[Hilarious] Song skit that will kill at parties and performances
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.
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[Hilarious] Song Gags That Kill at Parties and Performances (21–30)
Kumi Koda
Kumi Koda took the world by storm with the curious phrase “ero-kakkoii” (sexy-cool).
Even after becoming a mom, her energetic activities keep us excited.
If it’s a party mainly attended by people right in that generation—the majority being 50 and over—it’s sure to be a hit.
First of all, go all-in on classic Kansai dialect; if you can just master that, you’re already halfway there.
One of Koda’s charms is the gap between how she talks and how she sings, so keep that in mind.
Exaggerating a small glottal stop—like adding a little ‘ts’ at the end of words—will make it sound more like a singing impression.
Yumi Matsutoya
Yumi Matsutoya’s songs are full of hits everyone knows, making them perfect for livening up parties and gatherings.
There’s even a makeup style—a sort of “template for doing a Matsutoya impression”—that uses bold blush to sharpen the face, so beginners can get into character just by nailing the look.
It’s also an impression that Michiko Shimizu and Ryuji Aoki are known for, so be sure to check out their videos for reference.
Her distinctive high-pitched yet slightly nasal voice is surprisingly easy to imitate, so give it a try!
Eikichi Yazawa
Even past 70, Mr.
Yazawa is still going strong.
I think this is an impression anyone can try—young people, and of course those who are older as well.
First, the first-person: Yazawa refers to himself by his surname, saying “Yazawa wa,” and that’s a must! It’s a perfect hook to grab the audience’s attention.
If you have long hair, go for a pompadour, and a red Yazawa muffler towel would really help too.
His singing also has a distinct style: if you extend the final vowel at the end of phrases, it really captures the vibe.
For example, instead of “yoru ni,” sing it like “yoru nii~.” Let’s recreate the excitement of a live show with popular songs everyone knows!
rallying cryAngel and Demon
This is a comedy bit by the duo Angel and Devil that revolves around the chants used during school club running.
The clever development shines: the lackluster chants in the first half are woven into a brilliant full song by the end.
Rather than a pure musical comedy, it feels like a manzai routine that features singing, keeping the audience entertained all the way through! It looks like it’ll take a little practice to perform, but definitely give it a try.
The demon of songsCOWCOW
It’s a pun not on “older brother” (oniisan) but on “oniisan” as in “demon guy,” where you dress up like a demon and sing a song full of relatable jokes.
True to their reputation as rock-band enthusiasts, it’s a striking bit done in a heavy metal style.
Of course, you can swap the relatable parts with your own everyday original episodes, and it would probably hype things up if you seriously practice the section where you do a death growl midway through.
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
Oriental Radio, the duo that once had a massive hit with their “Buiouden” gag and have been appearing frequently on variety shows lately, are also seriously active in music as RADIO FISH! Their release caused a huge buzz at the time! If you perfectly recreate the outfits and choreography and go all out, it’s sure to get everyone hyped.
It might be even more fun if you adapt the lyrics to sing about your own group.
I wonder why.Tetsu and Tomo
This is a routine by “Tetsu and Tomo,” hugely popular with both kids and adults, released in 2003.
Whenever something in everyday life makes you wonder, “Why is that?”, you might find yourself humming their tune.
If you look for them, there are surprisingly many “why is that?” moments, so pack in plenty of inside jokes and get ready for big laughs! And if you can also make the lively dance your own, I think you can become a hit with people of all ages!
Elbow Festivalshooting star
This is a recommended bit for weddings, with celebratory gagaku music in the intro that brings a festive atmosphere from start to finish.
In time with the BGM, you admire and honor the elbow, expressing that joy through dance.
It’s truly an elbow-is-the-best!! kind of performance.
In the video, there’s a segment that explains the elbow festival dance, but let’s get the audience involved and actually hold an elbow festival together! You’ll surely be flooded with requests to perform from all over.
I’m free!Hiroshi Inui
Hiroshi Inui, who was hugely popular during the heyday of “Enta no Kamisama” with his catchphrase “I’m free!!” If you strum the guitar coolly and shout it out loud, you might earn not only laughs but also admiring looks from the ladies.
The style is distinctive, but it doesn’t take that long to prepare, so as long as you can do it without getting embarrassed, you’re sure to succeed.
By the way, it’s a secret that the now-popular Takahashi from Savannah used to do it (lol).
We’ve started serving cold Chinese-style noodles.AMEMIYA
A melancholy melody, unhappy anecdotes, and the stock phrases that wrap them all together seem to heighten the sense of poignancy and transience.
Doing a perfect copy of the original is fine, but in this case, adding your own inside jokes might send the venue into an even bigger roar of laughter.
The final part sings some pretty uplifting things, so after you perform it, you’re sure to be a smash hit for a while as a famed folk singer.