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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Celebrities who are easy to impersonate: Popular and crowd-pleasing impressions (51–60)
Jiro Sakaue
Jirō Sakagami, who, together with Kinichi Hagimoto, formed the duo Konto 55-go and defined an era, was beloved for his playful character but sadly passed away in 2011 due to a cerebral infarction.
His signature line, “Tobimasu, tobimasu” (“I’m flying, I’m flying”), became established as his iconic gag in part because Tsurutarō Kataoka, known for his impressions of Sakagami, frequently used it.
Motonari Izumi
If you want to do an impression of Motoya Izumi—well, it might be quicker to just imitate Chocolate Planet’s Mr.
Osada instead.
Just mimic the kyogen move where you extend your right hand forward and shuffle along saying “sorori, sorori,” and you’re good! If you have a kimono, it’ll look even more authentic.
When pretending to eat, go over the top like you’re chomping a big apple while saying “amu, amu.” Or better yet, bring someone who can do an impression of IKKO and have them do Chocolate Planet’s skit—guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Shun Oguri
Shun Oguri has many fans among both men and women.
He’s an actor who amazes us with his wide range, from romance to gritty roles.
When it comes to impressions of Oguri, though, these days many people probably think of the comedian Obata no Oniisan.
His bit where he mimics Hanazawa Rui—Oguri’s character from his signature work Hana Yori Dango—and forces any conversation to end with “Ma~kino!” is funny even when you see it coming.
If you want to do a Shun Oguri impression, it might be quicker to aim for a perfect copy of Obata no Oniisan rather than studying Oguri’s actual roles (lol).
Yutaka Ozaki
Even now, the legendary singer Yutaka Ozaki remains popular.
Aren’t there still quite a few people who try to impersonate him? When you imitate a vocalist with strong singing ability, you’ll need a comparable level of skill yourself, and by studying how they produce their voice, you can broaden your own vocal range.
So I recommend giving it a try without dismissing it as just a novelty act.
According to impressionist Mr.
Shachihoko, the trick is to pronounce “yo” as “ya!”
Celebrities who are easy to impersonate: Popular and crowd-pleasing impressions (61–70)
Yuji Oda
When it comes to impersonations of Yuji Oda, many people probably think of the impressionist Takahiro Yamamoto.
I recommend that you start by watching a lot of Yamamoto’s impressions rather than footage of Oda himself.
Speaking of Yuji Oda, his famous line from “Bayside Shakedown” is probably, “We can’t close the Rainbow Bridge!” Another iconic catchphrase is his passionate shout from the World Athletics Championships: “I’m so glad I was born on Earth!” Be sure to try using these yourself!
Shinya Ueda
These days, Shinya Ueda of the comedy duo Cream Stew is often active as an MC who runs entire shows.
Beyond variety programs, he’s also drawing attention as a news anchor.
When it comes to impersonating Ueda, that would be Yanō from Galibenz.
It’s beyond just “sounding similar”—if you only heard the voice, you might honestly think it was the man himself.
One of Ueda’s trademarks is peppering conversations with little fillers like “ah” and “er.” Also, in his punchlines—like “What is this, Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano or what?!”—you can catch a subtle hint of high-level wit.
If you’re going to impersonate him, it’s a good idea to prep some difficult vocabulary in advance!
Mika Nakashima
Mika Nakashima is distinctive in both her makeup and singing.
If you’re a woman, approaching it from the appearance side could be a good idea.
Her eye makeup is a notable feature, so women should be able to imitate it right away.
If you have long hair, you might resemble her even more.
As for tips on impersonating Mika Nakashima’s singing, impressionist Mr.
Shachihoko once said that the key is to “sing all the lyrics using just the vowels a-i-u-e-o.” Be sure to study her famous hit songs, Yuki no Hana and ORION, in advance.