[2026] Perfect for entertainment and party acts! Try impersonating famous lines from dramas
If you’re planning a performance or skit for a second party, year-end party, or New Year’s party and are wondering what act to do, you’re not alone.
Here’s a recommendation for you: impersonate a character from a popular TV drama and mimic one of their famous lines! Popular dramas are watched by people across generations, and many memorable quotes stick in everyone’s minds.
If you can pull off a good impression as a quick gag, you’re sure to get some laughs.
We’ve gathered famous lines from various hit dramas, but don’t just stick to the quotes—try fully recreating a scene, or intentionally deliver a touching line in a comedic way.
Put your own spin on it and give it a try!
- [Easy to Imitate] Comedian Impressions: Crowd-Pleasing Entertainment and Performance Ideas
- [Simple Impressions] Fun Classic Bits Even Beginners Can Do [2026]
- [Entertainment/Performance] Impressions that women will nail (crowd-pleasing impersonations)
- Fun and engaging party acts and performances recommended for women
- No More Worries!! A Catalog of Crowd-Pleasing Party Tricks
- Celebrities who are easy to impersonate: Popular impressions that are often mimicked and get the crowd going
- Conquer “Do something funny!!”: One-hit gags that fire up the office
- Simple! Easy one-shot gags. Surefire bits that liven up parties and performances [2026]
- Perfect for party entertainment and talent shows! Try impersonating famous quotes from Dragon Ball.
- For men: Simple, crowd-pleasing one-shot gags that shine in party skits and performances [2026]
- How to Spice Up Your Year-End Party: Entertaining Ideas and Activities [2026]
- Party acts that hype up the crowd: Recommended entertainment and performances for banquets and drinking parties [2026]
- Party acts that will liven things up: Recommended performances and skits for men [2026]
[2026] Perfect for entertainment and performances! Try impersonating famous lines from dramas (21–30)
My husband is incompetent at work
The drama “My Husband Can’t Work,” which aired in the July 2017 season, was broadcast in NTV’s Saturday drama slot.
The script is an original work by Chiho Watanabe, and the lead role is played by Ryo Nishikido.
Mayu Matsuoka and Kota Yabu also appear in the cast.
Overprotected Kahoko
“Overprotected Kahoko,” a drama broadcast on Nippon TV in the July 2017 season.
Its unique title became a hot topic online.
The lead role is played by Mitsuki Takahata, marking her first starring role in a commercial TV drama.
The cast also includes Ryoma Takeuchi and Hitomi Kuroki.
[2026] Perfect for party acts and performances! Try impersonating famous lines from dramas (31–40)
code blue
Code Blue is a popular medical drama on the Fuji TV network.
The lead is Tomohisa Yamashita, known as YamaP.
The star-studded cast also features top-billing actors such as Yui Aragaki and Erika Toda.
Season 3 aired in 2017 and achieved high ratings.
Rikuō
Rikuoh aired in the TBS Sunday Theater slot as a drama for the October 2017 season.
It also drew attention as a rare drama about ekiden relay races.
The cast includes some of Japan’s leading actors, starting with Koji Yakusho, as well as Kento Yamazaki and Ryoma Takeuchi.
Tokyo Tarareba Girls
Tokyo Tarareba Girls is another popular manga series by the renowned manga artist Akiko Higashimura.
It aired as a Wednesday drama on Nippon TV in the January 2017 season.
The cast includes Yuriko Yoshitaka, returning to television drama after a while, and Kentaro Sakaguchi, among others.
24
The American drama “24,” which started in 2001 and became a huge hit.
Manabu Kishi from the comedy duo Dokidoki Camp became famous for his impersonation, didn’t he? Since he does a variety of bits, he could be a good reference, don’t you think? Nail the way of speaking and use a toy gun from a 100-yen shop and you’re set! After that, it all depends on how closely you can imitate it.
It was Ninzaemon Furuhata.Kosuke Kindaichi
Furuhata Ninzaburo is a popular drama series that aired from 1994 to 2006.
When it comes to this show, the distinctive narration by the protagonist, Furuhata Ninzaburo, played by Masakazu Tamura, leaves a strong impression.
How about trying to imitate that? Of course, you can mimic the voice and appearance, but it’s also important to get the signature lines right.
After you’ve finished speaking, simply add “This has been Furuhata Ninzaburo” at the end, and the atmosphere will instantly feel more authentic.
Incidentally, in recent years it’s also become known through parodies performed by Ryota Yamasato.
