[Simple Impressions] Fun Classic Bits Even Beginners Can Do [2026]

Sunshine Ikezaki

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This is an impression of the comedian Sunshine Ikezaki, known for shouting in a high-energy style.

I think it’s the kind of impression that works precisely because it’s a bright, lively setting.

He’s a comedian popular with a wide range of people, from children to adults, so it should be easy for everyone to recognize and enjoy.

Beat Takeshi

[Ota Ueda #103] Kunihiro Matsumura did an impression for us

Don’t you see a lot of people doing impressions of Beat Takeshi? Plenty of amateurs do it, and there are lots of celebrities and impressionists who imitate him too.

Let’s steal some techniques from the pros! Famous catchphrases include “Bakayarou” (“You idiot!”), and his signature gag “Komaneci.” The key to impressions is going all in—so give it your all and show it off!

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utatane

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baseball gag

[10 Baseball Gags] Somaō Meatball’s Club-Usable Jokes

If there are a lot of sports fans, how about trying some baseball jokes? This article introduces a total of 10 bits, including gags that use players’ names.

Many of the jokes feature famous players, and there are also bits that even people who don’t know much about baseball can understand.

Some routines use well-known anime songs, so they should appeal to a wide audience.

Each bit is short, which makes them easy to remember—another nice plus.

If you only rely on one routine and it doesn’t land, you’ll be in trouble, so memorize plenty of short gags!

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Nobplover

Impression of Chidori’s Nobu #impressions #impression

Chidori are manzai comedians you can’t go a day without seeing on TV, no matter the day or the channel.

Nobu, the straight man of the duo, is also someone who’s easy to impersonate.

His distinctive Okayama dialect ending “…ja” is a surefire, hard-hitting bit.

Try getting laughs with self-deprecating lines delivered with a troubled look, like, “What does the company even want from me, ja?” You can also lean into bits like deliberately mentioning the price of an expensive watch, or bragging about the large number of followers on social media—there are plenty of angles you could mimic.

It’s also a good idea to watch shows featuring Chidori and research Nobu’s latest catchphrases!

Yoshimoto Shinkigeki

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Yoshimoto Shinkigeki is a treasure trove of characters to target for impressions.

Watch videos on TV or those uploaded online.

You’ll surely find a gag you can imitate too.

“Aren’t you gonna drill?!” (Doriru sen no kai) is one of the recent go-to bits, isn’t it?

Ken Shimura

[Prank] The trending “Let’s Go Yoshimasa” shows up! Furuta is flustered, not recognizing who it is. A barrage of impressions that hit home for the Showa generation!

Ken Shimura, who is also famous as a member of The Drifters, played a variety of characters in his comedy sketches.

Many of his well-known characters have distinctive ways of speaking and are often used in impersonations.

Although his vocal tone varies by character, many are based on a slightly nasal way of speaking, so it might be good to develop your impersonation from there.

While performing his famous characters is the standard approach, trying to imitate Ken Shimura himself, rather than a character, could also be interesting.

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Kiyoshi Nishikawa

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Kiyoshi Nishikawa, who also served as a member of the National Diet, is likely one of the most beloved comedians in the Kansai region.

From his familiar catchphrase, “I can’t do big things, but I’ll steadily work on the small ones,” to his days as part of a manzai duo with Yasushi Yokoyama, there are many facets to his appeal.

Be sure to check out Reiji Nakagawa’s impression of him as well.