[Easy to Imitate] Comedian Impressions: Crowd-Pleasing Entertainment and Performance Ideas
It’s tough to decide what to do for entertainment at banquets or wedding receptions, isn’t it?
In times like that, why not try some hilarious, crowd-pleasing material from comedians?
In this article, we’ve gathered comedy bits that are perfect for banquets and party entertainment, and easy to imitate.
From currently popular comedians, to those iconic routines that defined an era, to performers who’ve been active for many years—we’re introducing a wide range of acts.
We’ve included everything from things that require some prep to ones you can do with just a bit of practice!
Use the featured comedians’ routines as inspiration and create a fun time for everyone!
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[Easy to Imitate] Comedian Impressions: Crowd-Pleasing Party Acts and Skits (11–20)
Pekopa
When you’re asked to put on some kind of performance or entertainment, doing an impression of a popular comedian is an easy and recommended option.
Especially if it’s someone who’s hot right now, it’ll go over well even if the impression isn’t perfect, because everyone recognizes them.
It’s also easier if the person has a distinct look.
Take the duo Pekopa, for example: one wears a purple suit with spiky hair, and the other has a bow tie with a suit—you can tell who they are at a glance.
And then there’s their unique way of speaking.
Their kind, non-dissing banter is popular, so you could probably perform it in all sorts of settings.
Tom Brown
This is a hugely popular routine from Tom Brown, the manzai duo you see on TV almost every day.
Tom Brown is known for their unique vibe, quirky characters, and razor-sharp punchlines.
“Nakaji MAX” refers to the “ultimate Nakajima,” created by gathering five versions of Nakajima-kun, Katsuo’s friend from Sazae-san, and fusing them together.
In the routine, Michio also brings in Miyuki Nakajima as a play on the name Nakajima.
They keep the laughs coming by featuring many other celebrities as well.
If you perform this bit as a party piece, it’ll really hype up the crowd if you include your coworkers as characters in the routine.
Give it a try for inspiration!
ZAZY
ZAZY, who’s hugely popular for his surreal flip-card act, is a sensation.
His fierce showdown with Osoikiri Geinin Shinichi at the R-1 Grand Prix is still considered legendary.
If you can draw or come up with funny ideas, why not team up with friends like that and try impersonating ZAZY? The secret to the humor lies in surrealism, repetition, rhythm, and a tongue-twister vibe.
It could be perfect for people who are good at speaking in front of others! If you add a flashy pink outfit and big angel wings, it’ll hype things up even more!
Shimofuri Myojo
Shimofuri Myojo, who became the 14th champion of the 2018 M-1 Grand Prix, can be considered the breakout stars among the so-called Seventh Generation of comedians.
The key to doing a good impression is capturing Seiya’s energetic, stage-roving silliness and Sosina’s punchy retorts that often end in nouns.
Choose performers whose body types and looks are as close as possible, and make sure the person playing Seiya always appears in shorts.
Go☆JAS
Mr.
GO★JAS spins a big globe and cracks puns using country names.
His stage name is said to come from the hit song “Gorgeous” by his favorite rock band, THE YELLOW MONKEY.
Pointing at the Bahamas: “Son’na Bahama” (That’s so Bahama) — a pun on “Son’na bakana” (That’s ridiculous).
“Iya iya, Madagascaru” (No, no, Madagascar) — a pun on “Mada tasukaru” (There’s still a chance).
The bit works as long as a spontaneous idea can be turned into a country name! The makeup—white face with a single black heart as an accent—is essential.
You can probably find a pirate-style hat at a novelty shop, so go for it!
Yarens
How about performing Yarlens’ manzai routine “The Wagashi Shop” as entertainment at your event? Yarlens is the duo that suddenly shot to fame and popularity after the M-1 Grand Prix 2023 finals.
Narahara, playing the shop clerk, delivers freewheeling jokes, and Idei’s sharp retorts are seriously addictive! Just when you think it’s a peaceful sketch about a wagashi shop… it suddenly turns into a scary story?! The difference in intonation for the word “ohagi” is another big highlight.
Try copying their suits and hairstyles to capture the vibe and give it a go!
Sunshine Ikezaki
Sunshine Ikezaki, who also became famous for his incredible family home, might be one of those comedians who are easy to imitate—just like when actor Takumi Saitoh completely copied Ikezaki’s self-introduction bit and became a hot topic.
If you throw on a sleeveless shirt, blue shorts, and a headband, and work in loud shouts like “Yeaah!!,” “Okaaay!!,” and “Justice!!,” it’s sure to hype up the crowd!
Nagano
Mr.
Nagano, who had a huge breakthrough with his Lassen routine.
That shiny blue shirt left such a strong impression that you’ll want to prepare one if possible.
Above all, the bit where he screams, “I just normally like Lassen more than Van Gogh!”—if you can parody that well, big laughs are guaranteed.
If you’re on the baseball team, try something like, “I just normally like soccer more than baseball,” or if you’re an office worker, “I just normally like the executive director more than the section chief.” The more familiar and inside-jokey it is, the better it lands.
The key is to perform it with full commitment without getting embarrassed!
Comedian Shinchii for seeing people off
Shinichi the Farewell Comedian, whose playful back-and-forth with ZAZY—his rival from the R-1 Grand Prix—is always a treat.
If you can play guitar, Shinichi impressions are highly recommended.
You can either copy his material as-is and perform it, or create your own bit that playfully needles someone close to you who’s trying hard but keeps messing up.
If you weave in jokes about friends or coworkers, you can get big laughs—so give writing a routine a try yourself!
Yonchōtōshin
Yonshitōshin are the aces of Watanabe Entertainment.
Lately, they’ve been all over TV.
This trio also pioneered the groundbreaking style where Goto stands in the middle delivering retorts, while Tsuzuki and Ishibashi play the fools on either side.
If you want to imitate them, choosing the right people is crucial.
Put someone with a spaced-out vibe in the center, and flank them with energetic jokers on the left and right! If you have a close-knit trio at work or school, you could form a trio as-is.
Their bit where they “scold the names of veteran comedians” is easy to mimic.
Try adapting it by using your boss’s or senior’s name—you’ll get big laughs!