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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 (11–20)
Bo-chan
Bo-chan from Crayon Shin-chan.
He’s such a cute character with that slightly spaced-out vibe.
His low voice and somewhat nasally way of speaking are distinctive.
The trick to doing an impression is to add a tiny glottal stop—like a small “tsu”—at the end of words.
You might be thinking, “Huh? What do you mean?” but give it a try.
You’ll sound more like Bo-chan than you expect! It requires no preparation and you can perform it right away, so you’ll be ready for sudden requests.
Definitely give it a shot!
Frieza
This is Frieza, a popular character from Dragon Ball.
The voice has changed from the original voice actor, but it’s considered a relatively accessible range to imitate.
You could pair him with Goku and turn their banter into a comedy bit to appeal to kids.
Lately, many comedians do Dragon Ball impressions, and “Dragon Ball comedians” are really active (lol).
By the way, if you can do Frieza, you can probably do Baikinman from Anpanman as well.
Anime characters (21–30)
Serpo alien
Serpo, a slightly creepy character appearing in Dandadan.
In the anime, he’s voiced by Kazuya Nakai, who has appeared in numerous popular works.
When doing an impression, the key is to really lean into the creepiness and grossness.
Doing it with a half-smirk might be the best approach! Even a harmless line like “Please give me a banana” becomes terrifying to anyone who’s seen the series, so try startling those around you with it!
Naruto
Wouldn’t impressions of anime characters be more recognizable and easier for people to accept? In that case, how about trying a voice impression of Naruto, the protagonist of the hugely popular anime Naruto? Naruto’s voice actor is a woman, so I get the sense that a woman doing a male voice impression might actually sound more similar.
Let’s watch practice videos and learn—practice is everything!
Evangelion
Even people who don’t watch much anime have heard of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
There are many related works, including the manga, TV anime, and films.
Its opening theme, A Cruel Angel’s Thesis, is extremely well-known and a karaoke staple.
How about trying impressions of Evangelion characters? Comedian Saki Inagaki is famous for her Asuka cosplay and impressions, but she’s also great at imitating Rei Ayanami and Shinji Ikari, performing a one-woman Evangelion act.
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?
Sun Wukong
The anime Dragon Ball is loved by people of all ages.
It’s been quite a while since the TV series ended, but with new movies coming out, it remains a constant topic of conversation.
And now even a comedian who does impressions of Son Goku—more precisely, an impression of Masako Nozawa, Goku’s voice actor—has become famous, so isn’t this turning into a bit of a “Son Goku impression boom”? Let’s master the impression and show it off in everyday conversations!