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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 (31–40)
Kaito Kid
Kaito Kid, the suave and wildly popular character from Detective Conan and Magic Kaito.
To deliver those cool lines you’d never say in everyday life, the key is to throw away your shyness.
Try imitating Ken Shimura’s voice, or use more breath when you speak the lines—both will help you get closer.
Go all in and say them with the confidence that you’re the coolest person around! Try using famous lines like “Ladies and gentlemen!” or “Let’s meet under the pale light of the moon.”
Shinobu Kocho
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is hugely popular with everyone from adults to kids.
Both the manga and the anime are massive hits, and lots of people read or watch them.
One of the characters is Shinobu Kocho, a female swordswoman of the Demon Slayer Corps.
She’s known for her strikingly venomous lines that contrast with her cute appearance.
How about trying an impression of Shinobu Kocho? Since the anime is so popular, there are plenty of videos where people mimic her voice or teach tips on how to do it.
Practice while using those as references!
Kagura from Gintama
Gintama is hugely popular in manga, anime, and live-action films.
One of its characters, Kagura, is the heroine—she looks cute but is a pretty wild character.
How about trying an impression of her? In the live-action movies, Kanna Hashimoto plays Kagura.
One of her traits is that she speaks in broken Japanese, often ending sentences with phrases like “arune” or “aruyo.” Style your hair in two buns and wear a cheongsam (Chinese dress) to complete the look perfectly!
Gian
If it’s a character from the national anime “Doraemon,” it’ll probably be a hit no matter where you perform it, right? How about trying Gian, who has a somewhat distinctive voice and personality? Gian’s voice is unique, and many of his lines are so famous that everyone recognizes them as “That’s Gian!”—so even if your impression isn’t perfect, the lines might save you (lol).
A tip is to speak while keeping your throat open and pushing the voice out.
Kids love it too, so performing it where children gather would likely liven things up.
Anime characters (41–50)
Ponyo
Ponyo is the fish girl who appears in Studio Ghibli’s film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.
Along with the movie itself, both the theme song and Ponyo became very popular.
When doing an impression, try saying lines like “Ponyo loves Sosuke!” or “Ponyo will become human!” while channeling Ponyo’s adorable vibe.
Even if you just capture the general feel, anyone who knows the film will likely recognize it as “Ponyo” right away.
It’s also a good idea to swap out “Sosuke” with the name of someone who’s there and say “Ponyo loves [Name]!”
Bakabon’s Papa
How about doing an impression of Bakabon’s Papa, a character from the late manga artist Fujio Akatsuka’s classic work “The Genius Bakabon”? Put on a headband, draw a few hairs under your nose, and then all you have to say is “This is fine,” “It’s the death penalty,” and “Yukio Aoshima decided it in the Diet,” and you’re set!
Amuro Ray
Speaking of Amuro Ray impressions, the comedian Osamu Wakai is especially memorable.
Not only does he faithfully recreate lines from the series that thrill Gundam fans, but delivering things Amuro probably wouldn’t say in Amuro’s voice would likely get laughs too.
Ai Hoshino
The anime Oshi no Ko has become a social phenomenon, teaming up with various companies.
One of its main characters, Ai Hoshino, is also highly recommended.
She’s portrayed as a 16-year-old idol, and voice actress Rie Takahashi gives her a cute impression.
Her speech is characterized by expressive intonation, so keep that in mind.
Also, she’s widely known for her signature pose, which you can use to make up for any shortcomings in accuracy.
Baikinman
Anpanman is hugely popular with kids.
How about trying an impression of Baikinman, Anpanman’s nemesis? You often see Baikinman impressions on TV, right? Baikinman seems like someone you could imitate pretty easily, doesn’t he? You could work in his familiar phrases like “Ha-hi-fu-he-ho~” and “ore-sama,” or go all in and sing Baikinman’s theme song in character.
If there are children present, it’s sure to liven things up even more.
Giyu Tomioka
If you’re a man thinking about doing an anime voice impression, how about trying Giyu Tomioka from Demon Slayer? Demon Slayer is popular with both kids and adults, and Giyu—one of the top swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps with a somewhat shadowy vibe—is especially well-liked.
Doing an impression of him would definitely get people excited.
There are lots of tutorial videos with tips, so watch plenty, pick up the techniques, and nail it in style! It’s an impression that’s sure to make you a hit with kids, too.