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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)
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!
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.
Uncle Karl
If you draw a beard encircling the mouth with something like chocolate cream, you’ll have “Karl Uncle,” the familiar mascot from the snack Karl, all done.
It’s also fine to say he’s a “thief,” a trope often seen in anime and comedy sketches from the Showa era.
rabbit
The rabbit from Chiikawa doesn’t have any difficult lines, so it’s an easy character to try for both kids and adults.
Instead of proper words, it mostly uses sound effects like “Yaha,” “Haa,” and “Puruya,” so you can give it a go without trying too hard.
Basically, the energy level is high, so the key is to go all-out without feeling shy! You can even do it quickly during work breaks or school recess, so definitely give it a try.
Denji
It could be a hit to do an impression of Denji, the protagonist of the anime Chainsaw Man.
His voice actor is Kikunosuke Toya, whose performance balances a youthful tone with a gentle quality.
To mimic his way of speaking, it helps to lift the ends of your sentences and incorporate some vocal fry.
Try honing it by studying tutorials that teach voice impressions.
Don’t forget to review his famous lines! Or, it could be fun to have him say things he normally wouldn’t, with your own original twist.
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.
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.