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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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Comedians & Gags (1–10)
Kiyoshi Nishikawa
Mr.
Kiyoshi Nishikawa, who also served as a member of the National Diet, is likely one of the most beloved comedians in the Kansai region.
From his familiar catchphrase, “I can’t do big things, but I’ll steadily work on the small ones,” to his days as part of a manzai duo with Yasushi Yokoyama, there are many facets to his appeal.
Be sure to check out Reiji Nakagawa’s impression of him as well.
Ken Shimura
Ken Shimura, who is also famous as a member of The Drifters, played a variety of characters in his comedy sketches.
Many of his well-known characters have distinctive ways of speaking and are often used in impersonations.
Although his vocal tone varies by character, many are based on a slightly nasal way of speaking, so it might be good to develop your impersonation from there.
While performing his famous characters is the standard approach, trying to imitate Ken Shimura himself, rather than a character, could also be interesting.
Body impression (imitating using one’s whole body)Robert Akiyama
Let’s try Akiyama from Robert’s signature gag: body impersonations! Normally, impersonations mean practicing to mimic someone and make yourself resemble them, but this body impersonation involves going shirtless and matching a panel with a photo of someone whose body shape resembles yours.
So there’s no need to practice anything (lol).
Start by looking for someone whose body shape is similar to yours!
Comedian Gags (11–20)
Toshio Sakata
The Kansai comedian Toshio Sakata, known as “Aho no Sakata,” has created countless gags over the years—it’s no exaggeration to call them an Osaka specialty.
Try performing them with the motions too, like “Aa—rigaa—to-san” and “Ah, yoitose no korase no yoitose no korase.” They’re guaranteed to get laughs from kids and adults alike!
EXIT
Places where people do impressions are often events like entertainment segments or showcases, right? In those cases, it might be a good idea to perform a comedy duo’s routine by completely copying it.
How about trying one of EXIT’s highly popular bits? Their back-and-forth, called “chara manzai,” features a volley of flashy, party-style slang that’s so over-the-top you can’t help but be impressed.
That said, it’s not enough to just act flashy—you’ll still need proper manzai practice.
Hitoshi Matsumoto
Not only as the boke of Downtown but also as a judge in various comedy competitions, Hitoshi Matsumoto has now become a symbol of comedy.
Because we see him on TV so often, if you pay attention to his movements and way of speaking, you’ll gradually grasp his characteristics.
Matching his voice is important, but his rhythm of speech is a major hallmark, so focusing on that is recommended.
Also pay attention to his word choice, which often seems to get to the essence of things, and be sure to convey a calm, composed atmosphere.
Kanpei Hazama
Kanpei Hazama, a comedian also known as a marathon runner, is like a treasure chest of gags.
“Aheaheu Hiha,” “Chii suutaro ka” (“Want me to suck your blood?”), and so on—the list is endless.
His jokes land with both kids and adults.
Choose the ones that are easy for you to perform and show them off.