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 (61–70)
Ado
Some of you may be looking to fire up the crowd with an intense song.
In that case, I’d like to suggest doing an impression of Ado.
A hallmark of Ado’s singing is how she switches between a growling ultra-low register and a soaring ultra-high register.
It takes quite a bit of technique, but why not start by practicing whichever range you’re better at? Even if you can mimic just one side, it will really capture the vibe.
Another option is to split the parts between two people and sing together.
BUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN enjoys unwavering popularity across generations.
If you can imitate them, it’s sure to liven up the mood.
Speaking of vocalist Motoo Fujiwara, he’s known for a bright yet slightly shadowy, restrained voice with a natural vibrato.
To start, try keeping your mouth only slightly open and sing as if the sound is coming from your throat or the back of your nose.
And don’t forget those emotional shout-outs like “Yeah!” and “Oh!”
R-rated
How about doing an impression of R-Shitei, who handles the rap as a member of Creepy Nuts? Keep a strong focus on rapid-fire word flow and the distinctive intonation within the continuous stream of words.
Even with the dense phrasing, he still gives off a sense of ease, so maintaining clear articulation might be important too.
He also switches vocal tones within songs, which helps convey his unique world, so emphasizing those parts is recommended.
Makoto Kawamoto
If you’re confident in your high-pitched, cute singing voice, why not try doing an impression of Makoto Kawamoto? Speaking of Kawamoto, her third single “1/2,” released in 1997, was used as the opening theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story and became a big hit.
Her bright, resonant vocal work really stands out.
If you place your voice slightly in the nasal area, you might get closer to her sound.
Practice seriously so you can hype everyone up!
Kenichi Mikawa
There are quite a few impressionists who make a living solely by impersonating Kenichi Mikawa—like Sonomanma Mikawa and Kenji Mikawa, among others.
The trick is to sing with a slightly brazen attitude.
If you can prepare a glamorous costume, even better—shine just like on the Red and White Song Battle.
Instead of just singing the classic “Scorpion Woman,” it might be good to slip in some gags along the way.
The famous line from that hugely popular commercial, “You should walk more on the edge,” is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Be sure to check out Korokke’s impressions for reference, too!
Aimer
The anime Demon Slayer, which became a social phenomenon.
If you sing its theme song, both adults and kids are sure to get excited.
So how about trying Aimer’s “Zankyo Sanka”? It’s a song with many parts that use edge voice, so it demands technique, but precisely because of that, mastering those sections will result in a very high-quality impression.
You could style your appearance to resemble Aimer, but cosplaying an anime character could be fun too.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Artists with distinctive voices are easier to imitate, right? Among them, a recommendation for men is doing impressions of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
They have many songs in a relatively low vocal range, so even those who aren’t confident at karaoke should find them easier to sing.
Also, getting friends together to recreate the whole band sounds like fun.
Start by practicing representative tracks like Aogto Natsu (Ao to Natsu).
The energetic, fast-paced feel makes it easy to get the crowd excited, which is another plus.
ONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK is a rock band recognized worldwide.
Taka’s vocals are nothing short of breathtaking.
Let’s try imitating Taka, who has such outstanding singing ability! It’s said that Taka uses a technique called mixed voice—falsetto that sounds like chest voice.
You’ll need vocal training to use this technique.
First, focus on singing from your diaphragm rather than your throat.
Then perfect your breath timing and try singing in the groove!
ikura（YOASOBI）
YOASOBI is an artist who has been producing hit songs since 2020 through a unique approach to music creation.
Ikura is the vocalist who masterfully sings YOASOBI’s wide-ranging repertoire.
Her clear, unornamented voice has a distinctive transparency that makes it truly one-of-a-kind, and it’s a defining feature of her singing.
Because of that, it can be hard to capture for impressions or impersonations, and it requires solid vocal technique—so the difficulty level might be high.
All the more reason to take on the challenge and make people say, “You sound just like her!”
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi
How about Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, a classic go-to artist for impressions who also has tons of devoted fans? He has many well-known hits, so I’m sure he’ll go over well.
Also, Nagabuchi’s singing style changes a lot depending on the era, so it could be fun to switch up your singing to match those differences.
Anyone who isn’t a hardcore fan will probably laugh and say, “I can’t tell the difference anyway (lol)!”
