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[Hilarious] Song skit that will kill at parties and performances

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

As a comedy genre, not only manzai and sketch comedy, but recently more performers are showcasing bits based on music and songs! Lately, it’s become so popular that there’s even a comedy contest called “Utaneta-Oh Ketteisen” (King of Song Gags).

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of popular “song-based gags”! If you can play the guitar, there are lots of routines you could easily imitate! Song-based gags that unfold rhythmically won’t drag even when amateurs like us try them—they keep a good tempo and are likely to entertain the audience.

[Hilarious] Song Gags That Kill at Parties and Performances (41–50)

My boyfriend is left-handed.Tomoda, me.

[Joke] Tomoda Ore “My Boyfriend Is Left-Handed”

My boyfriend is left-handed. Tomoda ore

Tomoda’s talent, which had drawn attention since his time in Waseda University’s comedy club “Owarai Kobo LOUD,” skyrocketed after he encountered the routine “My Boyfriend Is Left-Handed.” With this bit, Tomoda appeared on numerous comedy shows and in comedy competitions.

The routine sets up a series of gags that make you want to yell, “There’s no way that’s true!!” in time with Megumi Asaoka’s classic song ‘My Boyfriend Is Left-Handed.’ Compared to other types of material, song-based routines might be easier to memorize, so they could suit people who don’t have much time to practice.

It’s a handy musical-comedy bit for party entertainment—perfect whether you perfectly copy Tomoda’s act or insert your own jokes.

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When you’re tired, Ehime.Wagyu (Japanese beef)

When you're tired, Ehime.

When you're tired, Ehime. Wagyu

A PR song for Ehime, sung by the newly appointed tourism ambassadors of Ehime Prefecture.

The music video, which takes you around Ehime’s sightseeing spots, is really entertaining.

The lyrics promote Ehime very earnestly, but the song has a very moody, kayōkyoku-style vibe, so it might be fun to break it out suddenly at karaoke! Listeners will probably chuckle at the sheer unexpectedness of it.

Another highlight is how oddly catchy it is—it really sticks in your head.

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Song of Saitama PrefectureHanawa

Hanawa – Saitama Prefecture Song (Teaser Movie)

Song of Saitama Prefecture Hanawa

This is Hanawa’s “Saitama Prefecture Song,” the theme song for the film Fly Me to the Saitama.

It became a popular, much-talked-about track.

It’s an upbeat song that really gets the crowd going, and singing it together boosts the vibe even more.

It’s a perfect pick for a performance.

You might also consider showcasing the classic “Saga Prefecture Song” along with it! Be sure to practice it at karaoke.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of popular song-based comedy bits.

There are ones we’d love guitar players to try, as well as bits you can perform a cappella—lots of different styles.

We also picked a wide range of both old and new material in this article, so please choose pieces that match the generation of both the performers and the audience!