Popular comedy and manzai bits that elementary school kids will love. Simple one-liner gags.
We’ve put together a collection of one-shot gags and comedy bits that are guaranteed to be a hit with elementary school kids!
This time, in addition to stand-up comedians, we’ll also introduce material from popular YouTubers.
We’ve gathered a ton—from old-school classics that always get laughs from grade-schoolers to trending routines from today’s comedians.
When performing in front of kids, the key points are to make your movements and voice big, and dive in with confidence—don’t be shy, no matter what the bit is.
Routines with exaggerated movements or songs are easy for kids to understand, so they’re highly recommended.
Use the examples we introduce as a reference, and try creating your own original material too!
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Popular comedy & manzai bits that are a hit with elementary school kids. Simple one-liner gags (11–20)
one-shot gagFUJIWARA Haranishi
It’s said that Haranishi, the “boke” member of FUJIWARA, has a trillion gags.
He mentioned this with a laugh on a TV show.
Most of his material is in the vein of refined nonsense gags—exactly the kind that elementary school kids love! His famous gag “Pokuchin” involves rhythmically repeating the word “Pokuchin” while doing light, bouncy steps—the snappier the steps, the bigger the laughs! “Ore yade!” is a gag where he points to himself as a form of self-introduction.
When you come on stage, start with this gag to capture kids’ hearts.
Learn lots of Haranishi’s gags and fire them off like a machine gun!
Power!Nakayama Kinnikun
The well-known one-shot gag where Nakayama Kinnikun shouts “Power!” in a loud voice.
Because he’s a solo performer, there’s no partner to deliver a follow-up punchline, so after he yells “Power!” the atmosphere always turns a bit awkward.
That’s part of the gag: his face gradually shifts into an anxious expression as he’s unsure how to wrap things up.
“Hey! You there, muscle! Are you gonna do it? Not gonna do it? Which is it?!” is another one of his signature bits.
Even after leaving his former agency Yoshimoto Kogyo in 2021, Nakayama Kinnikun has kept up his winning streak—there’s even more to look forward to!
Two pieces of squidplover
These days, the comedy duo Chidori has captivated everyone from kids to young people and even adults.
Daigo, the lovable wild card who doesn’t quite fit the clean-cut, proper trend of the times, and Nobu, whose unique phrasing and perfectly apt metaphorical comebacks are hugely popular.
“Ika nikkan” (two pieces of squid) is a line from Nobu in one of Chidori’s signature manzai bits set in a sushi restaurant.
It’s the punchline he throws out when, after a string of bizarre sushi items, a totally normal squid nigiri suddenly appears.
The line has become so popular that it’s taken on a life of its own beyond the routine, turning into a catchphrase that represents Chidori themselves.
That doesn’t matter.Yoshio Kojima
Recently, Yoshio Kojima has been doing well on YouTube, too.
His talent as a comedian is well established—he’s received the Encouragement Award at the 5th Owarai Hope Grand Prize and was the runner-up in the 2016 R-1 Grand Prix.
Of course, it depends on the time and place, but if you’ve got the courage to go shirtless or wear just swim trunks, Yoshio Kojima’s routines are a great pick.
If the “Sonna no Kankei Nee” song starts playing, every elementary school kid might jump up and start dancing! For school sports days and similar events, the “Yoshio’s Alpus Ichiman-Jaku” dance is also recommended!
This is bad.Tetsurō Degawa
The man who was ranked No.
1 on the “least dateable men” list over a decade ago has now become a beloved household favorite.
I think it’s all thanks to Degawa-san’s hard work.
Apparently, if elementary school kids don’t watch the Sunday night TV show “Itte Q! to the Ends of the World,” they can’t join in the conversations on Monday.
He’s hugely popular with kids, too.
Degawa-san’s catchphrase “Yabai yo, yabai yo” is what he says when something unexpected happens.
Even a slightly serious scene seems like it could turn around with that one line.
Other lines like “Whyyyy?” and “Real gachi” are sure to be a hit with elementary schoolers as well!
unprecedented and unrepeatableSunshine Ikezaki
Sunshine Ikezaki’s routine is perfect as a one-shot gag.
The lines are a bit long, but since it’s a self-introduction bit, it should be easy to memorize.
If you say it loudly and clearly, it’s sure to be a big hit in the classroom.
As an adaptation, it’s also great to deliver your own self-introduction in the Sunshine Ikezaki style.
playboy-comic personaEXIT
EXIT is a duo that plays up their flashy, playboy vibe and is especially popular with younger audiences.
It’s not just their looks—the way they talk, and even their manzai routines, put that flashy swagger front and center.
Their slightly irritating delivery becomes addictive the more you listen, and the humor gradually lands even with generations that don’t usually go for that “chara” style.
It’s the kind of highly contagious act that makes even non-flashy people want to imitate their vibe.
It’s guaranteed to be a hit with kids, especially elementary schoolers—the ultimate “chara-guy” comedy.
It’s got a strong quirkNobu (Chidori)
It’s one of the punchlines Nobu from Chidori uses, the kind he throws out while being a bit taken aback by someone’s gag.
It’s perfect when someone is acting way out of character or when a really strong joke hits, and it also works as a filler when you can’t instantly think of the ideal comeback.
It only works if the other person’s gag is strong, so keep an eye on the direction of the joke as you use it.
Since it’s a simple line that just points out how quirky it is, it’s important to be particular about the timing and delivery.
GoigoisuDiane Tsuda
Originally, it was a word that Tsuda from the comedy duo Diane used as a stronger praise than just saying “amazing” when asked for his thoughts.
From there, it gradually became a signature phrase of Diane’s Tsuda—a one-shot gag that relies purely on momentum.
Because it’s a simple pose with one hand spread and a short word, the quick snap of delivering it and the pause while waiting for the reaction are what make it funny.
There are also versions where the pose is the same but the word is different, so it’s recommended to try various patterns and see how people react.
PantieTexTamayo Shimada
Tamayo Shimada, who thrives in Yoshimoto Shinkigeki, is strongly associated with her outrageous persona, bringing tremendous energy to the stage.
The gag that can be said to have propelled her high-impact character nationwide is “Panty Tex.” The power created by the combination of a wide-legged stance and a loud, almost shriek-like shout draws viewers in.
Precisely because the movement can’t be called graceful, it gives the impression that her boldness is vividly expressed.