[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 (41–50)
Nakayama Kinnikun
Kinnikun Nakayama, who enjoys tremendous support from Gen Z as well.
His gags like shouting “Yaa!” and “Power!” while showing off those muscles are known to everyone.
You see him not only on TV shows but also frequently on YouTube and in commercials, so his recognition crosses generations.
If you’re thinking of delivering a one-shot gag with momentum, he might be perfect, right? There’s also his line where he asks his muscles, “Which is it!?” which seems adaptable beyond just muscle jokes—so why not try it using inside jokes or hot topics at your gathering?
Ganbareruya
Ganbareruya, said to be one of the leading acts of the seventh generation of Japanese comedy, is a well-known female duo.
If you imitate them, it feels like it would go over well whether a man or a woman does it.
For Yoshiko, try a long-haired wig and plenty of blush.
For Mahiru, short blonde hair should be fine.
Cast off your embarrassment and go all in.
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.
Kohmi Hirose
An impersonation of Kohmi Hirose, who’s known for her winter songs, is perfect for year-end parties.
The key is keeping the energy sky-high and using more vibrato than necessary.
It’s also a signature routine of the impressionist Miracle Hikaru, so you might want to study her singing! I’d love to see confident singers give it a try.
The highlight is basically the high notes, but if you can’t hit them, you can go for laughs from the start with a bit like “Kohmi Hirose who can’t hit high notes.”
The Ear Biker Gang of Kotoge from Viking
Comedian duo Viking’s Mr.
Kotoge is introducing a quick party gag.
It’s the “Ear Bōsōzoku,” where you pretend both ears are a ‘motorbike.’ Pinch your ears firmly and shout, “Shaking off the sadness—skyscrapers!!” It’s a funny impression that tests your energy and quickness.
Shinya Ueda
These days, Shinya Ueda of the comedy duo Cream Stew is often active as an MC who runs entire shows.
Beyond variety programs, he’s also drawing attention as a news anchor.
When it comes to impersonating Ueda, that would be Yanō from Galibenz.
It’s beyond just “sounding similar”—if you only heard the voice, you might honestly think it was the man himself.
One of Ueda’s trademarks is peppering conversations with little fillers like “ah” and “er.” Also, in his punchlines—like “What is this, Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano or what?!”—you can catch a subtle hint of high-level wit.
If you’re going to impersonate him, it’s a good idea to prep some difficult vocabulary in advance!
Apple-chan
I always think that impressionists don’t just have good voices—they actually have great ears, too.
Out of nowhere, Ringo-chan burst onto the impersonation scene like a shooting star.
Even when you know the gag—that this demure-looking woman suddenly spreads her legs wide and launches into an impression of Hound Dog’s Kohei Otomo—you can’t help but laugh.
Takeda Tetsuya is the kind of impression anyone can probably do; even if it’s not spot-on, you can still convey the vibe.
As for Ringo-chan’s act, if you can sing well and have some nerve, it’s easy to copy! If you go all in and do it in drag, it might make the crowd twice as hyped.
PERFECT HUMAN
How about doing an impression performance of RADIO FISH, the dance-vocal unit formed mainly by the two members of Oriental Radio? You’ll need to practice the dance and singing, but the songs themselves are cool and well-known, so I think it would really hype up the crowd.
Arunashi quiz
A supposedly fun “Aru-Nashi Quiz” turns into a sharp-tongued manzai routine! The champions of the 2022 M-1 Grand Prix, Westland, are best known for their “Aru-Nashi Quiz” bit.
When asked, “What do idols have that actors don’t?” the straight man Iguchi snaps back, “Ambition—actors don’t have any ambition at all!!,” spitting venom.
It’s exhilarating to hear Iguchi rapidly nail, in short phrases, those relatable feelings everyone has but doesn’t dare say out loud.
It makes you want to hear even more of their edgy material.
Their bit “There’s no dream in R-1” even trended on Twitter!
Identity
They are a duo formed by two people who met at a vocational school.
They are well known for sketches that use impressions of Masako Nozawa, the voice actor for Son Goku in the anime Dragon Ball.
Their impersonations are extremely high quality and have been highly praised as sounding true to the original, not only by comedy fans but also by Dragon Ball fans.
Doing the impression will definitely get the crowd going, but because it’s very difficult, it takes practice to master.
If you can pull it off well, it’s sure to be a big hit.