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 (41–50)
one-shot gagTokai On Air
Tokai On Air is a YouTuber group based in Aichi Prefecture that’s popular with the younger generation.
Their videos range from playful challenges to skits, and they actually have videos of one-liner gags, too.
Since comedians’ material can sometimes overlap, you might be thinking, “I’m a bit worried…” If that’s you, definitely check these out.
Today’s elementary schoolers are the YouTuber generation, so I think a lot of kids know them! They’re all easy to imitate, so give them a try.
A bonk from the Small LightNose Arrow Nagai
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Hana-Yajirushi Nagai, a YouTuber, introduces five one-liner gags for young children.
He starts with a Doraemon gag and goes on to ones set to the song “Bun Bun Bun, the Bees Are Buzzing,” putting in a solid effort with material familiar to elementary school kids.
One-shot gags for students to use in classFactory Manager Nuzzo of the One-Gag Production Factory
This is a collection of quick gags from the YouTube channel “One-shot Gag Factory Manager Nuzzo,” which offers all kinds of comedy bits you can use at school.
It introduces lots of school-specific material, like routines using the phrases you hear every day—“Stand, bow, sit”—as well as physical gags.
These aren’t brainteasers; they’re jokes anyone can get instantly.
Each one is short, so with a bit of practice you’ll be ready to perform them right away.
School-themed gags are familiar and easy to understand for elementary school kids too, so they’re highly recommended!
Atarimae TaisoCOWCOW
A routine by the comedy duo COWCOW, formed in 1993 and known for their original material in manzai and sketch comedy.
Set to piano accompaniment, the act expresses everyday “obvious” things through simple movements like a calisthenics routine.
Despite its simplicity in both content and performance, it gained broad popularity across different audiences.
Because the concept centers on commonplace situations, it’s easy to create new material—beyond the original bits—and, since anyone can picture the scenarios, even elementary school kids can come up with new versions that get laughs.
It’s an inventive routine that can always mine “relatable moments” no matter the era.
Baikinman’s ha hi fu he ho
In print, Takashi Yanase’s work is titled “Anpanman,” while the TV anime is called “Soreike! Anpanman.” Did you know that? In Japan, it wouldn’t be much of an exaggeration to say there isn’t a child who grew up without watching Soreike! Anpanman.
Everyone treasured their toys and merchandise, right? Baikinman, who appears in Anpanman, is a villain but also one of the fan favorites.
His parting line “Baibai-kiin!” and his defeated cry “Hahihuheho—” are things every elementary school kid can imitate.
They’re easy gags you can use anytime, not just on special occasions—highly recommended!
GooHarumi Edo
Ed Harumi’s dynamic routines and exaggerated facial expressions are easy to understand and really capture elementary school kids’ attention.
It might seem old now, but her videos still go over very well even with kids who don’t know her.
Watching them again, even adults can’t help but laugh.
Do you know anyone like this?COWCOW
The comedy duo COWCOW, who had a huge breakout with “Atarimae Taisō,” have a routine called “Do you know people like this?” that’s guaranteed to make elementary school kids roar with laughter! In the bit, they say “Do you know people like this?” while rolling out a series of classic grade-schooler ‘relatable moments.’ Things like wearing the red-and-white cap exactly half-and-half, tapping the graduation certificate tube to make a popping sound, or making a paper popper to create a loud bang—stuff every elementary school kid has seen at least once will have everyone cracking up.
The key to the laughs is keeping a snappy pace with two or three performers!