Challenge! Animal Impressions Roundup [Party Entertainment / Performance]

bear

The terror of having no shelter: a desperate march through the snow #bear #brownBear #bear

Try mimicking, in your own way, the lumbering movements and the scene of hunting salmon in a river! Since bears don’t have a set catchphrase like a horse’s “neigh,” it’s pretty hard to do a realistic bear impression…

So how about going with the first bear character that comes to mind—Winnie the Pooh! He’s got that go-to line, “I do love honey,” so it should be easy to give it a try.

The trick is to mumble it a bit, as if you’re a little sleepy.

anteater

Anteater’s dramatic pose (showing off)

It’s an animal with a distinctive look—long nose and sharp claws—that lives mainly in South America.

It usually walks slowly, swaying its long body, but when a threat appears, it uses quick movements and an intimidating pose to keep the opponent at bay.

This threatening pose, where it stands on its hind legs and spreads its forelegs wide to appear larger, actually comes off as rather cute thanks to its gentle-looking face.

When recreating its movements, it’s recommended to start with relaxed motions and then shift into the adorable intimidation pose.

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sheep

The play “Sheep,” in which people turn into sheep, is being performed

Let’s try recreating a sheep with fluffy wool by focusing on subtle movements.

Keep the facial expression unchanged as it slowly moves forward, and incorporate details like tongue and facial motions, as well as bleating, to evoke a slightly eerie atmosphere.

Even when it senses danger and flees quickly, its expression never changes—use this to clearly highlight the sheep’s gentle nature.

If multiple people portray a flock of sheep, it will likely amplify the mysterious ambience of the scene.

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How do animals eat food?

How Animals Eat Their Food | MisterEpicMann

This activity focuses on imitating the feeding motions of animals to learn about differences in their bodies and movements.

We’ll try acting out how it would look if those motions were scaled to human size—for example, animals that move their large jaws vigorously or ones that peck at food with force.

The session proceeds as if eating vegetables served on a plate, but since some recreations involve striking the face down sharply, it’s recommended to use paper plates and a cardboard table to prioritize safety.

It’s also important to include vocalizations and non-feeding movements so it’s clear which animal is being portrayed.

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pig

Impersonation pig

When it comes to classic animal impressions, pigs are the ultimate standard.

Is there anyone who’s never tried a pig impression? It’s that common.

But a simple pig imitation only lasts 2 or 3 seconds, so how about imitating a pig character instead? Hamm from Toy Story, Buriburizaemon from Crayon Shin-chan, Porco Rosso from Porco Rosso, Hawk from The Seven Deadly Sins, and so on—pig characters all have strong, unique personalities! Give it a try!

gibbon

[Gibbons Edition] Edoya Neko Hachi: Animal Sound Imitations #shorts

They are apes that live mainly in Asia, characterized by their small build and long arms.

How about trying an impression of a gibbon? Their striking way of moving through trees with their long arms can be recreated by raising your arms high as you move; adding vocalizations will make it more convincing.

I recommend starting with a high, resonant, animal-like call as if reaching distant companions, then transitioning into the scream-like call that draws attention as an “old man’s wail.”

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cow

I tried mooing like a mother cow to call the calf 😄

Speaking of cow impressions, the impression of Eiko Segawa performed by the impressionist Korokke is famous, isn’t it? The bit is that while he’s doing Segawa’s voice, it morphs directly into a cow’s moo.

Now that you mention it, Segawa’s relaxed way of speaking does have something in common with the laid-back vibe of a cow, doesn’t it? And if you switch to a different impression, you can even hear the age difference between a calf and a mother cow: the calf’s “moo” sounds a bit fresher.

Doing a mother-and-calf call-and-response cow impression might be funny too—almost like a manzai routine!