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Many people have probably experienced being suddenly asked at company parties, banquets, year-end or New Year gatherings to “Do something funny!” even without any warning.
If you’re thinking, “I can’t do a one-shot gag, and I’m not good at jokes…,” then impressions are perfect for you!
It’s great if your impression sounds similar, but even if it doesn’t, going all in can still get everyone excited.
Plus, once you master an impression, you can pull it out in any situation—super handy!
In this article, we’ve gathered easy, recommended impressions of anime characters everyone knows and popular celebrities.
Pick the ones that fit your voice and personality, and give them a try!
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Anime characters (31–40)
Kaito Kid
Kaito Kid, the suave and wildly popular character from Detective Conan and Magic Kaito.
To deliver those cool lines you’d never say in everyday life, the key is to throw away your shyness.
Try imitating Ken Shimura’s voice, or use more breath when you speak the lines—both will help you get closer.
Go all in and say them with the confidence that you’re the coolest person around! Try using famous lines like “Ladies and gentlemen!” or “Let’s meet under the pale light of the moon.”
Anime characters (41–50)
Bakabon’s Papa
How about doing an impression of Bakabon’s Papa, a character from the late manga artist Fujio Akatsuka’s classic work “The Genius Bakabon”? Put on a headband, draw a few hairs under your nose, and then all you have to say is “This is fine,” “It’s the death penalty,” and “Yukio Aoshima decided it in the Diet,” and you’re set!
Kamen Rider’s transformation
How about imitating the transformation poses from Kamen Rider? Since the TV broadcast began in 1971, new Riders have been appearing one after another.
Consider the age range of the attendees at the event and showcase various Riders’ transformation poses.
Ai Hoshino
The anime Oshi no Ko has become a social phenomenon, teaming up with various companies.
One of its main characters, Ai Hoshino, is also highly recommended.
She’s portrayed as a 16-year-old idol, and voice actress Rie Takahashi gives her a cute impression.
Her speech is characterized by expressive intonation, so keep that in mind.
Also, she’s widely known for her signature pose, which you can use to make up for any shortcomings in accuracy.
cats
If you can do an impression of Maomao, the protagonist of the hugely popular The Apothecary Diaries (both the anime and the original work), it’s sure to be a hit! The key is not to put too much emotion into it and to project a sense of apathy.
Then, for her inner monologue, let the emotions explode all at once—or just make her mouth really foul.
Even just using familiar lines like “This is poison,” or hissing like a cat—“Shaa”—will convey that Maomao vibe! The fact that apathy means you don’t have to overact makes it easier to pull off.
Uncle Karl
If you draw a beard encircling the mouth with something like chocolate cream, you’ll have “Karl Uncle,” the familiar mascot from the snack Karl, all done.
It’s also fine to say he’s a “thief,” a trope often seen in anime and comedy sketches from the Showa era.
Gian
If it’s a character from the national anime “Doraemon,” it’ll probably be a hit no matter where you perform it, right? How about trying Gian, who has a somewhat distinctive voice and personality? Gian’s voice is unique, and many of his lines are so famous that everyone recognizes them as “That’s Gian!”—so even if your impression isn’t perfect, the lines might save you (lol).
A tip is to speak while keeping your throat open and pushing the voice out.
Kids love it too, so performing it where children gather would likely liven things up.
