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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 (21–30)
Anpanman
Anpanman is a character boasting nationwide popularity.
Keiko Toda provides the voice acting, and she’s known for her unique voice that you can’t forget once you hear it.
Try saying, “Anpanman, power at 100%!” in a loud voice, or challenge the phrase, “My face is [blank], and I can’t muster any strength.” The trick is to aim for a high-pitched tone and speak clearly and crisply.
If you’re performing at a drinking party or a get-together, it could be fun to ask the crowd for lines to say.
Play the bright, energetic character and capture everyone’s attention!
Meowth
Pokémon is loved by children, but many adults also know and like it, so there are lots of characters—especially the main ones from the early days, which are very well known.
Among such popular characters, how about choosing Meowth and doing a voice impression? Unlike other Pokémon, Meowth speaks human language.
That means you can do a versatile impression that livens up the moment.
The key is to include a throat-clearing sound and a laugh that comes from the nose.
It might be a little difficult, but once you get it down, it’s an impression that will be a hit with both kids and adults!
Nobita
Doing a Nobita impression actually seems pretty easy, right? Just put on some glasses, make a slightly goofy face, and shout, “Doraemooon!”—that alone already sets the mood.
If you keep your voice a bit high and a little whiny, it’ll sound even more authentic.
The key is the crying sound he makes when he’s in trouble: “Eeeen.” Once you master that, you’ve got a solid Nobita! Even if it doesn’t sound perfect, going all-in will definitely get big laughs.
Give it a try!
Mei
Mei-chan, one of the main characters in Studio Ghibli’s film My Neighbor Totoro, is a lively 4-year-old girl with strong curiosity and a stubborn streak.
She’s also famous for being the first girl to encounter Totoro and for the scene where she speaks to him.
Keep in mind her energetic way of talking that feels bold and exuberant, and the moments where her emotions seem to burst out.
To capture the vibe even more, you can mix in scenes where she can’t quite pronounce certain words straight, like “corn” or “tadpole,” within her straightforward emotional expressions.
Anime characters (31–40)
Koro-sensei
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If you’re at a gathering with people of the same generation, doing an impression of Koro-sensei—the main character from Assassination Classroom, which was hugely popular in Weekly Shonen Jump—would be a great choice.
To really capture the feel, add “nyuru-nyuru” before lines or at the end of sentences.
Alternate between scary lines and moral-sounding lessons, for example: “I would like you to kill me, but failures and setbacks are the source of growth.” If you have a straight man shout, “You’re saying something scary and something good at the same time!” it’s guaranteed to get big laughs.
And if you can do an anime-style voice, even better!
Muttley from Wacky Races
Wacky Races, an American animated TV series that aired in Japan in 1970, has retained enduring popularity and continues to be featured as characters in games even in the 21st century.
Among its cast, the dog Muttley is especially popular—his snickering laugh, “Heh-heh-heh-heh…,” is famous.
Why not give it a try yourself?
Snoopy
It might be a bit of a wild move, but that dog character Cookie from Yasei Bakudan does—that’s Snoopy.
It’s a pretty famous impression among Cookie’s fans, but if you do it in front of people who don’t know him, they might be a little… no, quite put off (lol).
cats
If you can do an impression of Maomao, the protagonist of the hugely popular The Apothecary Diaries (both the anime and the original work), it’s sure to be a hit! The key is not to put too much emotion into it and to project a sense of apathy.
Then, for her inner monologue, let the emotions explode all at once—or just make her mouth really foul.
Even just using familiar lines like “This is poison,” or hissing like a cat—“Shaa”—will convey that Maomao vibe! The fact that apathy means you don’t have to overact makes it easier to pull off.
Kento Nanami
The popular character Kento Nanami from the anime Jujutsu Kaisen is great too, isn’t he? Kento Nanami is portrayed as a somewhat older character, and he’s played by Kenjiro Tsuda.
His dandy, deep, resonant voice is striking, so try to keep that in mind.
Since it’s quite a low voice, it might take some technique to imitate.
There are videos that teach how to mimic Kenjiro Tsuda’s voice, so I recommend watching them.
You can probably apply the same approach to impressions of his other roles as well.
Petelgeuse Romanée-Conti
Petelgeuse Romanée-Conti, a character from Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, has many memorable lines like “It’s sloth, desu ne” and “My brain… trembles.” If you can capture his voice, he might be a relatively easy character to imitate.
Since he’s unsettling, the key is to avoid speaking too clearly—keep your voice low and slightly indistinct.
It also helps to use the tone you make when you yawn and to tuck your chin in.
Try practicing while watching the anime!