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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!
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!
Satoru Gojo
Are you watching the smash-hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen? I recommend trying an impression of Satoru Gojo, one of the series’ most popular characters.
He’s voiced by Yuichi Nakamura and speaks in a cool, suave manner.
Keep that in mind as you practice.
His distinctive look—like his silver hair—also makes it great to pair with cosplay when you show it off.
By the way, one of his signature lines is, “Because I’m the strongest.”
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!
Muneshirō Hoshina
Soshiro Hoshina, the character with a memorable Kansai dialect who appears in Kaiju No.
8, is so popular he even ranked first in character popularity polls.
In the anime, he’s voiced by Kengo Kawanishi, who has appeared in many hit series.
Try impersonating him by aiming for a breezy, nonchalant vibe with a light touch.
Going slightly higher-pitched, lighter, and with more breath might work well.
He’s also known for being quick to laugh, so when you laugh, really go for it.
It’s good to create a contrast with his usual casual conversation so that the difference stands out.
Anime characters (31–40)
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).
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.
