Celebrities who are easy to impersonate: Popular impressions that are often mimicked and get the crowd going
Impersonating celebrities is a classic way to get the crowd going at company parties and mixers.
It’s also popular as entertainment or even for self-introductions, and plenty of people probably want to give it a try themselves.
That said, it can be hard to decide which celebrity to impersonate, and ideally you’d want to know some impressions that are easy to learn!
So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of simple, approachable celebrity impressions that are sure to liven up any event.
We’ve picked well-known celebrities regardless of gender, so choose the impression that suits you best and take your time practicing.
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Kuro-chan (Yasuda Dai Circus)
Kuro-chan from Yasuda Dai Circus has the perfect traits for impersonations: a shaved head, a massive build, a scary-looking face, and, in contrast, a surprisingly high-pitched voice.
Thanks to his habitual tall tales, he’s had a comeback as a “trash” character and remains popular even on his own, apart from Yasuda Dai Circus.
You can imitate him with a shaved head and a fake beard, or you could opt for convenience by using the official mask sold online.
Hiroshi Abe
Hiroshi Abe has many notable works like Thermae Romae and The Man Who Can’t Get Married, but these days it’s all about the drama Dragon Zakura.
The success story of students who struggle with studying aiming for the University of Tokyo was a hit and even got a sequel.
For doing an impression, the three key points are: speak lines using just your breath, use a slightly raspy voice, and put intensity in your eyes.
Famous lines like “Stop whining and get into Todai” and “Aren’t you blaming everything on the times?” should be easy to imitate.
Tetsuya Takeda
Takeda Tetsuya has long been one of the most mainstream targets for celebrity impressions.
He’s so synonymous with impersonations that just about everyone has probably tried doing him at least once on a whim.
Many people imitate his drama roles, with Mr.
Kinpachi in “3rd Year Class B, Mr.
Kinpachi” and “101st Proposal” being especially famous.
Putting on that long-haired wig really amps up the mood, and the swaying hair will make the impression even more exciting!
Namie Amuro
Namie Amuro, who decisively left the stage, is now truly a legendary diva.
If you do an impression of her—belt out those so-called Komuro Sound tracks with energy—the audience will take it from there and get fired up.
Amuro was also renowned for her razor-sharp dancing, so this is a great pick for people with dance experience.
It’s even better if you have someone to back you up as dancers like Super Monkey’s! Her slightly nasal vocal tone is another hallmark, so be mindful of adding that nasal quality.
You might also find it helpful to study impressionists like the tribute act “Akinai Nakamori” for reference!
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!
Shinji Tanimura
If you’re in a place with many older folks, impressions that are classics for that crowd are a sure bet.
Invite some like-minded friends and do an Alice impression—you’ll probably get a great reaction.
When it comes to Tanimura impressions, the go-tos are Korokke and Akira Shimizu.
The “tape gag,” elevated to an art form, is a must! If you want big laughs, go for the exaggerated upturned-nose face.
If you can play the guitar, singing the songs straight can make the contrast unexpectedly cool.
And if everyone sings “Sarai” together at the end, it might turn into a moving finale!
Buruzon Chiemi
Blouson Chiemi, a comedian who became instantly popular with her signature line “3.5 billion,” has been active under her real name, Shiori Fujiwara, since April 2020.
How about trying an impression of that highly impactful character, Blouson Chiemi? Go for a career-woman look with a striped shirt, a tight skirt, and high heels.
Copy the makeup perfectly, too.
And above all, ask two men to join you as “with B” to complete the look!