No need to fear impossible requests!! A roundup of impersonation repertoire recommended for men
Of course, there are drinking parties like year-end and New Year parties, but even in everyday conversation, people sometimes ask you to do impressions!
I think most people get flustered when someone suddenly says, “Hey, do an impression!”
So in this article, I’ll introduce some impressions that men should add to their repertoire.
Some of them even have tips on YouTube, so take your time practicing.
If you can do a few impressions, you’ll be able to handle sudden requests at drinking parties, and they’ll also come in handy as a party trick to show off during entertainment segments!
No need to fear wild requests!! A roundup of recommended impersonation repertoire for men (1–10)
Mr. Anago
When you think of Sunday evenings, that beloved national anime probably comes to mind, right? Yes, Sazae-san.
It’s no exaggeration to say that the characters from Sazae-san are known by everyone from small children to the elderly, and once you master impressions of them, you can show them off anywhere—it’s practically unbeatable.
Among them, there’s a particularly strong character: Anago-san, the colleague of Masuo, who is the husband of the protagonist, Sazae.
It’s not just his character—his way of speaking and his voice are very distinctive.
He’s especially a hit for a quick impression at company year-end or New Year’s parties, don’t you think?
Medama-oyaji
Here’s an impression I recommend for anyone who can hit really high notes: Medama-Oyaji from Shigeru Mizuki’s manga GeGeGe no Kitaro.
He was a survivor of the Ghost Tribe, but died of illness, leaving behind his young son Kitaro.
He then came back to life with his soul residing in his left eyeball—that’s Medama-Oyaji.
Even though it should be grotesque, he somehow feels cute, probably thanks to that high-pitched voice.
If you quote famous lines from the anime or sing the theme song, you can’t go wrong, so even beginners at impressions can take this on with confidence.
Tetsuya Takeda
Tetsuya Takeda, who starred in the drama “Mr.
Kinpachi in Class 3-B,” has a strong association with the character of Mr.
Kinpachi.
He’s an actor often impersonated by people across generations.
With his distinctive habit of brushing back his hair and his teacher-like lines delivered with rich intonation, simply re-creating a scene from the drama is enough for people to recognize him.
Memorize his famous lines and master an impression you can use in any situation!
Goku
When people think of Dragon Ball’s Son Goku, I think many of them picture Tajima from the comedy duo Identity.
Or to be precise, maybe it’s the voice actress Masako Nozawa? (lol) Dragon Ball is a work loved across generations—young people know it too, and while it originally ran in a boys’ magazine, thanks to the hit anime and movies, plenty of women know it and love it as well.
If you can do a Goku impression, even everyday conversations would feel like Goku is talking, and it seems like even small talk would get lively.
Masaharu Fukuyama
Masaharu Fukuyama is an actor and singer loved by people of all ages.
You often see impressions of him on TV impersonation shows, don’t you? Not only his songs but also famous lines from dramas are frequently imitated.
If you can do a Fukuyama impression, it might be easy to perform and get laughs in places where different generations gather.
There seem to be a few key points in mouth movements and how to project the voice.
Once you get the hang of it, you might be able to hype things up even when someone suddenly asks you to sing at karaoke.
Tatsuya Fujiwara
Tatsuya Fujiwara is an actor who has appeared in numerous dramas and films, taking on a wide variety of roles.
He’s also known for starring in many live-action adaptations of manga, such as Kaiji and DEATH NOTE.
There are many impressionists who imitate Tatsuya Fujiwara, and Kaiji in particular has a lot of distinctive lines, so you often see people doing impressions of it.
With Tatsuya Fujiwara impressions, being a bit over the top is just right—and gets laughs.
In gatherings of men especially, Kaiji impressions are likely to be a big hit.
Shohei Ohtani
When it comes to the most talked-about athlete in the world in 2024, it has to be Shohei Ohtani.
He set historic records—surpassing the 50-50 mark with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases—and was in the news every day.
So how about incorporating Ohtani as a subject for your impressions? You could mimic how he answers in interviews, or use that as a base and add your own twist.
And in settings with lots of baseball fans, classic impressions like copying a pitcher’s delivery or a batter’s swing are sure to be a big hit—so practice them on the sly!
