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!
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No fear of unreasonable requests!! A roundup of recommended impersonation repertoire for men (51–60)
Petelgeuse Romanée-Conti
Petelgeuse Romanée-Conti, a character from Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, has many memorable lines like “It’s sloth, desu ne” and “My brain… trembles.” If you can capture his voice, he might be a relatively easy character to imitate.
Since he’s unsettling, the key is to avoid speaking too clearly—keep your voice low and slightly indistinct.
It also helps to use the tone you make when you yawn and to tuck your chin in.
Try practicing while watching the anime!
Shinya Ueda
These days, Shinya Ueda of the comedy duo Cream Stew is often active as an MC who runs entire shows.
Beyond variety programs, he’s also drawing attention as a news anchor.
When it comes to impersonating Ueda, that would be Yanō from Galibenz.
It’s beyond just “sounding similar”—if you only heard the voice, you might honestly think it was the man himself.
One of Ueda’s trademarks is peppering conversations with little fillers like “ah” and “er.” Also, in his punchlines—like “What is this, Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano or what?!”—you can catch a subtle hint of high-level wit.
If you’re going to impersonate him, it’s a good idea to prep some difficult vocabulary in advance!
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi is an artist known for his manly, high-energy performances and a large base of passionate fans.
His signature songs include “Kanpai” and “Tonbo.” If you’re going to impersonate him, start with the look: a leather jacket, sunglasses, and an acoustic guitar to get closer to Nagabuchi’s vibe.
His singing style—pronunciation and vocal delivery—varies by era, so focusing your impression on a specific period can be interesting.
He’s highly recognizable among men in their 50s and older, so give it a try!
Motonari Izumi
Mr.
Motoya Izumi is a kyogen performer and the head of the Izumi school of Noh kyogen.
Kyogen is often seen as a highbrow world—an occupation and industry that can be hard for the general public to understand—but he’s one of the kyogen actors who feels very approachable, appearing on many variety shows.
Lately, I often see him doing joint appearances with Osada from the comedy duo Chocolate Planet, who does an impression of him.
His signature “sorori sorori” seems like an impression anyone could kind of pull off, right? If you learn some of his other phrases and expressions too, doing something like a food report would probably be a hit.
Hiroshi Itsuki
Haven’t you seen an impersonation of Hiroshi Itsuki at least once on a TV impression show? For many years now, someone has always been doing a Hiroshi Itsuki impression, and I’m sure many people have seen Korokke perform his version on television.
There are even a few performers who specialize exclusively in impersonating Hiroshi Itsuki.
Try it with your favorite song, like his signature hits “Yokohama Tasogare” or “Chigiri”! The key features are narrowing the eyes and adding a strong kobushi vibrato.
Mikuru Asakura
Impressions of Mirai Asakura—who’s gained attention for his success in RIZIN and for running BREAKING DOWN—are also very popular.
Using Razor Ramon RG or Choshoku Milk as references might help you get closer to the real thing.
If you’re going for the look, Asakura’s signature sunglasses are a must.
He’s said to favor brown- and blue-toned pairs.
Setting up a stage that mimics Breaking Down, which is often parodied on variety shows, will add impact to your impression.
And tossing in an over-the-top line like “I just ran 100 km in training” is a great comedic touch.
Hitoshi Matsumoto
There are many impressionists who imitate Hitoshi Matsumoto from Downtown, but the leading ones are JP and Kazuto Matsumoto.
If you’re copying his appearance, short bleached hair, a muscular build, and a tight white T-shirt are essential.
For voice and mannerisms, JP is a great model.
When you chuckle, turn your back and laugh in small bursts; sprinkle in his catchphrase-like lines such as “It’s all about tension and release,” and throw in a big, surprised “Ehhhhhh” to give it that Matsumoto feel.
Above all, I recommend it to those who can speak natural Osaka dialect!
Popeye
If you want to liven things up, it might be fun to find a woman to play Olive and do impressions as a duo! One set would be Olive’s line, “Popeye, help me!” followed by Popeye’s line, “Oh my gosh—hang on, Olive!” For the Olive role, think of Yocchan from the comedy duo Pink no Denwa, known for her high-pitched voice.
Popeye has a somewhat gravelly voice, so imagine comedian Norio Nishikawa.
By the way, the creator of Popeye is Elzie Crisler Segar.
If you drop that bit of trivia, you might get an impressed “Ooooh!” from the crowd!
Kamen Rider
Kamen Rider has been loved across eras—Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa.
From transformation belts to Rider bikes, every generation is packed with features that send kids into a frenzy.
Many of us probably tried copying the transformation poses and did a Rider jump from somewhere low.
How about perfectly copying and showing off the transformation poses this time? Do a rapid-fire showcase of Showa Riders’ transformation poses like V3 and Stronger.
It’s bound to be a hit in a male-dominated crowd! You could also have younger members handle the Heisei Riders, making for a fun cross-generational collaboration.
Kenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu, whose every release becomes a hot topic, is now arguably a national-level singer.
If you could do an impression of him or mimic his singing, it would be cool and likely a hit no matter where or in what situation you perform, right? Many people probably think, “If I can produce that voice, maybe I’ll give it a try and practice.” It would be especially cool to nail his signature hit song, Lemon, perfectly! It takes practice—like opening your mouth horizontally and adjusting your posture—but let’s master an impression that gets a great reaction!