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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Impressions of singers that get laughs at parties/performances (31–40)
Kazumasa Oda
Even if you’re not good at karaoke, I’d love for you to take on the challenge of singing a song by Kazumasa Oda.
His clear, high-tone voice isn’t something everyone can produce, and no matter how good a singer you are, it’s hard to sing as beautifully as he does—so people will likely watch over you with warm smiles! Also, his melodies aren’t showy or eccentric, so your earnest effort will come through.
With a gentle heart, try singing one of his beautiful songs that resonate deeply with people.
Gen Hoshino
This is a video of someone doing an impression of Gen Hoshino’s smash hit “Koi.” The song became famous along with the Koi Dance thanks to the popularity of the drama, so if you can perfectly copy it, you’ll probably bring the house down.
It’s a parody I especially recommend for men.
Ken Hirai
This is a video of someone doing an impression of Ken Hirai’s classic song “Hitomi wo Tojite.” Ken Hirai is a popular singer across a wide range of generations, so it’s likely to be appreciated in many settings.
The hand movements while singing might unexpectedly be the key point.
Watch closely and practice.
Kenshi Yonezu
If you can imitate someone, Kenshi Yonezu is definitely one of the coolest choices.
With his unique worldbuilding and overwhelming vocals, his popularity shows no sign of slowing down.
He has many famous songs like “Lemon” and “LOSER,” but each track is quite challenging, so you’ll need to practice to really pull them off.
That said, his voice is distinctive, so once you capture his quirks, doing a voice impression might be relatively easier.
back number
buck number is a three-piece band known for popular love songs.
You’ve probably heard tracks like “Old Fashion” and “Christmas Song” at least once.
Their lyrics are delicate and heart-fluttering.
The vocalist, Iyori Shimizu, sings high notes with a gentle voice and frequently uses falsetto.
Recommended for those with a delicate, soft vocal timbre.
Impersonations of popular singers that go over well as entertainment/performances (41–50)
Akiko Yano
Akiko Yano is famous for her distinctive singing style, but the great thing is that anyone—regardless of gender—can pull it off as long as they capture the vibe.
Her soft, mellow aura lightens the mood, and depending on the quality and arrangement, it can even get some laughs.
JUJU
Imitating JUJU is a bit challenging, and vocal ability becomes a major factor.
The trick is not to imitate JUJU herself, but to imitate Miracle Hikaru doing her JUJU impression.
The way she handles dynamics in singing and adds accents with vibrato makes Miracle Hikaru’s impression a perfect model to study.
The skit “JUJU about to be eaten by a hat,” which brought down the house on ‘The Extremely Subtle Impersonation Championship,’ is a very funny bit.
If you’re a little unsure about your singing, go for laughs and liven up the performance that way!