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

Peekaboo-san

A hot topic on Omoshiro-so! Hyokkori-han [skit]—moves you can’t help but imitate! [Yoshimoto Young Performers Festival]

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Hyokkori-han, who had a huge breakout.

Since all he does is pop his face out from various places, you don’t need any difficult techniques, and even if you don’t look much like him, the bob haircut, black-rimmed glasses, tank top, and tights make him a character that needs no explanation!

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Norio Nishikawa

Impersonation of Norio Nishikawa

Speaking of easy ones, there’s the impression of Norio Nishikawa from the manzai duo “Norio & Yoshio.” Basically, if you imitate his raspy voice and shout things like “Hohokekyo” or “Tsuttakataa,” you’ve got Master Norio.

With a bit of adaptation, you could probably also do Tetsu from “Jarinko Chie,” whom Master Norio voiced.

Apple-chan

Ringo-chan changes character under hypnosis? Her signature impressions are sealed away, but she sings and dances with all her might! Pre-release event for the film “Dance with Me.”

Ringo-chan is a comedian with an amazing vocal range that, despite her cute appearance, isn’t too excessively wide—just right.

One moment she’s chatting in a sweet voice, and the next, when she starts singing, she switches to a deep, powerful tone to do impressions of Hound Dog or Tetsuya Takeda’s songs.

That gap is what makes it so funny.

For impressions, you really want to prioritize the quality of the singing, don’t you?

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Impersonation Medley of the Godless Month

Mr. Kanazuki performing impressions at a friend’s wedding

There are many impressionists out there, but KANNAZUKI has a wide repertoire and his impressions are so accurate that he’s popular and well-liked by both kids and adults.

How about doing a full-on impression of KANNAZUKI’s repertoire? It would be like an impression of an impression, but you could pick a few that seem doable from his many go-tos—like Yosui Inoue, TUBE’s Maeda, pro wrestler Keiji Mutoh, Chiharu Matsuyama, and others—and try performing them as a medley.

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Rararai Gymnastics

“Rararai Exercises” return after 4 years! Fujisaki Market: “We’ll show you how rhythm gags are done by the veterans!” at “Japan Girls Expo 2015 Spring” #FujisakiMarket

Fujisaki Market became a hit with the “Lalalalai” song and the exercises that go with it, didn’t they? There are a few versions of the “Lalalalai Gymnastics,” and they’re still funny even now.

Since it’s easy to turn everyday things into material, doing an impression using the Lalalalai Gymnastics with some inside jokes at a party would probably be a big hit.

Shimamanz

Feb 22, 2017: “Cheers, Shimashimans.”

How about Teruo Fujii’s gag money from Shimashimanz, the duo formed in 1989? There are various bits, but I recommend the one where he just bulges his eyes and shouts, “Waaah!!” It’s a bit niche, but it makes an impact even on people who don’t know him, and those who do will love it.

Osamu-chan

2011/4/4 (94) The Bonchi Bonchi Osamu

In 1981, amid the manzai comedy boom, “The Bonchi” stood out as an exceptionally popular duo.

Even back then, Osamu’s signature ‘pause’ routine was his trademark, and to this day, his long, drawn-out “Oh, oh, oh…” followed by “It’s Osamu-chan!” could practically be called an Osaka specialty.

The key is not to be shy—go big with the over-the-top reactions.