[Simple Impressions] Fun Classic Bits Even Beginners Can Do [2026]
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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Singers / Artists (1–10)
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Ano, known for her unique way of speaking and fearless personality, is also popular on variety shows and radio, and she was active as a member of the idol group Yurumerumo! The key to impersonating her is the way she speaks—she talks slowly—so focus on recreating her voice and approach it calmly.
While she has a somewhat dark image, she also clearly expresses her will to anyone, which is part of why she’s loved.
If you mix in a bit of bite or “poison” in your delivery, you can better capture her vibe.
She’s also active as a singer, so it could be fun to blend conversational bits into a singing impression as well.
LiSA
The powerful, emotionally charged ballad Homura, which became a big sensation as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.
LiSA is a popular artist known for her strong vocals and expressive delivery.
Simply imitating her tone and gestures—full of energy and passion—will spread smiles all around.
By incorporating poses like a deep breath before singing, cheerful waving, and gestures that reach out to the audience, you can more easily convey LiSA’s on-stage presence.
milet
Milet’s mysterious, commanding voice and distinctive singing style are truly captivating.
Just slightly exaggerating her way of speaking or singing can instantly lighten the mood.
When she sings, she skillfully balances breath and voice and delivers richly emotional performances, so if you keep that unique phrasing—and her cool, mysterious vibe—in mind as you imitate her, you’ll make a strong impression right away.
Create that familiar atmosphere everyone recognizes, and craft a warm, smiling moment!
Yuri
If you slightly exaggerate Yuri’s voice and speaking style, and pay attention to the unique pause and expression at the start of a song, everyone will quickly think, “Oh, that’s so Yuri!” The key to getting the crowd excited is to enjoy the vibe rather than trying to imitate perfectly.
Try raising or lowering your tone a bit, and play up the gestures Yuri often uses—exaggerating them makes it easier for the audience to get it.
Pick a song everyone knows and lift the mood with that gentle atmosphere!
Namie Amuro
Namie Amuro, who decisively left the stage, is now truly a legendary diva.
If you do an impression of her—belt out those so-called Komuro Sound tracks with energy—the audience will take it from there and get fired up.
Amuro was also renowned for her razor-sharp dancing, so this is a great pick for people with dance experience.
It’s even better if you have someone to back you up as dancers like Super Monkey’s! Her slightly nasal vocal tone is another hallmark, so be mindful of adding that nasal quality.
You might also find it helpful to study impressionists like the tribute act “Akinai Nakamori” for reference!
pretend idol
A classic crowd-pleaser for company parties and the like: impersonating an idol! Whether you’re a man or a woman, put on a cute frilly costume and sing and dance—you’re guaranteed to be a hit! Flash a beaming smile you don’t usually show, throw in the occasional wink, and strike those heart-melting idol poses, and the room will erupt in laughter and applause.
Singing while dancing is trickier than it looks, but what matters is performing with confidence, not perfection.
Channel your inner idol and turn the venue into a fever-pitch live concert!
Keisuke Kuwata
As a classic impersonation target, Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars is someone you just can’t leave out, right? His distinctive singing voice is easy to mimic, so if a man is going to do an impression, why not consider him as a candidate? It might feel like a high hurdle for people who never do impressions at all, but surprisingly, singing impressions seem a bit easier.
If you sing one of his famous songs, it’ll be obvious whose impression it is, even if it doesn’t sound that similar (lol).
Try it with the mindset of going a little over the top!
Kazutoshi Sakurai (Mr.Children)
Almost everyone, regardless of age, probably knows Mr.Children.
The vocalist Sakurai’s strained, squeezed-like voice is perfect for impressions! If you keep one of their songs as both your go-to piece and a mimicry bit, you’ll surely find lots of situations to use it!
Singers and Artists (11–20)
Miyuki Nakajima
Miyuki Nakajima is popular across generations, with many of her hit songs used as tie-in tracks or covered by other artists.
She’s especially beloved by people of her own generation, but thanks to famous songs from commercials and weddings, many of her tracks are well known among younger listeners too.
It might be a good idea to pick one song everyone knows and practice it seriously.
Her vocal delivery is distinctive, but there are tutorial videos that explain how to do it.
Once you master it, you can perform it in all kinds of settings.
YouTube Theme Song / HIKAKIN & SEIKIN
Being a YouTuber is a must these days! Lots of people upload videos imitating YouTubers.
Among the many YouTubers out there, Hikakin and Seikin are, needless to say, top-tier.
They’re easy to mimic and seem like they’d really get people excited, don’t you think?