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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 (51–60)
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.
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.
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!
Celebrities (1–10)
Tetsuya Takeda
Do you all have a go-to impression routine? In the world of impressions, Takeshi Tetsuya—better known as Tetsuya Takeda—is a classic, right? Lines from the drama “Mr.
Kinpachi in Class 3B” and the theme song “Okuru Kotoba” were big hits a while back, but because the show is loved across generations, it’s widely known.
If you master a Tetsuya Takeda impression, it’ll probably land anywhere and be easy for people of all ages to get and enjoy, don’t you think?
Kunie Tanaka
The impression of Kunie Tanaka that many comedians, like Tomomitsu “Gussan” Yamaguchi and Kazuki Kosakai, have added to their repertoires.
Speaking of Kunie Tanaka, he’s best known for his role in “From the North Country,” playing a clumsy yet rugged father surviving on the northern frontier.
The key to the impression is to say the line “Oi, Jun” without opening your mouth too wide.
If you can prepare a costume, something like dirty work clothes would fit the image.
Try hunching forward a bit and delivering the line while staring intently into the other person’s eyes!
Tetsurō Degawa
Tetsurō Degawa, a comedian loved for his big reactions and friendly personality, is also a go-to choice for impressions.
His loud, gravelly voice with its unique resonance is especially memorable.
You can probably get closer to his voice by playing with the breath that escapes through the nose.
Also, his distinctive word choices are a big part of his appeal, so when doing an impression, it’s important to sprinkle in phrases like “Yabai yo, yabai yo” and “Riaru ni.”
YOU
YOU, who is very active on variety shows and has appeared in many works as an actress, is a familiar face.
There are also many people who do impressions of her—you often see them on TV! She has a distinctive slightly nasal, husky voice and a relaxed way of speaking.
If you watch impressionists, you’ll notice they often press one side of their nose or pinch their nose while talking.
It also helps to say things YOU might say or speak while laughing; you’ll gradually get the hang of it.