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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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Comedian / gags (21–30)
Yokoyama Yasushi
He passed away in January 1996 at the age of 51, but one of the classic comedians who’s still frequently impersonated is Yasushi Yokoyama.
There are various versions, such as the archetypal Kansai uncle who gets angry and snaps with his catchphrase, “Okorude, shikashi!” and the frantic bit where he drops his glasses and searches around saying, “Megane, megane.” Saburō Ōhira is well known for impersonating him.
pink telephone
How about doing an impression of the female comedy duo Pink no Denwa (Pink Telephone)? It’s recommended for women who can produce a high-pitched voice.
Since you can carry it with vocal energy, you might not need to worry too much about what you actually say.
It could work well if the partner plays it with a calmer, lower voice for contrast.
They were especially active from the late 1980s to the 1990s, so it’s likely to go over well with people in their 50s and 60s.
Be careful not to hurt your throat by overdoing the impression!
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
RADIO FISH, who also performed at the Kohaku Uta Gassen, have become a staple for shows and entertainment.
With “PERFECT HUMAN,” the two members of Oriental Radio became known again and grew even more popular.
The distinctive dance gets viewers joining in and firing up the crowd!
Anime characters (1–10)
Pikachu
Pikachu is hugely popular not only among kids but also adults.
It even got a live-action Hollywood movie, you know—Pikachu.
Its yellow, fluffy appearance is just so cute.
Let’s try doing a Pikachu impression! Basically, Pikachu only says its own name, “Pikachu,” and “Pika.” No matter what someone says to you, you can reply with those two words, so it might be surprisingly versatile (lol).
Mr. Anago
Anago-san, the hugely popular character from Sazae-san, is great for impressions.
His deep, gravelly voice really stands out.
People tend to think it’s difficult, but precisely because the voice is so distinctive, it’s actually pretty easy to imitate—making him a surprisingly forgiving character.
It could be funny even if a woman tries it! Whether or not it sounds spot-on, as long as you’re having fun, it’s sure to liven things up.
Just saying Anago-san’s catchphrase, “Fuguta-kun,” makes a big impact.
Give it some practice and consider adding it to your impression repertoire!
Olaf
The White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland actually has a name: Nivens McTwisp.
Sometimes side characters become just as popular as the leads, don’t they? In Frozen, the reindeer Sven and the snowman Olaf are hugely popular with not only kids but adults, too.
If you speak a little sleepily, with a languid tone yet a slightly rapid pace, you’ll get much closer to sounding like Olaf.
And if you have a carrot, it could stand in for Olaf’s nose! Perfect for a quick party trick.
Mickey Mouse
The most famous Disney character? Let’s try doing a Mickey Mouse impression! Speaking of Mickey Mouse, he’s a character everyone knows—from little kids to adults—so it’s easy to perform.
You might think it’s hard for men because the voice is high, but it’s fine once you get the hang of it.
Practice a lot and liven up dinners and gatherings!