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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)
All for One
All For One, the strongest and most nefarious villain in My Hero Academia.
Despite his polite manner of speaking, his lines drip with malice and instill fear.
When doing an impression, start by practicing with a low voice and an open throat.
Since he wears a mask for most of the series, try holding a cup or something similar to your mouth while using that practiced vocal technique—you’ll get surprisingly close! Try saying people’s full names, or famous lines like, “Everything is for me,” to really capture the impression.
Togepi
Togepi, the Spike Ball Pokémon from the Pokémon series, is a character known for its cute, egg-inspired look.
It’s voiced by Satomi Koorogi, who also voices Mew and Pichu in the series, and its high-pitched cries are wonderfully catchy.
Since the voice is closer to an animal’s than a human’s, try it intuitively.
The key to a good impression is to add strong accents and project with energy.
Give this character voice a try—you’re sure to surprise and delight!
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.
Petelgeuse Romanée-Conti
Petelgeuse Romanée-Conti, a character from Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, has many memorable lines like “It’s sloth, desu ne” and “My brain… trembles.” If you can capture his voice, he might be a relatively easy character to imitate.
Since he’s unsettling, the key is to avoid speaking too clearly—keep your voice low and slightly indistinct.
It also helps to use the tone you make when you yawn and to tuck your chin in.
Try practicing while watching the anime!
Muneshirō Hoshina
Soshiro Hoshina, the character with a memorable Kansai dialect who appears in Kaiju No.
8, is so popular he even ranked first in character popularity polls.
In the anime, he’s voiced by Kengo Kawanishi, who has appeared in many hit series.
Try impersonating him by aiming for a breezy, nonchalant vibe with a light touch.
Going slightly higher-pitched, lighter, and with more breath might work well.
He’s also known for being quick to laugh, so when you laugh, really go for it.
It’s good to create a contrast with his usual casual conversation so that the difference stands out.
Anime characters (51–60)
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.
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!
