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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 (41–50)
Ponyo
Ponyo is the fish girl who appears in Studio Ghibli’s film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.
Along with the movie itself, both the theme song and Ponyo became very popular.
When doing an impression, try saying lines like “Ponyo loves Sosuke!” or “Ponyo will become human!” while channeling Ponyo’s adorable vibe.
Even if you just capture the general feel, anyone who knows the film will likely recognize it as “Ponyo” right away.
It’s also a good idea to swap out “Sosuke” with the name of someone who’s there and say “Ponyo loves [Name]!”
Monkey D. Luffy
From small children to the elderly, the anime One Piece is widely known.
There are many fans, right? Let’s try doing an impression of the anime’s incredibly famous protagonist, Monkey D.
Luffy! He’s a bright, energetic, and clear-speaking character, so even if your impression isn’t spot-on, you can power through with enthusiasm—that’s an advantage (lol).
Amuro Ray
Speaking of Amuro Ray impressions, the comedian Osamu Wakai is especially memorable.
Not only does he faithfully recreate lines from the series that thrill Gundam fans, but delivering things Amuro probably wouldn’t say in Amuro’s voice would likely get laughs too.
Shinobu Kocho
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is hugely popular with everyone from adults to kids.
Both the manga and the anime are massive hits, and lots of people read or watch them.
One of the characters is Shinobu Kocho, a female swordswoman of the Demon Slayer Corps.
She’s known for her strikingly venomous lines that contrast with her cute appearance.
How about trying an impression of Shinobu Kocho? Since the anime is so popular, there are plenty of videos where people mimic her voice or teach tips on how to do it.
Practice while using those as references!
Anime characters (51–60)
Kento Nanami
The popular character Kento Nanami from the anime Jujutsu Kaisen is great too, isn’t he? Kento Nanami is portrayed as a somewhat older character, and he’s played by Kenjiro Tsuda.
His dandy, deep, resonant voice is striking, so try to keep that in mind.
Since it’s quite a low voice, it might take some technique to imitate.
There are videos that teach how to mimic Kenjiro Tsuda’s voice, so I recommend watching them.
You can probably apply the same approach to impressions of his other roles as well.
Kagura from Gintama
Gintama is hugely popular in manga, anime, and live-action films.
One of its characters, Kagura, is the heroine—she looks cute but is a pretty wild character.
How about trying an impression of her? In the live-action movies, Kanna Hashimoto plays Kagura.
One of her traits is that she speaks in broken Japanese, often ending sentences with phrases like “arune” or “aruyo.” Style your hair in two buns and wear a cheongsam (Chinese dress) to complete the look perfectly!
Frieren
https://www.tiktok.com/@wheat_13/video/7284519862645427458Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has been airing since 2023, and its original manga is also known for winning the Manga Award 2021.
How about trying to imitate the protagonist, Frieren? Although Frieren looks like a young girl, she’s actually very old.
That’s why she speaks in a calm, composed manner.
Also, her voice actress, Atsumi Tanezaki, slightly trembles her voice in certain scenes.
You can use that as a reference, too.