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 skits that are a hit with elementary school kids. Simple one-liner gags (31–40)
Two outfits and a stomachache
@pmwkga The moment the whole classroom freezes after a one-shot gag lol#StomachacheBroRecommendationOne-shot gag
♬ Original song – Yuuki – I Can Walk on Stilts
It’s a gag where you step forward asking, “What hurts?” and, while showing two pieces of clothing, you say “stomachache.” The joke hinges on the Japanese pun: two is ‘tsū,’ which sounds like ‘fukutsū’ (stomachache).
Since you only need two garments, you can pull it off anytime—just borrow a friend’s jacket if needed.
The content is simple, so you can perform it for anyone.
However, it’s a very short gag, so it’s crucial to deliver it briskly and with confidence.
When you say the punchline—‘stomachache’—show no embarrassment; strike a funny pose and declare it with flair!
My face is wet, and I can’t muster any strength.Cotton Kyon
Cotton is a comedy duo that has appeared in both the M-1 Grand Prix and King of Conte, gaining popularity.
Among them, the boke performer, Kyon, also drew attention for appearing in an NTT Docomo web drama.
One of his one-shot gags is based on Anpanman’s famous line.
Up to the line “My face is wet so I don’t have any strength,” it’s just like Anpanman, but then, with a slightly deranged expression, he says, “But I’ve gotten used to this state!!” and throws a punch.
You can’t help but laugh and think, “Anpanman would never say that,” right?
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.
one-shot gagPeace Matayoshi
Peace is a comedy duo made up of Ayabe, who is chasing his dream of becoming an actor in Hollywood, and Matayoshi, who is an Akutagawa Prize–winning author.
If you trace back the roots of the “mumbling talk” style used by people like Goto from Yonsen Toshin and Kusanagi from Miyashita Kusanagi, you could say it was something Matayoshi from Peace had already been doing.
Do you know Matayoshi’s gags? His slightly off-target, underground humor really hits the spot.
Lines overflowing with wordplay like “I harbor undesirable thoughts” and “I’ll probably be killed” are brilliant.
It’s a bit where someone who doesn’t usually speak loudly uses that gap to get laughs.
If a homeroom teacher performed it in front of their students, it might bring the house down!
Aru Aru Expedition Teamregular
“Aru Aru Expedition Team” is a comedy routine by the duo Regular that was popular in 2005.
They deliver well-crafted ‘relatable’ jokes to a catchy rhythm with fun actions.
If you show it to elementary school kids who didn’t see it in real time, everyone ends up laughing.
Popular comedy & manzai bits that are a hit with elementary school kids. Simple one-liner gags (41–50)
one-shot gagKen Shimura
When it comes to one-shot gags, you can’t leave out Ken Shimura! Starting with his sketches on “It’s 8 O’Clock! Everybody Gather Round,” he created countless gags.
Among the most iconic is “The Weird Old Man.” Dressed in flashy, pajama-like clothes with a belly warmer, doing mysterious dances and songs, he is, as the name suggests, truly a weird old man.
If you’re going to do it, fully commit to becoming that weird old man—dance the strange dance and go so over the top that people think, “What is with this guy?” Shimura also came up with many other one-shot gags, so be sure to try those as well!
Hakata SaltSatsumakawa RPG
Satsumakawa RPG works as a solo comedian, and he drew attention by reaching the finals of the R-1 Grand Prix in 2022 and 2023.
So many of you may already be familiar with his routines.
Among his one-shot gags, the especially easy-to-understand and recommended one is “Hakata no Shio and North Kanto Mayonnaise.” It’s a bit where he adds “North Kanto Mayonnaise” in his own rhythm to the famous phrase from the Hakata no Shio commercial.
If you’re looking for a routine you can power through with vocal impact and momentum, definitely give it a try.