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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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Celebrities (1–10)
Kunie Tanaka
The impression of Kunie Tanaka that many comedians, like Tomomitsu “Gussan” Yamaguchi and Kazuki Kosakai, have added to their repertoires.
Speaking of Kunie Tanaka, he’s best known for his role in “From the North Country,” playing a clumsy yet rugged father surviving on the northern frontier.
The key to the impression is to say the line “Oi, Jun” without opening your mouth too wide.
If you can prepare a costume, something like dirty work clothes would fit the image.
Try hunching forward a bit and delivering the line while staring intently into the other person’s eyes!
Tetsurō Degawa
Tetsurō Degawa, a comedian loved for his big reactions and friendly personality, is also a go-to choice for impressions.
His loud, gravelly voice with its unique resonance is especially memorable.
You can probably get closer to his voice by playing with the breath that escapes through the nose.
Also, his distinctive word choices are a big part of his appeal, so when doing an impression, it’s important to sprinkle in phrases like “Yabai yo, yabai yo” and “Riaru ni.”
President & Yuri HoshinaDream Group
We often see ads from the Yume Group.
The president’s tone and way of speaking, and Yuri Hoshina’s sweet, almost babyish voice have that mysterious, addictive quality that makes you want to hear them over and over.
This is especially recommended for pairs who can perform as a male-female duo.
Have the “president” introduce something like, “Let me present this high-performance air purifier,” and then the “Hoshina” role follows up with, “President, that must be expensive,” and keep rolling with that familiar back-and-forth you see in the commercials.
The key to nailing Hoshina’s impression is to sway and wiggle more than necessary.
IKKO
IKKO, who is also famous as a hair and makeup artist and a beauty icon.
If you lean into the signature “Dondake~!!” and shout it loudly, you’re basically IKKO themself! Put on makeup and a blonde wig, and since the character is strong, go bold and push forward assertively!
YOU
YOU, who is very active on variety shows and has appeared in many works as an actress, is a familiar face.
There are also many people who do impressions of her—you often see them on TV! She has a distinctive slightly nasal, husky voice and a relaxed way of speaking.
If you watch impressionists, you’ll notice they often press one side of their nose or pinch their nose while talking.
It also helps to say things YOU might say or speak while laughing; you’ll gradually get the hang of it.
Kazuki Enari
Kazuki Enari, an actor who appeared in the drama “Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari,” which aired for 29 years.
His distinctive speaking voice is often imitated not only by impressionists but also by the general public.
That’s how easy it is for beginners to mimic, and the key is to add a slightly mechanical feel.
Try speaking as if a machine’s inorganic sound is transforming into words.
Keeping your voice a little higher may make it even better.
Be sure to practice by trying out various words as you speak.
Rola
Speaking of Rola, she’s a cheerful personality and a popular celebrity, right? If you imitate her distinctive way of talking and her expressions, everyone’s faces will instantly light up.
One especially popular move is the pose where you make a circle with your thumb and index finger and place it on your cheek.
Add a natural smile to that, and you’re sure to create a warm, friendly vibe in no time! It’s great because you just have to mimic her wording and expressions, so anyone can give it a try.
Once you remember it, you can use it in any situation—so definitely give it a shot!
Hiroyuki
Hiroyuki, a popular YouTuber known for answering viewers’ questions, is also famous as the founder of the anonymous message board 2channel.
His straightforward way of expressing his opinions leaves a strong impression, and one of his lines—“That’s just your opinion, right?”—was even nominated for an elementary school buzzword ranking.
Rather than a conversation, he tends to calmly lay out his own thoughts, so it might be good to pay attention to the rhythm of his delivery.
He also sometimes comes across as belittling the other person, which is part of his style, and because his words are unvarnished, recreating moments where he cuts to the heart of the matter would help capture the vibe even more.
Kosuke Kindaichi
Furuhata Ninzaburo solves numerous difficult cases with his masterful rhetoric and keen powers of observation.
From the start of its broadcast in 1994, the show became a hot topic thanks to its distinctive, slightly quirky protagonist and the crisp pacing that wraps up each case in a single episode.
It proved so popular that it spawned sequels and specials.
You often see celebrities and TV personalities doing impressions of him, too.
Because the character’s quirks are so pronounced, I think it works best when you really lean into them and play it in an exaggerated way.
Celebrities (11–20)
Choshu Riki and Tenryu Genichiro’s banter
How about doing impressions of the pro wrestlers Riki Choshu and Genichiro Tenryu, known as the two most tongue-tied in Japan? If the two of you imitate their distinctive speaking voices and poor enunciation, you’re sure to have the audience in stitches.
Listen to them repeatedly and pick up their traits!
