[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!
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[2026] Perfect for performances and skits! Try impersonating famous drama quotes (51–60)
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.
I’m not that into you.
The TBS drama “Anata no Koto wa Sorehodo,” which aired in April 2017 in the Tuesday drama slot, was well received.
The cast includes Haru and Masahiro Higashide, and the original work is a manga by the popular manga artist Aya Ikuemi.
Quartet
The series “Quartet,” which became a hot topic as an adult love-suspense drama, is also known for having aired in TBS’s Tuesday Drama slot in the January 2017 season.
The lead actress, Takako Matsu, was appearing in a serial drama for the first time in about five years.
Kiss That Kills
Kiss That Kills, a drama on the Nippon TV network, has been a hot topic.
The cast features popular young stars such as Kento Yamazaki, Mugi Kadowaki, and Masaki Suda.
It also drew attention when Kiss That Kills: Parallel, which depicts a parallel world, was exclusively streamed on Hulu.
Emergency Interrogation Room
The detective drama series Emergency Interrogation Room has been broadcast intermittently on the TV Asahi network since 2014.
It stars Yuki Amami and features many renowned supporting actors.
The series is an entirely original story by popular screenwriter Yumiko Inoue.
A smartphone was implanted in my brain.
The Nippon TV drama “A Smartphone Was Embedded in His Brain,” which drew attention for its catchy title, aired in 2017 in the Thursday Drama slot.
The original concept was by the popular broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki.
The cast includes Atsushi Ito, Yua Shinkawa, and Mariko Shinoda.
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.
99.9: Criminal Lawyer
99.9 – Criminal Lawyer, which aired in TBS’s Sunday Theater slot, had its Season 1 broadcast in 2016 and earned high ratings.
Season 2 later aired in the January 2018 cour.
The cast includes Jun Matsumoto, Fumino Kimura, and Teruyuki Kagawa.
You are a pet.
Kimi wa Pet is a Japanese manga series by Yayoi Ogawa.
It was later adapted into a TV drama by Fuji TV in 2017 and made into a film in South Korea in 2011.
The Japanese drama version features performers including Noriko Iriyama, Jun Shison, and Yurina Yanagi.
Boys Over Flowers
The drama Hana Yori Dango, a huge hit based on a shoujo manga, made Obata no Oniisan famous for his impression where he only imitates the part of Shun Oguri’s character, Hanazawa Rui, calling out “Ma–ki–no!” to the heroine.
Wouldn’t that work well as a one-shot gag?
In conclusion
Since TV dramas are watched by so many people, you can actually score some laughs just by imitating a character’s famous lines. Of course, it’s important not to be shy and to really get into character when you do your impression. If it’s a distinctive character, you could even try a bit of cosplay and take on a performance with the full outfit!