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 (21–30)
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!
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.
Popular comedy & manzai skits that are a hit with elementary school kids. Simple one-liner gags (31–40)
“Racing into the Night” as an excuse for forgetting my homeworkhomies
A parody song series that’s popular with kids on YouTube.
Using familiar tunes, they roll out jokes in the form of parody lyrics.
It’s full of relatable “school life” moments that elementary schoolers can identify with, so if you memorize them with friends and sing in front of classmates who don’t know them or even your teacher, it’ll definitely get laughs.
Once you get hooked on parody songs, you start wondering if any song you hear could be turned into one, and before long you might be able to create your own.
Give it a try until that day comes.
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.
Golden babyYes! Akito
Yes! Akito, who has been active as a solo comedian and made headlines by reaching the finals of the 2022 R-1 Grand Prix, is popular for his high-energy style of firing off one-liner gags one after another.
It’s highly recommended to borrow a few gags from his repertoire.
One especially recommended bit is “The Golden Baby.” In this gag, he says “The golden baby” to the rhythm of the classic song ‘Konnichiwa Akachan’ (“Hello, Baby”).
Because it uses a tune many people know, it’s easy for anyone to get the joke.
wrapJoiman
Joyman does laid-back rap bits with a slight sting.
The rhythm and tone layered onto Takagi-san’s unique moves are comical and seem perfect for tickling an elementary schooler’s laugh switch! It’s really fun to pick different themes—like Sengoku warlords—and riff freely back and forth.
If you can, dropping rhymes or using similar sounds might make people go, “Whoa!” and give you extra respect.
It’s a relaxed, low-pressure kind of comedy play.
Exaggerate your movements and just have fun with it!
song jokeSayaka
It might not be familiar to people in the Kanto area, but the show Seyanen, which airs every Saturday on MBS (Mainichi Broadcasting System), is like a gateway for up-and-coming comedians.
Super-popular manzai duos like Chidori and Kamaitachi also got their start on Seyanen.
Sayaka is part of the “Seyanen family,” too.
Their musical bit “Dancing to a different song than the music” is hilarious no matter how many times you see it.
If you’re good at dancing, definitely give it a try! The key to getting laughs is to use a commercial jingle that every elementary school kid knows.
It takes practice, but once you’ve got it down, it’ll be a sure-fire routine.