[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)
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!
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.
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!
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!
situation impersonation
“Situation impersonations,” performed in skits by many comedians—including the Nakagawake duo—take slices of everyday life and exaggerate them in a funny way.
If you showcase one at a group dating party, it’s sure to liven up the room! Pick a situation that you’re confident will hit the mark, adjusting it to the age group and vibe of the participants.
While party tricks at a group date are usually done solo, it might also be fun to spontaneously rope someone in without any prior planning.
Easy-to-Imitate Comedian Impressions: Crowd-Pleasing Party/Performance Ideas (21–30)
Kumi Koda
Kumi Koda took the world by storm with the curious phrase “ero-kakkoii” (sexy-cool).
Even after becoming a mom, her energetic activities keep us excited.
If it’s a party mainly attended by people right in that generation—the majority being 50 and over—it’s sure to be a hit.
First of all, go all-in on classic Kansai dialect; if you can just master that, you’re already halfway there.
One of Koda’s charms is the gap between how she talks and how she sings, so keep that in mind.
Exaggerating a small glottal stop—like adding a little ‘ts’ at the end of words—will make it sound more like a singing impression.