[Entertainment/Performance] Impressions that women will nail (crowd-pleasing impersonations)
There probably aren’t many people who love doing impressions in front of others! On the contrary, more people likely find it hard to perform in public.
That said, there are times—at work gatherings, get-togethers with friends, wedding receptions, or parties—when you have to put on some kind of performance.
In this article, we’ve picked out impression material that’s likely to get laughs and is easy for women to try.
From bits that work regardless of age or gender to impersonations of various TV personalities—there’s something for everyone.
Keep these in mind as a handy reference for when the time comes!
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- Impersonations of singers that are crowd-pleasers for entertainment/acts
- No need to fear impossible requests!! A roundup of impersonation repertoire recommended for men
[Entertainment/Performances] Women-Recommended Crowd-Pleasing Impressions (21–30)
Namie Amuro
Namie Amuro, who decisively left the stage, is now truly a legendary diva.
If you do an impression of her—belt out those so-called Komuro Sound tracks with energy—the audience will take it from there and get fired up.
Amuro was also renowned for her razor-sharp dancing, so this is a great pick for people with dance experience.
It’s even better if you have someone to back you up as dancers like Super Monkey’s! Her slightly nasal vocal tone is another hallmark, so be mindful of adding that nasal quality.
You might also find it helpful to study impressionists like the tribute act “Akinai Nakamori” for reference!
Kohmi Hirose
An impersonation of Kohmi Hirose, who’s known for her winter songs, is perfect for year-end parties.
The key is keeping the energy sky-high and using more vibrato than necessary.
It’s also a signature routine of the impressionist Miracle Hikaru, so you might want to study her singing! I’d love to see confident singers give it a try.
The highlight is basically the high notes, but if you can’t hit them, you can go for laughs from the start with a bit like “Kohmi Hirose who can’t hit high notes.”
[Entertainment/Performance] Funny impressions recommended for women (31–40)
Yumi Matsutoya
Yumi Matsutoya’s songs are full of hits everyone knows, making them perfect for livening up parties and gatherings.
There’s even a makeup style—a sort of “template for doing a Matsutoya impression”—that uses bold blush to sharpen the face, so beginners can get into character just by nailing the look.
It’s also an impression that Michiko Shimizu and Ryuji Aoki are known for, so be sure to check out their videos for reference.
Her distinctive high-pitched yet slightly nasal voice is surprisingly easy to imitate, so give it a try!
a dog that barks a little
Nakagawake is a comedy duo that’s popular not only in the Kansai region but nationwide.
They’re brothers—an older and a younger—and each of them delivers spot-on, nerdy impressions and everyday-life bits that make you laugh while thinking, “That’s so detailed! They really pay attention,” and even move you a little.
One of the older brother’s routines is “The dog that barks just a little.” It’s about a dog that was barking energetically, gets scolded, and then its bark gets muffled in its mouth—it starts barking more timidly.
If you live with a dog, you know exactly what that’s like!
Impressions/impersonations medley of national/popular anime characters
Doing impressions can feel intimidating…
but if it’s just casually showing off an impression of a famous anime character, doesn’t that seem doable? You often see celebrities on TV mimicking the voices from Crayon Shin-chan or Doraemon, right? It’s also nice that when the character’s name is part of the impression, you don’t need much explanation.
Try performing a few impressions of characters from beloved, nationally famous anime—like a medley!
Doraemon
Doraemon is the one who helps Nobita whenever he’s in trouble.
His voice—both in the old and new versions—is distinctive, making it easy to imitate and instantly recognizable.
So let’s get help from that cat-shaped robot from the future when you’re stuck for an act in your impersonation performance, too.
plover
The comedy duo Chidori is especially popular among the younger generation.
This video looks like Chidori too, but… it actually isn’t (lol).
It’s Mekaru and Tamukai from the manzai trio Senshi, who perform at the Yoshimoto Manzai Theater in Osaka.
These two have been talked about for resembling Chidori, but they’re actually doing impressions of Chidori! Chidori’s routines might seem difficult, but as you can see, if you focus on key points like accenting certain pronunciations and the way they laugh, you might be able to pull it off.