Impersonations of singers that are crowd-pleasers for entertainment/acts
If you can do impressions, they’re handy for breaking the ice in self-introductions or showing off a party trick at drinking get-togethers.
That said, plenty of people probably struggle with not knowing which impressions to do.
So this time, I’ve put together some popular singer impression ideas!
These are all people who are loved across generations, so you can’t go wrong remembering them.
Even if you can already do impressions, it’s useful to expand your repertoire, so be sure to read to the end!
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Singers’ impressions that go over well for entertainment/party acts (11–20)
GACKT
GACKT is active across a wide range of platforms, including films, dramas, and variety shows.
Popular as both an actor and a singer, he’s supported by audiences of many ages, so mastering an impersonation of him can be useful in many situations.
A key tip is to focus on his rich, low-register vocals, one of the hallmarks of his singing voice.
If you master techniques like a falling intonation that pronounces the vowel as the pitch drops (a “fall”) and a clear, translucent falsetto, you’ll get closer to his authentic style.
Try incorporating various ideas, such as singing songs by artists who are trending for sounding like GACKT.
HANA
HANA is a seven-member girl group born from the audition project “No No Girls,” produced by Chanmina.
Their appeal lies in performances that showcase each member’s individuality and energetic stage presence that leaves a lasting impression.
With powerful tracks and catchy sounds, they’re drawing attention at live shows and events.
The key when imitating them is to incorporate the group’s signature poses and chants, and to highlight each member’s unique traits.
Adding simple moves everyone can do together or clapping along to the rhythm will naturally bring out smiles!
LiSA
The powerful, emotionally charged ballad Homura, which became a big sensation as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.
LiSA is a popular artist known for her strong vocals and expressive delivery.
Simply imitating her tone and gestures—full of energy and passion—will spread smiles all around.
By incorporating poses like a deep breath before singing, cheerful waving, and gestures that reach out to the audience, you can more easily convey LiSA’s on-stage presence.
tuki.
Tuki., who also performed at the 2024 year-end Kouhaku Uta Gassen, is also famous for being a singer who doesn’t show her face.
In places where many people know she doesn’t show her face, it might go over even better.
Face away from the audience and sing like she does; it’s a complete bit until someone jokes, “Show us your face!” Of course, it’s also fun to skip the comedy and just sing well.
Her vocal tone has a slightly chesty, enclosed quality, so keep watching her performances and practice to match her style.
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.”
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!
Singer impersonations that go over well for entertainment/acts (21–30)
B’z
B’z is a rock band that everyone—young and old, men and women—knows.
They have lots of upbeat rock tunes and plenty of go-to songs that fire up a karaoke room.
Vocalist Koshi Inaba’s singing is based on solid vocal fold vibration, and his powerful high notes are his trademark.
The original keys are high, so if you’re a man, try starting about two steps lower.
The trick is to engage your abs and back muscles, squeeze the sound out firmly, and sing with the image of resonating the voice through your nose.
In short, the secret to success is to sing in a way that “sounds like it.”
