[Entertainment/Performance] Impressions that women will nail (crowd-pleasing impersonations)

Doraemon

Yuriyan doing a Doraemon impression

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.

Yuriyan Retriever

I got carried away.

Many people struggle when choosing material for a party performance.

Instead of forcing yourself to tackle something difficult, why not try a popular, easy bit? One recommendation is comedian Yuriyan Retriever’s routine, “Choshi notchatté!” (roughly, “I got carried away!”).

It’s a handy line that fits most setups—try using “Choshi notchatté!” to create a short sketch.

gorilla

Gorilla Drumming Part 1 (thumping its chest) / Higashiyama Zoo

Animal impressions are a classic, and they’re easy for girls to understand and a relatively simple way to get laughs.

Imitating a gorilla is common, but it’s also a sure bet.

The video shows a real gorilla, and it’s footage from Higashiyama Zoo, famous for its handsome gorilla.

So go ahead and steal the secrets of being a ‘good-looking gorilla’ from him.

Tetsuya Takeda

Impressionist chubby transgender comedian Ringo-chan

This is an impression of Takeshi Tetsuya, Ringo Sheena, and Yoshikazu Mera by the chubby impressionist talent Ringo-chan.

I hear she’s active as a dancer in Ginza.

She’s a newhalf with a cute look—that’s already a curveball—and her repertoire of impressions is an even bigger curveball.

What we can learn from Ringo-chan is how to add a twist through contrast.

That seems like a great hint for creating the best entertainment act!

Baikinman

Real Baikinman

If we’re talking about an anime known across a wide range of ages, from children to adults, one that comes to mind is “Soreike! Anpanman.” The main character is Anpanman, but the blundering villain Baikinman is also a character with great charm.

This is Baikinman’s theme song, “Ikuzo! Baikinman.” It’s a cute, straightforward tune that feels very Baikinman, and it seems like it would really get the crowd going if you sing it with some simple choreography.

Siri

[Aoi Yuki - God-Tier Voice Samples] This is true mastery! From animals to Siri... her character range is insane! Directed by Tomokazu Seki

Siri, the voice guide familiar to iPhone users.

With just voice interactions, it can set alarms and tell you where to transfer trains—it’s truly an indispensable feature for smartphones now.

Imitations of Siri are a comedy bit where the humor comes from the gap between saying something incredible in a calm, emotionless tone.

For example, even in an emergency, saying calmly, “There is a fire right now and it looks like it might burn,” or doing an imitation to say something a machine would never say, like “I’m thirsty, please give me water.” Mismatched responses to questions are also a classic routine, so take a look at Siri jokes online and prepare your material.

Mana Ashida

The 2010 drama “Mother” showcased the acting talent of child actress Mana Ashida.

This is an impression of a particularly memorable scene from “Mother.” It’s the scene where Reina, the abused child played by Mana Ashida, calls Nao, the female teacher who kidnapped her and is trying to become her mother, and says, “Kidnap me again.” It’s a tear-jerking, iconic scene, but I think it’s also interesting how, when turned into an impression, it can suddenly become a gag like this.