[2026] Perfect for party skits and performances! Try voice actor impressions with famous quotes from anime characters

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There are plenty of occasions—year-end and New Year parties, wedding after-parties, and all sorts of events—where you get the chance to put on a little performance.

But maybe you don’t play an instrument and don’t have any particular act… If that’s your dilemma, I recommend doing impressions of famous quotes from popular characters voiced by well-known voice actors!

These are all lines you’ve probably heard or seen somewhere, so this one-shot gag works not only for gatherings of anime fans but surprisingly well in various other settings, too.

And even if your impression doesn’t sound anything like the original, that can be funny in its own way.

If you’re not confident in your mimicry skills, give it a try for inspiration!

[2026] For performances and party acts! Try voice actor impressions with famous quotes from anime characters (21–30)

Koichi Yamadera

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Koichi Yamadera, known for roles like Ryoji Kaji in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Zorori in Kaiketsu Zorori, and Inspector Zenigata in Lupin the Third.

You’ve probably heard him not only in anime but also as a narrator on variety shows.

This video is a rare clip of Koichi Yamadera doing an impression of Sakana-kun.

As expected of a voice actor, it’s spot-on.

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Natsuki Hanae

[Tokyo Ghoul] Collected Ken Kaneki #2

He’s a voice actor who rose to prominence for his role as Ken Kaneki in the anime Tokyo Ghoul.

He’s usually quiet and excels at speaking in a very calm, gentle manner, but when it comes to portraying screams and expressions of fear, his performances are incredibly realistic.

If you’re a man who’s typically reserved but can suddenly project a loud voice and big reactions when your excitement kicks in, you might be able to imitate his style.

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Chafūrin

Detective Conan - Inspector Megure - Chafurin - impersonation - voice imitation

This is a Chafurin impression of Inspector Megure from Detective Conan.

Detective Conan, which began airing in 1996, is a popular anime not only as a TV series but also as animated films, and the regular character Inspector Megure is highly well-known.

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Kaneto Shiozawa

Imitating Buriburi Zaemon’s voice to say north, south, east, and west [Kaneto Shiozawa]

This is an impression of the late Kaneto Shiozawa, famous for Buriburizaemon in Crayon Shin-chan.

If you listen closely, his voice is really beautiful, isn’t it? The role itself is surreal, so as long as you fully embody the character, I think anything you say will get laughs at a celebratory event.

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Rie Kugimiya

I’ve come down with Kugimiya disease too!!

She’s so skilled at playing tsundere characters that people say no one can surpass her.

As a veteran voice actress, she has performed many roles to date.

Some men may even consider her one of the voice actresses they’d especially like strong-willed women to emulate.

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Tomokazu Sugita

Rashinga Talk! #1 / TV Anime “Armor Legend Samurai Troopers”

A person sometimes called a maverick in the voice acting industry.

However, their vocal acting ability is truly remarkable.

They became famous for their performance in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

In particular, they have a very close relationship with fellow voice actor Yuichi Nakamura, and the two’s banter is like a comedy sketch that is sure to captivate listeners.

If they perform with someone Yuichi Nakamura works especially well with, it will be even more exciting.

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Hiroshi Kamiya

[Hiroshi Kamiya] 11th Mini Album 'Share Music' Preview Video — Out January 28

Many anime fans probably first check which shows this person is appearing in by thinking, “I wonder what they’re in this season?” Hiroshi Kamiya is well known for roles such as Captain Levi in Attack on Titan and Tieria Erde in Mobile Suit Gundam 00.

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