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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/Events (1–10)
The ABC SongLani Nose
Before their career as comedy talents, the popular duo “Runny Nose” had already been active as band musicians, and they’ve continued their musical activities in parallel under the name “Runny Noize.” As you’d expect, their signature bits are “song-based” sketches, and the most famous is their “ABC Song.” The way they transform the universally known ABC song into a genuinely emotional performance—complete with impressive vocal skill—is what makes it so funny.
If you’re confident in your singing, and can play guitar of course, this is something you should definitely try for a party piece or entertainment segment.
Limbo~!!Yancy & Mariconne
If you and your partner ever get a chance to perform a musical comedy bit, this is one you should definitely try! You pretend the guitar neck is a limbo bar and duck under it, and the exaggerated fuss about a hand “accidentally” touching a chest is funny and sure to get the crowd going.
You can play background music over speakers, but actually playing the BGM on the guitar will probably hype things up even more!
Shabada bada starts tomorrow.ANZEN Manzai
This is a song that ANZEN Manzai—the famous duo of Miyazon and ARA-PON—released as a tune to dedicate to everyone getting out of the slammer tomorrow.
It’s the kind of song that kills at parties and performances.
Strumming along on guitar and singing together, “Ashita kara shabadabada” makes for a super fun, high-energy time.
You can also mix in some comedy bits—like “things that always happen with ___”—and use it for skits or stage acts; doing it in ANZEN Manzai style really goes over well.
My favorite thingsComedian Shinchii for seeing people off
Shinichi, the send-off comedian who won the R-1 Grand Prix 2022, is known for his “song gags,” where he sings with a clear, expansive voice over wistful melodies paired with biting, poisonous lyrics.
If you can play the guitar, you should definitely try performing one of his bits for a party or a skit.
A particularly recommended piece—one of his signature works—is “Boku no Suki na Mono” (“Things I Like”).
The premise is simple—turning the things he likes into a song—but it’s fascinating how he gradually shifts gears and the venom steadily builds.
It’s easy to imitate, and I recommend coming up with your own “things you like” and giving it a try!
ZAZY’s picture-story showZAZY
ZAZY, who also performs as part of the duo “Stress” with comedian Shinichi Omiokuri, is known for a kamishibai (paper theater) style.
His somewhat surreal flipboard gags—starting with “Grandma Kinue”—have won him many big-name celebrity fans.
The act begins like a normal kamishibai, but once a rhythmic song kicks in midway, things start to go off the rails, the surrealism ramps up dramatically, and it creates an indescribably funny vibe.
If you’re going to perform it yourself, dive in with the energy to fully replicate it—ideally including the eccentric fashion, too!
ShiritoriMembers
If you’re determined to get laughs with a performance in front of everyone, there’s one foolproof recommendation: the group shiritori skit.
Tons of TikTokers and YouTubers have perfectly copied this shiritori bit, and they’re all nailing it.
You don’t need a lot of practice time either.
The key is, above all, a gentle side-to-side sway with a sense of rhythm.
As long as you stick to that, the fixed lines follow the shiritori pattern, so you’ll make fewer memorization mistakes than with other routines.
Be sure to pronounce clearly at the punchline parts—“Shiina Ringo” and “grated apple” (suri-oroshi ringo)!
Theme of KOUGU IshinKOUGU Restoration
This is a musical created by comedians, themed around the Meiji Restoration and tools, which became a hit after appearing on the variety show “Ariyoshi no Kabe.” Its unusual premise—depicting the exploits of tools that have come to life during the Meiji Restoration—is part of its charm.
The flashy costumes evoke a 2.5D stage aesthetic, and despite the quirky setup, the performers deliver earnest vocals that come across as cool.
Since just reproducing the songs alone doesn’t fully convey the world-building, it’s recommended to pay attention to the costumes and story as well.
Song of Death FlagsKogaken
In 2020, Kogaken teamed up with fellow solo comedian Oideyasu Oda as the duo “Oideyasu Koga” to compete in the M-1 Grand Prix, which made quite a splash.
There was a moment in their M-1 routine where he showed off his strong singing ability, and musical comedy is indeed one of his strengths.
He has a variety of song-based bits, but the one I’d like to highlight here is “The Death Flag Song.” It was actually released as a digital single and riffs on common tropes found in Hollywood movies.
If you try this bit as entertainment at a party or event, you can swap in relatable everyday themes—like “The Overtime Flag Song” or “The All-Nighter Drinking Party Flag Song”—to make it even more exciting.
Sing with a zipperSayaka
If you’re confident in your dancing, this bit is for you! Sayaka, the runner-up of M-1 Grand Prix 2022, also won the 2020 “Uta Neta King” (Song Comedy) championship.
Their “dance to this song” routine is a visually funny concept where they perform the original choreography to a completely different song.
For example, they dance to Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE’s “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” using the theme from the Japanet Takata commercials, or do DA PUMP’s “U.S.A.” choreography to the BookOff commercial jingle—an offbeat twist that might require practice even for skilled dancers.
Be sure to check out the easy “Zipper” bit too!
No, no, no.Iron Head
If you can play guitar, Ironhead’s “Iyaya Koyaya” bit is my top recommendation.
It’s a musical comedy routine built around the playground chant that naturally erupts when an elementary school kid makes a big mistake—like breaking a window—“Ee-ya-ya koyaya, I’m gonna tell the teacher!” They perform it in a variety of versions.
It starts off innocently, sung like a child would, but then scales up—mixing in rap and percussive stomps, and finally ending with guitar—so the scope keeps getting bigger, which is the key to the laughs.
The blues-style section is absolutely hilarious.
If you don’t play guitar, their “Jungle Jungle” bit is also highly recommended!