Katagiri plays a grasshopper who sings about his own life lived on the edge.
The humor comes from how strangely realistic it is, with worries about money and the like.
It could be fun to adapt it by weaving in some familiar, everyday events.
There’s also an unexpected twist at the end, which is part of its charm.
For starters, try watching it all the way through.
I want to quickly say a classic relatable joke.Razor Ramon RG
It’s a classic, tried-and-true type of bit, but with a little ingenuity it can be made even more entertaining.
In this example, Razor Ramon RG does an “aruaru” about Saya Ichikawa, turning her favorite Galaxy Express 999 into a parody song.
The cosplay choice is impressively high-quality too—he goes for the conductor, arguably one of the tougher characters to pull off.
And the punchline only lands at the very, very end of the song.