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[Simple Impressions] Fun Classic Bits Even Beginners Can Do [2026]

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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!

Animals (1–10)

Imitating a dog’s bark

How Dogs react to Human Barking?

Imitating a dog's bark

There are probably many people who’ve never tried doing impressions and feel embarrassed to perform in front of others.

But when you have to show something, isn’t the first thing that comes to mind “animal sounds”? Still, just saying “meow” or “woof” isn’t exactly going to get everyone excited.

So why not seriously learn how to imitate dog and cat sounds? With dogs, their barks vary by size—small dogs, large dogs—and even by breed.

If there’s a dog nearby, use it as a model and practice!

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Koala call impression

[Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens Official] Koala Vocalizations “Koala”

Koala call impression

Do you know what a koala sounds like? It’s nothing like their cute appearance—it’s low-pitched and tough-sounding.

It’s like an old man snoring, or even an intense burp…

Anyway, try doing it with a lighthearted vibe, like, “Okay, I’m gonna do a koala call now!”

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In conclusion

Have you found any impressions you think you can try? Besides the ones introduced here, impressions of your coworkers or classmates, or original inside jokes are also recommended.

Your impression doesn’t have to be perfect! If it entertains people in the moment and gives everyone a chance to have fun together, that’s a success, isn’t it? Here’s hoping you come away with at least one go-to bit!