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 ridiculous requests!! A roundup of recommended impressions for men (41–50)
koi (nishikigoi)
How about trying an impression of Nishikigoi, the duo that became hugely popular on TV as the champions of M-1 Grand Prix 2021? You could focus on impersonating just one member, or it could be fun to play both roles by yourself.
The charm of the duo lies in the gap between the super-energetic Masaki Hasegawa and the cool, sharp retorts of Takashi Watanabe, so make sure to exaggerate that contrast.
It also helps to include their signature lines to make it feel authentic, like Hasegawa’s elongated “Hellooo there!!” and Watanabe’s curt “You’re so loud!”
Kunie Tanaka
Kunie Tanaka, whose performance in the drama “From the North Country” was very memorable, is often impersonated on New Year’s variety specials and similar shows.
His distinctive pauses when speaking and the way he talks with a puckered mouth make him easy to imitate in many ways.
Akiko Wada
Akiko Wada, who is active both as a singer and as a prominent voice in the industry, often appears on variety and music shows.
She’s known for sharing stories from her own life and always offering fun topics, which is very memorable.
Recently, the comedian Mr.
Shachihoko has been doing an officially approved? impression of Akiko Wada, and it’s so similar that it’s really surprising.
If you can grasp Wada’s way of speaking and the key points of the impersonation, then talking humorously about things around you—inside jokes from your own circles at gatherings—would likely be a big hit, wouldn’t it?
Shun Oguri
Shun Oguri is one of Japan’s leading actors, famous for works like the film Crows Zero and the drama Boys Over Flowers.
The impersonations done by Obata no Oniisan are well known too.
Instead of simply copying Shun Oguri’s very handsome voice and vibe, you can get laughs by tweaking them a bit.
It might be difficult, but if you pull it off, it’ll definitely excite the crowd! Give it a try.
Yoshio Kojima
Yoshio Kojima is becoming well established as a camping-themed entertainer.
Believe it or not, he graduated from Waseda University’s Department of Japanese Literature! Apparently, he was in the same faculty as Ryoko Hirosue.
When you think of Kojima, you think of his gags like “Sonnano kankei nee!” and “Pi-ya.” If you’ve got the courage to strip down to just swim trunks, doing a Kojima impression is highly recommended! The key is to prepare an inside joke that smoothly leads into “Sonnano kankei nee!” Lightly teasing your boss at work or a senior at your club might get a huge laugh.
Just be sure to consider the time, place, and occasion if you’re going to take your clothes off.
Lupin the Third
If you’re a male impressionist, Lupin the Third is a rite of passage, isn’t it? Iconic lines like “I’m Lupin the Third!” and “Fujiko-chaaaan!” make him especially easy to mimic.
Kanichi Kurita, who now voices Lupin, actually started out doing a Lupin impression himself—proof that you never know where life will take you.
The trick is to imitate him loudly and confidently without feeling embarrassed.
The lines are so famous that it’ll sound Lupin-like just by delivering them!
Sanma Akashiya
Akashiya Sanma, who is constantly in demand on talk and variety shows, is highly trusted by fellow comedians and is frequently impersonated on impression shows and in sketches.
His distinctive laugh and facial expressions, as well as his big, exaggerated reactions, make him very easy to imitate.