[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/Performance Ideas (21–30)
koi (nishikigoi)
In 2021, the manzai duo Nishikigoi won the M-1 Grand Prix.
Many of you may know them for Hasegawa, the boke (funny man), and his over-the-top character.
Their manzai is so traditional it could be called old-fashioned—in a good, straight-laced way.
That’s why it feels fresh to younger audiences and reassuring to adults.
When doing an impression, the person playing the boke needs to go all out, but since their material is simple, nailing just that part is enough.
The tsukkomi (straight man) should deliberately play it cool.
Suehirogarizu
Although they didn’t make it to the finals of the 2019 M-1, Suerihogarizu may have left the strongest impression among the contestants.
Their roles aren’t strictly divided into boke and tsukkomi, and they punctuate each bit by striking a hand drum with a sharp “pon” to wrap it up.
A hallmark of their act is expressing modern terms entirely in classical Japanese—calling a television a “magic lantern,” a date “a secret tryst,” and so on.
Dropping in lines like ito okashi and ito aware—the phrases you learned in middle or high school—at key moments gives it an authentic feel.
Since their manzai leans heavily on scripted, line-driven delivery, it’s a great fit for people who are good at memorization.
R Fujimoto
R Fujimoto has become well-known for his Vegeta impression from the wildly popular manga Dragon Ball.
He’s also won numerous awards, such as the Dynamite Kansai Young Master championship and becoming the third Middleweight Champion of Gag Gallery 23.
The hallmark of his impression is Vegeta’s high-handed, domineering way of speaking.
If you mix in intimidating lines like “I’ll erase you!” it’ll sound more and more like him.
A go-to gag is parodying Vegeta’s lines, like “Tch, what a filthy ____!” Teaming up with someone who can do a Son Goku impression is also a solid idea!
Atarimae Taiso
COWCOW’s “Atarimae Taiso” (Obvious Gymnastics) has been running since 2011.
Set to piano accompaniment and singing, it expresses everyday, obvious things through song and exercise.
Matching wigs and outfits inspired by children’s TV exercise hosts—white shirts and navy pants—are essential.
Since the costumes are easy to coordinate, preparation is simple.
How about carefully selecting from their existing bits and practicing those?
Yes! Akito
Yes! Akito is known for his style of firing off one-shot gags like a machine gun.
He always makes it far in competitions like Uta Neta-O, the R-1 Grand Prix, and the Tsugikuru Comedian Grand Prix, only to fall just short.
Personally, he’s one of the comedians I really want to see get even bigger.
Clench your fist, shout “Yeeees!” as a bridge, and keep unleashing side-splitting gags in rapid succession—you too can become Akito! He’s got lots of short, easy-to-copy gags, so practice while watching video sites.
It’s also effective to slip in jokes tailored to your coworkers or boss at key moments.
Hollywood Zakoshisyoh
Comedians like Yoshio Kojima and Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura, who appear on TV practically naked, have become so familiar that they seem normal now—but if you think about it calmly, it’s a bit strange, isn’t it? I wonder what people from other countries think when they see it.
Hollywood Zakoshisho is another one of those “naked” performers.
He’s famous for his “over-exaggerated impressions,” so feel free to copy them as is or make your own—just take the plunge and give it a try.
If you have black swimwear and a Western hat, you’re all set; the rest is all about your spirit.
If you want to break out of your shell, definitely give it a go!
Oideyasukoga
Their name spread rapidly after the 2020 M-1 Grand Prix, and now “Oideyasu Koga” are in constant demand on TV.
That irresistibly catchy bit where a song everyone knows suddenly turns into something completely unfamiliar halfway through—and Oideyasu Oda’s explosive, full-throated retorts.
I know what’s coming, but it’s so funny I end up watching it over and over.
Koga being oddly good at singing is impressive, too.
Whether it’s an original song or not, singing and then hitting the punchy comeback—there’s no doubt it’ll bring the house down!
Bike Kawasaki Bike
These days, Bike Kawasaki Bike (BKB) is active as a novelist and YouTuber as well.
The T-shirts he always wears are sold online, so if you want to do an impression of him, get one first.
Add a pair of black sunglasses and you’ll be fully in the BKB mood.
For material, just come up with short lines whose initials spell BKB, and make jokes teasing your classmates, coworkers, or even your boss.
His signature line is “Abbreviated, BKB—Hiiii-ya!” After speaking, he sometimes adds “XX bun-bun,” so feel free to use that as a reference.
Buruzon Chiemi
The comedy unit “Blouson Chiemi with B” was formed in 2017.
Their routine—delivering condescending advice set to American singer Austin Mahone’s “Dirty Work”—became explosively popular and was widely imitated.
In 2020, Blouson Chiemi announced she would perform under her real name, Shiori Fujiwara, and the duo Brillian, who played “with B,” disbanded.
Still, the act’s strong impact lingers, making it a great choice to liven up events like parties and weddings.
The routine is simple and easy to copy once you memorize it, so it could be an immediate crowd-pleaser as a performance.
Yuriyan Retriever
Yuriyan Retriever is a female comedian who enjoys strong popularity among young people, especially for her rhythm-based and English-themed routines.
Her bits are very easy to understand, so people will recognize them right away if you do an impression.
Since she uses English and piano in her acts, you could do impressions that make good use of those skills.
