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[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.

[Hilarious] Song Gags That Kill at Parties and Performances (21–30)

I’m free!Hiroshi Inui

[Tried Singing] Hiroshi Inui / Blues of Freedom [cover]
I'm free! Hiroshi Inukai

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.

[Hilarious] Song Gags That Kill at Parties/Events (31–40)

Hey hey, doctorShunshun Clinic P

[Hey Hey Doctor] Shunshun Clinic P Full Version
Hey hey, Doctor Shun Shun Clinic P

This is “Hey Hey Doctor” by Shunshun Clinic P, which is also popular at karaoke.

The song itself is easy for anyone to sing, so it’s a highly recommended comedy bit.

If you practice the dance and facial expressions, it’ll be even easier to get laughs.

The original uses “doctor clichés” as the theme, but if you incorporate relatable jokes from your own workplace or school, it’s sure to be a big hit!

What Nogare, what MiSomao Meatball

[Nani Nogare Nanimi] All That's Manzai Somaō Meatball
What Nogare, what Mi Soma-o meatball

If you can fully commit to a gross-cute character, no matter what material you choose, I recommend Somaō Meatball’s “Nani Nogare Nani-bi” bit! Speaking of Somaō, he’s a comedian with enough talent to fill Yoshimoto’s Dotonbori ZAZA theater all by himself—head and shoulders above other young performers.

The routine just keeps riffing on Akemi Darenogare’s name, and its charm lies in the rhythm and perfectly timed pauses.

You can either perfectly copy Somaō’s bit or adapt it into your own material—either is fine.

The secret to success is not being shy!

I want to talk about relatable situations.Razor Ramon RG

RG’s “Soccer Player Osako Aerials” set to the tune of “Kurenai”
I want to talk about relatable situations. Razor Ramon RG

Razor Ramon RG, who is hugely popular on various variety shows, is a big hit.

You don’t often get to see him perform his bits in everyday contexts, but his “I want to sing about relatable things” series is a classic! You can set it to songs other than this one, and it seems like there are all kinds of ways to arrange it.

And as for the all-important relatable gag itself, the key is to drag it out as much as possible—the game is to see how boring a relatable gag you can deliver (lol)!

wrapJoiman

Joiman [Comedy Bit] Wh-What’s with this guy?! [Yoshimoto Young Performers Festival]
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Joiman does laid-back rap bits with a bit of bite.

The rhythm and sound, combined with Takagi’s distinctive movements, are hilariously likely to tickle elementary schoolers’ comedy switch! It’s really fun to pick different themes—like samurai warlords—and riff freely! If you can, dropping rhymes or similar sounds might make people go, “Whoa!” and give you extra credit.

It’s a chill, low-energy style of comedy you can play with.

Exaggerate your movements and have fun with it however you like!

Best Gags SeriesSAKURAI

It all started with these skits! The very first skit video on the commemorative SAKURAI channel! The first batch of the best early skits 🎵
Best Gags SeriesSAKURAI

For those gutsy enough to say, “I’m totally fine doing it solo!” I recommend SAKURAI’s guitar bit as a party piece.

It leans a bit into absurdist gags, so if you’ve got a distinctive vibe, it’ll click.

One example: over SAKURAI’s usual layered guitar riff, you go “stomach, neck, back, both legs,” pause a beat, then boldly declare, “That’s the order I wash my body in the bath.” There’s also the “where the doors open on the Toyoko Line” bit—one of those jokes only people in the know will get, but they really hit.

Teaming up as a duo with someone who can play guitar and performing it together would be great too.